THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST WIDE MOUTH FOUR SLICE TOASTER.

New York, NY, September 1st, 2008 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Wide Mouth Four Slice Toaster chosen by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute over other models after rigorous testing of toasting ability, consistency, ease of use, and features.

"Since its inception in 1983, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has been committed to testing consumer products and determining which are the best," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager.

While lesser models toasted bread unevenly, the Best Wide Mouth Four Slice Toaster consistently browned bread slices to a uniform golden hue. The unit has a bagel setting that produced the "perfect bagel," as one panelist stated, toasting the cut side while gently warming the crust.

The Best Wide Mouth Four Slice Toaster's defrost setting thawed frozen waffles and pastries until they were heated throughout, while competing models left cold spots. The dual control panels regulate the temperature on two slots, allowing you to achieve different levels of browning to accommodate unique tastes.

"The Best Wide Mouth Four Slice Toaster had features that panelists really preferred," stated Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager. "The 'Lift and Look' button lets you check toasting progress in mid-cycle and the 'A Bit More' button extends the toasting without starting a new cycle."

The Best Wide Mouth Four Slice Toaster has 1½" x 5" slots that accommodate artisanal bread slices and Texas toast, an LED display that tracks time in a cycle, and a brushed, die-cast metal housing. It is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $179.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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