This toaster is not simply an appliance.  It is a work of art!  How it has changed my kitchen!  I have spent the last couple of days cleaning my counters so as to really set it off.  It works with precision, toasting the bagels and English muffins exactly  the same every time.  I could not have afforded it if I purchased on another site but Wayfair reduced the price enough that my husband even I should buy it!  Now my pastel Green SMEG coffee maker combines with the same color Toaster on the other side of the sink to make a dream combo in my formerly tired looking kitchen!