The toaster makes a solid and optically good impression. The housing is made of dark gray glossy plastic and is not hot on the outside; so there is no risk of burns. Before first use you should necessarily the toaster 4-5 times without toast at the highest level to operate (strong odor). Subsequently, the odor is then completely disappeared. The first two slices of toast (normal wheat toast) you can toast at just over Stage 3, you can reduce the controller at level 3 then. The large rotary knob for adjusting is smooth and the setting is easy to read. The slices of toast are almost uniformly brown and crispy. The discs can be taken well without you burn your fingers there. Advantageously, I also think that you can cold bread with defroster, the green illuminated key toasting. If you want to shorten the toasting process, so you can do this with the bright red stop button at any time. Both buttons are mounted on the front and work by lightly pressing very well. A practical bun warmer, a crumb tray and cord winder (under the toaster) complete the toaster. I am completely satisfied with the device.