Proctor Silex 22216 Two-Slice Toaster (White) review

The Proctor Silex 22216 is an earlier white two-slice toaster with two conventional openings, a shade selector, Cancel, a slide-out crumb tray, cool-touch wording, and cord storage. Its exact U.S. product page says “No Longer Available.” The assessment below uses that exact page and the 840281703 booklet it links; it is not a hands-on review, and it does not claim current resale availability, toast performance, or the condition of any old unit.

A basic two-opening arrangement

The product page identifies two slices and says the wide openings fit bagels and thicker breads. The booklet identifies two guided slots, one lifter, one shade selector, Cancel, and a removable crumb tray. The code appears in the booklet's T115 row with the 22215 at 120 V, 60 Hz, and 700 W. This is one shared-control two-slice setup, not a long-slot design or a four-slot toaster with separately adjusted pairs.

The exact 22216 page does not list Toast Boost. Its booklet explains how the ordinary lifter starts a cycle and that bread rises after the cycle; that is not enough to claim the separate higher-lift convenience advertised for 22215 and other models. If lifting small pieces higher is a requirement, compare a model whose exact page or guide expressly names that function. Likewise, the 22216 page mentions bagels as a qualitative fit possibility, but the page and manual do not document a dedicated Bagel button or one-sided heating mode.

Do not borrow dimensions or features from a later suffix

The sources here do not publish the 22216 body's height, width, or depth, any numeric opening measurement, a maximum slice length, or a maximum food thickness. That makes it a poor candidate for a numerical counter screen: unknown measurements are not an automatic fit. Its exact page lists a cord wrap, but does not give a cord length or a working-clearance figure. The booklet cautions against enclosed use and says the toaster must not be left unattended; no numerical ventilation allowance is provided.

The 22216 name sits near several other Proctor Silex codes, including 22216G and 22216PS. The later current-reference 22216G has a separate exact product record with published 5.3-inch width, 10.1-inch depth, Toast Boost, seven shades, and other details. The archived 22216PS page also publishes a body size and a seven-shade feature list. Those values and capabilities are not transferred to this base 22216, whose exact source page and linked booklet are the evidence used here. The shared T115 electrical row supports a family-level rating; it is not proof that every suffix, package, or seller offer is the same physical version.

Mode limits and manual care

Frozen foods may need another cycle according to the booklet, but the exact 22216 page and control diagram do not document a dedicated Frozen/Defrost setting. No automatic frozen-food sensing, timed-only mode, Reheat, or in-cycle Lift & Look function is established. These distinctions are useful when comparing a plain dial toaster with models that put named controls on the front; they should not be replaced by a general assumption that every toaster can perform the same sequence.

The manual directs the user to unplug the toaster when it is not in use and before cleaning, allow it to cool, clean the removable tray regularly, and avoid oversized foods or utensils in the slots. It warns against toaster pastries and frozen prepared/nonbread foods, unattended operation, and using the toaster in an enclosed cabinet or garage. The page's “cool touch” description does not eliminate the need to follow the manual's hot-surface and fire-safety instructions.

What to verify on a used or old-stock offer

The linked 840281703 booklet states a one-year limited warranty for U.S./Canada purchases and use. A dated warranty statement is not a guarantee for a used or old-stock unit, so check proof-of-purchase requirements and seller terms. Confirm that the appliance label says 22216, inspect the cord and plug, confirm the shade selector and Cancel operate as described, and make sure the tray and lifter are present and undamaged. Check the seller's return policy before relying on this older code. Published body measurements and slot openings remain unknown, so compare the real appliance with your measured counter and bread rather than converting the product photo into a ruler. The recall material reviewed is bounded to named models/series and is not a unit-level clearance.

Source: exact U.S. Proctor Silex 22216 page · Page-linked 840281703 Use & Care booklet · Manufacturer's bounded toaster-recall information.