Argos Cookworks Illuminated 2 Slice 748/1653 review
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Cheap toasters with extra features are a rare find, so it’s a treat to see the Argos Cookworks Illuminated 2 Slice toaster come with a lift and look feature for checking how brown your toast is without cancelling the cycle. Is a feature-packed toaster for less than £20 just too good to be true? We took it to our test lab to find out. Read the full review for our expert verdict.
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