The KitchenAid Pro Line toaster, designed by Christopher Gregory, was awarded the prestigious Good Design Award in 2012 for its functionality. The Pro Line toasters are equipped with a host of smart features for effortless toasting. For example, the toaster allows you to easily defrost bread before toasting; choose precisely how light or dark you want your toast; keep your toast warm for three minutes thanks to the Auto Keep Warm option; "Bagel" toasts only one side of the slot, so you can get the cut side crispy while gently warming the other; "A Little Longer" tacks on a little extra time while the toasting is in progress.