what is the thickest bagel that will fit in the cutter ? I see in the Q/A section, someone stated "inside dimension is 4 1/2 x 4 1/2" but no thickness
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range between 1 1/2" to 1 3/4", there are thin guides that protrude for thinner bagels (1 1/2"), or you can jam one in to fit (1 3/4") the costco bagels fit snug and great!
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About 1 3/4". I purchase the Einstein bagels from Costco and they fit well.
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Probably up to about 1and 1/2 inches or possibly 1 and 3/4. I get the big bagels and they fit fine.
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Sometimes you need to press on the bagel to release air so that it fits in. (Actually, you can still slice the bagel if it doesn't fit all of the way in, but it probably won't fit in your toaster either if you don't compress it.) We use the costco bagels (Einstein) and they sometimes make them huge. We were having trouble with our toaster staying down with those big bagels, and were almost ready to buy a new toaster when someone on the toaster site recommended compressing the bagel. Works like a charm!
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Any size from mini to thick. Especially thick bagels can be manually compressed to fit. You can even slice a bagel into thirds.
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Steven, my bread is currently the Sara Lee Honey Wheat variety, and four slices will easily fit. I understand what you're saying...if I turn the slices "sideways" they might fit tight...you might end up with "Siamese" french toast. But alternating or turning them all the same way...you're going to have plenty of room for those for slices. I make french toast for my husband on this little fella all the time! Enjoy!! :)
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I bought it for my son. Don't know the dimensions, but it fits the NY bagels fine.
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Sorry Tweety Bird .... You can only try it ..... The slices are really not very thick when cut using the slots on the slicer ..... Much thinner and you won't have much bread left �
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I bought this as a gift to my mother so I don't have it here in order to actually measure the slots (sorry). I do know that she toasts regular sized bread and bagels without a problem. I looked at it prior to wrapping it for her and I seriously doubt it would be able to handle the longer deli type slices. Sorry I couldn't be more specific and I hope this helps.
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Hi Karen!There are three slice thicknesses: 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4". There is also a julienne blade.Janet
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No the blade is sharp enough to cut right thru, plus the holder is just the right size so the Bagel has no where to smoosh. I get my Bagels from Costco, so they are very soft and fresh
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If you mean enough depth for a half-bagel to fit in between the slots, it would depend on the bagel. I expect all but the very thickest ones would work all right. The width is fine, since bagels are generally about 3" across.
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The width is roughly 4-5 inches depending on your skill. The thickness is variable based on the knob on the side of the machine. The thinnest setting is very tricky and is almost too thin to do anything with. I usually only go to a 2 to make sheets thin enough for tortellini and ravioli. Beware if it is too thin it gets jammed in the cutting attchments easier.
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This is a tough question to answer for 2 reasons: 1) as far as I can see, the Amazon description does not indicate the serial numbers of the blades. I have four DLC . . . TX slicing blades (that make 2, 4, 6, and 8 mm slices, respectively) for my 14 cup Cuisinart. Each of these blades has a serial number on it. The promotional materials for this four blade deal do not include the serial numbers, so who really knows what thickness the slicing blade cuts. Also, you can click on either of two pictures with corresponding descriptions. The first choice, depending on which you click on, shows a set of three blades suggesting the "thick" slicing blade corresponds to my blade that makes 8 mm slices, that is slices about 3/8 inch thick. The julienne blade makes strips that are approximately 3/8 inch X 1/4 inch. The fine grating blade is so fine that I find it impractical and have never used mine for anything. Perhaps someone else will suggest a use for it. The second choice appears to reference the slicing blades that make 2 and 6 mm slices, respectively and a shredding blade that is finer than the one that comes with the machine but not as fine as the super fine shredding blade I described above. This blade is fine for finely shredded cheese. 2) the customer is not clear regarding what he/she means by "thickness." Does she mean how thick are the slices the blade produces, which I've discussed above, or literally how thick is the blade itself? If the latter, the thickness of blade can be measured in three or more ways depending on whether one measures the rim, the blade surface, or the white plastic area that fits on the stem, which itself is not uniformly the same thickness.
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I would think one with equal sides would work best. Check the dimensions of a bagel to be sure.
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To answer that question, I tried it. A frozen bagel is difficult to cut and I quit trying before reaching the center. In the past I have successfully cut frozen bagels by zapping them in the microwave for about 20 seconds and then splitting them but I find the best way is to split the bagel as it comes into my home and then re-wrap it before freezing.
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That's too think for the cutter. I tested by inserting a credit card into the cutter, but it got caught by the blade. The credit card I tested with is about 1mm thick.
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Not at all - the Bagel Biter is the best thing since sliced, well, Bagels! I love mine. Even larger bagels fit in it, and one push and you are done! Rinses clean easily and is ready for next time. Get it!
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I have the 14 inch knife. It is very sharp. I must keep it covered while in a drawer it is so sharp. Cuts bagel very well but the bagel must be in a guide to steady it since the serrated blade will make it 'move.' That will interfere with the cut. You cannot hold the bagel in your hands because a little slip will leave you with a nasty cut. If your blade is not that serrated sharp, you may have possibly gotten a defect?
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I have not toastsed a bagel however I am not pleased with this toaster. I toast bread that is longer than a piece of white bread & that type does not fit into the slots. I have to cut the bread in half and toast it that way. I am not referring to the width of the bread. The slots are wide enough for thick bread or a bagel but too short north to south for a piece of bread that is longer that a typical slice of white bread.