I bought this toaster because of the ‘diecast’. This implied a solid, very good quality to me. Seems just a marketing hook. I wanted a solid toaster that toasts well. All these bells and whistle are not necessary. It does not toast well. We continually have to go a bit more. It is very inconsistent. This is the second one. I had to send the first one back to Breville under warranty due to uneven toasting. Please just make a simple toaster that toasts properly. Forget all the electronic stuff.

We’ve had this toaster for a little over 2 years, if that, and while it worked amazing at the start, by the end of the first year one side of element panels stopped working. We still found it useable by flipping the bread that was toasted on that side though it was inconvenient. Today the elements barely work at all. Toast comes out barely warm. Waffles are still cold to the touch. Very disappointing considering the cost.

I love this toaster. Works as described! I've had it for 5 years now and it still works and looks the same as the day I bought it. Thanks Breville, for making a great toaster.