Asda XB8313S

Introduction When it came to the kitchen appliances I had to buy for my caravan I had one thing in mind; how much they cost. At home I already have everything a fully equipped kitchen should have, a kettle, fridge, microwave and fridge freezer etc but rather than having to transport these items up and down from the seaside everytime I wanted to get away from it all I decided that it was far easier just to buy them again but rather than buy top end, expensive items I would settle for cheap and functional instead. As it is the caravan season at the moment and my time is split between home and ... more

When my partner and I moved down to London after university, we equipped our new kitchen with the cheapest appliances that we could find! Just about to start our first jobs our only consideration was cost; quality didn't even factor into the equation. Four years later the flat has been somewhat revamped, however one appliance in the kitchen is still there working as well as ever. Our toaster. We bought the toaster during a shopping trip to ASDA, along with cheap pans, cheap crockery, cheap cutlery and a cheap kettle. It cost us £4.99 and while it may not be the most attractive toaster, we were ... more

I purchased this toaster last summer from my local Asda store, it was on offer along with the matching Kettle, I payed around £12 for the two, I thought this was an absolute bargain. The toaster is made out of plastic but has a metal appearance, it is a sort of grey silver colour, I think this makes it look more expensive and quite modern. It is quite a chunky toaster with nice clear buttons, it toasts two slices, the main feature is the large wheel that alters the timer, you can set it to lightly brown your toast or pretty much burn it, depending on your personal taste. It has a reheat button ... more