Daewoo SDA1389 review

• Read our full list of the best sandwich makers and toastie makers

How easy is the Daewoo Deep Fill sandwich toaster to use?

With nothing to set up and no plates to fit, this model is ready to use straight out of the box (make sure to wipe the plates first). There are no controls on the toastie maker either, just plug it in and it begins to heat up. The plates also feature a scallop design, which we thought was pretty neat.

This Daewoo is one of the faster models we’ve tested, taking just under three minutes to reach temperature. The lights are very clear also, with red indicating the machine is on and green signalling that it is ready to use.

The instructions only give the bare bones; there are no recipes and just a five-minute cooking time is suggested. We’d have like to have seen a little more detail, because whilst this is a simple-to-use machine, for first-timers, information about how much filling to use or accurate cooking times are essential.

Results

With just classic toastie plates to play with we made a simple cheese toastie and a deep-filled toastie. We popped the buttered bread down on the plates as centrally as possible so as not to come out with lop-sided toasties. The toasties were filled with cheese and topped with the second piece of bread and then we put down the lid. It closed comfortably over the sandwiches and the lock is easily engaged to keep the seal tight.

As suggested, we cooked the toasties for five minutes. At this stage, the sandwiches looked nicely browned in the middle, with some definition where the pattern on the lid imprinted, but overall, they were not brown enough. We let them cook for another two minutes, after which the toasties were relatively well-browned with no leaks.

This model performed particularly well when cooking deep-filled toasties – hooray for lovers of generous fillings! After just six minutes the thick toastie was browned and all of the filling was fully melted.

Conclusion

This reasonably priced toastie maker is a great option for those who love a deep-filled toastie. You’ll have to search somewhere other than the supermarket to find bread that fits the plates, or perhaps make your own.

Performance-wise, we had very little negative to say about this Daewoo model, toasties were consistently well-cooked and fully sealed. Browning could have been a little more even to show off the scallop pattern, but this is just an aesthetic gripe.

A budget-friendly model for those looking to make no-nonsense toasties.

Specifications

Multi-functional: to
Number of sandwiches: two
Removable plates: yes
Dishwasher-proof: yes
Recipe book: no
Dimensions (cm): H: 12.1 x W: 31.8 x D: 27.2
Weight: 1.9kg
Wattage: 900W

Toastie maker reviews and recipes

The best sandwich toasters and toastie makers
Breville two-slice sandwich toaster review
VonShef 2-in-1 snack maker review
Tefal snack collection review
George Home 3-in-1 sandwich toaster review
Cheese toastie recipe ideas
5 ways with grilled cheese sandwiches

This review was last updated in March 2021. If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk