Product Description

The Krups 4 slice toaster has 1600 watts of power and two independent sets of controls. Each chamber is designed to quickly brown the surface of the bread and retain the soft texture within. The integrated warming tray is easy to clean, removable and dishwasher safe. It quickly warms breads, muffins, pastries, and other baked goods without drying them out. The 8- setting browning selector accommodates all toasting preferences accurately and consistently at all levels. The 3- position metal control lever turns right to toast and left to raise the bread for easy one- handed removal. Bagel function toasts bagels from the cut side while warming the crust while the defrost function warms frozen bread through then toasts. The stop eject button halts the toasting cycle at the touch of a button. Comes with 1-year warranty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64502 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black and metal
• Brand: Krups
• Model: FEM4B
• Dimensions: 7.90" h x 11.75" w x 12.50" l, 11.00 pounds

Features

• 1600-watt 4-slice toaster with 2 sets of controls for 2 independent heating chambers
• Each chamber with 8-setting browning selector and 3-position control lever
• Extra-wide slots; bagel and defrost functions; removable, dishwasher-safe warming tray
• Stay-cool walls; stop/eject button; bright-blue LED lights; brushed stainless-steel control panel
• Measures 12-1/2 by 11-3/4 by 7-7/8 inches; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
With two sets of controls for two independent heating chambers, this 1600-watt four-slice toaster can toast breads to different levels of doneness at the same time. Great for the whole family, each chamber is designed with an eight-setting browning selector to accommodate individual toasting preferences. The unit’s defrost function warms frozen bread through before toasting, and its bagel function toasts bagels on the cut side while warming the crust. The toaster's removable, dishwasher-safe warming tray quickly warms breads, muffins, pastries, and other baked goods without drying them out. The unit’s unique three-position metal control lever turns right to toast and left to raise bread for easy one-handed removal. Other convenient features include stay-cool walls, a stop/eject button, bright blue LED lights, extra-wide slots, and a brushed stainless-steel control panel that wipes clean easily. The toaster measures 12-1/2 by 11-3/4 by 7-7/8 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Review of the Krups FEM4B 4-Slice Toaster
I read previous reviews of this and other toasters that I had considered purchasing. I have always had good experiences with Krups, Kitchen Aid, Braun, and Cuisinart products-- in that order. At home, we really enjoy and have had great experiences and reliability from the first two brands in particular.

Many of today's toasters seem more like small ovens, given the amount of wattage output they can deliver. In the case of the toaster, I chose the Krups 4-slice toaster. (The Kitchen Aid was a bit too long for the small amount of counter space that I have in my apartment's kitchen). Both have very wide slots, seemingly designed for bagels and frozen breakfast treats.

I noted that some reviewers had complained that the Krups does not toast evenly. I have used a number of brand name toasters, and one could say the same for all-- especially those with the wider slots.

What I do like about the Krups is that it does do a great job in positioning and holding bread evenly between the heating elements in each slot, which in turn is helpful in evenly toasted bread. Whether the toasting is even depends, I found, on the freshness and size of the bread; also, you should experiment with the heat settings, to determine which is best for you. Larger loaf sizes will bend slightly to one side or the other in the slots; hence, I do not always obtain even toasting of these bread slices.

I am very satisfied with the results that I obtain from the Krups toaster, and recommend it without reservation.

Good toaster
We purchased this toaster after it was highly rated on Consumer Reports and we couldn't be happier. The bagel and defrost functions work well and it looks great on my counter too!

The very best toaster I have ever used
The best by far. First neat feature: You can raise the toast HIGH out of the toaster, so even small slices are high enough to take out without reaching in to the slot
Second neat feature: Sturdy guides that make certain what ever you are toasting stays centered.
Third neat feature: WIDE slots for even the thickest bagel

Everything about this toaster feels right with smooth action on all levers, buttons and switches. It toasts very very evenly and quickly at that. The bagel toast feature works well, toasting the cut face of the bagel and just warming the rest. I have not tried the defrost feature yet.

This is a substantial toaster, a little wider than any 4 slice toater we have had before and it has some weight to it. Not HEAVY mind you but it feels well made and not like a disposable item.

I think you will like it!