SUNBEAM TOASTER MODEL AT-W

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The Sunbeam Radiant Control toaster is a classic for several reasons. It's beauty is apparent. But its real appeal is in its performance. Sunbeam called it Automatic Beyond Belief . T are no levers to press down. Just put the bread in the slot. The weight of the bread activates the heating elements, causing the center wire to lengthen microscopically and the bread to be carried into the toaster under its own weight. Inside, the Radiant Control thermostat monitors the heat radiated (not conducted) from the outer surface of the bread, which is directly proportional to its color change. T are no timers. The toast is raised only when it is properly toasted; no sooner and no later. When the thermostat opens, the elements cool, and the center element wire contracts. This movement is very small âe" on the order of thousandths of an inch âe" but a mechanical linkage multiplies this movement approximately 175 times. This is sufficient to operate the carriage and raise the toasted bread from the toaster. Once a person has experienced a Radiant Control toaster, the common response is, "This is how all toasters should work." One couldn't express the understated elegance of this toaster more succinctly. This is a working, clean toaster with no dents and minimal scratches. The picture showing the radiant control is washed out by reflective read more

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