How to Choose a Toaster

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The main things to consider when you're buying a toaster are how many pieces of bread you usually toast at the same time and how wide the slots need to be.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Measuring Tapes
Bagels
Breads
Butter
Cream Cheeses
Frozen Waffles
Jams And Jellies
Butter Knives
Toasters

Step1

Find the place on your table or countertop where you expect to put the toaster. Measure or make mental note of how much space you have available.

Step2

Decide how many slots you need in the toaster, depending on how much bread you will toast at the same time. Toasters generally have from 2 to 4 slots.

Step3

Choose between slots of a regular width or extra-wide slots that can accommodate bagels or Belgian waffles.

Step4

Choose a toaster with side-by-side slots or with long slots situated end-to-end.

Step5

Consider special features such as a Defrost or Reheat button, separate toasting controls for each slot, or an extender that causes the toast to pop up higher so you can grab it more easily.

Step6

Check and compare warranties and service options.