Toasters

For toasting the crust on bread slices, Toasters are used, which is very tasty and hearty. This technique is easy to use and saves a lot of time. Many buyers often wonder how to choose a quality product that will last a long time.

Main characteristics of Toasters

The Toasters are intended for the bread and roasting with the help of spirals. It works in the same way as the electronic stove. Its usually used for the home, for cooking more than one bread slice. You should consider models which fit several bread slices. Therefore, you need to decide in advance where the device will be used and how much space it will take.

Manufacturers produce premium class products that are equipped with a digital indicator where you can see and control the degree of roasting. It works according to the following principle: infrared radiation is emitted with the help of special spirals, which dries. It has a wire made of chromium and nickel alloy.

Advantages of such a wire in comparison with the copper are:

• it has a high resistance to electricity;
• it does not enter into oxidation when heated, while the metal is quickly rusts;
• is connect directly with the plug.

Varieties of toasters

There are the following three main types: manual, semi-automatic and automatic. When using the first model, cooking is controlled manually, you should turn the handle to turn the bread slice. The second type is equipped with a thermostatic switch, which allows you not to turn off the toaster yourself, but it turns off using the built-in thermostat due to the surface temperature.

Automatic model do not need to be turned off.. The toast pops out on its own, you just have to set the ready timer and such a mechanism automatically controls the roasting. They come in different sizes, with different numbers of compartments. Long and narrow are designed for two bread slices with one section. Large parameters allow you to accommodate two compartments of two pieces. Compact model is with two toast – one at a time and one with four.

There are sandwich toasters that can cook two or four bread slices at once. Various toasting options are used, golden brown, toasted or ruddy. With a grill function for sandwiches that you want to bake, not just toast. It is possible to bake buns or pies with internal core.

Toasters with convection heating are famous for its speed, which significantly speeds up the action. There is infrared heating, which speeds up cooking twice. Such a device is manufactured in large sizes and requires a lot of free space, which should be taken into account.

Many types of toasters have additional functions: replaceable tray, bun warmer, automatic centering, warming, defrost function, lifting of small slices, electronic control. These additional devices make cooking easier and save time. Automatic centering will allow you to place slices clearly in the center, which affects uniform frying and does not burn.

You can simply reheat fresh bread or a piece of bread that has cooled down thanks to the keep warm function, but no toasting occurs. Defrosting is used for pastries that have been in the freezer. At the same time, it does not lose its taste properties and can also be fried.

It is necessary to take into account the material of manufacture, which affects the operation and quality of equipment. Toasters are made from stainless steel, aluminum alloy and plastic. The latter type is considered not very reliable, as it often heats up during use and does not retain heat well. It is worth choosing a thermally safe product to avoid unwanted burns, injury.

It is worth giving preference to products of well-known and trusted manufacturers that provide a guarantee and a quality certificate for the product. Products have a wide range of colors - from the lightest to dark tones, with various designs and patterns, which will complement the interior of any kitchen, add comfort. When choosing toasters, you should read and listen to reviews, advice from experienced people or those who already use this technique.