Two things I decided to buy it: the fact that it is large enough that we can slip of the stick, and design. Of these sides, I'm not disappointed: it is simply superb !!! The only catch is that I, when I fancy a slice of toasted bread is now, not in two hours! Now, for my bread slices are toasted enough for my taste (golden brown), adjust the thermostat to the maximum and thus is quite long. Mind you, suddenly, I have all my time to decide what I'm going to put it ... Otherwise, not bad, the button to manually stop cooking when you can not wait. So nice function warmer pastries. And finally, the great garbage collector to take the unit as clean as possible. Ultimately, I remain happy with my purchase. I would buy the matching kettle well, besides ...