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| About - KitchenAid KTT340 |
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The KitchenAid KTT340 is part of the toaster test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, toaster models like the KTT340 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Another small but well-known brand, KitchenAid makes toasters and toaster ovens that are sold through department stores, appliance retailers, national chains (Best Buy, Circuit City) and specialty channels. |
| Features & Specs - KitchenAid KTT340 | |
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Touchpad |
No |
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One slot |
No |
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Bagel setting |
Yes |
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Exterior material |
Plastic |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
KitchenAid toaster is not good
1/19/2012
Pros
Cons
Doesn't Heat Evenly
Hard to Clean
Imprecise Controls
Best Uses
Comment:
This thing is impossible to clean well, toasts much more on one side than the other and pieces of the plastic it is made of have broken off. We don't use it more than average, just toast and muffins a couple times a week. It hasn't held up well at all. This is the only review I have ever written, but I hate to have people waste their money on this.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Only Toasts Bread on One Sdide
12/17/2011
Pros
Easy To Clean
Versatile
Cons
Doesn't Heat Evenly
Imprecise Controls
Best Uses
Kitchen
Comment:
Received this toaster as a Christmas gift about 3 years ago and should have returned it then. It performs poorly in that the bread or whatever only toasts on one side. I have to flip it over and retoast and then run the risk of burning the already toasted side. I am ready to replace it as this is a nuisance, but it will not be another Kitchenaid.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Poor reliability
8/31/2011
Pros
Even toasting
Cons
Broke after 4 months
Best Uses
Kitchen
Very infrequent use
Comment:
Nice toaster while it worked properly, but that was short-lived. After three months, the toaster no longer kept bread down when the lever was pressed -- bread kept popping back up, and so the toasting would never start.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has 5 Days of experience with this product
Nice Features and Good Value
10/27/2008
Strength
Wide enough slots for bagels and can toast just the cut side; Keeps toast upright; Deep enough slots for specialty bread; Easy to clean crumb tray; Even toasting.
Weakness
None that I have discovered.
This toaster has a bagel setting that toasts only the cut sides of the bagel. The top is clearly marked so there is no mistaking where the cut side should be placed. A light on the front shows when the bagel setting is engaged. There is also a warming function for re-warming already toasted items. The darkness setting is a simple but effective knob. The crumb tray is especially easy to empty - it pulls out from the back, so there is no need to tip over the toaster to keep it clean. Does a fine job on both bagels and breads.
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User has 2 Weeks of experience with this product
White Toaster
08/30/2008
Strength
Fairly Compact (we have limited counter and cabinet space) It's white ..Goes with anything. Basic & clean design.
Weakness
The darkness dial of toasting seems to favor lightness. Must turn the dial quite aways to the right for medium toasting. A cancel button would be nice, instead of pushing the lever up.
We've been using the toaster for two weeks now, so far it works well. This is my first KitchenAid product purchase. It's heating well and we like the toast on one side only setting for Bagles. It has a warm-only setting also, that we have not used yet. We are looking forward to using this toaster for a long time. Its two weeks only so we are satisfied, but can't give higher rating as its too new for a higher rating. As for price, I thought the price was a bit high for such a basic white simple plastic housed toaster. But we probably paid some for the name brand. For what we wanted and needed its perfect, so far.
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User has 3 of experience with this product
KitchenAid Toaster KTT340WH
07/21/2008
Strength
Well built, attractive, great toast.
Weakness
None noted.
KitchenAid makes good products. I wish I had bought this toaster long ago. It makes great toast. The Bagel setting concentrates most of the heat to one side and doesn't burn the crust. English muffins turn out just right. It is very attractive and looks good in the kitchen.
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