Would recommend only the fingers of this toaster allow. Already during the first toasting two slices sandwich the coating / paint melted around the toast iron. This was not just one animal stench and smoke, it is also extremely unhealthy. The enjoyment of my sandwiches is passed me thoroughly. In addition, the toasting surfaces are too small for "American" slices of toast. For 8 euros more there are in the first class competitors Toaster