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Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Digital Toaster (22796)
Model: 22796 · US configuration
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Exact U.S. Hamilton Beach 22796: two conventional openings, a photographed digital selected-shade display with shared +/- buttons, and named Bagel/Defrost controls.
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Assessment scenario: Two-slice Hamilton Beach 22796 with digital display, Bagel and Defrost
Assessment scenario for exact U.S. model 22796: two conventional openings, a visible digital selected-shade display, and Bagel/Defrost controls. The page and manual disagree on Bagel heating and qualify frozen-food use; this is not an offer or compatibility guarantee.
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- The exact U.S. 22796 page identifies a two-slice toaster and lists digital display, Bagel, Defrost, Cancel, high-lift removal and a slide-out crumb tray.
- Its exact page-linked image confirms a lit numeric setting display and +/- buttons; this is a selected shade level, not a measured-color sensor. The image shows two separate conventional openings.
- The directly linked Use & Care guide explicitly lists model 22796 / Type T123 / 120 V / 60 Hz / 850 W. The exact maker page lists a 7.6 H x 6.3 W x 11.1 D inch outside body; dimensions are body-only, not clearance or bread-fit evidence.
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- The product page says Bagel heats the cut side while warming the outside; the linked booklet says the button adds time to both sides. The exact heater bias is unresolved.
- The page mentions frozen waffles/pancakes, but the manual limits Defrost to toaster-suitable frozen foods and warns against frozen prepared foods and nonbread items. Use the exact booklet rather than assuming every frozen food is approved.
- No numeric slot aperture, maximum slice length, maximum thickness or safe countertop clearance is published; extra-wide is qualitative and the staged bread is not a fit measure.
- The shared manual and repeated dimensions do not establish parts, revision, warranty or package interchangeability with 22794/22794G. Warranty eligibility and recall status of a specific later unit are unknown.
Check these before ordering
- Confirm the appliance label says exact model 22796 and compare the panel with the exact page-linked image; do not substitute the adjacent 22794 dial version or infer interchangeable parts/package.
- Ask for the instructions supplied with the exact unit if Bagel heating direction or frozen-food use matters; verify that the food is permitted by its booklet rather than relying on a product-page example.
- Inspect exact condition, seller return terms, included accessories and written warranty eligibility; a maker page or offer state is not a seller-wide availability or serial-specific recall clearance.
- Measure the actual openings and the outside body separately; leave safe operating space, cord reach, loading room and clearance for the slide-out crumb tray.
