I bought the Hinari mainly as it looked classy and was sturdier than most other toasters in that price bracket. (Many of the others had flimsy components reminiscent of a Heath Robinson contraption.) I decided that I wasn't going to spend more than £20, so was pleased when I came across this little gem for £15.99. (Did you know you can spend up to £150 on a 2-slice toaster? Madness!)
It has a classic stainless steel look that would go in any kitchen (and is vastly superior to those horrible white ones with the ears of wheat on.) The flex is an adequate length and the controls are accessible and easy to use.
Most importantly, the quality of the toast is excellent. There is a 'browning contol' with settings between 1 and 7 and, unlike many other toasters, the setting seems to have some correlation with the end result! I have never got a piece of bread jammed in the toaster and never had any burning incidents either.
It also copes well with frozen bread, and there is even a bagel setting, along with a reheat function. There is a nifty little crumb tray which is easy to remove for emptying.
The accompanying manual is clear and easy to read with diagrams and photos. It is also quite amusing in parts, especially the 'toasting notes' section which informs you, amongst other things that 'toasting is a combination of cooking and drying the bread.' Well I never!
So there you have it - a reasonably priced, nice-looking toaster that you don't have to go jamming a fork in to get at your lunch. Highly recommended!
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Cleaning & Maintenance
Very easy
Safety
Very safe
How much did you pay?
£15.99
Any repairs?
No
Special features?
Yes - bagel control, crumb tray, reheat and defrost functions.
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