Sunbeam Kyoto City Collection 4 Slice Toaster
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Beautiful look and finish. Clever crumb collection design.
Very stylish appliances in the Kyoto range. I like the look and feel of the finish. The surface feels slightly soft which is nice. We got the blue colour, which is more of a blue grey. My favourite design feature is the crumb collection tray. Unlike traditional toasters, the crumb tray is underneath eh toaster as a separate flat tray. So when you pick the toaster up to move it, the crumbs stay on the bottom tray and don't fall out fo the toaster. This probably prevents crumbs building up and burning. Nice design.
The toaster cooks nice and evenly with toast and crumpets.
Can highly recommend.
Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
Looks Great, Toasts Well and Easy to Clean, Very Happy.
I hadn't had a Sunbeam toaster before and wasn't expecting it to be great compared to more expensive brands that I'd had for many years but I'm so happy with it. It toasts much better than my previous ones, and doesn't dry the bread out and make it hard. I love how it looks on the bench and it is so easy to clean, no shaking and shaking and making a mess everywhere. Great buy, I hope to have it for a long time. I also bought the matching kettle.
Purchased in .
Toaster that can't toast!!
Just another toaster that can't toast both sides of the bread evenly. Tried with grain bread and white bread. Does everything well - except toast both sides evenly. Major disappointment.
Hello Tony,
Thank you for contacting us about your Kyoto City Toaster. We're disappointment to learn about the uneven toasting you have experienced.
If you send me your email address I'll send you my receipt.
My email address is: caap44@hotmail.com
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Sunbeam Kyoto City Collection toaster
This is a good toaster. It is easy on the eye with its matte finish all over and has most of the features you need in a good toaster. Love the separate crumb tray and the LED lights on the bottom. The only issue is that the wells are not quite deep enough and doesn't have a crumpet setting. Other than that this is great toaster.
Great toaster
This toaster is the best thing since sliced bread was invented.
Purchased in at Appliances Online for $172.
- Even Toasting: Yes
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Very well suited to the frail aged, disabled and folk who appreciate fine quality alike.
This toaster is a good one for all members of the community, I'm focusing more on suitability for the frail aged, movement reduced/restricted & disabled members of the community. I have no idea what price the kyoto collection toaster cost, it was provided to me for a cost free assessment, this means that I focus on the features without being influenced by the price. The toaster I've reviewed is a four slice toaster, in the kyoto collection. There is also a 2 slice toaster in the range with the same features.
The format I'm following is to give
... Read more the reader an introduction, then in the interests of saving a readers precious time I've given my ultimate conclusion next. Lastly comes the more in depth exploration of the features and reasons for my impressions. Without any doubt this is an outstanding toaster. It warrants a full five from five stars rating, being well designed/constructed and is well suited for the elderly, frail aged and disabled members of the community. Of course there is room for improvement in the strive for perfection but this is a really, really, good product. Using the plug as a beginning point, following it to the toaster and working my way from bottom to top. I'll give my impressions of the features that make this such a stand-out product and try not to sound like I'm parroting the blurb from the box. *The wall plug isn't neutrally shaped. It doesn't come straight out from the powerpoint and perpendicular to the powerpoint but is a plug that directs the cord towards the right, hence plugging it into the right side of the powerpoint gives better access to both plugs installed into that powerpoint. *It's good for people whom have reduced dexterity/mobility in their hands from conditions such as arthritis, stroke's or parkinsons disease etc.Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
- +4
A great looking appliance...
Upon receiving my toaster I was immediately surprised by the box - yes the box. The packaging is nice, much better than you would expect for a basic kitchen appliance, it's bright and colourful and just makes you think it's probably better than a $15 toaster from your local appliance place. If you're the sort of gift buyer who goes the appliance route this is a good option, Its almost self gift wrapped.
I unwrapped the unit, popped the separate base on the counter and popped the toaster on top. The base is the crumb tray and magnetically locat
... Read morees to the toaster so a little force is required to dislodge the two. The toaster I have is Navy, don't expect it to be traditional boring dark blue rather it's a subtle satin finish with a mid blue colour and it looks brilliant. The top is brushed stainless, the switch gear all feels very tactile, there are detents on the sliders - all very classy and it does feel better than a generic toaster. The base has an LED glow ring which I actually quite liked. The toaster has physical buttons for reheat, cancel and defrost. It has 9 positions for time/darkness and two traditional slide levers for pushing down to start toasting. This toaster is BIG. Not big for a toaster, it's just massive. I haven't checked dimensions but it's footprint is on par with my big coffee machine, this may be an issue if like us your home has a modest kitchen. Looking at the design it appears much of its size is stylistic and not functional or due to engineering constraints. In use the toaster does as it should, it toasts bread. We tried a few different styles, I mostly toast frozen light rye the other users from fresh white bread. It won't accept wide slices or some specialty breads. The results are good, the toast is a little darker on the "common side" where the 2 pieces face each other but acceptable. Looking at its size you do wonder if it would toast more evenly with greater separation of the slots and less empty space around the sides.Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
A well designed Premium toaster
We received the Sunbeam Kyoto City Collection toaster (and a matching kettle - separate review) in blue (seems more like a grey) as part of the Product Review Ambassador Program.
The toaster arrived in a nice well packaged box, it was easy to setup.
Our first impressions, we were surprised by the base plate, what a great idea! The quality of the design; the attention to detail and thought that went in to all aspects; from toaster stiing lever clicks, button to buttons, weight / materials used and, cleanability.
Having used the toaster once a
Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
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Beauty and Function collide
The unboxing of this toaster was a treat, it was beautifully and thoughtfully packaged and set the tone for what was inside.
I’m a big fan of the smeg range for their delicious curves and bold design and I was not disappointed in this toaster.
I got the white finish and love the pared back, minimalist designer look. Paired with the kettle it looks lush on my benchtop. It’s neat, not plasticy and has wonderful curves. The top metal is rounded and has a luxe look about it. And I just adore the cute ring light around the base when it’s operatin
... Read moreg. It just looks so good with the matt white finish. Looks and packaging aside, it operates beautifully. First off, I love the tray that the toaster sits on. It extends the footprint of the toaster to catch all the crumbs. I can easily lift the toaster and clean the tray - no more fiddling and fighting with latches spreading crumbs everywhere. The openings are wide enough for the thickest slices and you can customise the desired browning of a pair of toast slices - darker for two and lighter for two - at the same time. You can also lift the toast whilst operating to check the bread. There’s no aggressive explosion of the bread when it pops up and the outside seems to remain much cooler than my old toaster. The surface of the toaster doesn’t hold fingerprints and it’s super easy to clean. If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing toaster that also works wonderfully I have no hesitation recommending this toaster. Due to the packaging and overall luxe vibe, I think it would make a lovely present for a housewarming, engagement or special event. I can’t fault this little beauty.Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
Gorgeous minimalist design but is it worth the price?
The Kyoto City Collection 4 slice toaster is certainly not at the budget end of the toaster world, with a recommended retail price of $199 (though can be purchased for less if you shop around). The premium price tag is reflected in both the packaging and visual styling and features of the product.
The exterior packaging is beautiful featuring camellia flower decoration, making opening the product a pleasant experience. The amusing message on the bottom of the box "stop looking at my bottom" brought a smile to my face. The toaster itself is min
... Read moreimalist, featuring matte plastic base and brushed silver top. While the Kyoto City Collection 4 slice toaster comes in five colour choices, black, white, orange, cream and blue, I opted for the white which was more off-white than white. A word of caution, if you have a smaller kitchen like me, the Kyoto City Collection 4 slice toaster is not a small or delicate unit. It is hefty both in terms of dimensions and weight (just under 3.4 kilos), taking up a lot of bench space. This posed a bit of a dilemma for me because the Kyoto City Collection 4 slice toaster was too gorgeous to store in a cupboard between uses. FEATURES: Crumb catch tray ➡ By far the best feature of the Kyoto City Collection 4 slice toaster was the crumb catch tray which is removable and magnetic. I was thrilled with this feature as crumbs just drop straight through the toaster onto the tray, which can be removed easily for cleaning. No messy slider or shaking the toaster upside down to release the crumbs. All toasters should have this feature!!- Even Toasting: No
- +5
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It toasts evenly on each slice!
I received this toaster as part of the Product Review Ambassador Program. I haven’t had a toaster for quite some time, so was looking forward to trying this - and it did not disappoint. Much like the kettle in the same range, it’s evident that the designers put alot of thought into the aesthetic design. This toaster (in white) looks at home in my kitchen.
I was initially disappointed that although it’s for 4 slices of bread, they’re for standard sizes of bread (not extra long slices like sourdough). I do eat alot of sourdough bread - but that
Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
A good looking toaster for those that value aesthetics
The Sunbeam Kototo collection is not a budget buyers first choice as you can buy a fully functional toaster for significantly less. Not having thought too much about toasters before I was asked to test this one, I set out to find what might justify the price. I was surprised how much I learned about toasters in the process.
The Koyoto range says it styles itself off "Japanese and scandinese" minimalist influences. Styling is obviously subjective. However the finish is actually high quality and has a nice feel to it.
My previous toaster
... Read more was a Delonghi 4 slice. So the first thing I noted was the slickly integrated crumb tray the Sunbeam toaster sits on. The Delonghi used to accumulate its crumbs and require regular messy cleanouts. While not a big deal, this aspect for me was the neatest piece of design. So easy just to remove the catch tray and ditch most of the crumbs.- Even Toasting: Yes
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Raise a toast
We received this product in a set as part of the Product Review Ambassador program. It arrived with a kettle, and the pair making a striking addition to the kitchen bench.
The toaster while quite large, has a particular feature I really like, and perhaps one that other manufacturers will eventually mimic. The toaster sits on a stylish base that is also its crumb tray. Lift the toaster off, wipe the base - genius we think.
My partner loves the look - we received the metal grey - and we both particularly think the all-round light on the base wh
... Read moreen toasting is a nice touch. It fits sandwich bread comfortably and is wide enough to toast a ciabatta sliced horizontally. It's also handy to have the two toasting zones - she likes hers a little darker than I do, and four slices at a time is certainly enough for us. For people who are really picky (like me), they will appreciate the 'clicking' mechanism of the toasting level switch. This means you can lock in a toasting level such as 3.5 or 5.5. This means you get exactly the level of toasting you want. All toasters I've ever owned simply have sliders, so a clicking slider is an excellent touch!Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
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WORKS WELL WITH ALL TYPES OF BREAD
I have never used a 4 slice toaster before so this was a first for me. I found the toaster performs well although as the manual says you need to change settings for different types of bread. I used setting 4 for Light Rye bread the thin sort and in between 3/4 for Wholemeal both thick or thin. The thicker one was freshly baked and it didn't seem to make any difference to the colour of the bread when toasted.
I used all slots and found at least 2 toasted differently, lighter on one side but using the reheat function seemed to colour it a bit mor
Beautiful, elegant-looking toaster with genius removable magnetic base
Trialled for ~3-4 weeks as part of Product Reviews Ambassador program. Typically used with brown/white bread and also tested with waffles and crumpets.
Aesthetic/Look/Feel: Sunbeam’s Kyoto range is based on Japanese aesthetic, which is definitely reflected in how simple, minimalistic and beautiful they look. The matte black is a very soft black, almost more of a dark charcoal than a true black and the matte texture gives a nice soft finish so it doesn’t reflect any light. After ~1month of use, there is also not a single fingerprint or mark, w
... Read morehich is definitely an advantage to a matte finish over a shiny one. I do not think you could scrub this with a brush or use harsh chemicals to clean it as it may affect the matte finish. The positioning and brushed silver of the slider controls is very nice and it is an item that I would be happy leaving out on the counter as it does look beautiful and expensive. It also feels very robust and sturdy, with the magnetic base giving it some weight. Warranty: 12 month replacement or repair guarantee period, Functionality/Features: Removable magnetic toaster base = Absolutely genius feature!!! Instead of pulling out a fiddly crumb tray or turning the entire toaster upside down to empty it, the top part simply pulls away from the base, allowing for a more thorough and much easier clean. This also means bits of toast do not get trapped and burn, setting off fire alarms or causing a fire. The top is firmly secured to the magnetic base and isn’t easily knocked, and the weight of the base makes the toaster feel sturdy and prevents it sliding around the counter then the buttons/levers are touched. Different heat settings for each side - Really great for individual preferences. “Reheat” is a good option if you don’t get to the toast while it is warm, and “defrost” is another great option if you are a household that freezes items (like bread, waffles, crumpets). We didn’t experience any bread/item sticking in either compartment and the heating was very even.Purchased in .
- Even Toasting: Yes
Works alright, but it comes with 2 cons
That toaster does the job, even though the product could be improved.
But first let me say that I liked the humor on the packaging where it says underneath: Stop looking at my bottom... ;)
I attached 2 pictures of the toaster in operation - it shows that the 2 inner heated surfaces on each side are less heated than the outer surfaces. This results is that the two sides of the toast are not being heated and toasted evenly, but slightly differently.
The advantage of toasting a slice of bread in my opinion is that you get something warm to eat
... Read morethe easy way. Thus, you would want to eat the slice of bread as soon as the toaster throws it out. The problem is that I really do not want to spend my time standing in front of the toaster until it is done... - thus I do something else meanwhile on the computer (which is in the kitchen). But most of the time I miss out on the warm slice of bread, because the faint noise the toaster makes, when throwing out the bread, is something I do not realize when concentration on something else... Normally it is nice to have a device that does not make noise - but in this case you would want to have some audible feedback when the toast is ready. I thought already of a low tech solution for this: Come next X-mas I'll get myself some little jingle-bells and I'll tie them around those 2 levers... Until then I select the toasting time a bit lower than required, so that I can heat it up briefly a second time when I finally remember the toast again. I used sliced soft mixed grain for the toaster and normal sourdough bread from a German baker. Both work fine in the toaster. As long as you do not use "squashed" soft bread slices in the toaster, it does not get "jammed" in there - and here a nice segway - ...the"jam" comes later...:- Even Toasting: No
Questions & Answers
I have spent a lot of time hunting for a 2 slice toaster which has a full crumb tray like the kyoto. Do you have one? I see that you did have a Marc Newson one but no longer sell that. I would also love it to have a slot cover but my main concern is finding a toaster with the full crumb tray. Cheers
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Details
Features:
- The Sunbeam Kyoto City Collection 4 Slice Toaster has 9 different browning settings that can be controlled with an electronic dial.
- It has a Quickcheck feature, which lets you check the browning progress without interrupting the toasting.
- A high lift lever lets you easily remove small muffins and crumpets without burning your fingers.
- The toaster also has a removable crumb tray to help with an easy clean up, as well as a 3-way safety system.
- This product is available in black, white, blue, orange, and cream.
Points of praise:
- Most reviewers found that their Sunbeam Kyoto City Collection 4 Slice Toaster was easy to use. They said controls were intuitive and that important buttons - such as the “cancel” button - were illuminated to make them stand out from the rest.
- They also found that it evenly toasted bread on both sides and that they were able to easily achieve their desired level of browning.
- According to reviewers, the toaster is easy to clean, partly thanks to the easily removable crumb catch tray which minimises buildup in the toaster.
| Category | Toasters |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $199 |
| Features | Defrost Button, High Lift Lever and Removable Crumb Tray |
| Number of Slices | 4 |
| Dimensions | 200 x 318 x 278 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Power | 1,800 W |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) |
| Construction Material | Metal |
| Colour / Finish | White, Black, Orange Kyoto, Cream Kyoto, Blue Kyoto |
| Manual | Download manual |
- MPN: 17043, 17044, 17045, 17046, TAM8004BK, TAM8004BL, TAM8004CR, TAM8004NG and TAM8004WH
- GTIN13: 9311445037157, 9311445037164, 9311445037171, 9311445037195 and 9311445037201
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