Proctor Silex 22624G Compact Two-Slice Toaster (Black) review

The Proctor Silex 22624G is a black two-slice toaster with two separate slots, Toast Boost, a seven-shade dial, Cancel and a swing-open crumb tray. Its exact U.S. page identifies model 22624G and lists a body 6.2 inches high, 5.3 inches wide and 10.3 inches deep. The manufacturer page showed an out-of-stock listing when checked on November 2, 2026; it did not say “No Longer Available.” That dated page status is not evidence of stock from another seller. This is source-based analysis, not a hands-on performance review.

Its useful distinction is the published body width

The page describes a compact two-slice toaster for smaller counters, apartments and RVs. The linked guide specifies two food slots with guides, and the exact image shows the same two-opening arrangement with a front lifter and one control panel. It is a pair of ordinary slots, not one continuous long slot. The 5.3-inch listed width is the narrowest of the two Proctor Silex profiles compared here; the 22622PS body is listed at 6.6 inches wide. The depth difference is smaller: 10.3 inches for the 22624G and 10.7 for the 22622PS. These are published outside dimensions, not measurements of required clearance or a promise that the toaster fits beneath a cabinet.

Allow room to load bread, route the cord, open the tray and operate the appliance according to its manual. The booklet explicitly says not to operate the toaster in an enclosed appliance space, cabinet, caddy, garage or storage area. Body dimensions help with a first-pass screen, but do not answer safe countertop spacing or outlet access.

Simple manual operation and Toast Boost

The exact page lists seven toast shades, a Cancel button, Toast Boost and a drop-down crumb tray. The 840360700 booklet describes a manual lifter, a shade selector, Cancel and a swing-open crumb tray. Toast Boost raises small breads for easier removal after the cycle; it is not a powered lift, automatic lowering, or a mid-cycle inspection control. The dial positions describe settings, not measured toast color or guaranteed consistency across breads.

The page mentions bagels, English muffins and waffles as foods the toaster can handle, but it does not identify a dedicated Bagel program, separate center-heat pattern, or Frozen/Defrost button. A food being named in a product description is not the same as a special setting. The booklet's standard procedure is to select a shade and press the lifter down; bread pops up when the cycle ends, and Cancel stops a cycle early. If your routine depends on a named mode, check the exact control panel and manual instead of inferring the feature from a food example.

Cleaning, jam handling and safety

The official page says the appliance automatically shuts off at the end of the cycle if toast gets jammed. That is a narrow cycle-end statement, not permission to leave it running: the linked manual says not to operate unattended. It also says to unplug before cleaning, let the appliance cool, and empty the crumb tray regularly. Unlike some generic toaster routines, this booklet says not to turn the toaster upside down; the tray slides open for crumbs. Never insert utensils into a plugged toaster or force oversized food into the openings.

The product page's “compact” wording does not describe cool-touch surfaces or justify enclosed storage. The booklet warns of hot surfaces and fire risk near curtains, walls, overhead cabinets and combustible materials. A toaster still needs a clear, supervised working place even when its shell is narrow.

Electrical rating, warranty and seller checks

The exact product page lists a three-year limited warranty and directly links the 840360700 Use & Care booklet. Its rating table identifies model 22624, type T140, at 120 V / 60 Hz / 750 W, with a note that letter suffixes may follow listed model numbers. That page-to-manual link and suffix note support the family relationship, but a buyer should still compare the offered unit's bottom label with the booklet. The manual's warranty terms require proof of purchase and apply to eligible U.S./Canada purchases; a used, older or third-party listing may have different coverage.

The body-size contrast with the earlier 22622PS is real in the manufacturer specifications, but the two page records do not show a special-control difference: each is a two-slot toaster with a shared shade control, Cancel and Toast Boost. The 22624G is the narrower listed shell, while the 22622PS page is explicitly marked “No Longer Available.” Neither fact guarantees resale condition, current stock, acceptable warranty coverage or fit for your particular slice. Compare the exact model code, seller, included instructions, return terms and actual rating label before making a decision.

Source: exact U.S. Proctor Silex 22624G page · Page-linked 840360700 Use & Care booklet · Manufacturer's bounded toaster-recall information.