I’ve used this toaster a handful of times. I recently attempted to use the toaster one morning and as soon I push down the lever to begin toasting it was LOUD pop then began to smoke. Please be careful. I received my replacement fingers crossed this holds up. I love the long slots even though it doesn’t toast evenly. I don’t use it often enough to care. UPDATE!!! I received my replacement and it perfect. The first one I could smell something burning but I’ve used the replacement several times and works perfectly. May have gotten a damaged one.