Dualit Classic 4 Slice Vario Toaster – Stainless Steel, Hand Built-In The UK – Replaceable ProHeat elements – Heat Two or Four Slots, Defrost Bread, Mechanical Timer – Replaceable Parts – 4745
About Dualit
Dualit is a British, family owned manufacturer of premium, Nespresso* compatible coffee capsules, kitchen appliances and catering equipment. Founded in 1945, Dualit is best known for the Classic Toaster, designed in 1952 and still hand assembled at Dualit’s factory in West Sussex, UK.
Dualit has been designing coffee machines since the 1980s, aiming to help coffee lovers enjoy café-quality coffee at home. Dualit launched its first range of premium coffee capsules in 2013.
- *Nespresso trade mark is owned by Société des Produits Nestlé
Dualit’s 4 Slot Classic Vario Toaster
We are proud that every Classic Toaster is handmade in the UK by our skilled craftsman. Quality and attention to detail are paramount, which is why each toaster features the assembler’s name on the base plate.
Dualit’s Classic Toaster features an energy-efficient slot selector, mechanical timer and manually operated ejector lever so you can check on bread whilst toasting. The Classic Toaster contains fully repairable or replaceable parts, for a toaster that will last a lifetime.
- Hand built in the UK.
- Unique Pro-Heat elements.
- Fully repairable or replaceable parts.
- Classic styling.
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Hand built in the UKEach Classic Toaster is hand-assembled from start to finish in our factory in the UK. You will find the name of the assembler who built your toaster on the base plate. | Unique ProHeat elementsExclusive to Dualit, ProHeat elements have a protective, armour-plated layer making them virtually unbreakable. | Environmentally responsibleThe Classic Toaster is built to last, with repairable or replaceable parts easily obtained should you need them. |
| Weight: | 4.58 kg |
| Dimensions: | 38.6 x 26.6 x 25.2 cm; 4.58 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Dualit |
| Model: | 47450 |
| Colour: | Copper/Stainless Steel |
| Colour: | Copper/Stainless Steel |
Very well made and no flimsy parts but sure takes some getting used to, used to toasters with numbers which determine the heat. This just has a timer which can be adjusted according to bread
Real statement toaster! Look great with my copper themed kitchen. Bit pricey but a good brand with good durability so happy to pay. Would recommend, looks amazing and always get compliments on it! Quite loud when toasting but who cares, makes nice toast!
Treat yourself. Got to save up for the matching kettle now. I have given my old toaster to a friend, another dualit. Yes they are a lot of money, but spoil yourself.
I bought this in hope I will use it everyday for the rest my life x
Classic design , I’ve used one at work and loved it wanted one for home use , consistent in toasting and you can get spare parts , you might find it expensive but it is worth it .
Best of all it’s made in Britain quality craftsmanship with the persons name on the bottom .
Does great toast and with the attachment great toasted sandwiches. I’ve never paid as much for a toaster before but I’ve never had a toaster this good before. That old adage buy cheap buy twice comes to mind. Thoroughly recommend this toaster as long as you don’t mind splashing the cash.
It’s a trifle bulky but it really works. Gives better all over toast than our previous Sage The Smart 4 and will hopefully be more resilient (that lasted 4 months being used twice a week before fusing the whole house!). Very easy to use as long as you read the directions.
Makes the bread nice and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Doesn’t burn either.
Looks great, really good quality, expensive. More form than function. Not easily controllable
Beautiful machine, makes excellent toast. Plenty of room for big bread, very handy that you can lift the bread to check. Toast is crisp outside without being dried out like in cheap toasters. Very satisfying piece of equipment overall.
Entirely reliable, simple to use and consistent in toasting quality.
I love the build quality and that all parts are available for eventual repairs. On top of not being made to throw away, it’s by far the best toaster I’ve ever had.
Nice toaster and it cooks the toast ok, the tray underneath is very cheap looking. I bought the kettle so it all matched but wished I’d bought the SMEG one. It looks ok but not worth 200
Stylish, British, makes good toast, bit pricey but then Dualit products generally are.
Fabulous toasting and stylish to look at – we’ll worth the money.
Bought to replace a very old one. Good value, looks pretty and works amazingly well.
Doe’s what it supposed to do got it for 87 said used but was brand new.
Excellent toaster. Toast is lovely and crispy on the outside. Hopefully will last my lifetime.
It is expensive however you get exactly what it says on the tin! Buy British!
Amazing toaster – pricey, but you get what you pay for. I had previously bought a cheapo toaster before but it lasted all of 4 weeks before the springs went – wished I had bought this first.
Great toaster. looks stylish the only down site is that if you only do three slices the one next to the empty slot over toasts
Classic. We have some of these in the family that have lasted 30 years! Parts replaceable too so good for the environment. Look great!
I always fancied having a mechanical toaster and have no regrets now we have one. A beautiful thing to sit in the kitchen, and it makes toast!
Looks lovely does a mean toasted cheese sarnie – but at that price it bloody well should. Had no idea being up there with the trend as a treat was so expensive.
Will last and give great toast unlike so many other toasters. Yes it costs more, but you will notice the difference. Even toasting. Make sure you preheat and follow the directions!
Will last and give great toast unlike so many other toasters. Yes it costs more, but you will notice the difference. Even toasting. Make sure you preheat and follow the directions!
Hasn’t realised quite how rubbish our previous (10) toaster was until we got this! Not reason enough to spend quite this much of course, but the Dualit is much better looking to boot of course. Obviously!
Well – I dithered for ages before spending lots of money on a toaster.
I needn’t have worried – apart from the clunky timer (clockwork) this is without doubt the best toaster I have ever had.
It toasts perfectly & evenly.
I did save 30 by buying one that had been returned so the box had been opened but the product unused (made me feel better about the price)
Disliked the high price – but hey, it’s a vanity product right ? Mrs Me loves it and it makes toast… more cannot (need not) be said. It’s a toaster not a nuclear power station.
Our previous Dualit toaster finally gave up the ghost after 16+ years of daily breakfast use. That was the second Dualit toaster we have had. With such quality why should we look elsewhere?
So we don’t.
You won’t regret the purchase.
Great toaster – worth spending the extra money on. The toast is even and inviting – I’ve started to look forward to toast again! Also, the build of this machine is reassuring, solid.
Check my video of the fault. If you have this toaster, check yours!
So my toaster has become discoloured on the top between the bread slots, something our old DeLonghi hadn’t done, a little disappointing on a toaster only four months old.
More worryingly though the timer dial gets stuck in the on position which causes the toast to cremate and is now a fire hazard. My old Dualit which was 15 years old and donated to my father, still works perfectly. I can only assume that Dualit have started to use inferior components in an attempt to maximize profits like other companies. It should be a premium brand. It appears to be the opposite. A kitchen appliance that has the ability to catch alight is not acceptable.
Original Review
First of all, this is a British brand and it’s nice to buy something that was made in my actual country as we don’t seem to make much anymore. That over, down to the actual unit.
This is my second ever Dualit toaster. I gave my last one to my dad, it was 18 years old and it still works just as well as it ever did.
The design has changed slightly since then, the new toaster has a 1,2 or 4 slice selector whereas the old one had a switch for 2 or 4 above the timer dial.
The crumb tray now comes out from the front of the toaster, the old one came out from the back which wasn’t as convienient as this is a big unit and not something that you’d particularly want to be pulling out and turning around to clean.
The heating elements are much finer and more numerous than many toasters meaning that the bread is browned much quicker and more evenly. The element is also replaceable on this toaster but it’s built like a German tank so it’s not likely to ever break anyway.
It’s not got any additional features, so if you’re looking for a “peek” or “bit more” or bagel feature, forget it. You’re buying a toaster that just toasts bread, but the best toaster you’ll ever buy. Dualit have been around for decades and they’re definitely the best.
We bought this copper one and the Dualit architect kettle for our new kitchen, not cheap but the quality is easy to see.
Expensive, naturally, but looks classic and magnificent, a treat for my refurbished kitchen. Functionally it produces ace toast. The manual lever allow you to check so that you get toast to perfection.
Expensive, naturally, but looks classic and magnificent, a treat for my refurbished kitchen. Functionally it produces ace toast. The manual lever allow you to check so that you get toast to perfection.
First class toaster, recommend it to anyone.
1 Toasts evenly (most important to me).
2 Toasts in half the time it took my old toaster.
3 Toast is crisp on the outside and soft inside.
Best toast I have had since my last stay in a hotel where they had a Dualit toaster. Far superior to the made in china toasters that are branded with UK names. And all the parts are replaceable and are readily available to buy.
Excellent toaster – looks gorgeous in our kitchen. Can’t fault i
Good toast crisp in the outside bread still soft in the middle excellent toas
I had a 4 slot Dualit toaster which I bought 20 years ago , this one seems equally as good .
British Made looks great, simple to use and really fast toasting time once warmed up
Brilliant! VERY expensive, but IT IS BRITISH MADE! Not many (if any) others are, so this fact alone makes the price worthwhile. It is a wonderful piece of kit and we are very pleased with. If you can go to the price, do so. You won’t regret it.
This toaster is so nice and shiny. It looks so nice on my countertop. It’s so pretty and classic.
This toaster toasts the toast very evenly. If you twist the dial to the weird symbol that comes right after 2, your toast will be toasted to the perfect toastyness. I imagine that must be what that symbol symbolises.
You can use the red switch to switch from operating 2 of the toast slots to 4 of the toast slots (to save energy or whatever!).
This is a really stylish, nice quite-mechanical toaster that I think you will enjoy.
Very nice toaster, no pop up but you get used to it, the little black knob is the lifter upper thing. It’s not a heavy piece but looks great. I also bought the sandwich cage, you only get one in a box but that’s all you need.
Yes, it’s expensive for a toaster, I think our original was about 150 back in the late 90’s, but I’ve easily spent this on replacing toasters that are poor, or have reached the end of their life – and all the spares are available, and it’s simple design means (in theory) this should never need replacing – as long as it’s maintained.
It’s a British design classic, right up there with the original Anglepoise lamp and Routemaster Bus, and the copper end caps look fantastic, not sure how easily they’ll mark, but I try to take good care of my things, so hopefully not a problem.
I can’t see the issue previous commenters have had with bread sizes – we use the old one with bagels, shop bought bread and hand cut loaves, and never a problem, the slots are nice and deep, and reasonably wide, the only issue you will find is for things like buns. teacakes etc, but I’ve had similar with all my toasters- an added bonus is you now get the option to use 1 slot instead of the old 2/4 of the Vario.
You do have to be more careful and not leave the toaster unattended, it’s always worth switching off at the wall or unplugging after use, as potentially there is a possibility of the toaster overheating if the timer sticks, but I can’t say I’ve ever seen that in years of use.
I always said I’d buy a Dualit toaster, as I’m partial to toast – which is lucky, as that’s all I can afford to eat now.
Had the four slot at my parent’s house that has lasted forever so bought the two slot for my own flat. I hate the spring on regular toasters so I love that this one doesn’t pop up and surprise me before I’ve had my coffee. Consistent toasting and it looks great.
Brilliant – had this for 9 months now. Looks set to see us out. Colour looks nice, had planned to get the bagel model, but don’t miss it.
Easily the best toaster i’ve ever had. Consistent toasting on both sides, without fail, very sturdy and excellent build quality, plus it looks fantastic!
Proper finger print magnet though, so invest in a can of stainless steel polish
I adore this toaster – well worth paying the extra for. It is very sturdy, easily controllable and repairable should an element break. It toasts beautifully and looks terrific – a touch of the Steam-Punk :). Perfect.
Bread is evenly toaster and stays in the slot keeping warm when finished toasting (as opposed to immediately popping up and getting cold).
I really do love this toaster. Of course it’s ridiculously expensive but I expect it to last !
Fantastic solid and sturdy Dualit toaster. Second one I have bought, stupidly I changed my toaster to match other accessories and they aren’t built like Dualit products hence the reason I’ve bought another! Expensive initially but so very worth the extra cost. Looks good in chrome too.
It’s a toaster but looks awesome, extremely well built, produces beautiful crispy even toast toast with a moist fluffy inside. Hand assembled and built in the UK, supporting our country. Expensive but will worth the money.
Thanks Barry for building our toaster!
Have not been disappointed by it’s looks, quality or performance.
Have not been disappointed by it’s looks, quality or performance.
Have not had it long enough yet to give it five stars but up to present I am pleased with i
A tried, tested and trusted piece of kit for the kitchen! Ultra reliable – my family has used this model for over twentyfive years without any trouble whatsoever and is easy very to use. This item arrived very quickly after order placement – Very pleased altogether!
it was not for me. it was a gift for a friend. BUT my Duallit toaster is to my knowledge 30 years old; I inherited it when we took over a country pub. It’s now in my home and I’ve had new elements and a new switch (parts always available) and it’s perfect. My friend loves hers too.
I love it, it looks good and makes world class toas
I have always wanted a Dualit toaster and am Very pleased with it. No problems with bread slice sizes and find it really efficient. I have had numerous toasters over the years and generally have given them away to family and friends because they have been disappointing. This one is definitely here to stay!
Okay…it’s alot of money to spend on a toaster but you really won’t regret it! Our last toaster took about 10 years to mildly brown a slice of bread but this baby takes 2-3 very quick minutes and produces wonderful toast which is pleasantly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, unlike the Melba-style toast we got from our old toaster which shattered into a million pieces when you put your marg on!!!!! It also looks cool in our newly decorated kitchen. Very satisfied toast addict!!
Thanks, this toaster is well formal, you hear what Im saying. me liked it so much it makes toast from bread and even hot cross buns as its easter and everything. If you push the toaster eject button fast enough the toast actually jumps on the plate which is a fantastic opportunity for quickness.
me toaster is so well formal, it does four slices but you can do 3 or 2 or 1 slice. you dont even have to have any toast at all if you dont want any. But you can have toast at any time of day or night which is very great indeed.
If you want to get a tattoo then this toaster will be a unique one.
Love this toaster. It is beautiful to look at and I like the fact that we can replace parts as they wear out, rather than keep having to buy new toasters. Ours has a selector for 2 or 4 slices which is useful, as we don’t always use the 4. Would have given 5* but slightly uneven toasting on one slot. Recommended.