That's odd. Maybe there's a difference in European toasters All the toasters that my family or I have owned have been deep enough. If anything, it's difficult to get the toast out afterwards because it's too deep

My problem with toasters is that they seem to be the most problematic kitchen appliance. I think my parents have bought about 10 of them in the 20 years they've lived in their current home. It's springs and heating elements, why would it break so much??