Flawed design HB Brushed Stainless Steel 2 Slice

All toasters toast bread, and so does this one. But a flaw in the design of this model forces me to declare it the WORST toaster I have ever owned. Once the lever is pressed and the toasting starts, the wire pocket where the bread goes constricts around the slice, and all is well unless you decide to add a slice into the second slot (while the lever is down), which will definitely fall into the generous void AROUND the wire pocket. Good luck with ever taking that slice out! WHO designed this system? And WHY?

The toaster works well. It has a crumb tray on the bottom, which I wanted, and is just a simple toaster-- no fancy stuff. Thats exactly what I was looking for. Plus, you can put bagels or thick bread slices in it (but not too thick) -- and the lever pulls the toast up so you can easily grab it when its done-- I really do like that. However, the product is noticeably flimsy, as a great many American products sold today, are cheap and flimsy. I bet this toaster was made in China and imported. So sick of that! I will give the toaster four stars. Would just love to be able to buy simple, well-built, reliable, very affordable American products, built to last a lifetime, like when I was young, long ago.

Arrived missing two rubber anti-skid feet on the rear leg posts, which allows the back of the toaster to pivot around on the front feet. Hopefully, that was just a mistake on the one i received and not a beancounter cost-cutting measure.

Replacement Toaster

I previously had the same brand toaster over 20 years and it finally quick working. I replaced it with this toaster. It is the same brand and style just silver instead of black.

Honestly such a good little toaster. Needed something inexpensive simple, that would make good toast. This fit the bill! I love that it has a cancel button so I can quickly pop up my toast whenever. It fits bagels also. Super happy.

Very nice toaster. Pretty and efficient. Had my Oster for 20 years and hesitated to replace it as it had been a super toaster and didn't think I could be as satisfied with a new one. I wanted just a basic toaster. Two slices, nothing fancy. This is a good looking toaster and has been steady in its toasting. Not too much, just right. Thanks.

Nice looking toaster just doesn't toast much

This toaster is really nice to look at, feels well built and we liked that it had simple controls, but... it just doesn't toast bread that much. On the highest setting bread comes out ever-so-slightly crisp at the edges. We contacted Hamilton Beech to ask if this was the expected behaviour for this model and (without answering the question) did kindly send us a replacement. Unfortunately the replacement functions exactly the same, so we're going to need to return them. We need a toaster that toasts.

Smells strongly of chemicals, Toasts one side brea

Why does this smell strongly of chemicals? It's a super strong chemical smell when toaster is on, like it's burning chemicals inside the toaster. Is it even safe to eat from it? Because it's a SUPER strong chemical smell.

Returning this

I just needed a basic toaster for use with bread and occasional bagel, no bells and whistles so I bought this. As soon as I plugged it and used it, it had an electrical smell, so bad, I had to open the front door to air out the room. Thought this was maybe a 'first time use smell' but it continued. Will bring it back tomorrow. Too bad because I have always bought Hamilton Beach products over the years. No toast for me today!!

Not up to Hamilton Beach standards

Bought this toaster because of good quality of other Hamilton Beach small kitchen appliances we've owned in the past - including our last toaster. This toaster seems to have smaller slots and does not toast evenly. Anything but the smallest store bread has an un-toasted area at the top. Most bakery bread slices are too long to fit the slots. Even bread that fits toasts unevenly from top to bottom and from one side to the other.

Flimsy and not worth the money

You can literally push the metal in on the sides by barely touching it. Burns your hand to touch the sides after heating one piece of toast. Doesn't heat toast evenly. Burns some spots and doesn't toast other spots. Very very disappointed when compared to my 17 year old proctor silex that finally quit. They just don't make anything with pride anymore and add $$$$ for a second rate produce. Highly diapointed in the quality and workmanship.

[Rewarded Review] So happy!

I got this toaster because my last toaster stopped toasting well.

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[Rewarded Review] IDEAL FOR ME

I love my new toaster! I also have a toaster oven but haven't had much luck actually making toast in it - I always get it too light or too dark. Besides it seems a little goofy to use that much power for a mere slice of toast. So I've been thinking about getting a "regular" toaster for a while & am very pleased with this one. Bread, English muffin, bagel - all fit easily & toast exactly as I want. The crumb tray is easy to empty, the toaster itself is easy to keep clean, the design is minimal - which I really like - and the brushed stainless steel does NOT show fingerprints which is a REAL PLUS [I loathe fingerprints on appliances]. My apartment kitchen is not huge either so I appreciate the slim "footprint" too. No complaints whatsover. This toaster would work for anyone, whether their kitchens were large or small. Highly recommend.

[Rewarded Review] Basic, No-Frills Toaster

First, the Hamilton Beach toaster does what it is intended to do. Toast, without all the gadgets, bells & whistles, etc. A 2-slice simple & quick toaster is fine for one 1 or 2 people. It is very lightweight and takes up little space. Aside from the usual safety precautions, the toaster is pretty much self-intuitive. It has 7 settings. I tried several. I don’t care for practically black bread which No. 7 gives that result. The bread slice shown was using no. 3 setting, which I prefer. I used the same for the bagel. I used what I had on hand, blueberry bagels, hence the dark spots, etc. There is a bagel button & cancel button. That’s about it. Whatever you are toasting pops up when done as it should. It has a convenient tray to catch the crumbs. I would recommend to anyone needing a simple toaster.

[Rewarded Review] Very Good Wide Slice Toaster

Our Toaster Sits On The Kitchen Counter Next To The Coffee Maker. It Is A Great Addition To Our Very Busy Mornings Trying To Get Everyone With A Little Something To Eat In A Hurry . It Does A Nice Job Of Making Toast , Muffins , Bagels, Streudel And Waffles . This Toaster Can Accommodate The Wider Bagel With Ease . I Love The Wider Slots . If You Are Toasting A Bagel It Has A Bagel Button To Extend The Toasting Time . It's Very Easy To Use And The Slide Out Crumb Tray Makes It Essy To Clean . The Shade Knob Allows You To Choose Which Shade Of Toast You Like . I Also Like The Cancel Button If You Want To Stop The Toaster . This Toaster Does Everything I Would Want A Toaster To Do And More It Really Is A Nice Toaster . I Would Recommend This Product To All My Family And Friends .

[Rewarded Review] Sleek design really looks nice on my counter

I received a Hamilton Beach 2 slice Brushed Stainless Steel Toaster in exchange for my use and honest review of its performance. Now most of us would expect that just about ANY toaster would adequately do the job - right? Well, I fell into that category, too, until I gave this 2 slice toaster a good workout during a recent breakfast. There were 4 of us hungry gals, enjoying breakfast, and that included all of us wanting at least one slice of perfectly prepared toast. Hamilton Beach to the rescue! This toaster not only just LOOKS nice on my counter - it delivered perfectly toasted bread in a jiffy. It is easy to use, easy to clean up and is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. My favorite feature is the "bagel" function. It delivers a perfectly toasted bagel every time.

I WAS BURNT!!!

I have always purchased my toasters from Hamilton Beach and have always been pleased, but for $32.00 I expected more from Hamilton. The toaster is so light and flimsy. I like the simplicity of it, however the bottom fails to fit the steel (length wise) and it was glued on crooked, you can see the "blue" glue or tape that was used to put the item together with. I also had the impression that it had been used due to some kind of grease and or food I found on it. The cord is also difficult because it lacks a slot in the back to easily lay down, and if you wrap it around the bottom clips it shortens the toaster to utilize it easily. It also made a buzzing noise and smelt terrible when I went to heat up my toast. I'm not satisfied with the quality or how the item functioned. I will be giving this toaster away and will purchase from a different brand. Very disapointed!

[Rewarded Review] It Just Works

Hamilton Beach Brushed Stainless Steel Two-Slice Pop-up Toaster