Argos Cookworks 423/4779

The Argos Cookworks 4 slice toaster promises to be easy to use and clean, and claims perfect toast is achievable with its seven toasting settings - all for just £20. These are some big claims, so we've put them to the test, to discover just how...

It's easy to use, it looks good, but it doesn't toast well. You need to turn toast round when it first pops up and repeat, then it usually burns unless you remember to manually eject. Edges can go black when the middle of the slice is still pale....

Bought this toaster as it was one of the only examples I could find with 2 long slots that could accomodate thick bread and long (pitta) bread - it's great for both!Yes I agree with the review that's it's a bit slow AND that toasting is not even. But...