> wrote in message
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> "limey" > wrote:
>
>>I have a Cuisinart and have the same problems, even with the crumb tray.
>>Loads of stuff hanging around in there which shaking over the sink
>>wouldn't dislodge. Having tried to clean it and becoming frustrated, I
>>decided to put up with it and not look. ;-)
>
> ha!
>
> same here... try to ignore
>
> BUT...even tho I don't seem to have a bug/roach
> problem...still don't like the idea of so many crumbs
> lodged inside the toaster waiting for them (bugs) to
> find it. Hence the questions on buying a diff device
> that CAN be cleaned

I have no cleaning answer, so read no further, me@privacy

But I am wondering if everyone does leave their toaster on top of the
counter. I do because I don't want any crumbs inside cabinets. But now
that I'm getting new countertops, I'm trying to clear up some countertop
space (yes, I know, that won't last long).

Dee