Why don't they make toasters big enough to fit a slice of bread?

mel.b · 27-12-2012 11:12AM #1

You'd think this is essential to toaster design and functionality but apparently not

Semms like looks are more important in a toaster now.

I bought a Breville toaster yesterday and the Irish Pride slice is about 1/2 an inch too big, while the Brennans actually sticks out almost above the complete top of the toaster and length ways doesn't even fit in the toaster

It's so frustrarying as you need to stand there and rotate it every minute or so to ensure it cooks evenly.

This is the second toaster i have had that has this problem. The first was a €10 job from Tesco that the landlord bought, so i just thought 'oh well, it was only a tenner, what can you expect' and went and bought my own. That died on Christmas day, so got the Breville yesterday and same problem. So what to do with the toaster? Will they take it back after using it twice? Put up with it? And any recommendations for a toaster that actually fits the bread in it!

Crooked Jack · 27-12-2012 11:18AM

I wish they'd make a toaster big enough to fully toast the heel of the loaf. The heel of a Brennan's Pan will mangle any toaster

jurahnimoh · 27-12-2012 11:18AM

I work in a shop where we sell electrical goods, i once had a man bring me back a toaster along with a slice of bread, he was insisting that the toaster was faulty, i whipped the toaster out got his slice of bread and tried to explain to him that the slice of bread wouldn't toast properly as half of it was sticking out of the toaster, simple solution was to turn it upside down once one side was toasted, he left a happy man

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 11:23AM

jurahnimoh wrote: »

I work in a shop where we sell electrical goods, i once had a man bring me back a toaster along with a slice of bread, he was insisting that the toaster was faulty, i whipped the toaster out got his slice of bread and tried to explain to him that the slice of bread wouldn't toast properly as half of it was sticking out of the toaster, simple solution was to turn it upside down once one side was toasted, he left a happy man

It either must have been a tiny toaster or a massive slice of bread. Wouldn't work for the OP since the middle of the slice would get cremated.

vektarman · 27-12-2012 11:25AM

They have to make the toaster shorter than the bread for safety reasons, when the bread is longer than the toaster it can be removed with one's fingers whereas when the bread fits into the toaster people tend to dangerously use a knife or fork to remove the bread, with the risk of electrocution.

Oink · 27-12-2012 11:29AM

vektarman wrote: »

They have to make the toaster shorter than the bread for safety reasons, when the bread is longer than the toaster it can be removed with one's fingers whereas when the bread fits into the toaster people tend to dangerously use a knife or fork to remove the bread.

I use the button myself. It's very handy. Press it, and pop goes the bread. I really don't see the need for a half-size toaster myself. If your man told me to toast half my bread then turn it around and toast the other half, I'd tell here where to go.

Grayson · 27-12-2012 11:30AM

everywhere else in the world they have smaller bread. That square stuff. We go for a rectangular shape.

Hurmf · 27-12-2012 11:31AM

They do make toasters that toast the entire slice of bread.

But they may be a little on the industrial side for your every day family kitchen.
uber toaster

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 11:31AM

OP, you have my sympathy.

There are a number of other flaws with toasters and bread:

1. If you toast some bread then leave the settings the same and toast some more the second batch will be overdone or burnt in most toasters that I have used. If should be smart enough to know that it isn't starting from scratch.

2. The slots on some toasters are too wide so the bread leans to one side (resting on the side of the slot) rather than sitting vertical. This means that one side of the bread is closer to the element, meaning it toasts quicker than the other side.

3. Related to 2 above but more an issue with the bread - the slices of bread in a sliced pan are often not a consistent width so for example first slice may be 7 mm but next is 9 mm, then 7 mm, then 9 mm etc. Meaning if you toast a 7 mm and a 9 mm at the same time you get different results.

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 11:33AM

Oink wrote: »

I use the button myself. It's very handy. Press it, and pop goes the bread. I really don't see the need for a half-size toaster myself. If your man told me to toast half my bread then turn it around and toast the other half, I'd tell here where to go.

Yeah, I really want one half of my toast colder than the other half. Not to mention more done (see point 1 in my earlier post).

theteal · 27-12-2012 11:33AM

am I the only person who puts the bread in on it's side to combat this travesty of modern toasting machines????

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 11:35AM

theteal wrote: »

am I the only person who puts the bread in on it's side to combat this travesty of modern toasting machines????

You must be, since most toasters I've used aren't wide enough to fit the full slice sideways.

Solair · 27-12-2012 11:35AM

They do exist!

We have a De Longi toaster that will toast a normal slice of Irish bread, or indeed a large lump of French of Italian bread without any issue!

Read reviews of the toasters online before you buy!!

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 11:37AM

Solair wrote: »

They do exist!

We have a De Longi toaster that will toast a normal slice of Irish bread, or indeed a large lump of French of Italian bread without any issue!

There's no recession in that house...only kidding.

BostonB · 27-12-2012 11:37AM

vektarman wrote: »

They have to make the toaster shorter than the bread for safety reasons, when the bread is longer than the toaster it can be removed with one's fingers whereas when the bread fits into the toaster people tend to dangerously use a knife or fork to remove the bread, with the risk of electrocution.

Isn't that the whole point of popping the toast out. So you can grab you grab it. They usually have a manual lift level as well.

You can buy square toast that fits entirely in the toaster.

Do you guys only buy one type of bread or something????

27-12-2012 11:38AM

I've a 4 slice toaster for this very reason!

Solair · 27-12-2012 11:43AM

BostonB wrote: »

Isn't that the whole point of popping the toast out. So you can grab you grab it. They usually have a manual lift level as well.

You can buy square toast that fits entirely in the toaster.

Do you guys only buy one type of bread or something????

On our toaster you pull the lever up and the toast rises up higher out of the toaster if it's too short to grab.

So, it allows it to toast higher slices

You just need to get a toaster that's 100% compatible with Irish bread!

Chuck Stone · 27-12-2012 11:51AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I've a 4 slice toaster for this very reason!

!!!!!!!!!!

Fr_Dougal · 27-12-2012 11:53AM

If only they made bread specifically for toasting...

demanufactured · 27-12-2012 11:54AM

Ummmmm how about buying a toasting load instead of a normal loaf.

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 11:55AM

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

If only they made bread specifically for toasting...

Indeed, they do...but it is still flawed.

Arpa · 27-12-2012 11:57AM

this thread is retarded.....go buy a toaster that suits your needs. Sick of it...get out.

Dravokivich · 27-12-2012 11:59AM

Wouldn't just fling'em in the oven no?

Outkast_IRE · 27-12-2012 12:01PM

Whats wrong with using the Grill for oddly shaped bread ?

Solair · 27-12-2012 12:01PM

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Whats wrong with using the Grill for oddly shaped bread ?

It's a huge waste of energy for a start!

A toaster usually uses maybe 900W to 1000W max

Where as a grill element uses up to 3000W

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 12:02PM

Arpa wrote: »

this thread is retarded.....go buy a toaster that suits your needs. Sick of it...get out.

First world problems, eh? Someone doesn't like toast, I'd guess. Since when is the term 'ret***ed' considered acceptable?

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 12:03PM

Solair wrote: »

It's a huge waste of energy for a start!

Plus you need to keep an eye on it to prevent it being over done / burnt.

Markcheese · 27-12-2012 12:03PM

Bring a selection of bread sizes with you when buying your toaster and insist on test driving your toaster before you buy .....
And the world will be a better place...

Arpa · 27-12-2012 12:06PM

juan.kerr wrote: »

First world problems, eh? Someone doesn't like toast, I'd guess. Since when is the term 'ret***ed' considered acceptable?

Since retards were around

juan.kerr · 27-12-2012 12:08PM

Arpa wrote: »

Since retards were around

Well I guess you'd know alright.

Fr_Dougal · 27-12-2012 12:14PM

juan.kerr wrote: »

Since when is the term 'ret***ed' considered acceptable?

The meaning of words has been evolving since time began. There used to be a time when 'gay' meant carefree or jolly, 'wicked' meant evil and 'hammered' had absolutely nothing to do with alcohol. Times change. Oh and before 'retarded' was used to describe a mentally challenged person it's meaning was 'to slow down'. So if you think about it, anyone that finds the term 'retarded' offensive; obviously still associate it with mentally challenged people and that's more offensive than the term itself imho.

Why don't they make toasters big enough to fit a slice of bread?

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