New appliances are constantly appearing in our kitchen. A toaster is one of them. It is designed for quick toast and hot sandwiches. The Bosch brand has long been known among buyers of kitchen appliances. What is different from other models in this Bosch TAT 6104 series (toaster)?
Toaster Features
Among the advantages of the model, many users call the design and color of the case. At first glance, it does not look like any of the known devices. And only the inspection of the upper part makes it possible to understand what it is and what it is intended for. If most toasters are more like suitcases, then this model resembles an elegant handbag.
By color, you can find the toaster Bosch TAT 6104 red or silver. Of course, this may not be a buying criterion, but sometimes it is the color that is decisive when choosing from several products that are similar in characteristics.
The power of the toaster is 900 watts. To place pieces of bread, it has two compartments 13.5 cm long and 3 cm wide. One toast is placed in each of them. They are automatically centered inside the compartment.
Bread is fried in six modes. Loose bread is baked until golden brown in mode 3, and a long loaf is in mode 5. In addition, there are defrosting modes for those who keep bread for toast in the refrigerator and heat.
Bosch TAT 6104, a toaster, (see photo in the review) is connected to the network using a cord 1 m 10 cm long. Some users would like it to be wound up after work, cleaning up inside the appliance, like representatives of many brands. But the toaster of this brand does not have such a function. But there is a compartment for storing the cord. To place it there, you must first rewind it manually.
The weight of the toaster is one and a half kilograms. Height without grille 20 cm.
Made by Bosch TAT 6104 (toaster) in China. The warranty period is indicated on the receipt for the goods. Usually it is 12 months.
Toaster case
The toaster case is plastic. A significant part of it is glossy, but there are also rough surfaces. Judging by consumer reviews, the surface of the toaster is easily washed with conventional detergents. Even after several years of use, the toaster looks like new. No signs of wear are visible on it. Sometimes fingerprints remain, but they are easily erased.
The device is mounted on a table or other plane using rubberized legs. They do not allow him to move on the surface during operation. To collect the crumbs that formed during the cooking process, there is a special removable tray. After cooking, it is removed, shaken and set back. Some customers do not take out the pan, but simply turn the toaster over and shake the crumbs out of it. The kit comes with a grill for heating buns.
Inside there is an insulation layer under the body, so it usually does not overheat. But not all parts are thermally insulated. The upper part of the appliance is very hot during operation. Especially if you make toasts at an average capacity of three times or more. Therefore, you need to handle it carefully, not allowing the work of young children. The toaster is for home use only. If cooked more often, it can burn out quickly.
Toaster control
The device is controlled mechanically, using the lever on the side and the Stop button. The toaster is in operating mode, the indication lamp informs. It lights up after the bread is installed in the compartment, and the lever sent it to the heating elements, and shines in red.
If the toaster is very hot during operation, it automatically shuts off. The indicator lamp goes off.
When making one toast, instead of two, turn on the mode, which is several points less than for making two pieces of bread.
To prepare frozen bread, press the power button and the one on which the snowflake is depicted.
First use of the toaster
How to use Bosch TAT 6104 (toaster)? The manual recommends opening the window before first cooking, turning on the toaster to the highest temperature sixth mode. You do not need to install bread. Heated four or more times. All the grease that was on the metal parts of the device burns out, and the smoke goes out the window. Allow to cool. Wipe with a damp sponge. Now he is ready to go.
Sometimes, if crumbs of bread fall on the heating element, you can smell the burnt bread. Do not use a toaster without a pan to collect crumbs.
Grid heating
In order to prepare delicious hot sandwiches, fry large toasts that do not fit in the compartment, make buns warm or warm stale bread, set the products on a special nozzle. But you can place at the same time no more than two buns or sandwiches. At the same time, the handles of the nozzle must be open. Some users complain that when baked for ten minutes, the buns are slightly warm.
But other buyers say that even cutlets were heated with a toaster, and they were satisfied with the result.
Hot sandwiches can be cooked on the toaster grill. Of course, they use a microwave to cook them. But with such sandwiches, the bread will be soft, not crispy.
Sometimes users want to cover them with foil. Doing this is prohibited by the instruction. In addition, you cannot simultaneously warm buns and toast toasts.
Shutdown prematurely
If there is a need to turn off the toaster before the specified time, press the "Stop" button. Push the power lever up. Carefully take out a piece of bread, which slightly lifted up.
Sometimes the toaster turns off by itself. This happens if a piece is stuck in the bread compartment. You need to remove the plug from the network, wait until the appliance cools down a bit, and then carefully pull out the toast.
Fire safety regulations
- When using a toaster, you must always follow the fire safety rules. Do not install the device in places where curtains, curtains, or flammable objects can catch fire from it.
- Do not leave the toaster on unattended.
- The opening for installing bread does not allow the user to cover with foreign objects.
Appliance cleaning
After using the toaster, you will have to clean it. To do this, do not use steam cleaners, a dishwasher. Do not immerse the toaster body in water.
The case is wiped with a damp washcloth. Do not use washcloths with abrasive materials, sharp objects for cleaning.
The crumbs are cleaned with a stiff brush. The crumb tray after removing crumbs may also need to be wet-cleaned. Wipe the Bosch TAT 6104 toaster with a damp cloth.
Consumer Reviews
Customer reviews are unanimous in evaluating the design of the device. Bosch TAT 6104, a toaster, has a rich red color that enhances mood in the mornings, when usually everyone starts using it. Note the comfortable shape.
What customers like is that the toaster uses a small amount of electricity. But many buyers consider the functions of defrosting and heating to be completely redundant and do not use them.
Like the ease of use of the toaster. Almost all processes in it occur automatically. It is enough to lay the pieces of bread, set the cooking mode and press the lever on the side. Consumers say that it lowers and rises easily and smoothly. Ready toast is easy to take out. After cooking, he himself rises a little from the compartment. At the same time, the sound of the toaster, indicating the readiness of the toast, is well audible, but not strong, not scary.
Consumers say that the best result is achieved when toasting large pieces of bread.
Each user has their favorite toasting mode. Many people like the result in the range from 3 to 5. At the highest temperature (mode 6), the crumbs burn very much. At minimal, the frying result is practically not noticeable.
There are comments on how the Bosch TAT 6104 (toaster) is assembled. Customer reviews indicate that the mode knob is loose. This does not directly affect the result of work, but it is a little annoying.
Noting the beautiful design, users believe that the price of the toaster (2.5 thousand rubles) is too high, since some modes and functions can not cope with the tasks. Others argue that the price of the toaster is low in comparison with models of other well-known brands. From which we can conclude that the price of the toaster is actually consistent with its quality.
Toaster Repair
Sometimes it happens that the toaster breaks and needs to be repaired. If the warranty period has expired, you can take the device to the workshop or try to repair it yourself.
In this case, the question arises of how to disassemble the Bosch TAT 6104 toaster. Unscrew the four screws located below the sprocket. With a flat screwdriver, lift the fasteners and raise the bottom cover. Then repeat the operation, removing all four mounts under the heating chamber.
To raise the bottom cover, you need to remove the wires and the board attached to the cover. Squeeze the plastic rails, take out the board. Pull the power cord, open the cover. Plastic clips are usually quite fragile, so you need to handle them very carefully so as not to break.