KitchenAid 5KMT221EER

Stylish and reliable

The American brand KitchenAid is not in vain associated with reliable and functional household appliances, and the KitchenAid 5KMT221 toaster is another confirmation of this. Everything here is thought out to the smallest detail: a durable metal case for durability of the device, a large selection of different functions for making toast for every taste, a stylish design and five colours (beige, turquoise, red, silver and black) for different kitchen interiors. However the device itself is quite impressive: you can’t exactly call it compact, but it weighs more than 2 kg. For ease of use, there is a cord that wraps around the anchors on the base and a crumb tray that can be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher. Despite the high price, the kit does not include a bun warmer and a sandwich rack, but they can be purchased separately.

Functions and controls

The toaster has two compartments for two toasts, but they are quite wide (3.8 cm) so they can accommodate thick slices of bread, bagels and rolls. Unlike most other models, there is no lever for lowering the slices inward — everything happens automatically. Pressing one button — and the toast smoothly, as if on an elevator, go down, pressing this button again at any time cancels the toasting. Inside, the grates adjust to the thickness of the toasted bread or buns and hold them strictly vertically to ensure even toasting. After cooking, the toasts do not jump up, trying to fly to the floor, but also quietly rise up. The end of the process will be signaled by a sound signal, and the control buttons are highlighted during operation.

There are 7 levels to choose from for light or intense browning and various types of products. Additional useful functions are also available: defrosting, heating, which will take less than 1 minute, keeping the temperature of the finished toast (for 3 minutes, after which the device turns off) and making bagels. The latter is designed for toasting bagels, donuts, muffins, buns and other round muffins. It is better to cut them into two halves, after which the toaster will fry only the inside and heat the top.