Elite Gourmet ECT-1027 Cool Touch Toaster
- Toaster
- 750 watts
- Digital" or "LCD
- Matte
A workable small-footprint toaster for light, occasional use. Watch the low-heat settings closely since several buyers found it runs hotter than the dial suggests.
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How it ranks among the 24 toasters we track
4.0★ across 10,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
10,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,027+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A compact 2-slice toaster with extra-wide 1.5 inch slots for bagels, waffles and specialty breads. It offers up to 7 browning levels, a cool-touch housing, and a cancel knob to stop a cycle early. Built for small kitchens, dorms and RVs where counter space is tight.
Reviewers who bought it purely to save counter space are generally happy, praising how little room it takes up and how easily the crumb tray wipes clean. The split in feedback shows up over time: several buyers who cook at low or mid settings say bread comes out burned because the unit runs hotter than expected, and one buyer's toasting lever mechanism failed after roughly a year. Treat it as a light-use toaster rather than a daily workhorse for a full household.
- Extra-wide 1.5 inch slots for bagels and thick bread
- Up to 7 browning shade settings
- Push-down lever with cancel-by-knob function
- Non-slip feet and cool-touch side panels
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who like it call out the small footprint, easy cleanup and quick everyday toasting for one or two people. The recurring complaint is heat: several say toast burns even on low-to-mid settings, and one buyer's toaster stopped locking down and later sparked during use. A couple of reviewers also mention mechanical failure within about a year of light use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Small footprint that stores easily in a cupboard
- Cool-touch exterior safe to handle during toasting
- Swing-out crumb tray wipes clean quickly
- Cancel knob stops a cycle without forcing the lever
- Runs hotter than the shade dial implies for some users
- Lever/slide mechanism failed for at least one buyer within a year
Performance notes
The 7-level shade dial and self-centering guides aim to even out browning across a piece of bread, and the push-down lever locks with a knob-based cancel rather than a spring release. Cool-touch side panels and non-slip feet keep the toaster stable and safe to handle mid-cycle. Several reviewers found actual heat output ran high, meaning settings 2 or 3 could still burn toast rather than lightly brown it.
Specifications
| Brand | Elite Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | ECT-1027 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.3 × 9.4 × 6.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 750 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 2 slice toaster |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | Digital" or "LCD |
| Number of Programs | 1 |
| Number of settings | 7 |
| Slot Count | 2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Bread |
| Part Number | 41316 |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Style | Modern |
| Item Type Name | Slots for Bagels, Waffles, Specialty Breads, Puff Pastry, Snacks, UL Certified, |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toasters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Gourmet ECT-1027 Cool Touch ToasterThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 10,200 | 4.2 / 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 |
| bella 2 Slice Toaster with Auto Shut OffBella | 4.4 / 5 | 13,100 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Elite Gourmet ECT-1027
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many slices does the Elite Gourmet ECT-1027 toast at once?
It's a 2-slice toaster with extra-wide 1.5 inch slots sized for bagels, waffles, and specialty breads.
Does it have a cancel function?
Yes, turning the knob mid-cycle cancels toasting without needing to force the lever up.
Is the exterior cool to the touch?
The brand markets a cool-touch housing plus non-slip feet, though several buyers say the unit still runs hot enough to burn toast on low settings.