The Cuisinart 4 Slice Custom Select Toaster is a metal toaster with many extra features. Aside from settings for bagels and frozen items, it has specific modes for bread, pastries, waffles, and more. Its slots are wide and deep enough for a variety of baked goods but slightly shorter than most toasters', so keep that in mind if you usually toast longer slices.
Our Verdict
- Consistent performance batch-to-batch.
- Sub-par range.
- Performance varies depending on the slot.
Changelog
- Updated Apr 24, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which includes several new tests, including Capacity, Features, Crumb Management, and Toasting Speed. You can read more in the Changelog.
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
We linked the Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic in the Toasting Range box for users who want a toaster with a wider toasting range.
- Updated Dec 15, 2023: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Cuisinart CPT 640 (4 Slice Custom Select Toaster) comes in one stainless steel variant. You can see the label for the unit we tested here. There's also the Cuisinart 2 Slice Custom Select Toaster. That version has a similar design but may perform differently, and we'll be testing it separately.
If you encounter another variant, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
Popular Toaster Comparisons
The Cuisinart CPT 640 (4 Slice Custom Select Toaster) is a 4-slot toaster that doesn't have the best performance compared to similar toasters like the Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster TR4900SSD and the Cuisinart 4 Slice Compact Plastic Toaster. It'll take more than one cycle to adequately toast bread that needs more time, like denser multi-grain or rye bread. Not every slot performs the same way.
If you're still looking for a toaster, check out our recommendations for the best 2-slice toasters, the best 4-slice toasters, and the best toasters.
Test Results
Unlike most toasters, the shade selector sliders don't let you select half settings. For example, you have seven distinct settings but can't set the selector between settings 3 and 4. However, it has a variety of settings for different kinds of baked goods. The 'Bagel' setting turns down the elements on one side to avoid burning the bottom of your bagel, and the 'Defrost' (Frozen) setting is meant to warm frozen items like waffles gently before toasting. It has presets for bread, waffles, pastry, and English muffins. There's also a 'Single' button for when you're only toasting one slice of bread.
The photo above shows the results for one slot, but you can see a full montage showing all the bread toasted here. If you want a toaster that can produce darker toast, check out the Dualit 2 Slice NewGen Classic, which can brown denser breads in a single cycle.
The photo above shows the results for one slot, but you can see a full montage showing all the bread toasted here.
