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 |
Classic design that is both durable and stylish
Great durable toaster. You can not only replace heating elements but also the timer too. I like it’s UK made and can be repaired. It’s a classic that looks really stylish.
Does great toas
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.
Toaste
This toaster does what it says on the tin
Have toasted bread muffins and crumpets so far with excellent results
The lever which you can lift to see if the toast is done to your liking is useful
Highly recommend
solid, easy to use
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.
solid, easy to use
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.
Very nice toaste
Someone is always going to say, “you can buy a perfectly good toaster for a tenner.” And they’ll be right!
It’s very nice though and makes good toast, and hopefully will last. It costs too much if we’re all being honest with eachother, but I don’t regret buying it.
Best toaster ever purchased
Makes the bread nice and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Doesn’t burn either.
excellent toaste
What can I say? It’s Dualit…. replacing a very old, past mending similar model… it’s almost family- and visitor -proof and worth the money – the old one out-lived many, often replaced, toasters owned by other members of the family.
Elements last well, but when they do eventually wear out, unlike most toasters, they are easily replaced with available spare parts.
Doubt I will need to at my age, but I’d buy another if this one wears out.
Looks nice, not that easy to use
Looks great, really good quality, expensive. More form than function. Not easily controllable
Beautiful machine, makes excellent toas
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.
quality
quality is apparent
have toasted sliced bread in our existing toaster and then later a good quality bagel in the Dualit
the dualit cooked slower through the product rather than quick surface toasting in our original toaster
so far so encouraging
liked the fact that the toasted bagel remained in the warm toaster ready for use
slots good width, toasting both sides
For design enthusiasts
This is a beautifully made, sturdy toaster. It operates differently to your normal pop-up toasters so it might take some getting use to. It toasts quicker than regular models so you end up with a toast that’s crisp on the outside and soft in the middle which I very much prefer. This is a product that will last a lifetime if you look after it and the manufacturer provides spare parts in case it needs fixing down the line.
Simple to use and great to look at on kitchen counter.
Entirely reliable, simple to use and consistent in toasting quality.
My last toaste
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.
2 slices or 4.....you decide
I used to have a 4 slice Dualit toaster which was very good but people kept putting in 2 slices while having it switched to heat 4 so I bought this 2 slicer which should work very well for my purposes.
Not really worth the money
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
Not really worth the money
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
Quality
Stylish, British, makes good toast, bit pricey but then Dualit products generally are.
Fabulous
Fabulous toasting and stylish to look at – we’ll worth the money.
Fantastic design and a real good quality toaste
The build quality is making, no electronics, just mechanical timer and leavers.
Looks fantastic, easy to empty the crumb tray.
It’s expensive and tbh, over priced but unfortunately, hand made quality items costs.
The most important thing, it makes great toast, evenly browned and quite quick.
It has the name of the person on the bottom that assembled the toaster, so Faith, if your reading this, thanks for your craftsmanship.
The bes
Bought to replace a very old one. Good value, looks pretty and works amazingly well.
Yep grea
Doe’s what it supposed to do got it for 87 said used but was brand new.
Great toaste
Excellent toaster. Toast is lovely and crispy on the outside. Hopefully will last my lifetime.
Does exactly as it says on the tin!
It is expensive however you get exactly what it says on the tin! Buy British!
Still working 12 years on!
I bought this toaster from Amazon in July 2008 and I’ve just made some lovely toast using the same toaster almost 12 years later. Yes it’s a bit pricey, but it does a good job and it’s better than buying several cheaper toasts that just break after a few months.
Reliable and long lasting toaster.
Bought this to replace a similar Dualit toaster that has lasted over sixteen years. Simple to use and makes great toast, although the bread benefits from being shuffled to ensure even colour. Expensive but worth the money.
Great toaste
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.
Love i
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 and best you can buy
Classic. We have some of these in the family that have lasted 30 years! Parts replaceable too so good for the environment. Look great!
great toaste
it was described as used and at just over half price took a chance. when it arrived it was perfect, no damage worked fine cooks toast evenly, so all we can think of the person who originally bought it sent it back after taking it out of the box, unused. What we always wanted with the added bonus of an excellent price and is a great toaster compared to the ones we bought in the pas
Love i
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
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.
The BEST!
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!
The BEST!
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!
A first-rate and very attractive toaster!
This is my second Dualit toaster. The first I had for many years and I rashly gave it away to our daughter. I’m delighted to have a new one and it’s as fantastic as the last one. It’s also great to have a product that is made by a British company. I cannot recommend these toasters highly enough. They are so attractive in a contemporary kitchen, very easy to use, toast the bread evenly and exceptionally durable. I wouldn’t buy any other toaster.
Better than sliced bread
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!
After refitting my kitchen I purchased this toaster and a matching Kettle. After a week of use making toast I noticed a tarnish between the slots at the top of the toaster. Its only been used for toast and cleaned with a damp cloth. I wrote to the customer service department but got no reply. I have not tried any metal cleaner yet in fear of making things worse. As a toaster its perfect, very fast and easy to get the perfect toast.
Expensive but so worth it!
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)
Great product - looks a treat, but on reflection Expensive
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.
Fantastic toaster!
This is a fantastic toaster. My last toaster was soo slow! This usually gets my bread made into toast in 2 minutes or less. For a toaster it is a bit on the expensive side, but it is of good quality. Very happy with my purchase.
This is a first class Toaste
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.
This toaster works
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.
***EDIT January 2019***
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.
***EDIT January 2019***
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.
Excelle
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.
Excelle
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.
I love this toaste
I love this toaster. And, the toast is better than a cheapo toaster. You have get used to the Dualit way of doing things but it’s well worth it. Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle. Perfect. Warby’s is ok in it, about 95% to the top, I have it and it’s good !! Also, a good looking thing IMO
Excelle
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.
Brilliant machine.
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.
Five Stars
Excellent toaster – looks gorgeous in our kitchen. Can’t fault i
Four Stars
Good toast crisp in the outside bread still soft in the middle excellent toas
Happy toaste
I had a 4 slot Dualit toaster which I bought 20 years ago , this one seems equally as good .
Five Stars
British Made looks great, simple to use and really fast toasting time once warmed up
British made toaste
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.
Very cool looking shiny pretty toaster that toasts toast well
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.
Cool and clean looking
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.
I bought this as a treat for a new home, my parents have has the classic 4 slot Vario toaster for 18 or so years., and it’s never had a fault, it gets used daily, and is still on all it’s original parts – and it makes the best toast.
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.
Love it.
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.
The perfect companion to our Dualit Classic Kettle despite there being more of the copper element, which is a darker colour, on the Toaster. Robustly made, small footprint and generous double slot for all sizes of bread and fillings. Looks good, toasts good. What’s not to like? Five stars from me.
Excellent toaster, easily the best i've used or had
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
No regrets
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.
A beautiful, solid, easy to use and good looking toaster. Evidently I can keep this for ever as it is an excellent build standard and can be repaired. I hope this is the case, to justify the high price, but it does look worth the money. I leave it out on the kitchen worktop now instead of putting it away, as I did with my old toaster – it is a smart addition to the kitchen. And it toasts the bread very well.
Perfect toaste
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.
A beautiful toaster, which in contrast to the matching kettle (which also looks beautiful but performs entirely normally) – really does seem to toast better than I’m used to !
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 !
I have wanted one of theses for years. Only issue is that it does not automatically flip up the toast you have to careful not to burn the toast. Will take some getting used to.
I love this toaster so much. You can set it to toast at one slot, two slots or all four slots. The only down side is, when you want three pieces of toast, one will be double cooked on one side. Still five stars though.
Dualit 4 slot toaster-don't buy anything else but this!!! Fantastic sturdy quality product!
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.
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside
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!
A beautiful toaster! Having had an Aga to make toast on for the last 21 years, I was not happy at the thought of a toaster, but when I saw the Dualit with the copper I thought it would be compensation to have this pretty version.
Have not been disappointed by it’s looks, quality or performance.
A beautiful toaster! Having had an Aga to make toast on for the last 21 years, I was not happy at the thought of a toaster, but when I saw the Dualit with the copper I thought it would be compensation to have this pretty version.
Have not been disappointed by it’s looks, quality or performance.
... it five stars but up to present I am pleased with
Have not had it long enough yet to give it five stars but up to present I am pleased with i
My second Dualit toaster and as good as the first one
Very happy with our basic model
Very happy with our basic model.
It’s looking very sharp in the kitchen and working very well.
Not all the bells and whistles of the latest model – but toasts bread just as good!
This is a great piece of kit. I was sceptical about paying so much for a toaster just because it looks cool. But this performs as well. You get exactly the same results every time.
The Great British Toaste
It is a classic Dualit 2 slot toaster and works very well. It is not an automatic pop up toaster, but controlled by a mechanical timer. It takes a few goes to get the timer just right for how you like your toast, for me just over 2 on the dial works and you can raise the toast to check with the lever on the front at any time to see how it is going. The great advantage is that this toaster will not have to go to landfill like my last 3 pop up toasters. It is very well made and robust, you can buy replacement elements and timer for this machine or return to Dualit to repair. I look forward to many decades of great toast!
Ultra reliable - my family has used this model for over twentyfive years without any trouble whatsoever and is easy very to use
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!
The Toaster does, what it’s supposed to do. It’s reliable toasting bread. The slices are getting crispy on the outside and stay soft in the inside. Build quality seems to be great, but the device is still to new to get a conclusion about this. Bought it at a warehouse deal and everything was fine, the toaster was in a almost new condition.
The Toaster does, what it’s supposed to do. It’s reliable toasting bread. The slices are getting crispy on the outside and stay soft in the inside. Build quality seems to be great, but the device is still to new to get a conclusion about this. Bought it at a warehouse deal and everything was fine, the toaster was in a almost new condition.
Excellent! Follow the instructions and safety advice (Switch off ...
Excellent! Follow the instructions and safety advice (Switch off at wall when not in use) and everything is fine. Yes it takes home made bread, as long as you don’t cut your slices like paving slabs. (There IS an art to cutting fresh bread – use a sharp knife and cut backward toward yourself slowly using a little pressure – do not cut in forward thrusts). We have a Panasonic bread machine and it takes average sized machine made bread. Best not to use freshly made bread in a toaster – 24 hours old is better. The machine is very well made and easy to use. Average setting on times is about 2 – 2.5. If you over do it, and toast is burning, just switch power of at the wall (Note: the timer will continue – it is mechanical but power will be off) and lift the leaver to remove toast. 🙂
I absolutely love this. It looks good and works well. You can choose one or two slices thereby saving electricity if you’re only doing one. The dial works like a timer to toast for longer or shorter times to get the toast browner or paler. The lift up lever allows you to lift up and put down the bread. It has a crumb tray which pulls out. I’m hoping it will last for ages on account of the price.
A solid (literally) and reliable device. It has some ...
A solid (literally) and reliable device. It has some heating elements and a mechanical run-back timer, plus a switch that turns on one or both elements. There is so very little to go wrong. This is m second Dualit toaster. I purchased my first over 15 years ago. That’s how long they last. In fact the first one is still working but the mechanical timer is starting to get a bit worn out. I could have purchased a replacement unit and swapped it over, but I figured that after this amount of time the elements were probably getting ready to be changed. I could have also changed these, since spares are available. But the cost of new elements and timer was more than a new unit, and so it was just less hassle to purchase a new one. I don’t resent that one little bit. After 15 years and still working…..
Non bette
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.
Five Stars
I love it, it looks good and makes world class toas
Modern, stylish, an love the way you can replace parts on toaster so effectively never need to buy a toaster agai
Very good job, by our British brothers
Very good job,by our British brothers!!! This toaster is one of the best things I have ever purchased! My US girlfriend recommended it to me.I tested it in USA ,at her house,where she has the same one,and for me was nothing left ,but to order one for my home in Bulgaria!!! Of course amazon.co.uk is the closest place to buy so i did!!! Very happy with it.It is indeed the Rolls Royce of the toasters as they say!!! One of my best investments lifetime!!! Thank you Dualit!!!
Build quality is great. Toasts very evenly. Good to be able to select the number of slices required. Being able to check the toast without turning it off is good. Timer is a little noisy, but overall very good
Brilliant toaste
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!
Brilliant! but not cheap… If you want toast done perfectly in an appliance that looks the business.. then this is for you. It toast up to 4 slices and even toasts one side of bread only!
Absolutely beautiful product, well made. Stands out in the kitchen, if you do not mind paying that extra for something get one. Highly recommend
Looks great and works well , 4 slot toaster but you can do 1 , 2 or 4 pieces by setting the knob to the desired amount. toasts really well and spares are available so can be fixed. very robust would certainly recommend
I can only speak as I find. After four years daily use there is a bit of darkening around the top, but otherwise this item is looking fine and still working well without the problems that some users have encountered. I like its “non pop-up” nature, one less thing that can malfunction.
I must assume that assembly is a bit erratic, but that I got a good one. The only attention this has needed has been emptying the crumb tray, and even that is easier than on many models.
*Added roughly 3 years later on* The darkening round the top has continued, it is now more noticable but the toaster itself is still in perfect working order, and daily use. I don’t care how it looks anyway, just as long as it works.
What’s so good about this toaster is that it has basic functions that anyone can understand – and, thus, are far less likely to go wrong or break. Especially important is the bread riser, which is hand-operated and which is not a thin metal bar that comes up (which after a while warps and traps your toast), but a thick metal base that the slice of bread sits on all the time – down, and up, with no bother and nothing trapped. Excellent.
You can buy toasters that do everything for you or you can buy a Dualit, it’s back to the old days. Don’t get me wrong, this is a fantastic toaster. A lever to pop your toast up or down, a switch for 2 slices or 4 slices and a clockwork timer for 3 minutes or less of toast cooking, what else do you need, apart from startling good looks.
The timer thingy gets a bit of getting used to, to find your correct level of toastiness for your toast, I reckon about 2.5 mins, which is just dark enough for me.
I also like the pull out tray for the crumbs, very easy to clean. Also, there aren’t many toasters where you can buy spare parts for, most are throw away. I don’t think I’ll need a different toaster ever.
I also bought the sandwich cage which means I can do cheese toasties in it too, and the cheese doesn’t fall out all over the inside of the toaster, simplisity at its best. (British engineering done well)
And I noticed in our local Waitrose cafe, they’ve got one as well…. and they do a lot of toast.
This is a proper toaste
For many years I had a four slice Dualit toaster but like all things it eventually wore out. Not wanting to spend too much money on a replacement I purchased a cheaper make Needless to say the cheaper make was not a patch on the Dualit and went the way of all things. Having been taught a lesson I have now bought another Dualit. It is extremely well made and it has very reliable elements and is so easy to use.I will never buy another make
I bought this toaster over 10 years ago. Ever since my wife has been telling me that it’s rubbish and doesn’t toast evenly. The timer packed up recently (not too bad after so long) and I went online to find a replacement. It was only then that I discovered that I’d bought a BUN toaster and not a bread toaster. Yes, there is a difference. According the Dualit’s website: “Dualit’s commercial bun toasters are specifically designed to toast one side of the bun whilst warming the other, by heating the elements on each side of the slot to different temperatures.”
I guess I should have listened to my wife. The frustrating thing is that Amazon don’t mention anywhere that this isn’t for toasting bread. If you look at the reviews so many people are disappointed because it toasts unevenly. You need to buy the Dualit 47180 4 Slice NewGen Toaster – this one’s designed for the job you have in mind.
Long-term review
I bought this around 18-months ago and only now am I writing a review. Why? Because you buy a Dualit for the quality and longevity, so writing a review on day-one somewhat misses the point.
Firstly, the quality. It’s superb. It feels like a professional bit of kit that is built to last, rather than a plastic-formed toy. The dial, the level the switch, they’re all reassuringly high quality. If you set the dial to the same time 100 times, you’ll get the same result 100 times. This might seem a small point, but when rushing around making breakfast you don’t have to give it your full and undivided attention – bread in, lever down (well, up…), dial to your usual setting and off you go. Being lever-based, when done the toast doesn’t ‘pop’ up and get cold. It waits until you’re ready… sure, you can’t leave it forever, but it’s definitely a benefit.
Next, the taste. The main thing I’ve had to deal with is the ‘toasters are all the same’ comments and questions about spending a lot of money on a toaster. This does taste better. As above, it’s consistent so you always get great results, but it doesn’t dry your toast out and remove all texture and flavour and it toasts both sides absolutely evenly.
Now, the cost. Considering the two points above you can see you’re getting value for money. High build quality and excellent end results, that’s enough right? Well, also consider this can be repaired easily and cost effectively. Not that I’m expecting any faults for quite a long time… it’s nice to know when something does go wrong, I can buy one replacement part rather than send this to the tip and buy a new toaster. Being a product from a professional-grade company, you won’t struggle to find spare parts or somebody to service it for you.
Downsides last… just two, really. Firstly, if you set the timer too long you can’t easily cancel it. Not a huge deal as you soon learn the ‘right’ setting, but not ideal if you often change bread types and need to work this out on-the-fly. Secondly and lastly, some of the wider breads don’t fit entirely inside this toaster, they stick out a bit. Fortunately you can lever your toast up and spin it around if necessary, but it is a downside.
Overall a justified five stars, excellent quality, excellent value for money and a definite recommendation from me. It even looks the part too, adding a touch of quality to any kitchen!
At last!! Toast we can enjoy!!
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!!
This is a well formal toaste
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.
Beautiful
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.
Quality produc
Having bought two cheaper toasters, both of which had problems & were returned faulty I decided to go for the “Rolls Royce” of toasters.
It does all it says it should, easy to use & great with the sandwich clamps. All round an excellent product but very expencive for a toaster.
After all, you are only toasting a few slices of bread. Oh for the days of open fires!!!!