Argos Cookworks Illuminated 2 Slice 748/1653 review
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- Two-slice
- Grey
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.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
November 2021
First reviewed by Which?
September 2020
Released
July 2020
Technical specifications
General
- ColourGrey
- Type of browning controlManual dial
- Browning levels7
- Bread slot sizes13.7x3.3x12.5
- Cable length79cm
- Matching kettle
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