Cuisinart 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster, White

We’re sorry to hear your Cuisinart toaster has produced uneven results and has gradually required a higher shade setting to toast your bread. To help, try unplugging the toaster, allowing it to cool completely, and emptying the crumb tray of any debris, as buildup can affect performance; also make sure bread is centered in the slots and avoid overlapping or oversized slices. Since the toaster is now barely browning even at a high setting, please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference ticket #8901128410 so we can assist with troubleshooting and available options. Your experience and observations about the slot size and declining performance are important to Cuisinart, and we sincerely thank you for bringing them to our attention.