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This video walks you through the disassembly & repair of a Toastmaster Model 1B14 from 1952. I’ve included a close-up high-speed clip of the bimetallic strip to show you the working mechanism as the toaster heats up and then shuts itself off. I’ve also included a close-up slow-motion clip of the release mechanism in action. Warning - this is a boring video, but it will be very useful if you're trying to repair or restore your old Toastmaster toaster!
Recently, the Toastmaster Model 1B14 was shown in the Marvel Studios' Wandavision intra-episode commercial "ToastMate 2000, a Stark Industries Product" on Disney+ as the "old" toaster that burned toast: • ToastMate 2000 | Marve... The Toastmaster Model 1B14 is THE classic mid 20th century toaster. With some TLC, many of these toasters continue to work perfectly today.
Here is an age guide for Toastmaster Model 1B14 toasters based on the serial number stamped on the bottom plate:
Serial numbers (Manufactured dates)
100,001 to 995,105 (July 1947 to September 1948)
995,106 to 1,571,799 (September 1948 to April 1949)
1,571,800 to 1,800,724 (April 1949 to June 1949)
1,800,725 to 2,376,475 (June 1949 to January 1950)
2,376,476 to 3,780,999 (January 1950 to April 1951)
3,781,000 to 4,006,800 (April 1951 to July 1951)
4,006,801 to 4,320,599 (July 1951 to November 1951)
4,320,600+ (started using new elements) (November 1951+)
6,259,300+ (started using new springs) (Early 1956)
Stopped using serial numbers on all domestic toasters on July 24, 1956