Breville 4-Slice BTA840XL Die-Forged Sensible Toaster, Brushed Aluminum
$199.95
Value: $199.95
(as of Feb 02, 2025 06:56:33 UTC – Particulars)
Breville Die-Forged Sensible Toaster 4 Slice BTA840XL, Brushed Stainless Metal
The Breville 4-Slice Sensible Toaster has 4 additional vast slots permitting you to toast your favourite bread sorts; Modern one contact automation helps you to add extra time to the toasting cycle utilizing “A Bit Extra” and monitor your progress utilizing “Raise and Look”
INNOVATIVE FEATURES: ‘Raise and Look’ and ‘A Bit Extra’ can help you verify in your toast or add a little bit additional time with out interrupting the toasting cycle; The bagel perform ensures even warmth for even toasting and unfreeze your favorites utilizing defrost
EXTRA WIDE 4 SLICE CAPACITY: The toaster incorporates a 4 slice capability and supplies additional vast slots to satisfy the calls for of bigger artisanal bread, thick bagels and dense pastries
VARIABLE BROWNING CONTROL: The Breville Sensible Toaster 4-slice helps you to toast to your very best brownness stage and monitor your progress with the LED indicator so you understand how for much longer the toasting cycle has left to run
AUTOMATIC CONTROL WITH AUTO LIFT AND LOOK: On the contact of a button, your bread may be mechanically lowered into the toaster, lifted through the toasting cycle to watch progress and lifted on the finish to ship toasting perfection
EASY CLEANING: No must raise the toaster when cleansing, merely pull out the entrance crumb tray and empty into the dustbin
SETTINGS: 5 Settings together with ‘A Bit Extra’, ‘Raise and Look’, Defrost, Bagel and Fruit Bread
WARRANTY: 1 12 months Restricted Product Guarantee; Energy: 1800 Watts; Voltage: 110 to 120 Volts
Prospects say
Prospects respect the toaster’s toasting capability, performance, and look. They discover the toaster toasts evenly and persistently, with a neat look. Many purchasers like its options and ease of use. Nevertheless, opinions differ on its worth for cash and toasting skill.
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Breville 4-Slice BTA840XL Die-Forged Sensible Toaster, Brushed Aluminum
$199.95
Judy L. –
Initially disappointed, but now we love the toaster better than others we have had
We have a couple of other Breville products that we have been very happy with. So when it was time to replace our toaster, I decided that Breville was the way to go. At this point, I was so looking forward to getting it, and now, I am very disappointed with this toaster. As soon as we got it, I had to make some toast to see how it worked. as soon as the bread went down, I saw that the elements on the inside panels of both sets of slots did not light up or heat and only some of the elements on the other side of all slots heated. I used homemade whole grain bread that usually takes longer to toast. So I put it on the highest setting. At the end of the cycle, one side of the bread was partially toasted. So I turned the bread around to toast the other side – again only partially toasted using the #5 setting. Really, my old cheap toaster did better!!Since I have never been disappointed with a Breville product before, I decided to return this toaster as defective. Since the seller was not Amazon, the seller expects me to pay return shipping for a defective product. This is totally unacceptable, and I have reported this situation to Amazon. I have decided that I will give Breville another chance on this toaster, and will update this review if my experience with this product improves.The seller did finally email me a return shipping label with the help of Amazon customer service.UPDATE 11/10/16I have increased my star rating from 1 star to 5 as we now really like this toaster. Just in case we still didn’t like it, I ordered it from Bed Bath and Beyond so that the return would be easier. They don’t have the 30 day limitation on returns and we have a local store. When we first got this toaster, I did toasting with no bread a couple of times to burn off anything that might be on the elements. This was recommended in the instructions. During this process, I noticed that all of the elements did not heat as much as the other side on one side of each slot. Many more heated than with the previous returned toaster, but still not all of them. Having had problems with the first toaster, I called Breville customer service the next day. They told me that the toaster was designed to make “restaurant style” toast. One side of each slice is not toasted as much as the other side so that toppings can be put onto the softer side, and the other side is crisper. The explanation sounded good, but I wasn’t sure that I would like “restaurant style” toast. Our first test of the toaster was bagels. I set the toaster at level 5, pressed bagel and the toast. Our old toaster had to be set at the highest level to get anything browned. Before the toasting cycle finished, I checked the bagel and it was almost burned. The next bagel I set the toaster to level 3, and the toasting was perfect. The inside of the bagel was golden brown, and the outside was still soft. Perfect!!The ultimate test was toasting homemade bread, All of our bread is homemade and is primarily made from fresh milled whole grain flour. This type of bread is heavier than store bought bread, and takes much longer to toast. I also freeze loaves after slicing, and we take slices out as needed. For 100% frozen whole wheat bread, I set the toaster at level 5, pressed the frozen button, and then toast, and the bread went down to toast automatically.The bread was beautifully, evenly toasted.A couple of things that should be noted. Although the outside of the toaster gets only warm, it does give off a lot of heat from the top. I initially had it in a space on the counter that was under a cabinet. The underside of the cabinet got really hot – too hot to touch. I also mentioned this to Breville customer service, and was told that it should not be placed under a cabinet. I love and would recommend this toaster, but this may be a point to consider if you are considering purchasing it.UPDATE 12/21/21:We have had this toaster for over 5 years, and it still works as well as the day we got it. I love it not only for toasting bagels, but also use the bagel setting to toast hamburger buns. When the hamburger buns are toasted on one side as bagels are, they hold up much better to the hamburger and other ingredients without falling apart. When I make Belgian waffles, I always make extras for my husband to toast in this toaster. After over 5 years, this toaster still works and we still love it. If it ever poops out, I would certainly buy another of these.I hope this review was helpful for you.
J. Fields –
This was going to be a negative review but, WOW, you can’t fault performance features!
First off our 4 slice toaster of over 20 years passed last Friday; one of the toasting elements stopped working. Out of grief, I began my search, unbeknownst by my wife, for a suitable replacement on Amazon. After reading the reviews, it was clear this expensive toaster was destined to be our replacement for the next 20 years.I announced my choice and what I had ordered to my wife on Saturday just after placing the order… I got an earful for spending so much money on a “frigging” toaster…. I assured her that there was only one better that I could identify and that was selling for over $300 and it didn’t have perfect reviews either but both we considered well built and worth every cent; I mean, hey, spread that cost over 20 years right?Well, the toaster arrived this Monday and I didn’t have time to unpack it till, yesterday, Tuesday. I read the manual for the toaster and did what it suggested; burning it in at full darkness setting on both sides of the toaster without and bread in the slots. I was impressed how the toaster gently lowered the bread elevators and how the holders moved toward center to hold a piece of bread vertical. I was, also, impressed how the LED’s flashed and went out in sequence while the toasting cycle was being completed. When finished, the toasting elevators rose and the toaster beeped the completion of the cycle. Any techno geek would be impressed. I did notice a slight bit of smoke as the toaster burned off oil that had been left in the unit during manufacturing. DO NOT FORGET TO RUN THE TOASTER WITHOUT “BURNING IT IN” FIRST AS DIRECTED BY YOUR USER MANUAL.Well, this morning, Wednesday, was the big day! I plugged the toaster in, put two pieces of bread in, set the browning level to the recommended 3.5 browning level and hit the toast button. Once again, the toasting carriages gently, quietly, lowered and the toasting process began with LED’s flashing and the Lift and Look button illuminated along with the adjacent red Toasting button. I watched as the LED’s slowly went out as the toasting cycle was completed and when it was time for the toasting carriages to rise… well…. NOTHING! All I heard was a “clicking” for about 30 seconds and then every single button on both sides of the toaster lit up like a Christmas Tree and kept on flashing! You wouldn’t believe my ….ummmm … surprise and the greeting my wife gave me. What a wonderful way to start the day!The very first thing I did was attempt to contact Breville Customer Support but phone but they wouldn’t be open until 8 AM Pacific Time so, I filled out a form on their support web site and sent it in. The second thing I did was contact Amazon and requested a replacement and return of this, obviously, expensive defective toaster; no problem, Amazon responded like a champ and a replacement was being prepared and UPS would be picking this “dog” up tomorrow. The world was becoming a kinder and gentler place to live in although I was still concerned about Breville quality and the replacement being sent.Two hours ago, my phone rang; it was Breville Customer Support; I told them what happened. The first thing the Customer Support Rep asked me was “Did you have the toaster plugged into a GFI’d protected circuit (you know those you typically find in a kitchen or, in our case, throughout our home)? Well, yes, I told her…. she said OK, do me a favor plug the toaster into another circuit… well, I had already packed the thing back up for the return to Amazon and, out of anger, left both pieces of toast in the toaster…. maybe Breville could feed the birds once they received the unit back right? Well, I did what she said. Guess what, THIS WONDERFUL TOASTER WORKED AS ADVERTISED!It appears that what you receive is a “smart toaster”; one of the features is recognizing fluctuations in electrical power and it shuts itself down to protect the onboard software! Geesh… I mean, wow I began feeling somewhat foolish although vindicated for my decision to purchase. The Rep told me that this is what the unit is supposed to do and I wouldn’t believe how many people, like myself, conclude the Toaster is defective. NOT!While I have only run two toasting cycles now… looking at two perfect pieces of toast staring at me as I type this review, I’m confident this will, in fact, last the next 20 years. I’m looking forward to seeing my wife but, understand if she doesn’t exactly come up to me and give me a hug! LOL.Last word, this toaster is built like a tank and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a durable, quality built, toaster. Don’t be put off by the price; you pay for what you get in this case.Thank you Amazon for standing behind your sale; thank you Breville for your great Customer support and product and thank you UPS for being there when needed!
Jane Stokes-Rees –
Itâs tough to rate this 5/5 on âvalue for moneyâ just because I think itâs a little absurd that anyone would pay $200+ CAD for a toaster…and yet, here I am, doing it for the second time. There’s nothing wrong with the first machine, let me explain.I was married to the kind of man who grumbled at length about anything he found annoying. This included our plastic 2-slice toaster, which weâd picked up from a discount store way back when we first moved in together. It was cheaply made and toasted inconsistently. Eventually, tired of the daily ranting, I donated it and bought him the most expensive toaster I could find, hoping that would improve his quality of life, at least at breakfast.(This was quite a few years ago and I had ordered it from a department store. I had to pick it up at the store and the kindly older sales rep was a little alarmed to see how much it cost, until I explained that I was trying to keep my husband happy.)It worked, to an extent. He did like the toaster and stopped grumbling (about toast, at least). Heâs a machinist and particular about materials & finishes; the Breville is a gorgeous appliance. In fact, he liked it so much that he insisted on keeping it when we finally split up (don’t worry, we are both much happier now).Two years post split, I donât miss him at all but I sure missed that toaster. Iâd bought a stainless steel toaster when I moved out and I hated it. For a while, it only toasted one side of the bread, and then it broke.After that, I finally broke down and ordered my own Breville. It is a beautiful appliance and I regret nothing. It is well-built, the controls are precise and accurate, it looks amazing on my counter, and it toasts like a dream. Was it the frugal choice? No, but amortized over time it’s worth the investment. And now that I have the âa bit moreâ button again, my life is complete. My toast is perfect, every time. My mornings are better and thus my entire quality of life has improved.Maybe this isnât the toaster for you, but itâs the toaster for me. I finally understand what it means to be treated well and I hope you can also find a way to set standards. If you can find the means in any way, don’t put up with a toaster (or a partner) who treats you terribly. Iâll never settle again. And if I remarry I’m putting this toaster in my pre-nup.
Saewulf –
Very Expensive but a true Rolls Royce of toasters
Heyoka –
I like the convince, the take a peak option is nice. Stylish designThe kids like usingMakes precise toast preferences
Gisele Bedard –
Parfait!
James Rawson –
The first one we bought didnât toast evenly on both sides of the bread. Disappointing for a toaster that costs this much. We tried to return it but it was past the 30-day return date so we had to deal with Breville directly, but they did send us a replacement at no charge and there was no cost associated with the return of the first one.They want you to send the old one back before theyâll send out a replacement which means youâll be without a toaster for two weeks until the new one arrives OR you can pay $150 deposit by credit card and theyâll ship out the new one prior to you sending the old one back, which is what I did.Not 100% satisfied with the replacement oneâs operation but will keep it.Wouldnât buy one if I had the chance for a do-over.