So ...... by Bomann I buy no more ........ Toaster was very lucky. The toaster survived just 11 months is therefore even in the warranty. I closed today at the toaster and then it made a short, brief high jet of flame. I thought so when I turned expresses bright? Anyway, I was just was not God thanks in the vicinity of the toaster. and had quite a lot of luck. That would certainly have been an accident with fire damage etc on my part and probably a lawsuit against the manufacturer.
Conclusion. Stay away from the Boamann toasters RISK TO LIFE.
Normal would have a backup to go in toast etc but not first flame etc ............