Dualit 3 Slice Vario Toaster Metallic Silver 30081
Product Description
The Dualit Vario 3-slice toaster is a well-established countertop toaster designed for commercial front-of-house and back-of-house use. Built with stainless steel wrap and aluminium castings, it carries the build quality...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 2 or 3 slices
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 220(H) x 310(W) x 210(D)mm
- External material
- Metallic Silver
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Product Description
The Dualit Vario 3-slice toaster is a well-established countertop toaster designed for commercial front-of-house and back-of-house use. Built with stainless steel wrap and aluminium castings, it carries the build quality Dualit is known for in professional settings — straightforward to operate, durable in daily use, and finished in a metallic silver that suits most service environments.
The three extra-wide 28mm slots handle a practical range of products: sliced bread, buns, teacakes, bagels, and thicker artisan loaves all load without forcing. A mechanical timer controls browning level consistently across service, and the manually operated ejector lever allows finished items to be held warm inside the slots until needed — useful during a busy breakfast rush when timing between orders doesn't always align.
From an operational standpoint, a few features make day-to-day use easier:
- High-lift mechanism allows safe removal of smaller items without risk of burning fingers
- Slot selector switch lets operators use one or two slots during quieter periods, reducing unnecessary energy use
- Wide slots are compatible with the Dualit sandwich cage accessory (sold separately), extending the toaster's usefulness beyond plain bread
- Stainless steel and aluminium construction wipes down cleanly and holds up to regular daily use
This is a countertop unit with a modest footprint, well suited to serveries, café counters, hotel breakfast stations, and smaller kitchens where space is at a premium. It runs from a standard 13A socket, so there are no electrical installation requirements beyond a suitable worktop position with access to a plug. The crumb tray should be emptied regularly as part of routine cleaning to maintain safe operation.
The 3-slice format suits low-to-medium volume service — a busy hotel breakfast operation handling large covers continuously would likely need a dedicated high-volume conveyor toaster instead. For lighter service, or where a compact, reliable worktop toaster is all that's needed, this model is a practical and proven choice.
If you're unsure whether this suits your service volume or setup, we're happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- Three extra-wide 28mm slots accommodate bread, bagels, buns and teacakes
- Mechanical timer provides consistent, repeatable browning control across service
- Manually operated ejector lever holds toast warm until required
- Slot selector switch enables one, two or three slots to be used independently
- Compatible with Dualit sandwich cage accessory for toasted sandwiches
Operational Benefits
- Reduces waste by holding toast warm without overcooking during service gaps
- Slot selector cuts energy use during quieter periods without switching off
- High-lift mechanism lowers burn risk when retrieving small or thin items
- Compact footprint fits serveries and café counters with limited worktop space
- Standard 13A plug connection means no electrical installation work required
Specifications
- Capacity
- 2 or 3 slices
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 220(H) x 310(W) x 210(D)mm
- External material
- Metallic Silver
- 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
- The 3-slice Vario is well suited to light-to-medium volume breakfast service — a small hotel, B&B or café where toast is made to order rather than in bulk. For larger operations running continuous high-volume covers, a conveyor toaster is generally a more practical choice as it offers greater throughput without manual loading between each cycle.
- No. The unit runs from a standard 13A plug socket, so no dedicated electrical circuit or installation work is required. You simply need a suitable worktop position with access to a nearby socket — straightforward for most commercial environments.
- Yes, provided you use the Dualit sandwich cage accessory, which is sold separately. The wide 28mm slots are designed to accommodate the cage, allowing hot toasted sandwiches to be made alongside regular toast service. It's worth checking cage compatibility at the point of order if that functionality is important to your menu.