Kenwood Moderna 2-Slice Toaster – TCM55

The Kenwood Moderna is a 2-slice toaster with a retro stainless steel body, a 6-setting browning dial for precise crispness control, and dedicated one-touch modes for defrosting frozen bread, reheating cold toast, and cancelling mid-cycle. It’s a compact, well-specified toaster for a household that uses the toaster every morning and wants results that are consistent rather than hit-or-miss. Available in Red and Grey — select your preferred colour above.

The 815W element distributes heat evenly across both slots, so both slices toast at the same rate rather than one browning faster than the other. The 6-position browning dial covers the full range from lightly golden to extra-dark crunch, which matters if different people in the household prefer different levels of doneness. The slice-centering system uses internal spring-loaded guide rails that automatically centre bread regardless of thickness — thin sandwich slices and thick artisanal bread both get even heat contact on both sides without having to manually adjust anything.

The Defrost mode runs a combined thaw-and-toast cycle that takes frozen bread from the freezer to toasted in one go, without the common result of a wet, partially defrosted centre and burnt edges. Reheat mode warms cold toast without further browning — useful for the slice that got left on the plate while something else was sorted out. The high-lift lever raises smaller items — crumpets, English muffins, thinner slices — above the slot opening so you can retrieve them without burning your fingers. The removable crumb tray slides out from the base and wipes clean in seconds. Cord storage underneath keeps the cable tidy for countertop storage.

A compact, practical toaster that covers the full range of everyday breakfast tasks without overcomplicating it. Order now and get free delivery to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Key Specifications

• 2-slice capacity – two wide slots for standard and thick-cut bread
• 815W heating element – even heat distribution across both slots simultaneously
• 6 browning settings – full range from lightly golden to extra-dark via mechanical dial
• Slice centering system – spring-loaded guide rails centre bread of any thickness automatically
• Defrost mode – thaws and toasts frozen bread in a single combined cycle
• Reheat mode – warms cold toast without additional browning
• Cancel function – stops the cycle mid-toast at any point
• High-lift lever – raises smaller items safely above the slot for easy, burn-free retrieval
• Removable crumb tray – slide-out metal tray for quick daily cleaning
• Integrated cord storage – under-chassis cable management for tidy countertop storage
• Retro stainless steel body – bold finish that stands out on the counter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Defrost mode and standard toasting?

Standard toasting applies heat immediately at the selected browning level. If you put frozen bread into a standard toast cycle, the outside browns or burns while the centre stays cold and wet because the heat can’t penetrate the frozen interior fast enough. Defrost mode runs a lower initial heat phase to thaw the bread first, then increases to the browning phase — the result is evenly toasted bread that’s been properly defrosted all the way through rather than scorched on the outside and cold inside.

Can I toast crumpets and English muffins in this toaster?

Yes. The high-lift lever raises items higher than the slot opening after toasting, which makes retrieval safe and easy for crumpets, English muffins, and other items that sit below the top of the slot. The wide slots accommodate most standard crumpet and muffin sizes. For very small items, use the lever — don’t use a metal implement inside the slot.

Does Daily Discounts deliver kitchen appliances nationwide?

Yes. Daily Discounts delivers nationwide via courier to all major South African cities and surrounding areas, with delivery typically taking 3 to 5 working days from order confirmation. WhatsApp us on +27 63 727 0275 before you order if you want to confirm delivery to your specific area first.