As far as this toaster’s performance, our Test Kitchen had no issues. Every bread and waffle we popped into the large slots turned out a nice even brown color—no obvious streaks and no burning. If you like to toast frozen bread, bagels or waffles it’s no problem with the Wolf. Just hit the “Frozen” button and turn the red dial to the temperature you want. The Wolf toaster will thaw the item and perfectly toast your frozen baked goods.

We also found a small variation when we toasted bagels from one of the local bagel shops. They’re also artisan made and hand shaped, boiled in water, and then baked. Each bagel is uniquely shaped and not uniform in size unlike what you’d find in your local grocery store or in most bakeries. Most of the bagels we tested, even freshly baked ones, toasted evenly. But this one shop did gives us some problems so it was probably due to the bagels odd shape and size. Very Slim Bread Slices SMEG toasters are also easy to clean. The removable crumb tray catches all the crumbs, so you can keep your toaster clean and hygienic.We’ve already discussed the knobs great looks but they also feel fantastic. The quality is top notch. They feel really good in your hand and the design is solid. Most people may not really care about the knob on their toaster but because it’s a Wolf getting the knob right is important. Wolf ranges are famous for their knobs and the toaster doesn’t disappoint. These knobs are just as nice and of equal quality to what you’ll find on the range. One last notable characteristic of this toaster: It is heavy-duty. Our testing crew noted time and time again that you could feel the strength and quality of the materials used in making this toaster. Everything from the carriage that carries the toast to the knob felt like it would last for ages. This durability and performance make it worth the price.

Wide Range of Color Options: SMEG toasters come in a wide range of colors, so you can choose one that suits your kitchen’s decor. What must be an oversight or a design flaw leaves a very small 8-10mm gap between the lift wire and side wall wire guides. This is enough to allow very thinly sliced bread slices to occasionally slide down into the gap. Then you have to reach down into the machine and grab the bread with a plastic tong. It’s so rare because the bread slice has to be really thin to fall into the gap but it can happen. Most standard slices of white bread are too fat but if you make your own bread and slice it too thin then this could be an issue for you. Do Wolf Toasters Hold Their Value? In case you didn’t realize this, how your toaster performs has a lot to do with what you put in it. There is a ton of variation found in all baked goods and it effects how your toaster toasts the bread, bagel, waffle, muffin, etc. With the 2 slice Wolf Gourmet high-performance toaster, it is a perfect size for a smaller kitchen and will toast your bakery products to your exact preference at the touch of a button. It has a sleek design that will look great in a traditional hub of the home.With its famous red knobs this 4 slice toaster will be a great accessory to match other Wolf appliances in the hub of the home. This unique toaster delivers delicious results, that Wolf is known for in their products, and your toasted bread will be toasted to your exact preference at the touch of a button. It also includes unique self-centering bread guides that deliver perfectly even results, regardless of the bread type. The lever bar you depress down to cook the toast is also really well made and looks great. The color is a brushed silver to match the buttons and knob. I really like how the bar is set into the beveled side of the toaster. It’s a really nice design and not something you typically find on a cheaper toaster. Wolfs done a great job of varying all the finishes to make sure each piece stands out and looks great. Crumb Tray The keep warm and frozen features are really nice. I like to cook frozen waffles so it’s great for me and the warm options comes in handy all the time. Both brands offer a wide range of features, including multiple toasting settings, removable crumb trays, and bagel and defrost functions.

Wolf has a great warranty. I won’t list all the details here but it’s basically a limited 5 year warranty which for a toaster is really good. This is a high end appliance your meant to have for years. Maybe for life. If it breaks for whatever reason you’ll want to fix it. And Wolf will support you. When out of warranty you can buy parts to fix the toaster. Now what other toaster would you honestly want to fix when it breaks? Toasters are typically a throw away appliance. But not a Wolf.No cold toast– Keep the toast warm with the warm setting for three minutes after toasting is complete. Your bread will be gently warmed at the perfect butter-melting temperature. Even the sturdy wide legs give the toaster a powerful stance. I really like how the legs are a flatter brushed metal finish. The contrast this makes next to the stainless steel is really nice.

WOLF is a premium appliance brand known for its high-quality, high-performance products. Their toasters are no exception. WOLF toasters are built to last, with durable stainless steel construction. They also feature a number of convenient features, such as variable browning control, reheat, and defrost functions. Slots: Are the toaster slots wide enough to accommodate all kinds of bread like bakery-style bagels and larger slices of artisan bread?

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Serious cooks know that Wolf is one of the big names in premier appliances. (Raise your hand if you’ve ever ogled a Wolf range at the appliance store!) Rest assured that the company also produces great small appliances, like this Wolf Gourmet Toaster. This product is intended for use in the United States and Canada and is built to United States electrical standards. SMEG toasters are particularly well-suited to households that enjoy a variety of breads and pastries. The reheat function allows you to warm up your toast without burning it, while the defrost function comes in handy for frozen bread. The bagel function, on the other hand, allows you to toast only the cut side of a bagel, leaving the other warm and delicious. Both companies have a reputation for making high-quality appliances, and their products will last for many years. Very thin slices of bread can fall into a gap between the lift wire and side walls. Although this is so rare I can’t really fault the toaster for it. Even a standard size piece of white bread is too large to fall into the gap. But if you slice your own bread really thin it could be an issue for you.