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Toasting bread often involves guessing how long is left and hoping the first pop-up is just right. The Smart Touch 2-Slice Toaster brings that process into view with a full-color touchscreen that shows a live countdown while the bread is heating.
Seven shade settings make it easier to move from lightly warmed bread to darker toast, while the three modes cover common breakfast routines: Toast, Bagel, and Reheat. The extra-wide slots can accommodate thick artisan bread, bagels, English muffins, and thick-cut slices instead of limiting you to standard sandwich bread.
There is also some flexibility once the cycle has started. Lift and Look raises the carriage so you can check the toast without cancelling, and the A Bit More button adds time when the bread needs a little additional color. That can be useful when different slices or bread types are ready at slightly different points.
Small details help with the routine afterward. A removable crumb tray slides out for cleaning, while the auto-centering rack keeps bread positioned in the slot and the cool-touch exterior stays easier to handle around the counter. It is a toaster aimed at people who want more control without having to keep checking the clock.