Waring Commercial Heavy-Duty Conveyor Toaster
- Toaster
- 1800 watts
- LED
- Brushed
Owners running this daily in commercial settings report years of consistent, dependable toasting at a price several call reasonable for a conveyor unit.
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How it ranks among the 24 toasters we track
3.8★ across 95 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
95 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Waring CTS1000 is an NSF-certified commercial conveyor toaster rated for 450 slices per hour, with a stainless steel body and a slot wide enough for bread and bagels up to 2 inches thick, built for cafes and breakfast service.
This is a high-throughput toaster meant for continuous service rather than home countertops, and the reviews split largely along new versus used purchases. Owners who bought it new report years of consistent daily use, while complaints about uneven toasting or a stalled chain came from at least one buyer who purchased a used unit.
- 450 slices per hour rated throughput
- 1800W, 120V with power-on and ready lights
- NSF-certified stainless steel construction
- Slot accommodates bread and bagels up to 2 inches thick
Who it's for
Fits cafes, diners and breakfast operations needing consistent throughput during peak service. Not built for occasional home use given its commercial size and output.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who bought this new describe years of dependable daily use, with one reporting 4 years of consistent service turned on at 6am and off at 2pm. One reviewer clarifies the listed 2 inch measurement is slot height, not width, after confirming it fit their artisan bread. Complaints about the chain stopping or uneven toasting came from buyers who purchased used units rather than new.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Rated 450 slices per hour for continuous service
- NSF certified for commercial kitchens
- Opening fits thick bread and bagel slices
- Knob's toast-setting numbers can wear off
- One buyer's used unit had chain problems
Performance notes
The 2 inch opening spec refers to slot height rather than width, which one reviewer had to confirm through testing since the listing doesn't make that clear; wider artisan bread slices do pass through. Power on and ready indicator lights help staff time when to load bread for consistent results during service.
Specifications
| Brand | Waring |
|---|---|
| Model | CTS1000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 27.88 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19 × 16 × 16.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Waring (CTS1000) 450 Slices/Hr Commercial Conveyor Toaster |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | LED |
| Number of Programs | 9 |
| Number of settings | 9 |
| Slot Count | 2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bagel, Bread, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Hot Dog, Tortilla |
| Part Number | CTS1000 |
| Special Features | Anti-Slip Base, Cool Touch Exterior, High Lift Carriage, Rust Proof, Self Centering Rack, Variable Browning Control, Warming Rack |
| Style | 5-15 Phase Plug |
| Item Type Name | Commercial Conveyor Toaster |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toasters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waring Commercial Heavy-Duty Conveyor ToasterThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 95 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet ECT-3100 4-Slice Long Slot ToasterElite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 42,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 24782 Retro Toaster with Wide SlotsHamilton Beach | 4.3 / 5 | 893 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cuisinart CPT-640P1 4-Slice Custom Select ToasterCuisinart | 4.2 / 5 | 4,530 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics 4 Slice Toaster with 4 SlotsAmazon Basics | 4.4 / 5 | 7,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Waring CTS1000
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many slices per hour does the Waring CTS1000 process?
It's rated for up to 450 slices per hour.
Is the Waring CTS1000 NSF certified?
Yes, it's NSF certified for commercial kitchen use.
How thick a bread slice fits in this toaster?
It accommodates bread and bagels up to 2 inches thick.