the die-cast 4-slice smart toaster features several innovative features, including a "lift and look" feature that raises and lovers the toast mid-cycle to monitor the browning without having to cancel or re-set the cycle, "a bit more" function allows the user to lower the bread carriage for additional toasting time, when only a short time is needed, and the "bagel" button activates additional heat to the center heating elements to toast the inner side of the cut bagel, whilst warming the outside of the bagel.

breville was founded in 1932 in sydney, australia and has become a worldwide leader in home appliances. breville currently manufactures more than 220 products worldwide. breville was launched in the United States in late 2002 and has become the fastest growing countertop appliance brand in the country.