This streamlined toaster incorporates all the latest Cuisinart toasting features, but is specially designed to take up minimal counter space, less than other 4-slice toasters. The Compact toaster even works equally well facing forward or sitting sideways. Slots are 1.5" wide for toasting the thickest, homemade bread. Each slot has a high-rise carriage for that extra lift needed to get hot toast out without reaching down into the slot. The 4-slice Compact toaster is really two toasters in one, with indepedent controls for each bank of two slots. Browning is controlled by a rotary knob with 9 settings, while touchpad controls allow you to reheat, to defrost and to toast bagels. There are slide-out crumb trays for convenience and it's all backed up with a 3-year limited warranty. Like the look of stainless steel? Cuisinart's Metal Classic toasters boast the same sleek styling and all the features in a brushed stainless case. Choose from 2-slice and 4-slice models.