Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster CPT-180

Bottom line

Stainless steel is a hot decorating trend, and reviewers say the Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster CPT-180 fits nicely into the décor of a modern kitchen. And, if you don't want full stainless, its brushed chrome also comes with black, grey or red accents. Beyond looks, like all toasters, it gets mixed reviews for even toasting, but has plenty of settings for toasting variety and wide slots to fit bagels and thick breads.

Performance

Three-year warranty. With the Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster CPT-180, you can defrost and toast bagels and bread, four at a time. The dual control panels make it two toasters in one. Each has a six-setting browning dial as well as reheat, defrost and bagel buttons with LED indicators. The toaster has 1.5-inch-wide toasting slots. Some consumer reviewers say toasting is not uniform, while others rave about toast coming out perfectly. Some also report part of the toaster not working properly and handles breaking. The CPT-180 has a three-year warranty, but Cuisinart customer service gets more than a few complaints.

Ease of use

Simple to clean. Having a slide-out crumb tray is part of what makes cleaning easy for the Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster CPT-180. After discarding crumbs, you simply wipe the tray clean and return it to its slot in the back of the toaster. Cleaning the toaster exterior is easy as well -- wipe it with a clean damp cloth and then thoroughly dry it. The CPT-180's controls are easy to use and access. It has a high-carriage bread lifter that brings toasted items above the top of the toaster for easy retrieval.

Appearance

Sturdy, retro look. The stylish Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster CPT-180 has a sturdy retro look with its smooth brushed stainless housing with polished chrome and black accents. It also comes in metallic red. The toaster measures 11.88 by 11.06 by 7 inches, and a number of customers like its relatively small footprint for a four-slice toaster. Its cord stores conveniently on storage cleats underneath the toaster. Even those who complain about the toaster's performance rave about its cool aesthetic.