Dualit 2 Slice Lite Toaster | 1.1kW Toasts 60 Slices an Hour
Dualit 2 Slice Lite Toaster | 1.1kW Toasts 60 Slices an Hour | Polished with Canvas White Trim | Bagel & Defrost Settings | 36 mm Wide Slots | 26213
1Multiple Toasting Options2Toasted to Perfection3Patented Peek & Pop
Dualit’s History
Since 1945 Dualit has made stylish products that are both functional and reliable. The proudly British brand’s best known product, the Classic Toaster, is still hand assembled in the UK.
Through continuous innovation over decades, the Dualit range now includes toasters, kettles, coffee machines, baby products, coffee bags, pods, sustainable capsules and a capsules recycler. We offer customers something unique and we spend years refining the details to make every kitchen a happier place to cook.
Let’s face it, most toasters are pretty basic. They toast bread, occasionally bagels, and that’s about it. But the Dualit 4-Slice Toaster elevates the humble breakfast staple to new heights. This isn’t your average countertop appliance; it’s a toast-making machine for the discerning palate. The first thing that impressed me was the consistency. No more uneven browning or burnt edges. This toaster boasts a uniform heating system that delivers perfect golden perfection every single time. Whether you’re a light-as-a-feather toasting aficionado or a deep-caramel connoisseur, the seven browning settings ensure you get your ideal shade.
I had a 4 slice Dualit toaster that worked perfectly for over 25 years. Sadly, age got the better of it in the end. I am going that the way they are made hasn’t changed and that this new one, which makes perfect toast, will see me to my grave.
I’ve owned Dualit in the past & always found them hit & miss when it comes to a consistent good toast colour so have stayed away from them as a brand.
Because I’m only now cooking for myself I decided I only needed a two slot toaster & to save space. The slots themselves are a real good size. It will take a cut slice of about 30mm thick & will easily accommodate crumpets, hot cross buns etc.
It only took two attempts to set the browning dial to the right setting & since toasting bread from frozen the toast colour has been consistent & even on both sides of the bread.
I’m very happy with this purchase & have no hesitation in recommend this to anyone.
It’s rare in life that I buy the same item twice. Well I owned the toaster prior to this for 7 years I only replaced it as the older one was looking tatty. Yes it never broke in 7 years. Be aware over time the paint will wear down that indicates the timer duration bagel and frozen settings, however by the time it does you will have used it that much you are fully aware of all the functions
How does it toast? – Very well nice and even.
Will it fit a Warbutons Toasty slice? – Yes but it will leave the top of the slice underdone, I used flip it half way through and this was easy using the large manual handle. This action does not turn off the cooking cycle and or heating elements and made the toast more than acceptable. We bake our own bread now hence why this is now a non issue. The cooking area is larger any previous toaster Iv had.
The toaster is well built, it’s not rebuildable like Dualit toaster higher up the range, however in 7 years it was still toasting happily.
In short so good we bought it twice.
This may be at the top end of the price range for a toaster but it is excellent, and looks great. I have had this model before and the old one is still going strong after years of use. I’ve only purchased a second to keep gluten free toast separate for a coeliac in the family.
I thought that I was buying the Aston Martin of toasters, getting a Dualit as their reputation led me to believe it would be incomparable in all areas. As it turns out, it’s a good toaster. It’s still going strong after two years of almost daily use, so that’s a big plus, don’t you think?
On the other hand, does it toast evenly? No. Is it consistent about how it toasts? No.
Are the browning settings noticeably different? No.
It’s pretty much like all the others I’ve had in thirty five years of toaster-buying but early indications are that it might last longer. Let’s hope that’s not the kiss of death.
It looks nice, it’s easy to clean and it seems robust; so I’ll settle for that.
The design has a touch of elegance which means the toaster makes a statement, as far as a toaster can, with a retro-1950’s look. It is an attractive, rounded design with fairly simple controls. There is a button for bagels, which, with cut sides to the centre, will toast the cut side and warm the crust, a feature also useful for muffins, especially thick northern affairs, and there is also a defrost button, As well as slices of bread you can also defrost bagels and muffins by pressing both buttons simultaneously.
Completing the set is a browning dial (1-8) with a cancel button in the centre. Around 4 or 5 seems about right for me, depending upon thickness, but it is worth remembering toasting is faster if you are doing a second or more rounds in succession as the elements start hot for subsequent slices, so browning needs to be turned down a little.
I suspect 8 would be at the charcoal end of toast but don’t knock it, I had a colleague at work who liked his toast to be just short of being in flames, so each to his own.
The toast is lowered with an attractive lever with a colour co-ordinated knob and can be lifted during toasting to check on progress without cancelling – just a quick look and carry on toasting or cancel and eat.
The slots are particularly wide, 36mm, 1.4ins in old money, so will fit doorstops if that is your choice. As for Warburton’s Toastie, which seems to have become the unofficial British Standard for toasters, the slices fit . . . just, the top sitting just about inside the target area of the elements — but, if you are concerned by the Warburton’s test, the slices fit comfortably sideways, dropping well into the element comfort zone to end all debate.
So how about toasting, which after all is why you buy a toaster? Attractive design and good looks count for nothing if it can’t toast bread and on that score it is superb.
I must admit, we have been fortunate with toasters over the years. This replaced a Krups’ model we had had had for probably 15-20 years and which had started to toast unevenly and would no longer cancel. Our past toasters have all been good quality and did their job well, but this takes toasting to another level.
First of all it is consistently an even toast, with slices of bread an even colour from edge to edge and both sides virtually the same colour. Wider slices and items such as thick Yorkshire muffins need to turned down a little or checked regularly as obviously the surfaces are closer to the elements so will toast quicker, but again the toasting is even.
The toast itself even tastes a little different, or at least has a slightly different texture than I have found with any other toaster. The outside of the toast comes out crisp, yet the inside is warm and still soft, which becomes more noticeable the thicker the slice. You see this claim on the Dualit videos and think it is just marketing spin, but it is actually true. You get crisp toast with a soft centre.
So far I have found no problem and I am delighted with the toaster’s performance. It is certainly not the cheapest toaster around, and does not have the bells and whistles some toasters can offer, there is no LCD browning control or digital countdown, no motorised lift, no reheat function, but it has everything you are ever likely to need and more than that, what it does have is the ability to make superb toast, and that, after all, is all you really want from a toaster.
The four star on cleaning incidentally, is not because of any inherent difficulty in doing the job, but simply because the shiny chrome demands a bit more effort to keep clean and looking pristine than coloured panels that are happy with merely a quick wipe over.
We purchased a very nice looking ‘4 slice’ Morphy Richards toaster from Amazon about one year ago and I have never been happy with it for a variety of reasons. I have now decided that enough is enough and it was time to buy a slightly more expensive toaster – in this case the Dualit 2 Slice Lite. It was a good decision. At 1.1Kw it produces more heat per slice and so cooks the toast very quickly. Cooking the toast faster means that it is nice and crisp on the outside without drying out inside. Instead of waiting more than 4 minutes for the toast to cook it now takes between one and two minutes. Another benefit is that it takes full sized slices of bread so we no longer have part of the slice sticking out of the top of the machine – this results in evenly cooked toast. The optional use of the bread roll setting is great. With this setting only one side of each slot heats up, which allows the inside of the roll to be toasted without cooking the outside which is already browned – good for for burgers etc.
It is well worth reading the instructions for this toaster. In doing so the user will understand the benefit of warming up the toaster for 30 seconds or so before cooking the first piece of toast and also, if cooking only one piece of toast at a time, why one side will cook slightly more than the other. If one side of the toaster is empty then effectively there is a lot more heat getting to one side of the bread on the side which is being used. This is not rocket science and should be understood by those complaining about both sides not being the same. This is not an issue when cooking two slices at the same time.
I particularly like the ability to lift the toast ‘mid-cook’ without cancelling the process.
In summary:-
Was it worth paying twice the price of a basic toaster? – Yes.
How long does it take to make toast?- between 1 and 2 minutes per two slices. It definitely pays to heat the toaster for 30 seconds or so before starting a toast making session.
Does paying more for the toaster mean tastier toast? Yes in my opinion. The high power rating cooks the toast faster in a way which crisps the outside without drying out the inside.
Being a two slice toaster will it take longer to cook four slices than using a four slice toaster? – Not really because it toasts so much faster than most cheaper toasters and I was able to restart toasting in quick succession without having to wait for the release mechanism to cool down as with my previous toaster.
Does it take thick rolls etc? – Yes
Can it take the extra height of ‘Non-Square’ supermarket breads – Yes.
How even is the browning? – Very even but be aware that there will be a slight difference on each side if only toasting single slices.
How does the D-Frost button perform? I don’t know because I have not used it yet as I make all my toast from fresh bread.
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Let’s face it, most toasters are pretty basic. They toast bread, occasionally bagels, and that’s about it. But the Dualit 4-Slice Toaster elevates the humble breakfast staple to new heights. This isn’t your average countertop appliance; it’s a toast-making machine for the discerning palate. The first thing that impressed me was the consistency. No more uneven browning or burnt edges. This toaster boasts a uniform heating system that delivers perfect golden perfection every single time. Whether you’re a light-as-a-feather toasting aficionado or a deep-caramel connoisseur, the seven browning settings ensure you get your ideal shade.
I had a 4 slice Dualit toaster that worked perfectly for over 25 years. Sadly, age got the better of it in the end. I am going that the way they are made hasn’t changed and that this new one, which makes perfect toast, will see me to my grave.
I’ve owned Dualit in the past & always found them hit & miss when it comes to a consistent good toast colour so have stayed away from them as a brand.
Because I’m only now cooking for myself I decided I only needed a two slot toaster & to save space. The slots themselves are a real good size. It will take a cut slice of about 30mm thick & will easily accommodate crumpets, hot cross buns etc.
It only took two attempts to set the browning dial to the right setting & since toasting bread from frozen the toast colour has been consistent & even on both sides of the bread.
I’m very happy with this purchase & have no hesitation in recommend this to anyone.
How does it toast? – Very well nice and even.
Will it fit a Warbutons Toasty slice? – Yes but it will leave the top of the slice underdone, I used flip it half way through and this was easy using the large manual handle. This action does not turn off the cooking cycle and or heating elements and made the toast more than acceptable. We bake our own bread now hence why this is now a non issue. The cooking area is larger any previous toaster Iv had.
The toaster is well built, it’s not rebuildable like Dualit toaster higher up the range, however in 7 years it was still toasting happily.
In short so good we bought it twice.
This may be at the top end of the price range for a toaster but it is excellent, and looks great. I have had this model before and the old one is still going strong after years of use. I’ve only purchased a second to keep gluten free toast separate for a coeliac in the family.
On the other hand, does it toast evenly? No. Is it consistent about how it toasts? No.
Are the browning settings noticeably different? No.
It’s pretty much like all the others I’ve had in thirty five years of toaster-buying but early indications are that it might last longer. Let’s hope that’s not the kiss of death.
It looks nice, it’s easy to clean and it seems robust; so I’ll settle for that.
Completing the set is a browning dial (1-8) with a cancel button in the centre. Around 4 or 5 seems about right for me, depending upon thickness, but it is worth remembering toasting is faster if you are doing a second or more rounds in succession as the elements start hot for subsequent slices, so browning needs to be turned down a little.
I suspect 8 would be at the charcoal end of toast but don’t knock it, I had a colleague at work who liked his toast to be just short of being in flames, so each to his own.
The toast is lowered with an attractive lever with a colour co-ordinated knob and can be lifted during toasting to check on progress without cancelling – just a quick look and carry on toasting or cancel and eat.
The slots are particularly wide, 36mm, 1.4ins in old money, so will fit doorstops if that is your choice. As for Warburton’s Toastie, which seems to have become the unofficial British Standard for toasters, the slices fit . . . just, the top sitting just about inside the target area of the elements — but, if you are concerned by the Warburton’s test, the slices fit comfortably sideways, dropping well into the element comfort zone to end all debate.
So how about toasting, which after all is why you buy a toaster? Attractive design and good looks count for nothing if it can’t toast bread and on that score it is superb.
I must admit, we have been fortunate with toasters over the years. This replaced a Krups’ model we had had had for probably 15-20 years and which had started to toast unevenly and would no longer cancel. Our past toasters have all been good quality and did their job well, but this takes toasting to another level.
First of all it is consistently an even toast, with slices of bread an even colour from edge to edge and both sides virtually the same colour. Wider slices and items such as thick Yorkshire muffins need to turned down a little or checked regularly as obviously the surfaces are closer to the elements so will toast quicker, but again the toasting is even.
The toast itself even tastes a little different, or at least has a slightly different texture than I have found with any other toaster. The outside of the toast comes out crisp, yet the inside is warm and still soft, which becomes more noticeable the thicker the slice. You see this claim on the Dualit videos and think it is just marketing spin, but it is actually true. You get crisp toast with a soft centre.
So far I have found no problem and I am delighted with the toaster’s performance. It is certainly not the cheapest toaster around, and does not have the bells and whistles some toasters can offer, there is no LCD browning control or digital countdown, no motorised lift, no reheat function, but it has everything you are ever likely to need and more than that, what it does have is the ability to make superb toast, and that, after all, is all you really want from a toaster.
The four star on cleaning incidentally, is not because of any inherent difficulty in doing the job, but simply because the shiny chrome demands a bit more effort to keep clean and looking pristine than coloured panels that are happy with merely a quick wipe over.
It is well worth reading the instructions for this toaster. In doing so the user will understand the benefit of warming up the toaster for 30 seconds or so before cooking the first piece of toast and also, if cooking only one piece of toast at a time, why one side will cook slightly more than the other. If one side of the toaster is empty then effectively there is a lot more heat getting to one side of the bread on the side which is being used. This is not rocket science and should be understood by those complaining about both sides not being the same. This is not an issue when cooking two slices at the same time.
I particularly like the ability to lift the toast ‘mid-cook’ without cancelling the process.
In summary:-
Was it worth paying twice the price of a basic toaster? – Yes.
How long does it take to make toast?- between 1 and 2 minutes per two slices. It definitely pays to heat the toaster for 30 seconds or so before starting a toast making session.
Does paying more for the toaster mean tastier toast? Yes in my opinion. The high power rating cooks the toast faster in a way which crisps the outside without drying out the inside.
Being a two slice toaster will it take longer to cook four slices than using a four slice toaster? – Not really because it toasts so much faster than most cheaper toasters and I was able to restart toasting in quick succession without having to wait for the release mechanism to cool down as with my previous toaster.
Does it take thick rolls etc? – Yes
Can it take the extra height of ‘Non-Square’ supermarket breads – Yes.
How even is the browning? – Very even but be aware that there will be a slight difference on each side if only toasting single slices.
How does the D-Frost button perform? I don’t know because I have not used it yet as I make all my toast from fresh bread.