Bought to replace a former SEB, I do not regret my purchase: Very nice design, small footprint, quality finishes, here for looks. Performance-wise, no complaints. I put only the stick grilling, and I can assure you that the slot is largely wide enough to get in and out the bread. Some comments argue that the scorch time is slow, for my part I did not notice that, compared to the one I had avant.C'est a simple toaster to use, really, I advise!