Master Lock products can be purchased at a wide variety of retail stores across North America. Please note: Not all products are available from all locations. Call ahead for availability. Master Lock products can be purchased at a wide variety of distributors & wholesalers across North America. Master Lock products can be purchased at a wide variety of online stores. Click on a store below to get started. * As a manufacturer, Master Lock does not determine Retail Pricing. Pricing is at the sole discretion of the retailer ∕ distributors & wholesalers. Pop tarts, waffles, bagels, English muffins, baguettes, or a nice slice of whole-grain sourdough might all travel through a toaster over the course of a month. Got a toaster oven? Then the repertoire might also include broiled pork chops or burgers or a frozen pizza. When buying a toaster, the first decision you should make is whether you want a basic pop-up toaster or a toaster oven that can do more. We tested dozens of toasters and toaster ovens for ease of use (and cleaning), and how well they can toast a single slice or a succession of slices from the very lightest taupe to dark brown.
Also, we consider factors like cooking habits, budget, and available counter space. Check our toaster ratings to find the best one for you. Toast With the Most Toasters come in two basic types—the 2- or 4-slice toaster or a toaster oven. In choosing a toaster type, among the primary factors that popped up for us were design, counter real estate, and budget. Toaster ovens are bigger and usually do more, so prices are higher. If you want to economize, you’ll find top-performing toasters for as little as $35. Low-priced toaster ovens that did well in our tests cost about $70 or $80. The basics: If all you really need is your morning toast—sliced bread, or maybe a bagel—your least expensive and space-saving option is a simple 2-slice toaster. Toasters now come in a variety of exterior finishes, such as chrome, copper, brushed metal, and colors. All the toasters we tested had automatic shutoff. A few toasters offer clear sides so you can monitor your toast (but these had mixed results for overall performance in our tests).
Or, if you’re the impatient type, there’s a countdown feature. It’s worth noting that 2-slice models outsell 4-slice toasters. Consider this: Retro and contemporary designs abound, as do models that look perfectly at home in high-end designer kitchens. But great looks don't necessarily equal great mechanics. Many upscale toasters we tested were middling performers. The basics: There are two types: Countertop models that entail a trade-off between counter space and capacity, and models that mount underneath a cabinet. Toaster ovens can cook pizza, broil meat, bake cookies, and toast larger baked goods. Not all multitasking features pay off in the end, but others add convenience and versatility. Consider this: The toaster oven’s footprint on the counter is a concern if you're tight on space. The smallest toaster oven we tested has a 16 x 8-inch footprint; the largest is 20 x 10-inches. But the smaller the toaster oven, the smaller its capacity. Some we tested couldn’t even fit six slices of bread.
And if frozen pizza is your go-to snack, you'll want a depth of at least 12 inches. Some ovens have a curved back to help accommodate a pizza, which is helpful if you have limited counter space. A Slice of Life Yes, even the humble toaster is heating up, design-wise. Some very snazzy looking toasters have passed through our test labs recently. Given the prominent place this appliance has on many countertops, style is indeed important. But it's not just about looks. Bottom line, you want your toaster to make great toast. As for toaster ovens, we're also seeing new designs and innovations there, as well as some very large models. They tend to be on the boxy side, though some have fairly sleek trim and details. But again, the ability to heat items quickly and evenly should be your first requirement. We tested dozens of toasters and toaster ovens, and these are some factors to consider when shopping. If crispy bread toasted to perfection is all you care about, you'll want to opt for a toaster.
Toasters brown more evenly and consistently than toaster ovens. But a toaster oven can melt a cheese sandwich, broil a hamburger, or roast a 4-pound chicken. When they toast, though, the ovens take longer—4 to 6 minutes, versus 2 to 3 minutes for a toaster on a medium setting—and leave stripes on the bread. Toasting times depend on volume, so even the fastest toaster ovens take twice as long as toasters. But if you're toasting for a crowd, a toaster oven with a six-slice capacity can quickly make up for lost time. Four-slice toasters combine the best of both worlds. There's little proof from our tests that convection technology, which works via fan to circulate air around the food allowing for quicker cooking times at lower temperatures, enhances baking performance in a toaster oven. It's probably because air circulation is less of a factor in a small oven than a regular range. We don't advise paying extra for this feature. And the fan typically also bumps up the appliance's bulk.
In our tests, it turns out that some of the toaster ovens with the biggest dimensions didn't fit six slices of toast. And, if you plan to cook pizza, make sure the rack is at least 12 inches deep. Some ovens have a curved bump-out in back for this purpose. Look for variable or extra-wide slots in toasters if you like to toast real New York-style bagels. Toaster ovens are generally more expensive than toasters because they're bigger and can do more. You can spend as little as $40 or as much as $400 for one of the toasters in our tests. The range for toaster ovens is a bit higher. Toaster and Toaster Oven Features Manufacturers are adding more bells and whistles to toasters and toaster ovens. Here are some features worth noting. Shipping & Handling: $6.99* 120 Volts AC, 1000 Watts, Infinite Switch Technology with Multiple Heat Settings The estimated delivery time will be approximately 3 - 5 business days from the time of order. Add to Wish List The Presto® HeatDish® Plus parabolic electric heater uses a computer-designed parabolic reflector to focus heat, like a satellite dish concentrates TV signals.
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