Dualit Vario Toaster Review

The Dualit Vario Toaster is a four slice toaster. It has a modern design with a polished stainless steel finish and contemporary curves. It's a premium toaster, and its main selling point is how many of its components are replaceable, therefore allowing the toaster to stay in the family for generations. That being said, it's not for everyone, but it fills the "fix it yourself" niche.

The features go beyond those normally found in most modern toasters. For example, there's a selector which allows you to choose a 1 slice, 2 slice or 4 slice toast. The heating element is an award winning ProHeat element which is reinforced and therefore very durable. The toaster also has an inner wire guard to support a sandwich cage. There are also the standard features such as defrost, browning control, a removable crumb tray, etc. We go into more detail later.

About Dualit

Dualit are primarily an appliance brand. Their kitchen products include kettles, toasters, mixers, bread ovens, bread boards, mini ovens, and similar. They have a strong reputation and are a popular brand in the UK.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• 1/2/4 Slice Selector - There's a selector dial on the front of the toaster. It allows you to toast 1, 2 or 4 slices. Using this dial results in energy saved for the lower settings.
• Defrost - The toaster is capable of gently defrosting frozen bread ready for toasting.
• ProHeat Element - The innovative and award winning ProHeat element is reinforced and therefore durable. It lasts longer than standard elements.
• Manual Eject Lever - The lift is controlled via a manual lever. A manual lever has the advantage of keeping toast warm until it's needed.
• Sandwich Cage Wires - The toaster's slots are fitted with an inner wire guard. This allows it to accommodate a sandwich cage.
• Rear Foot - There's a rear foot which compensates for uneven surfaces.
• Removable Crumb Tray - The crumb tray underneath the toaster is removable for emptying.

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Matching Kettle

Dualit sell a kettle which matches the Vario Toaster in style. It's available on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

In summary, the Dualit Vario Toaster is a good toaster. It fills the niche of having replaceable components which is perfect for people who like to tinker and fix appliances. (This of course means that it isn't for everyone.) Its features are strong and include defrost, an extra-strong ProHeat element, a manually operated lever, a mechanical timer, and more. We rate the Vario Toaster 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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