Gone are the days when you had to turn on the gas and wait endlessly for a quick bite. Now, an electric toaster and sandwich maker can cater to your growling stomach and provide you with a scrumptious snack in no time.
Toasters and sandwich makers come in a wide range of innovative designs and price points. It is vital to choose the appliance that caters to your needs and budget. This buying guide is designed to help you choose the toaster and sandwich maker that fits the bill perfectly.
Who Is This Buying Guide For?
The guide is ideal for:
- Buyers who are looking for an ideal solution for breakfast and snacking
- Buyers who are replacing conventional cooking methods
- Buyers who want to save time and effort
How Does It Work?
Toasters and Sandwich makers both have metal coils in them, which produce infrared radiation to heat a slice of bread. The radiation dries up and burns the surface of the bread, which in turn makes a toast. These appliances come with different heat settings so that you can customize the browning of your bread according to your preference.
Types of Toasters
- Pop-Up Toasters
In pop-up toasters, the bread has to be inserted vertically and the coils surround both the sides. The spring-loaded tray pops the toast out at a particular set time or when roasted. Pop-up toasters come in more styles and innovations than other toasters.
Types of Sandwich Makers
- Panini Press
A Panini Press sandwich maker is used to prepare a variety of sandwiches. The functionalities of a Panini Press are of a grill but it can be a replacement for a toaster and griddle too. It features plates on the top and bottom, which when closed, heat the food. You can prepare your favorite burger patty, pancakes, kebabs etc. easily with the Panini Press.
- Four-triangle Sandwich Maker
A four-triangle sandwich maker is common in most households. It consists of four square plates that are triangular shaped from the interior. It features the closedown handle that is excellent for making grilled cheese sandwiches and other snacks.
Features of a Toaster
- Spring Loaded Tray
Since such a tray pops the toaster out, you do not have to turn the toaster upside down.
- Automatic Timer
It turns off the toaster and releases the tray so that the toast pops up. This enables you to carry out your other chores while the bread is being toasted.
- Browning Level Setting
This feature allows you to choose whether you want your bread lightly toasted or heavily toasted. It enables you to choose the preferred level from these extremes, making the browning of your bread precise.
- Removable Crumb Tray
This feature ensures that it is easy to clean the tray by removing it.
- Cord Placement
The cord needs to be long enough to reach the socket in case you need to keep the toaster away from the socket.
- Even Toast
The Even Toast technology optimizes the distribution of internal heat, which ensures that the bread is uniformly toasted.
- Defrost Function
This feature allows you to defrost and toast frozen bread to meet your needs.
Maintenance
Note the following points to maintain your Sandwich and Toast maker:
- Buy cleansing sprays for electrical appliances to wipe off any grime and dirt on the toasters and sandwich makers.
- Look out for a sandwich maker with interchangeable plates that are easy to clean.
- Cleaning can be done on a regular basis depending on the usage.
- Before cleaning the toaster or sandwich maker, unplug it from the power source. Start your cleaning only after it cools down.
Conclusion
This equipment is a kitchen essential and one should choose the right product depending upon the frequency of use and the number of members in the family. Choose the features and the price range accordingly and make your breakfast tasty, healthy and enjoyable. For more details log onto – http://www.vinodcookware.com and like us on facebook.com/kraftappliances 🙂
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