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fiddlenutz t1_j9zij90 wrote

Those toasters have heating elements very much the same mechanism as an electric stove element. They are thin however. Over time they can and will get brittle and/or break and won’t heat properly. Push the lever down with nothing inside and look inside to see if you see one particular part of the element getting really bright and the rest not. Not necessarily a fix. You can buy toaster heating elements, but it would probably be cheaper just to hit up a goodwill etc and look for another old toaster.

Link to element: https://www.partsfps.com/toaster-element-for-toastmaster-part-k1d3920?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgOefBhDgARIsAMhqXA7jNHu06zhqnd4WtA9iDERc9s_Zlt-kGibuA8vHwUmgGJTFn0neV4UaAmAGEALw_wcB

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throwaway126400963 t1_ja12v54 wrote

But sentimental value may be more expensive than a goodwill toaster

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fiddlenutz t1_ja1bo45 wrote

I would never consider a toaster a family heirloom, maybe a fire hazard in the current condition.

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