Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Metal Toaster, Red (22623G) review

The Hamilton Beach 22623G is a red two-slice toaster whose exact manufacturer page was marked “NO LONGER AVAILABLE” when checked on November 1, 2026. I treat it as an earlier model for reference rather than imply a current purchase offer. The page lists extra-wide openings, Toast Boost, Cancel, automatic shutoff, seven shade choices, a drop-down crumb tray and built-in cord storage. The 840228603 booklet's suffix note supports the 22623G as a letter-suffixed member of the 22623 instruction family, while the exact G page remains its own identity.

What the exact 22623G page documents

The product page describes two slices per cycle and calls the openings extra-wide. Toast Boost raises small bread for removal; a manual shade selector changes the chosen toast setting, and Cancel ends a cycle. The maker also lists automatic shutoff and seven shade positions. These functions suggest a no-frills routine: load two pieces, select a shade, lower the manual lifter and let the toaster pop them at cycle end. No motorized lowering, display, mid-cycle inspection feature or automatic color-sensing stop is documented for this configuration.

The word “bagel” appears in the page's bread examples, but neither the exact page nor the shared booklet lists a dedicated Bagel button. That distinction matters: the product is described as having wide openings, not a named Bagel program. The manual likewise provides no Frozen/Defrost setting or automatic frozen-food mode. If either button is essential, the finder should screen for the specific control rather than count on a generic shade dial or repeat cycle.

Use the suffix-specific body dimensions

The 22623G page lists an outside body measuring 7 inches high, 11.3 inches wide and 6.4 inches deep. The page-linked hero shows two conventional slots and one front control panel; it is not a dimensional diagram and does not reveal the slot aperture. There is no published maximum slice length, opening width or food thickness. Measure your own bread if fit is critical, especially when comparing an extra-wide description with unusually thick homemade slices.

Do not copy measurements from the base 22623. Its separate product page gives 8.4 H x 7.1 W x 12.6 D inches, which is materially different from this suffix model's listing. The 22623V page separately repeats the 22623G dimensions and controls, but the code and page status remain separate. In a tight kitchen, the body figures should be only the first check: allow for outlet reach, the raised lever, safe air space and the room needed to access the drop-down crumb tray.

Manual and maintenance details

The 840228603 guide's electrical table lists model 22623 as type T95 at 120 V, 60 Hz and 750 W. A note on the booklet says listed model numbers may carry letter suffixes; this is why the documented operating instructions can be applied to the 22623G page without pretending that the suffix is the same retail identity as the plain 22623. The guide describes a manual bread lifter, shade selector, Cancel, swing-open tray and cord wrap. The exact G product page calls its tray “drop-down”; those descriptions point to a non-slide-out crumb-cleaning arrangement, not a front pull drawer.

Hamilton Beach's printed U.S. warranty section gives a one-year term from original purchase, subject to the written terms and proof requirements. A page marked no longer available is not evidence that a specific used unit has a transferable warranty, complete packaging or working controls. Check the actual rating label and seller documentation rather than assuming the guide or term guarantees eligibility.

Safety and evidence limits

The guide instructs owners to unplug and let the appliance cool before cleaning or clearing trapped food. It says not to reach into a powered slot or use utensils to dislodge food; the instructions also warn against unattended operation and direct toaster pastries to a toaster oven. Automatic shutoff is a maker-listed feature, not a substitute for those precautions. The stated 7-shade count is a specification, not a prediction of how a particular loaf will brown at any dial position.

I checked the exact model page and the maker's named recall index and toaster notices. The checked notices do not name 22623G, but their lists are not a comprehensive or series-code safety determination. A secondhand buyer should compare the unit's model and series label with current manufacturer guidance before use or resale. This review contains no test result, measured toast color, price, stock statement or customer-review summary.

Reference fit and comparison

The evidence supports keeping the 22623G in a reference library for someone identifying a red, two-slice model with a manual lifter and seven shade settings. Its “NO LONGER AVAILABLE” page state makes current condition and sourcing the first issue, not a reason to quietly omit it from the category. The separately assessed 22623V page lists the same operating features, body dimensions and linked hero image but does not display that same notice on the checked date. Neither page state proves stock at a third-party seller. The plain 22623 uses different maker-published dimensions and has an unknown numeric shade count, so its facts remain separate.

For a practical comparison, prioritize actual opening fit, the condition of the lever and controls, space for the cord and crumb tray, and whether a dedicated cycle is required. If choosing a used unit, request photographs of its model/rating plate and the exact manual; verify return terms and condition independently. The maker's archived page supports model-specific description, not a buying recommendation for an unverified unit.

Sources: Hamilton Beach 22623G product page, Use & Care guide 840228603, and the maker's recall index.