My Toaster ( Archived) (50)

Jun 29, 2022 10:23 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
I bought the cheapest toaster that Tesco sold, and after about six years it works just as well as when it was new; although it didn’t work very well right from the start. I can toast two slices of bread at once, but the slices must be square, or small, otherwise they won’t fit in the slots. Although the toasting time is adjustable, I have to turn over the slices of bread half way through the toasting process, otherwise they burn on one side and are barely toasted on the other.

Besides the time control there are three buttons on the toaster: One is labelled cancel, one defrost, and the other reheat. I have never used any of them, so I don’t know if they do what they are supposed to. There is also a knob that raises two arms above the toasting slots, so that you can place something directly over the heating elements, but what might be placed there, or why, I don’t know. The body of the toaster is made of white plastic, and looks okay from a distance. And that, I think, is as much as can be said about my toaster.

If this thread gets a good response, I may describe my kettle.
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Jun 29, 2022 10:37 AM CST My Toaster
ChesneyChrist
ChesneyChristChesneyChristManchester, Greater Manchester, England UK7,144 Posts
Marmalade55: I bought the cheapest toaster that Tesco sold, and after about six years it works just as well as when it was new; although it didn’t work very well right from the start. I can toast two slices of bread at once, but the slices must be square, or small, otherwise they won’t fit in the slots. Although the toasting time is adjustable, I have to turn over the slices of bread half way through the toasting process, otherwise they burn on one side and are barely toasted on the other.

Besides the time control there are three buttons on the toaster: One is labelled cancel, one defrost, and the other reheat. I have never used any of them, so I don’t know if they do what they are supposed to. There is also a knob that raises two arms above the toasting slots, so that you can place something directly over the heating elements, but what might be placed there, or why, I don’t know. The body of the toaster is made of white plastic, and looks okay from a distance. And that, I think, is as much as can be said about my toaster.

If this thread gets a good response, I may describe my kettle.
Just so you know they do an even cheaper kettle in B&M. And it's black which looks okay from less far away.
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Jun 29, 2022 10:43 AM CST My Toaster
I would say this toaster has personality.
he's a lovely piece of machinery, innit.
You know 6years is a lot these days. heart1
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Jun 29, 2022 10:47 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
ChesneyChrist: Just so you know they do an even cheaper kettle in B&M. And it's black which looks okay from less far away.
Black kettles are fine until you need to find them in the dark, Ches, I feel more secure with white.
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Jun 29, 2022 10:47 AM CST My Toaster
I have a sewing machine Singer 1953.
With the table and the whole setup.
This was just after they attached a little el motor on the side, no pedal.
Now something happened so I bought another used one this time a Singer Samba.
It was pure plastic and it held up some 2 nights...crap made in samba-land

Now I hand sew but if I'll fix one of them it will be the 53
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Jun 29, 2022 10:51 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
Grandsiozzie: I would say this toaster has personality.
he's a lovely piece of machinery, innit.
You know 6years is a lot these days.
6 years is about 6½ times longer than you would expect an item the price of my toaster to last, so I figure I've had my money's worth.
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Jun 29, 2022 10:57 AM CST My Toaster
Right, moneys worth! I use the grill feature on my own... only sometimes I forget it while texting nothingburgers at cs... and then only the smell reminds me doh
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Jun 29, 2022 10:57 AM CST My Toaster
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
I've got an air fryer, i'm going to try it with food also.
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Jun 29, 2022 11:01 AM CST My Toaster
ChesneyChrist
ChesneyChristChesneyChristManchester, Greater Manchester, England UK7,144 Posts
Marmalade55: Black kettles are fine until you need to find them in the dark, Ches, I feel more secure with white.
Each to their own. Personally I love brewing up in the dark with a black kettle, I mean anything could happen it's exciting.
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Jun 29, 2022 11:07 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
bodleing2: I've got an air fryer,.
I hear they are good; someone was singing their praises on another forum.

bodleing2: i'm going to try it with food also.
roll eyes

smile
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Jun 29, 2022 11:09 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
ChesneyChrist: Each to their own. Personally I love brewing up in the dark with a black kettle, I mean anything could happen it's exciting.
Well I am older than you, Ches, my wild years are behind me. sad
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Jun 29, 2022 11:13 AM CST My Toaster
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
Marmalade55: I hear they are good; someone was singing their praises on another forum.
Yes, joking aside, theyre a great bit of kitchen kit. Very adaptable, you can even use it as a toaster.laugh

Definately not the kind of kitchen appliance that gets used a couple of time then spends the rest of its days tucked away in a cupboard. In fact, I use mine almost every day.
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Jun 29, 2022 11:14 AM CST My Toaster
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
ChesneyChrist: Each to their own. Personally I love brewing up in the dark with a black kettle, I mean anything could happen it's exciting.
Have you ever been to A&E with 2nd degree burns?...uh oh
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Jun 29, 2022 11:27 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
bodleing2: Yes, joking aside, theyre a great bit of kitchen kit. Very adaptable, you can even use it as a toaster.

Definately not the kind of kitchen appliance that gets used a couple of time then spends the rest of its days tucked away in a cupboard. In fact, I use mine almost every day.
You have roused my interest, bod, and I hope it won't end up costing me money. mumbling

I might do some research. smile
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Jun 29, 2022 11:28 AM CST My Toaster
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
Is Tesco a island version of Costco? wave
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Jun 29, 2022 11:30 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
galrads: Is Tesco a island version of Costco?
Is "island" a chip on your shoulder version of England? smile
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Jun 29, 2022 11:32 AM CST My Toaster
bodleing2: I've got an air fryer, i'm going to try it with food also.
I've never eaten fried air, at least not yet. Let me know how it tastes......Thanks. barf barf
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Jun 29, 2022 11:34 AM CST My Toaster
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
Marmalade55: Is "island" a chip on your shoulder version of England?
I haven't had fish and "chips" in a long time.
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Jun 29, 2022 11:36 AM CST My Toaster
Marmalade55
Marmalade55Marmalade55Rothercastersly, South Yorkshire, England UK4 Threads 138 Posts
galrads: I haven't had fish and "chips" in a long time.
Me neither. I had them every night when I was a kid, but I can't afford them now.
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Jun 29, 2022 11:53 AM CST My Toaster
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
Marmalade55: Me neither. I had them every night when I was a kid, but I can't afford them now.
An ounce of almonds in the morning and an ounce of them at night fill me up these days.
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