Dualit 3 Slice Vario Toaster Polished 30084
Product Description
The Dualit Vario 3-slice toaster is a well-established piece of front-of-house and back-of-house equipment, built around a straightforward mechanical design that has proved reliable in hospitality environments over many years....
Specifications
- Capacity
- 2 or 3 slices
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 220(H) x 310(W) x 210(D)mm
- External material
- Polished
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Product Description
The Dualit Vario 3-slice toaster is a well-established piece of front-of-house and back-of-house equipment, built around a straightforward mechanical design that has proved reliable in hospitality environments over many years. The polished stainless steel wrap and aluminium casting construction gives it a professional appearance whether it sits on a pass, a buffet counter or a kitchen preparation area.
The three extra-wide slots handle a broad range of bread products — from standard sliced loaves through to buns, teacakes and bagels — without requiring any adjustments or attachments. A Dualit sandwich cage (available separately) fits the slots directly, extending the toaster's usefulness for toasted sandwiches during service. The mechanical timer gives operators consistent, repeatable results across a shift without relying on electronic controls that can drift or fail under heavy use.
Practical features that make a difference in day-to-day service include:
- High-lift mechanism for safely retrieving smaller items without burning fingers
- Selector switch allowing one or two slots to be used independently, reducing energy use during quieter periods
- Manually operated ejector lever to hold finished toast warm until it is needed on the pass
- Removable crumb tray for straightforward daily cleaning
- Stainless steel and aluminium construction that withstands the knocks of a working kitchen environment
At 1.7kW with a standard plug connection, installation is uncomplicated — no dedicated circuit is required in most cases, and the compact footprint means it fits comfortably on a counter without taking up significant space. It is worth noting that this is a counter-mounted unit intended for moderate service volumes; for high-throughput breakfast operations serving large numbers continuously, a conveyor toaster or a higher-capacity pop-up model may be worth considering instead.
This toaster is well suited to small hotels, B&Bs, cafés, staff restaurants and hospitality kitchens where reliable, consistent toast production is needed without the overhead of a larger conveyor unit. It handles variable throughput sensibly and its keep-warm function is particularly useful where toast cannot always be served immediately.
If you are weighing this up against other options for your service style or volume, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Three extra-wide 28mm slots accept bread, buns, bagels and teacakes
- Mechanical timer delivers consistent, repeatable toasting results across a shift
- Selector switch enables one, two or three slots to operate independently
- Manually operated ejector lever holds finished toast warm until needed
- Compatible with Dualit sandwich cage for toasted sandwiches during service
Operational Benefits
- Handles varied bread types without adjustment, keeping service moving efficiently
- Mechanical controls reduce the risk of electronic failure during busy periods
- Independent slot selection lowers energy consumption during quieter service periods
- Keep-warm function prevents toast spoiling when the pass is momentarily backed up
- Compact footprint and standard plug connection means straightforward counter placement
Specifications
- Capacity
- 2 or 3 slices
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 220(H) x 310(W) x 210(D)mm
- External material
- Polished
- Finish
- Polished
- Material
- Stainless steel wrap & aluminium castings
- Output
- Up to 98 slices/hr
- Power
- 1.7kW
- Warranty
- 2 Years on Elements & 1 Year Parts
- Weight
- 4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It is well suited to small and mid-sized hotel breakfast operations where throughput is moderate and service is not continuous. For larger hotels turning over a high volume of covers at pace, a conveyor toaster is generally a more practical choice, as it handles continuous feeding without the cycling time of a pop-up unit.
- The toaster runs at 1.7kW and connects via a standard UK plug, so no dedicated electrical circuit or hard-wiring is needed in most installations. It can sit on any suitable counter with access to a standard socket.
- Yes — the wide slots are designed to accommodate a Dualit sandwich cage, which is available as a separate accessory. The cage sits inside the slot and allows filled sandwiches to be toasted consistently, which makes the unit more versatile for cafés and hospitality kitchens that serve a light food menu alongside drinks.