Dualit 4 Slice Reviews
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Specification for Dualit 4 Slice
| Main Features | |
| Size | 4 Slices |
- Main characteristics
- Number of Slices: 4 Slice Toaster
- Extra Wide Slots: With Extra Wide Slots
Latest Reviews
“Dualit Don't Honour Warranty”
Written on: 18/03/2013
Dualit DO NOT honour the warranty on their products. Incredibly poor customer service. They diagnosed a problem when product stopped working at 6 months old over the phone and told us we would have to pay repair fee's. (read more)
“Fire in the house!!”
Written on: 17/02/2013
Looks nice. Makes nice toast if you have your wits about you first thing in the morning. If you unplug it after use (as Dualit recommend to avoid the fire hazard), you will find that when you do want to use it you have to remember to plug it back in. Sounds obvious, but the timer switch makes a loud clicking noise which gives you the impression it's making your toast, when in fact it is simply clicking loudly round and the toaster isn't switched on. This is a bit annoying but the problem... (read more)
“Burnt Toast”
Written on: 11/11/2012 by Burnttoast (1 review written)
I regret having bought a Dualit. (read more)
“Badly designed.”
Written on: 16/08/2012 by shiraz33
Had this toaster five years and on its third mechanical timer. This time it nearly set fire to the kitchen. There is no safety theromstat and when the timer jams or spring becomes weak and the dial gets a build up of kitchen muck between this and the case you can be in big trouble. The get out clause for Dualit is that it is "an attended appliance" ........life's to short to watch a toaster. Expensive and not well made. (read more)
Burnttoast's Response to shiraz33's Review
Written on: 11/11/2012
I fully agree with this review and have had the same experience.
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“The marmite of toasters”
Written on: 20/07/2012 by johnwithard (7 reviews written)
When our last toaster packed in I thought I'd go to town and spend a few quid. I'd always liked the Dualit after seeing it in the background of every great house design show. The toaster itself is unlike most. There's no "pop-up" and no simple setting on a dial. The "pop-up" functionality is replaced with a lever and the dial is a timer. Now, I love the simplicity of it, but not everyone does. 50% of the house are with me, and 50% are with my wife (who hates it). I can understand why. She... (read more)
“Almost burnt my kitchen down!!!!!”
Written on: 13/06/2012
This toaster looks great but it has a major safely issue. Last week I used the toaster then went to work. However the timer which switches the toaster off got stuck, and the toaster was left on all day. I returned home from work to find my kitchen cupboards completely burnt, with the covers peeling off, all the food in the cupboards above had melted and glasses had cracked. I am just so lucky that they did not catch fire and burn my house down. I phoned Dualit customer services, and I... (read more)
“Timer stuck & house ended up full of smoke BEWARE...”
Written on: 24/05/2012 by AndySav (2 reviews written)
Hi I read up on how great these toasters are and really wanted one. Well yes it looks great, feels well made & it toasts bread. I read the horror stories of how dangerous these toasters are but hoped that mine would be ok. Anyway this morning I stuck on some toast and got interrupted by a phone call so left the kitchen. During the call the kids came screaming out into the hall saying there was a fire, I ran into the kitchen which was black with smoke and pulled the toaster plug out,... (read more)
“Nice looker shame about the switch.”
Written on: 07/01/2012 by philnel (1 review written)
This could be a great little toaster (mines the 4 slice version)but the switch has a design fault. The mechanical part of it is like a clock.Take the switch out and wind it up, you will be able to stop it by placing your finger on the ends of the wheels that turn. The ends of the spindles just poke through the casing a tiny amount, you will also see the flywheel stop turning when you do this.I think these wheels should run in a jewel like a watch instead of the metal casing which will wear... (read more)
“The mechanical timer sticks - very dangerous”
Written on: 18/07/2011
Timer keeps sticking, so does that of our friend's Dualit. Dualit customer services said we were unlucky, but this seems to be a widespread problem perhaps worthy of a recall (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 21/07/2011
Agree with this comment. I'm now on my 4th replacement timer for this toaster bought in 2004. Dualit do not acknowledge this is a problem but it has caused my fire alarm system to go off at least 6 times filling kitchen with smoke in normal domestic use.
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 23/02/2012
Mine did too......... then I attacked it with CRC and now it operates smoothly with none of the previous sticking problems at all and it's 15 years old!
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“DO NOT BUY THIS TOASTER! The timer sticks and is very...”
Written on: 26/02/2011 by Cobra427 (1 review written)
DO NOT BUY THIS TOASTER! The timer sticks and is very dangerous, the toast ends up cremated and so will you if you don't notice it's stuck! We contacted Dualit and were told that the toaster wasn't 'broken' and that we should buy a new timer from them. Their customer services is as useful as a chocolate teapot or a Dualit toaster, take your pick, neither of them do the job! (read more)
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“I found this to be a pretty mediocre toaster but very...”
Written on: 24/01/2011
I found this to be a pretty mediocre toaster but very pretty, however after about 18 months of quite light use the timer started to stick and is actually dangerous as the toast sits and burns in the toaster until the room fills with smoke and the smoke alarm goes off. Obviously I now realise I can't leave it unattended but it is easy to get distracted. I have a 2 slice toaster, I notice someone with a 4 slice toaster had the same problem. It is a beautiful but impractical item (read more)
“This Dualit 4 slice toaster is the best I have had...”
Written on: 15/11/2010 by Charlotte84 (1 review written)
This Dualit 4 slice toaster is the best I have had after trying several and different aspects bugging me of each one. It's sturdy, cooks evenly, has a reassuring click when toast is cooked. It comes with a sandwich clamp which enables you to put a sandwich in and toast it, even melting cheese. You can select to use one, two or four slices so it is also energy efficient. Was pleased too to see the variety of colours it came in. It looks very stylish which is handy when it is on the side all... (read more)
Guest's Response to Charlotte84's Review
Written on: 21/07/2011
wait until youir timer starts to stick then you won't be so pleased with it
Hoping you might be the lucky one
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“Absolute over priced junk. Toasts unevenly, but then...”
Written on: 23/10/2010
Absolute over priced junk. Toasts unevenly, but then again a lot of other toasters do the same. After a couple of years domestic use, the timer stuck and could have caused a serious fire, if it was not for my smoke detector. Dualit, told me that I should not leave it unattended and offered to sell me a replacement timer for £27 - more than it would cost me to buy a much better toaster - agreed it wont look as nice, but i wont risk burning my house down. (read more)
“We've had a nightmare with Dualit 4 slice toaster from...”
Written on: 14/10/2010
We've had a nightmare with Dualit 4 slice toaster from beginning to end with this toaster and I wouldn't, in a million years, recommend anyone to buy from this company.
It all started 15 years ago when I used to be a nanny for a family who had a version of this toaster. I loved this toaster. I loved it's design and it's cool functions. When I became a grown up, I really wanted this toaster - I knew it was a silly amount of money to spend on something which essentially does nothing but...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 20/06/2011
Ok i was just about to buy one - but you have convinced me otherwise thanks!
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Allabarra's Comment
Written on: 31/01/2012
Thanks for that. Your review, together with a dozen other similar reviews, have saved me from making a bad mistake and from wasting a lot of money.
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“I always used to look at ladies tittering along in...”
Written on: 14/09/2010
I always used to look at ladies tittering along in their high heel shoes and think "what some people do for fashion" ! My god did I ever believe that I would fall victim. I own a perfectly good Morphy Richards toasted left in the cupboard that make fantastic toast quickly and efficiently and I wont use it cause I am style victim to the Dualit toaster.
I spend mornings burning my fingers and trying to hold the toast central in the slot with a knife but still it keeps coming out uneven and...
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“Oh my God..........My wife nearly burnt the house down...”
Written on: 10/05/2010 by sox22ufo (1 review written)
Oh my God..........My wife nearly burnt the house down when the switch/timer on the Dualit stayed stuck on for no reason.
She left for work and I smelt something burning in the kitchen! Went to look and the cupboards above had turned brown and was smouldering hot.
The cable had melted so so much I code see the copper wiring to the plug.
Scarred the living daylights out of me, I can never trust this machine again, straight in the bin, "NO QUESTIONS ASKED ITS DANGEROUS"
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“Do NOT buy this toaster!!! Have had it for 2 days and...”
Written on: 12/04/2010
Do NOT buy this toaster!!! Have had it for 2 days and have just come home (in the knick of time) to find the toaster still on as timer had stuck from my partner making toast earlier. The kitchen cupboards were red hot and the plastic sealant under the cupboard doors had started to melt! If I hadn't come home when I did I am convinced the house would have burnt down! This has really shaken me up as I thought this was a superior product but in terms of safety I cannot believe it is still on sale! (read more)
“We have had our 4 slot Dualit for 12 years now and it...”
Written on: 03/04/2010
We have had our 4 slot Dualit for 12 years now and it works perfectly, every time.
We had to replace a couple of elements after 8 years and the Dualit people were very helpful and sent us the replacements, which were simple to fit.
The newer models have wider slots and different heating elements which sound nice, but since we only eat sliced bread, the original design is fine.
We like the retro design and the funky operating lever--all so simple.
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“FIRE RISK! DO NOT BUY! Our toaster's timer jammed. The...”
Written on: 25/03/2010
FIRE RISK! DO NOT BUY! Our toaster's timer jammed. The toast was done and removed - but the toaster didn't turn off. The whole thing got red hot, and only the fire alarm stopped the house going up in flames. Dualit said "it's a commercial appliance" and "you should watch your toast and unplug the toaster after use." Avoid. (read more)
“Uneven toasting even after preheating and following...”
Written on: 16/11/2009
Uneven toasting even after preheating and following manufacturer guidelines. Swapped our unit for another and returned the second one within two weeks after going through a whole loaf with variable results. Very dissappointing for something that cost £195. Have now bought a £20 toaster which amazingly toasts a whole slice. (read more)
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“Dualit 4 Slice toaster is top quality, no fuss,...”
Written on: 02/05/2009 by starrystorms (1 review written)
Dualit 4 Slice toaster is top quality, no fuss, serious toaster. (read more)
“The Dualit 4 Slice has a nice stylish design but the...”
Written on: 11/04/2009 by pixelchick10 (2 reviews written)
The Dualit 4 Slice has a nice stylish design but the switch mechanism has broken after a couple of years or so (quite dangerous as you'd put the toaster on, then it wouldn't switch itself off) ... not v durable for a so called premium product ... (read more)
“Used one of these for years and although they look...”
Written on: 07/12/2008
Used one of these for years and although they look great I wouldn't recommend as toast too easily gets stuck if you slice it yourself as it only has one width setting. Pitta bread which puffs up when hot also gets stuck. (read more)
“Toast IS NOT just toast. The principle behind a good...”
Written on: 07/10/2008 by andydj (3 reviews written)
Toast IS NOT just toast. The principle behind a good toaster is to toast the outside of the bread fast allowing the centre to stay moist which in turn keeps it hot and deliciously . This is what makes the Dualit 4 Slice stand alone in today's toaster world. The difference in the texture and temperature of the toast the Dualit produces is something I was not expecting. By comparison, the lesser/cheaper toasters either dry the bread out or steam it because they toast so slowly. (read more)
“My Dualit 4 slice toaster was made in 1980. It still...”
Written on: 29/03/2008
My Dualit 4 slice toaster was made in 1980. It still works like a charm. I've had to replace two lots of elements but they are relatively inexpensive , easy to find on eBay and with basic common sense you can replace them yourself. I agree with a previous poster that toast is toast, but how nice to be able to turn the toaster on morning after morning and it works. (read more)
“Why did we get one?? Well we had a wad of Amazon...”
Written on: 09/04/2007 by Reviewer100 (25 reviews written)
Why did we get one?? Well we had a wad of Amazon vouchers and decided to get something nice that you couldn't justify spending your hard earned hard cash on.
What is it like to use?? Once you've mastered the timer, very simple with assuringly clunky, robust controls. It is very solid with extra wide slots, yet still (like every other toaster) can't comfortably accommodate tea cakes/hot cross buns without needing a little encouragement to come out. Nice keep warm feature too. Switchable 2 or...
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“Disappointed that this "acclaimed" toaster is not very...”
Written on: 21/03/2007 by ewhaleholmes (1 review written)
Disappointed that this "acclaimed" toaster is not very durable. (read more)
“The Dualit 4 Slice toaster looks very stylish, but...”
Written on: 15/08/2006 by Bill T (1 review written)
The Dualit 4 Slice toaster looks very stylish, but frankly toast is toast. I was disappointed it broke after 2 years, and the repair cost was more than buying a new (non-Dualit) toaster. (read more)
“Yes, the retro look is in, big time. And I fell for...”
Written on: 11/09/2003 by peculiarjulia (2 reviews written)
Yes, the retro look is in, big time. And I fell for it, but this Dualit 4 slice toaster is disappointing. For starters, it is mega bulky, the holes are not big enough to toast tea cakes, or they get stuck as you try and lift them up, it burns toast pretty much overtime or undercooks it (perhaps I have the setting wrong?!) All in all, overpriced silliness. Sorry Dualit. (read more)
“Once again you get what you pay for! There is no...”
Written on: 02/12/2002 by adr.
Once again you get what you pay for! There is no better toaster. (read more)
61469_Rick.'s Response to 55081_adr.'s Review
Written on: 30/12/2002
This is hardly a review.
As an owner of a Dualit for many years, you could mention the recent improvements in the heating elements, which are longer lasting and more consistent, the simple but effective crumb tray, the timer that you get used to but initially frustrates, and most importantly, the slice lifter which lets you safely see if the toast is ready without stopping the mechanism or burning your fingers.
Perhaps this will actually help someone now ?
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61584_Andrew.'s Response to 55081_adr.'s Review
Written on: 30/12/2002
ok, so maybe it was a bit minimalist, but it was factually correct even if lacking in detail, I make the assumption that anyone spending this kind of money is going to look at it first! The best thing about it for me is that when on the kitchen worktop it never moves, all the parts are available if they do brake down (they don't) once you have owned one the idea of buying another toaster becomes laughable.
Andrew
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Cindyv's Comment
Written on: 27/02/2013
I bought this toaster because I loved the look of it in my kitchen, and I felt that Dualit was a good brand so this toaster must be very well made and it will last a very long time. Very disappointing!! The timer switch has stopped working and now I have a fire hazard in my kitchen! I could go to many lengths to try and fix the switch, but for the money that I paid for this toaster, I should not have to. I really thought that I was purchasing a toaster that I would be using for many, many years. Well, not going to happen. Too bad, I really like the way it looks in my kitchen. I wonder how it would look as a door stop?