Proctor Silex 22605 Two-Slice Toaster (white body shown) review

The Proctor Silex 22605 is an earlier U.S. two-slice toaster, not a current model page: the manufacturer's exact page marks it “No Longer Available.” Its page-listed distinction is a basic shade-selector toaster with cool-wall sides and automatic Toast Boost. The directly linked booklet supplies an electrical rating but no outside dimensions or slot-size measurement. This assessment is based on the manufacturer's page, booklet and exact image, not hands-on use or a toast-result test.

A straightforward two-opening arrangement

The exact page calls the 22605 a 2-Slice Toaster, and its page-linked image shows two separate openings, one front lifter and one shade control. It is not a continuous long-slot layout. That is enough to classify the documented batch size, but not to promise that a particular thick slice fits: neither the page nor the 840124100 Use & Care booklet reports a numeric opening width or depth, maximum slice length or maximum food thickness. The bread shown in a manufacturer's photo is illustrative, not a ruler.

The listed “Cool-Wall Sides” feature is a manufacturer claim about the side surfaces; it does not certify every surface stays cool, permit touching hot parts, or make enclosed storage safe. The manual's general fire and heat precautions still apply. The 22605's body width, depth and height are all undocumented in the reviewed sources, so it cannot be screened against a numeric counter limit. Leave space for safe placement, cord routing, loading and opening the crumb tray, and follow the exact manual rather than assuming it fits from the image.

What Toast Boost does—and what it does not establish

The page lists automatic Toast Boost, which raises slices higher for retrieval, alongside a shade selector. The linked manual describes a bread lifter that starts the cycle and may be raised to stop toasting. Those are mechanical controls, not a dedicated “A Bit More” extra-time mode, a motorized carriage, or a mid-cycle inspection feature that promises to resume. The reviewed control list also does not document a separate Cancel button, Bagel program or Frozen/Defrost button.

There is a distinction between a food example and a special mode. The 840124100 booklet's ordinary shade chart includes bagels and frozen waffles; it offers shade guidance rather than a dedicated bagel heating pattern or a Frozen button. It also cautions against specified frozen prepared foods, nonbread items and toaster pastries, and warns not to toast food spread or iced with butter, jelly, frosting or similar toppings. Read the actual instruction set for the particular food instead of treating one row in a shade chart as blanket approval.

Electrical label and age-related checks

The exact-page-linked 840124100 booklet's U.S. table identifies model 22605 as type T39, rated 120 volts, 60 hertz and 780 watts. That is a useful identity check for an old unit; compare the model/type/rating plate on its underside with the actual booklet. The manual's page is dated February 2004, and its shared instructions cover other models too, so the exact page link and printed 22605 table are the evidence—not a reason to transfer this rating to a related code.

The booklet identifies a swing-open crumb tray and says to unplug the toaster, let it cool, then wipe the tray; it recommends weekly cleaning when the appliance is used daily. It warns against operating unattended or inside an enclosed appliance space, cabinet, caddy, garage or storage area. Its general “Auto shutoff” feature listing does not overrule that instruction. Keep crumbs clear, disconnect before cleaning or reaching into a slot, and do not insert utensils or force oversized food into the openings.

How to compare it with 22611

Proctor Silex 22611 is a separate earlier code, not another 22605 finish. Both exact pages say No Longer Available and both show a white, two-opening design with Toast Boost. The 22605 page specifically lists Cool-Wall Sides and links booklet 840124100, whose table rates 22605/T39 at 780 W. The 22611 page calls out its slide-out crumb tray and links a different manual, 840221506, whose table groups 22611 with type T93 at 750 W. The source material does not establish that their other unlisted characteristics are identical, so do not borrow dimensions, ratings or instructions between codes.

The 22605 booklet's printed Proctor-Silex warranty term is 180 days from original purchase under its stated terms. That historical language does not show coverage remains for used, refurbished, old-stock or third-party stock. The manufacturer's bounded 2008 recall notice does not name 22605, but it says specific series codes matter; this is not clearance for any unit or a complete current recall search.

Bottom line for an earlier-model search

The 22605 is relevant only if an earlier model is acceptable and a simple two-slice, single-shade-control layout suits the routine. Its most useful verified facts are the 780 W rating, manual Toast Boost, listed cool-wall sides and two-slice arrangement. The missing body and aperture dimensions, undisclosed numbered shade count, discontinued status and unverified used-unit condition are real limits, not minor omissions to fill with guesses. Before considering a specific listing, match the exact 22605 code and rating label, confirm the unit's condition, seller, included manual, return terms and any warranty claim. No current stock or price is represented here.

Source: exact U.S. Proctor Silex 22605 page · Directly linked 840124100 Use & Care booklet · Manufacturer's bounded 2008 recall information.