KitchenAid Stainless Steel Toaster

If you’re looking for a very fast toaster, this KitchenAid toaster is not for you. It’s not slow by any means, but some want their bread toaster in less than two minutes, which is what it takes with KitchenAid to toast some breads.

This particular toaster has had problems toasting thicker bread, even with the higher heat-settings. Toasting is not always perfectly even and this toaster in particular is relatively large, so make sure you have the room for it.

Lot of people like the looks of the stainless steel a lot, but it is demanding surface. If you’re ready to wipe the surface wipe with a damp cloth regularly enough and avoid the use of abrasive cleansers, you won’t have any problems but don’t think it’s care-free.

Also it can be helpful if a 4 slice toaster has individual control and levers for each slot, so you can toast 1-4 toasts depending on the need. With two controls, toasting 1 or 3 will make one slot heat for nothing, which isn’t a big problem but important to mention anyway.

What Makes KitchenAid KMTT400 a Great Toaster?

Red KitchenAid 4 Slice Toaster

The toaster’s shade-control knob with dented stops controls toasting levels with precision. Extra-thick mica boards hold the heavy-gauge heating elements flat for even browning, while an Even-Heat system with an electronic sensor ensures consistent toasting slice after slice.

For added convenience, the KitchenAid stainless steel toaster offers an exclusive Baker’s Bagel function that toasts the sliced side of bagels while gently warming the crust, plus a reheat setting that warms previously toasted items without additional browning.

The KitchenAid stainless steel toaster is available in a variety of colors (including the steel, red and black), and measures 12-3/5 by 11 by 8 inches (quite large for a toaster).

One of the special features on this toaster is the special Bagel toasting functionality – KitchenAid is built to toast the thickest bagels and English muffins perfectly using the Baker’s Bagel Toasting, which browns the bottom of the bagel while toasting the sides that are sliced.

This 4 slice KitchenAid stainless steel toaster is a great looking (if you like the steely look that is) and durable addition to your kitchen. It is not the fastest toaster out there, but the quality and features often out-weight the minor drawbacks.

The toaster averages on 4 start out of 5 in Amazon.com’s customer reviews. Most who have purchased this toaster, have been very happy with it, especially for toasting bagels. It’s even acclaimed as “the best bagel toaster” by some users.

KitchenAid Stainless Steel Toaster, KMTT400

• Stainless steel 4 slice toaster with 1-1/2-inch-wide slots
  • A steel interior not only adds durability but also adds consistency to toasting.
• KitchenAid’s Even-Heat system for even and consistent toasting
• Shade control setting for light-/dark control
• The Baker’s Bagel Toasting setting
• Reheat setting; One-touch button automatically sets toaster for warm function to warm previously toasted items without additional browning.
• Easy Lift lever to cancel and the raise the toast(s)
• Dishwasher-safe removable crumb tray
• Cool-touch exterior & cord storage
• Measures 12-3/5 by 11 by 8 inches
• 1-year replacement warranty

All-in-all, KitchenAid is a great toaster, it has all the features most need in a toaster, but it has couple of minor issues mentioned above. Consider that and decide if KitchenAid is the toaster for you. If not, look for the other 4 slice toasters or 2 slice toasters instead.

On the other hand, if you like the looks of the