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[http://www.howstuffworks.com/] SUBSCRIBE Adventure Animals Auto Culture Entertainment Health Home & Garden Lifestyle Money Science Tech Video Shows Quizzes Appliances Green Living Home Decor Community Living Home Improvement Lawn & Garden Stain Removal Real Estate Home / Home & Garden / Home Appliances / Kitchen Appliances How Toasters Work by Marshall Brain Page 1 Introduction to How Toasters Work 2 Toaster Basics 3 The Spring-Loaded Tray 4 Popping the Toast Up Inside a Toaster Image Gallery Related Links Rice Cooker Dishwasher ­For lots of people, the toaster is a daily part of breakfast (and lunch and maybe even dinner). The toaster seems like a pretty simple device, but som­e questions do come up: How, exactly, does the toaster toast the bread? How do all of the different settings work? How does the toaster know when to pop the toast up? In this article, we'll dissect a typical pop-up toaster to answer all of these questions and more! Print Cite This! Close Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article: Brain, Marshall. "How Toasters Work" 03 May 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. 17 August 2014. Citation & Date Feedback Page 1 Introduction to How Toasters Work 2 Toaster Basics 3 The Spring-Loaded Tray 4 Popping the Toast Up 5 Circuit Board 6 Lots More Information More To Explore More Great Links Top 10 Wacky Inventions for the Home 10 Home Office Storage Solutions Name the Price: Mansions Dollars and Sense: House Buying Quiz Home Construction Pictures Watch home & garden videos >> You Might Also Like How can portable dishwashers improve small kitchens? Dishwashers are great, but they take up a lot of space. Those with ultra-cramped kitchens shouldn't give up hope, however. Portable dishwashers can save room and clean your dishes, too! The Ultimate Garbage Disposal Quiz Efficient, smooth and clean garbage disposal is the hallmark of any well-run home. Whiz through this squeaky-clean garbage disposal quiz and find out. Popular Articles The Ultimate Dehumidifier Quiz What is the right size washer for you? Time Warp: Light Bulbs in Microwave Most Popular Most Watched Most Popular Top 10 Low-light Plants Exterior Painting Pictures 10 Remodeling Mistakes Newbies Make Quiz: Do you know how fluorescent lights work? 10 Quick Tips for Removing Stains from Clothing Most Watched Appliances: Deconstructed Toilet Videos Learn to Build Your Own House Your First Dream Home Doesn't Have to be a Nightmare Living the Green Life in a Hobbit House Don't Miss Stuff You Should Know: Demystifying Your World Stuff Mom Never Told You: All Things Women and Gender Stuff You Missed in History Class: Fact or Fiction? CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS HOWSTUFFWORKS NEWSLETTER THE LATEST AND GREATEST SUBSCRIBE HOWSTUFFWORKS Adventure Animals Auto Culture Entertainment Health Home & Garden Lifestyle Money Science Tech MORE STUFF Blogs HSW Tools RSS Maps Podcasts Quizzes Newsletters Video HSW Brazil HSW China STUFF WEBSITES BrainStuff CarStuff Fw:Thinking Stuff Mom Never Told You Stuff of Genius Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Stuff to Blow Your Mind Stuff You Missed in History Class Stuff You Should Know CUSTOMER SERVICE Advertising Contact Us Help CORPORATE About Us Careers @ HSW Privacy Policy Visitor Agreement TAKE US WITH YOU FOLLOW US Copyright © 1998-2014 HowStuffWorks, a division of InfoSpace LLC