Good looking and functional! (Tefal Avante 53278)

Member Name: plan3t

Product:	Tefal Avante 53278
Date:	01/06/09 (9 review reads)
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Advantages: Wide slots, good cooking control, excellent design

Disadvantages: Middle paddles stick now and then, could be deeper

We got this toaster as a freebie in a rented flat and it's by far the best toaster I've ever used!

The slots are wide enought for a variety of breads, hot cross buns (sliced in half) and crumpets. The dial to control the length of cooking also has an excellent range rather than the usual undercooked or burnt options.
It's the first toaster I've had with the paddles in the middle to raise the bread further which is a very useful addition. Unfortunately these occasionally get stuck in the down position and need a play to free them.

The bread crumb tray could also be better but then I've never seen one that's 100% efficiant.

The slope on the toaster which is aesthetically pleasing does however limit the depth of the slots a little leading to problems with big/tall bread.

Possibly my favourite thing about this toaster though is that is isn't brushed chrome and black like every other toaster around!

Summary: Excellent and nicely designed toaster!

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