Kalorik was established in Belgium in 1930. Since then, Kalorik has become a household name synonymous with fine engineering and unique product development. As one of Europe's first manufacturers of small electric appliances, the company's initial product was one of the very first electric toasters. Kalorik has continued to create quality, innovative toasters utilizing the latest technologies and designs for kitchen and dining. This Kalorik toaster buying guide will help you figure out how to buy the Kalorik toaster that will best meet your needs.
Did you know that humans have been enjoying bread for over 6,000 years? Bread as we know it was originally developed by the ancient Egyptians, who discovered (without realizing it) the process of leavening bread. Toasting bread was originally used as far back as ancient Roman times as a process for preserving bread. With today's modern conveniences for preserving our food, we no longer use toasting bread just for the preservation; we now enjoy toasted bread for its delightfully sweet taste and warm, crunchy texture.
Before homes had electricity, toasters were just long sticks, forks or metal holders designed to hold bread over a fire. With the advancement of electricity came the advancement of electrical household appliances, not the least of which was the modern toaster. But, while a fully electric kitchen was unveiled as early as 1893, the electric toaster was not invented until the early 1900s. This is because the wire used in a toaster's heating mechanism was not patented until 1905. Inventors began patenting toasters almost simultaneously with the invention of Nichrome wire. Toasters have continually advanced since those early days in both technology and design. Kalorik continues to innovate and design new and exciting toasters and appliances to this day, combining traditional values with cutting-edge manufacturing facilities. If your toaster is not your favorite kitchen appliance, it's time for a brand new Kalorik toaster.
Kalorik Aqua: The sleek, shiny Kalorik Aqua toaster combines form with function for a truly beautiful piece of art. This toaster has:
Extra wide slots (1.5 inches wide)
Variable browning control
Cancel, defrost and reheat buttons with blue LED controls
Slide-out crumb tray
Stainless steel polished finish
Chrome buttons
Decorative frosted glass plates on both sides
Kalorik Silver: The functional Kalorik Silver line toaster toasts consistently every time, and this toaster is as fun as it is uncomplicated. Kalorik Silver toasters also feature:
Two extra-wide slots
Self-adjusting guides to hold a wide variety of bread types from bagels to waffles and pastries right out of the freezer
A unique built-in bun warmer rack to keep your toast, bagel or muffin warm and toasty until you're ready to eat it
Simple-to-use, adjustable browning settings and cancel button to stop toasting at any time
Electronic controls with three LED lights
Kalorik Aztec: If you're a serious toast lover, the Kalorik Aztec is the toaster for you. This two-slice toaster has:
A beautiful satin copper finish
A bun warmer rack
Extra-wide and deep self-centering slots to accommodate even the thickest slices of brioche
A bagel setting
A high-lift lever
Reheat and defrost settings
A cancel button
A large chrome browning control dial
A removable crumb tray
Kalorik Team: The Kalorik Team toaster has:
Extra-wide slots with self-adjusting guides to toast a variety of bread types and sizes consistently every time
A detachable bun warmer
Simple-to-use shade selector with five browning settings
Electronic controls with three LED lights
A cancel button
Ddurable stainless steel construction
Kalorik Sunny Morning: The Kalorik Sunny Morning toaster is loaded with great features, and it has everything you need to make perfect toast:
Seven degrees of browning control
Reheat, defrost, cancel
Two wide slots
Cool touch
Automatic pop up and automatic shut off
A slide-out crumb tray
Cord storage
In addition, the Sunny Morning toaster includes two table mats and a bread basket that can be used as a serving dish.
What does refurbished mean?
Refurbished toasters are returned appliances that have been restored to like-new or almost-new condition. The quality of refurbished and reconditioned toasters is just as high as new appliances.
Customers return appliances for many reasons, so this means there are a few refurbished categories:
Opened box: The product shows no signs of use, and the customer only opened the box.
Customer returns: The customer opened the appliance box and may have used the item briefly before returning it. The toaster may show a small amount of wear and tear.
Customers may have returned the item because they changed their minds, didn't like the color or found it too difficult to use. We still call the appliances refurbished, even if it hasn't been used. And this means great things for you! Refurbished and reconditioned items are priced way below retail compared to new small appliances, especially at Overstock.com.
How safe are toasters?
Toasters on their own are pretty safe. They only become dangerous when used or cared for improperly. When using or caring for your toaster, use common sense. Here are a few tips on toaster safety and care:
Never poke any metal utensils into the toaster, ever. Even if the toaster is unplugged, the coils can still shock you or worse.
Don't touch the metal parts of the toaster near the bread slots when the toaster is hot. Unplug the toaster and wait for it to cool off before wiping down, cleaning or emptying the crumb tray.
Clean out the crumb tray regularly to prevent small pieces of bread that have fallen into the bottom of the toaster from burning and smoking.
Toaster buttons and dials are easily bumped or turned during the course of the day. For perfect toast every time, always check the settings before turning the toaster on in order to make sure they're properly set to your liking.
Make your kitchen toasty
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Toast and coffee go together like bread and butter
Nothing goes better with toast, bagels, muffins or pastries in the morning than a fresh cup of coffee. If you love the distinctive aesthetic of Kalorik toasters, why not pick up a matching coffee maker. At Overstock.com, we have a wide selection of top rated coffee makers and espresso machines to brighten up your mornings and start your day off right.
