Haier TST850DS Die-Cast Stainless-Steel 2-Slice Toaster | 
 enlarge | Brand: Haier
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 104
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 9.5 x 8.9
Warranty: 1
MPN: TST850DS
Model: TST850DS
UPC: 688057370460
EAN: 0688057370460
ASIN: B000G3GZ2I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 850-watt 2-slice toaster in durable die-cast metal housing | | • | Extra-wide slots; self-adjusting bread guides; stay-cool lever | | • | 7-setting toast-shade selector; cancel, bagel, and frozen buttons | | • | Automatic safety shut-off; slide-out crumb tray for easy clean-up | | • | Measures 10-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Unit Dimensions: (Width x Depth x Height) 7.56 x 10.51 x 7.48
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Great toaster January 9, 2009
Our old toaster wasn't doing a very good job, so we needed a replacement. The criteria were 1) had to work well, 2) reasonable price, 3) stainless/black to match our kitchen, and 4) two-slice since there are only two of us.
Now, I'm not going to spend $200+ for a toaster, so models like those from Dualit were eliminated. Consumer reviews raised significant concerns about several models. For example, I find America's Test Kitchen reviews helpful but they recommended a Farberware model and there were quite a few negative consumer comments about this line.
My initial cut included T-Fal, Cuisinart, Kitchenaid, Braun, and the Haier. Several folks didn't like the first three. The Braun was interesting because it had a single, long slot that would fit baguettes. However, folks weren't uniformly happy with it either. This left the Haier, and I'm happy with it.
The Haier is a little wider than some bargain-price toasters. The styling is kind of retro industrial, and it doesn't look cheap or flimsy. I like it but it may not appeal to those who prefer a sleek modern look. At 850 watts, it is similar to a lot of other 2-slice units.
The Haier is quite functional. Ventilation slots in the sides keep it cool while it operates. The crumb tray slides out for easy cleaning (on my previous toaster the tray swung out, so you had to unplug the toaster and hold the whole thing over the sink or trash can to dump the crumbs). The cancel button is a nice feature, better than having to jiggle the lever to stop a toast cycle. The bagel setting toasts just one side, great for bagels and English muffins. We haven't used the defrost setting, so can't report on that.
Toasting is even and fast. The toast setting dial allows a wide range of settings. Overall, this toaster works great and I heartily recommend it. The price makes it a great value.
Very Good Toaster for the Money! January 9, 2009
Outstanding Quality toaster for $22.22 with Free Shipping after $25! To make it to $25 for free-shipping I bought a book to eat with my toast and sandwhiches!
This toaster is very well made and look's classy. The controls are nice, simple and firm and the whole unit just reek's of very-good quality, for $22.22 it's Outstanding Quality!!!
I'd like to give this toaster four and one-half stars only because the toast isn't 'perfectly' evenly done but it sure is better than the other toasters I've used.
I've bought three Haier products: microwave, mini-fridge and now this toaster and all I can say is Haier's got great quality and now I actively search for their products along with LG and other quality brands.
 Decent Toaster For Price January 7, 2009
Lightweight toaster which made me nervous it wouldn't last but has worked great and has great settings. For the price on a 2 slice toaster you can't go wrong and of course I loved the free shipping. Tray very easy to clean.
Very nice looking Toaster January 6, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Toaster looks very nice, and works very well, We have only had it for a few weeks, But it does seem to be well made.
We had a 20 year old toaster I replaced last year with a waring toaster. The waring had cheap plastic controls that were wearing after only a few months, It became very hard to get the toast to stay down. I bought this one to replace the waring, because it looked like it was built a little better.
Some breads have to be toasted twice to get dark enough January 2, 2009
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The light-dark setting needs more range in the dark direction. It's not the most even toasting I ever seen, either. (Either side to side or right-left)
The toaster is built like a tank, however. I also wish it toasted faster. I think a higher wattage toaster is probably a good idea from that standpoint. I does look pretty cool and the warming and bagel features are nice.
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