Kitchen

Toaster running watts and starting watts

Use these values as a planning range only. The conservative default for toaster is 1,100 W running and 1,100 W starting.

Load typeLowDefaultHigh
Running watts800 W1,100 W1,500 W
Starting watts800 W1,100 W1,500 W

Source note

Typical resistive toaster nameplates; verify exact label for wide-slot or high-power models.

Source reference

Never operate a fuel-burning generator indoors, in a garage, on a porch, or near open windows. Use a listed transfer switch or interlock installed by a qualified electrician for home wiring, and verify actual device nameplates before buying equipment.

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