Worked well until it died in less than 2 years . These days one cannot buy anything that lasts more than a few years, and this machine was no different I suppose

This should be an incinerator not a toaster. The 50% faster toasting means it skips the stage of toasting and goes straight to burn. We tried all sorts of bread with the same result.

$50. Has not toasted evenly since we got it.
Burn to edge of the bread but doesn't toast the middle.
Going to toss it as soon as I can afford another brand.

Burns the crust and doesn’t bother with the bread. I’m tossing it, and reading product reviews for the next one instead of relying on the “brand”. That’s $50 down the drain.

Went with this brand as its reputation is good but once out of the box appeared cheap and lightweight. Says it toasts faster but it just burns the outside without toasting it through so once you put a spread on its just soggy and falls apart. Very disappointed and will not buy this brand again!

Toasts perfectly every time and so quick, toast comes out soft in the centre & nicely browned on both sides. Been looking for a toaster that cooks this way for years, most toasters are very low wattage & dry out the bread so it’s like cardboard.
Majority of toasters are given high star rating & supposably save energy but in reality this only uses more power as they take a lot longer to cook hence they will use more total power.
Only one minor complaint, the supposed cord storage is poor attempt compared to other brands.

Replaced a Russell Hobbs toaster within the year as it would intimately toast only one side of the bread, took it back even though under warranty we had to put $10 extra towards one similar as the first was discontinued. This one is doing exactly the same, it's very frustrating and are thinking of returning it, sometimes it works and others it doesn't. thin slice bread and raisen bread is used and sometimes Crumpets. I will never again buy a Russell Hobbs item as the Brand name has declined in my view.

First one did not toast evenly, I took it back and received a replacement only to find it was exactly the same as the first one. Clearly has a wiring fault as it does not heat properly. I took it back, and swapped it for a sunbeam toaster that is perfect at all settings. Harris Scarf were great to deal with and hopefully gave feedback to Russel Hobbs to improve their faulty toaster.

You may think toasting fast, they say 50% faster but I think it’s way quicker like 1 quarter the time my old Russell Hobbs toasted, is a great thing. I find that it’s just too fast and though it’s toasts evenly, it’s too quick to allow the bread to heat right through so it comes out brown on the outside but too soft and cool on the inside. Not to my taste. You can only control how brown the toast comes out, not the temperature of the elements, which glow really red hot, so no control over toasting time and hence final temperature of the finished toast. Preferred waiting for the toast with the old model.

This is a very basic model toaster, so it wont do rubbish like poach you an egg or give a weather forecast but just toast. It is very rattily so you get the impression it may all fall apart. My previous was a $9 two sliver from woolies and that had more weight, lasted over 15 years. Doubt this will. The kettle is a little better, but still just okay

This toaster failed after 6 months of light use.

Don't buy it if you want something to last, or you want something reliable. Would not recommend this to anyone who wants a good toaster.

This review needs to be fifty words for some reason, so I've typed this pointless sentence.

have had many toasters over many years. I paid for quality (did get a discount) and that is what I got with Russell Hobbs. I would heartily recommend it every one. shop around before you buy, there are discounts available. you just have to look. they are worth waiting and looking for.

When our old Russell Hobbs toaster died recently we didnt hesitate to buy another of the same brand. The old one which we had purchased many years ago was reliable and toasted beautifully. The new one looked similar but unfortunately that was about it. We very quickly realsed that the " 50% faster technology" actually meant burnt toast!! An automatic toaster should not mean stand here and keep flicking the toast up just in case. I would definitely not recommend this product - save yourself the heartache and try another brand.

It always burns the toast, it looks good but we made wrong mistake to buy this toaster as it wasted money. We bought this one from JB HiFi, which was on special, probably that was why they wanted to get rid of it. I don't think i would buy this brand toaster any more.

We use this toaster for bread, crumpets and English muffins. You cannot lift the toast high enough to get it out without burning your fingers! Crumpets and muffins have to be tonged out (after safely turning off the toaster) or try flipping it out!
Major design flaw. Always found it toasts alright.

I'd just about given up with toasters and had been toasting using my oven grill which is time consuming and expensive. Had a couple of duds over the last two years, but so far this one is doing was it is supposed to do...cook toast, it's a great little toaster. Cooks both sides. No fuss operation. Nice shiny white and chrome finish.

I am waiting for a replacement, it will be a replacement for a replacement. I was only replaced before Christmas & this NEW ONE HAD GREEN SPARKS flying & DID NOT TOAST PROPERLY. I told Hobbs l wanted a different brand as it came from THE GOOD GUYS....Unfortunately l didn't have my receipt which they told me was the warranty, at first they were not going to replace it until l told them l would contact CHOICE & Consumer Afairs am still waiting for it to arrive. They also reminded me they all come from China so if l changed brands they were all basically RUBBISH.

I am using this product on a regular basis and the toaster does it's job really good. The design of the product is really nice and it's got a dial with a light which is really nice. I did some research before buying this product and I don't regret it now its money well spent I would recommend this product to everyone.

I purchased the Russell Hobbs Classic toaster as it was on sale now I know why. It won't toast evenly, it's either burnt to a crisp and that's on a lower setting or it doesn't toast enough and it continually sets off my smoke alarm. I haven't gone through so much burnt bread in my life. I'll be returning my purchase to the store this weekend, as I have had enough of this toaster and will go and buy a cheap one for $20 it will probably do a lot better.