Why doesn't the level to toast stay down. This expensive Kitchen Aid toaster is not that old?????
497744
I ended up throwing away my Model KMTT200OB Kitchen Aid toaster after several attempts to repair it. I'm sorry you bought one of these because it seems to me to be poorly designed and constructed. If possible, I would return it.
497745
Our toaster handle completely broke off! We ended up throwing this toaster away, too. It is a terrible toaster, and I would definitely return it for a complete refund.
1562306
the problem is that larger than normal mass produced white bread have a difficult time fitting in the toaster slots. I have to flip the bread to toast it all and that means parts of the bread get more heat than the rest. If I watch it the entire time I can head this off, but I thought the toaster was automatic so I wouldn't have to stand there the whole time. Mine is the four slot type.
1627330
I am sorry, but I cannot help with this. I bought this toaster over as a gift for someone not in my household.
1602614
Sorry to hear you had trouble -The first one I had seemed to be very slow, but did not burn out. I bought a second unit and it much better than the first one - cooks better and actually toasts bread - I love it!
250463
This is not an issue for me. I store my toaster in a drawer when not in use so always unplug it after use. When I plug it back in, the lights come on to whatever the last setting was. It's a feature I rather like as I'm not always toasting the same sort of thing. It lets me know if I have to reset it lighter or darker before I put the whole wheat bread, bagel, whatever in the toaster.
663535
I've only had this toaster for 6 mos.I bought it because ,at this price,it would last for a very long time.Your question scares me and I wish you could share your answers,Thank You
1046348
We have ours set to 2. Perhaps you have a faulty toaster in which case I would return and exchange.
1945219
I have this toaster over for over 5 years and it worked great up until just recently. To answer your question though, when it was working the toast function was perfect. Both sides toasted even once you know the settings. However, just recently one of the lower heating elements started to warp so much to the point that it resembles a wet spaghetti. So, even though the other 3 work it no longer performs as it should when toasting or baking. I think five years is a good life span for an item that we used at least twice daily, for toasting, broiling as well as baking. So far, no heating element replacement can be found which is sad for I really liked this unit. I have this toaster over for over 5 years and it worked great up until just recently. To answer your question though, when it was working the toast function was perfect. Both sides toasted even once you know the settings. However, just recently one of the lower heating elements started to warp so much to the point that it resembles a wet spaghetti. So, even though the other 3 work it no longer performs as it should when toasting or baking. I think five years is a good life span for an item that we used at least twice daily, for toasting, broiling as well as baking. So far, no heating... » Read More I have this toaster over for over 5 years and it worked great up until just recently. To answer your question though, when it was working the toast function was perfect. Both sides toasted even once you know the settings. However, just recently one of the lower heating elements started to warp so much to the point that it resembles a wet spaghetti. So, even though the other 3 work it no longer performs as it should when toasting or baking. I think five years is a good life span for an item that we used at least twice daily, for toasting, broiling as well as baking. So far, no heating element replacement can be found which is sad for I really liked this unit. « Show Less
726464
NO...and the Toaster toasts un-evenly...must pop up whatever and turn it around!!
384757
My toaster has different toasting levels and I cut the slice bread in half and put in the toaster & push the button as if the bread was frozen on the setting of 7 & its' right @ crisp. Hope this helps - (I have a Stainless Steel Cuisinart Toaster)
2266564
There's a little switch on the base to activate the up/down feature. If you've had the iron for some time and it's no LONGER raising/lowering, then I'm afraid it's toast.
1120046
Three years is good. I am thinking of buying this toaster, for that reason. I want to know how to cash in on the warranty if I need to, and it looks like I wil need to. Do I have to send it back to amazon and pay shipping or what? Can someody from amazon help me with this ?Thnaks
898399
The toaster part of ours just quit working after six months too! And we hardly use it! We went to Target, bought a new one, plug it in to make sure it worked, and the thing started smoking! It was making noises like it was shorting out and had an electrical burning smell to it. We packed it up, took it back, and now we are on our THIRD egg and muffin toaster. It's day two and it's still working okay...but i'm not trusting it.
1088502
I am almost at the 2 year mark. The toaster is still "working", but some of the LEDs and heating filaments have failed, so I have to guess at the heat setting, and toasting is hotter on one side than the other. There are no choices in this format. About $85 for a device that will last 2 to 3 years. You make the value judgment.
1211988
Our toaster is over 13 years old, never have any issues so far. Sorry, I am not able to reponse.
191677
If anyone finds a toaster that toasts only on one side, please answer this thread. I had an old Black and Decker that did so, and I can't find a replacement anywhere. THAT is what a true "bagel setting" should do....
110712
Turn the toaster over and you will notice clips where the cord slides under thereby bringing the cord out the back. Agree it is an odd feature - really didn't notice before your question.