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Title: Retro Look... Non Retro Workmanship
Review: Loved the look of the Sunbeam 3916 Heritage, and the extra wide slots that were wide enough for half a bagel.However... whereas our original toaster that was made around year 1955 had lasted more than 50 years before finally breaking down (handed down over two generations, and with heavy family use)... this cheaply made modern version from Sunbeam lasted about three years. The sliding switches are extremely frail.What broke first: the mode (toast, bagel, etc.) slider; although we never discerned any real difference in any of these modes anyway.What broke next: the light/dark toast slider.What broke last, and finally rendered the toaster unusable: the spring loaded toast lever (that lowers the bread into the toaster).Cute toaster, but would never purchase another Sunbeam... ever. Cheaply made, poor mechanical design.
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