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20th Jan 2019, 11:36 pm | #21 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
I agree with Paul that grill toasting is pretty fool-proof ..... and I have over the years become pretty dis-enamoured of dedicated/stand-alone toasters until - I finally managed to acquire a second-hand Dualit at a car boot.
Parts for these Dualits aren't cheap [all parts are however readily available] - but how often are these required? The thing is essentially 'bullet-proof' anyway ........ featuring: a mechanical timer; a manual/mechanical slice lift; and a proper functional and effective crumb tray etc. But the best part? It produces the best toast I've ever had [and keeps it warm until you remove it from the appliance/slot too]. I don't eat much toast - but have to fess-up to a 'warm smug feeling' these days when I do!
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
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As a process it turns even the ghastliest white cottonwool rubbish into something edible.
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21st Jan 2019, 8:16 am | #23 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
Today we are blessed, real toast, homemade bread, brown as it should be.
After weeks of sliced sweet Filipino processed muck, dried not toasted, Yuck! |
21st Jan 2019, 11:01 am | #24 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
We're heavy toast consumers, both with and without marmalade or baked beans, or sometimes in my case mushy peas. I think we're settled for good on a Rowlett Rutland Regent, not nearly so well known as Dualit at least outside catering spheres, but quite similar in size, weight (6kg), functionality and price. Its Brutalist charms were one reason for the decision to buy it and relegate our old flea-market Dualit to a standby role, while another was its readiness to produce one slice or three of toast when required, rather than that Dualit's options just of either two or four. Like the Dualit, the toast stays put, and therefore hot, until you want it: the Rowlett does produce a modest "ting!" to let you know it's ready.
Ours is already at home in its Norfolk kitchen just as it was until last Monday in County Durham. Oh, and other colours are available... Paul |
21st Jan 2019, 1:30 pm | #25 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
Well it is nominally about a Tefal toaster, but there's a limit as to how long you can eke that subject out!
The old Cable & Wireless college at Porthcurno (now the museum) had a whole room devoted to toast. |
21st Jan 2019, 5:19 pm | #26 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
I've been to Porthcurno beach many times, Bill - and the beautiful Minack Theatre. I've even touched Logan Rock! And some of the Merry Maidens, too!
Have you read any Derek Tangye books?
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21st Jan 2019, 6:50 pm | #27 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
When a student I had a single ring hob that did double duty as a grill, best toast ever. Took ages to boil a camping kettle until I blackened the underside with candle smoke. Kettle boiled, toast toasted and room warm enough to get dressed. There where some dire rooms available in Cambridge late 70's, cheap, cold and near college, happy days. Made the pub so inviting of an evening, self service launderette next door to the pub too.
Totally OT, my bedside radio was an HRO (socks on top). |
21st Jan 2019, 7:24 pm | #28 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
What's an HRO, please, merlin?
Most intrigued!
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21st Jan 2019, 8:20 pm | #29 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
Now we have all toasted the topic! Yes best toast done on a fork in front of a coal fire with dripping on.
Great set the famous HRO.
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21st Jan 2019, 9:03 pm | #30 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
Just a normal Pencon plug I'm afraid, no 4-leaf clovers!
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21st Jan 2019, 9:04 pm | #31 |
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HRO, a radio https://radioatticarchives.com/radio.htm?radio=3650
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21st Jan 2019, 9:30 pm | #32 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
No, Kevin, it was more a three-leafed clover type shaped plug. But I suppose four if you include the flex outlet!.
Can you send a pic of the plug, please?
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21st Jan 2019, 10:14 pm | #33 | |
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I also remember a toaster with fold up sides but don’t remember it being used. John P.S. Surprised there’s been no mention of KB toaster yet |
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21st Jan 2019, 10:18 pm | #34 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
i use a Morphy Richards toaster[ circa 1966] everyday it makes great evenly browned toast first time every time and the added bonus is its canary yellow
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22nd Jan 2019, 12:41 am | #35 | |
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It's still a feature of Dualit use- a previously unknown make/type of bread sometimes toasts much faster than the usual 2 minutes give or take!
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22nd Jan 2019, 1:17 pm | #37 |
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Apologies, Kevin! I missed seeing your photos before I posted again!
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23rd Jan 2019, 4:03 pm | #38 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
I never scrap toast - makes good breadcrumbs!
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23rd Jan 2019, 5:09 pm | #39 |
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Re: 1990s Tefal Toaster.
On the Freeview channels (normally during the early hours) they are flogging an end-loading toaster, claiming it's the greatest, latest technology and, whilst it looks ideal, around £70 may be beyond reason.
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23rd Jan 2019, 5:14 pm | #40 |
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Cheaper than a Dualit, though quite possibly less robust!
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