Tested by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute: The Best Two Slice Toaster

The Best Two Slice Toaster

New York, NY, September 1, 2010 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Two Slice Toaster after it outperformed all other models in tests for toasting ability, consistency, ease of use, and features.

The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute's research team conducts extensive side-by-side testing of products using carefully controlled variables. After testing is complete, all of the products are rated on specific attributes such as functionality, ease of use, and durability.

Unlike lesser models that burnt or undercooked bread, The Best Two Slice Toaster consistently produced golden brown Texas toast and English muffins that were evenly toasted from the crust to the center. The Best model cooked strudels and bagels until they were browned on the outside, chewy and warm on the inside, unlike other toasters that failed to heat the interior of food.

"The Best Two Slice Toaster earned the highest rating for features, thanks to a 'lift and look' button that raises and lowers toast in mid cycle to display its doneness and an 'a bit more' button that extends toasting time 30 additional seconds," explained Sheri Camarata, Product Research Supervisor for the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

"The Best model also proved to have superior safety features, thanks to a switch in the base that turns the unit off if it is tipped over," explained Ms. Camarata. "And when a towel was draped over The Best Tower Space Heater to simulate overheating, it turned off automatically in less than five minutes."

The Best Two Slice Toaster's guide racks automatically lower food at the touch of a button and hold it at an equal distance from both heating elements, it has five browning levels, and a defrost setting produces perfectly cooked frozen waffles and pastries.

The Best Two Slice Toaster is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $129.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com/79135 or call 1-800-543-3366.