First designed in 1946, this award-winning classic is a kitchen icon. In addition to unparalleled style, it offers a defrost setting, a selector control, and a manual ejector lever that allows you to check your bread while you toast. A high-lift mechanism allows you to remove smaller items with ease, while Dualit's exclusive. proheat. elements have a protective, armor-played layer over the filament, which ensures even heating and protects the wires during use.