Discover What The Numbers on Your Toaster mean

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Who doesn’t love a freshly toasted piece of bread for breakfast? Therefore, the toaster is a must-item in our kitchen. But, have you ever put a piece of bread in the toaster, pressed on a number, without knowing what this actually means, and ended up with a sad mushy slice of bread? Ever happen to you?

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We usually associate the numbers on the toaster with the level of brownness. If we press on 2, for example, will our toast be brown enough?

But what’s the actual meaning of these numbers?
For some more expensive toasters, the numbers on the toaster refer to minutes. While for cheaper toasters, the numbers refer to heat.

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How can you know the difference?
It simply depends on the brand of your toaster.