Delonghi toaster (Delonghi CT04A)

Member Name: tanyatigerlily

Product:	Delonghi CT04A
Date:	13/08/09 (44 review reads)
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Advantages: Good design and functions

Disadvantages: Does not work very well

I was very excited when I spotted this beautiful duck-egg blue toaster on sale and simply had to have one as it matched my kettle perfectly. Unfortunately my excitement was short lived as I returned home with my purchase (and a fresh loaf of bread to try it out). The first toaster was faulty so I dutifully drove all the way back to the shop (45 minute drive) and exchanged it for another one. To start off with it worked well, but as time went by it became less and less effective. I am now at the point (4 months later) where I need to turn the dials to the highest setting, wait for the bread to pop out and then put it in for another while before it turns into actual toast (instead of warm bread).
But on the other hand it is beautiful with its Retro styling, and chrome dials and levers. It has the advantage of having reheat, cancel and defrost buttons (which all work well), as well as handy trays for cleaning out any unwanted crumbs at the bottom of the toaster. As far as toasters go the Delonghi is quite bulky but not very heavy, and is priced at around £40.

Summary: A beautiful duck-egg blue toaster with some faults

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