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Hamilton Beach SmartToast 22408
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$29.99 - $38.49
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Summary: This Hamilton Beach • One slot.
• Bagel setting.
• Frozen setting.
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Type: 2-slice Toasters
About - Hamilton Beach SmartToast 22408

The Hamilton Beach SmartToast 22408 is part of the toaster test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, toaster models like the SmartToast 22408 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Color range:
How well the toasters or toaster ovens produced both very light toast and very dark toast.

Full batch:
Reflects color evenness among all slices in a batch.

Successive batches:
Represents color consistency in consecutive batches.
About This Brand

Among the market-share leaders, Hamilton Beach toasters tend to be more expensive than others. Styles vary from the contemporary look of the Eclectrics line to the retro look of the Classic models and the modern appearance of the long-slot model. Hamilton Beach products are widely available at department stores, Wal-Mart, Target, specialty stores, Bed Bath & Beyond, and regional outlets.

Features & Specs - Hamilton Beach SmartToast 22408
info Touchpad No
info One slot Yes
info Bagel setting Yes
info Exterior material Metal/Plastic
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User Reviews - Hamilton Beach SmartToast 22408
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Love the long large slot
3/12/2012
Pros
Easy To Clean
Even Heating
Lots of Room
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Kitchen
Comment:
I love that I can use the large slices of sour dough bread and not have to cut off the edges to make it fit. I had a Kitchen Aid toaster that I had to go to 1 1/2 cycles to make a decent slice of toast. This toaster works great so far. I love the look of it, long and sleek.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
toasts one slice evenly
9/28/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Even Heating
Excellent Heating
Lots of Room
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Kitchen
Comment:
I tested a number of the more highly rated and more expensive toasters, all two slot. NONE of them toasted a single slice evenly. I went on-line and discovered that the two slot design makes it hard for the toaster to toast one slice evenly. This was the only one slot toaster I could find, so I bought it and tried it and lo and behold! it did the trick. Highly recommended if you sometimes toast only one slice and find uneven toasting frustrating.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Useless
8/22/2011
Pros
Even Heating
Excellent Heating
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
The unit worked perfectly for the first few months and then stopped toasting on one side and finally died completely. Granted, I only paid[$] for the unit but I expected to last longer than this!
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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