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posted on October 06, 2009 at 10:54AM Inappropriate?

Any reommendations on the best toaster overs? I'm looking to replace a Toaster and Toaster Oven with one appliance.....will spend anything for the right oven!

replies: 17 latest post: April 24, 2010 at 06:47AM by Debbila
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posted on October 06, 2009 at 11:06AM
 

I can tell you which one I DON"T like: the Black and Decker Toast-R-Oven, because the first bread you toast in it may toast fine, but when you do a 2nd toasting after it, the oven is heated up already, and the elements may or may not come on to toast it. The thermostat keeps the elements off when it is satisfied. If you leave the front door opened, it seems to work sort of OK, but it seems odd. My older B&D toaster ovens worked fine, but the newest one we bought works rather oddly, maybe because of more stringent safety regulations.

posted on October 11, 2009 at 01:55AM
 

They ALL got this cleaning door on the bottom, that lets you clean out the crumbs and spilled over food.

I highly recommend CLEANING the inside bottom of the unit, from time to time.

Ours CAUGHT FIRE because of not cleaning!

posted on October 11, 2009 at 10:15AM
 

I guess you really let the crumbs build up. We empty ours out every week or so to avoid the fire that you experienced. That can get pretty scary, I would imagine.

posted on October 12, 2009 at 09:17PM
 

Oh, yaa...

BIG learning lesson!

posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:55PM
 

The Kenmore and Kenmore Elite toaster ovens are really nice.

posted on October 12, 2009 at 11:02PM
 

If you get a toaster oven, line the metal tray with foil to keep it clean longer.

 Most of them have an "On" position past the "Off" position on the timer. It's an easy mistake to leave the oven on. Hard to believe they are still legal!

posted on October 13, 2009 at 06:54AM
 

My B&D toaster oven's timer has a "stay on" position" past the off position. It IS very easy to put it there. I have had visitors make a piece of toast and then ask me "whi's that thing still on?"

posted on October 13, 2009 at 12:07PM
 

I work for Sears and before I give you any recommendations, I would ask a few questions on your primary uses for the toaster oven so I could make the proper recommendation.  What is your primary use for the oven:  toasting bread, baking, making frozen pizza, reheating snacks?  Do you have any countertop size restrictions for the oven?  Any concerns or requirements for speed of cooking time?  Any color or construction material (stainless steel, etc.) required?  Let me know and I'll give you my recommendation that would would best fit your needs.

posted on December 14, 2009 at 08:47PM
 

I am looking for a safe toaster oven for my Mother in law . Counter space is important , most important a timer and knobs she can read . One that will shut off if she has a senior moment .

tgoodet@aol.com   Tom Goode  

posted on December 14, 2009 at 08:50PM
 

We have a nice Black & Decker toaster oven, with big'ol knobs that can easily be read.

I'm not sure if it is still be sold new.

Nothing on it is "digital".

That's "old"...

posted on December 25, 2009 at 12:23PM
 
In response to bobneill's post from October 13 2009 12:07PM

Hi Bob...With just my wife and I, I'm thinking broiling more than toasting. To do a couple of chops or chicken without heating up the oven.

posted on December 26, 2009 at 06:15AM
 

The very first B&D toaster oven we bought about 20 years ago was WAY better than the new one we bought earlier this year. It lasted about 5 years or so, and each replacement after it also lasted about 5 years. For about 30 bucks each, it wasn't bad. The newest one has no digital controls, but it is lousy as a toaster. As a mini oven, it is OK.

Takes forever to toast, and then when you take out the first batch of toast, you have to wait for it to cool down before it will come on to toast the next batch. And yes, I follow the directions

posted on February 13, 2010 at 10:34AM
 
In response to bobneill's post from October 13 2009 12:07PM

Can you tell me what is the best one for me.  I have always has a black and decker.  I just want something that toasts, bakes, and broils that is not huge.  I have a small counter where it goes.  I appreciate your help.

posted on February 13, 2010 at 12:17PM
 

There are lots of reviews to check out, right here on the site, frazzled66!  Here is a link to copy and paste to your browser, if you would like:

http://www.mysears.com/search?q=toaster+oven&target=MySears&commit=

Looks like the Black and Decker's continue to get the highest reviews!

posted on March 07, 2010 at 11:30AM
 
In response to bobneill's post from October 13 2009 12:07PM

I am looking for a toaster oven for my folks in Phoenix.  They use it as an oven in the summer time so they do not have to use the regular oven.  They have limited space.

posted on March 08, 2010 at 07:04AM
 

Our Black & Decker toaster oven, has a metal under-the-counter rack, the toaster can slide into.

That gives you a little extra counter space below the toaster.

posted on April 24, 2010 at 06:47AM
 

Get the Breville Compact convection/toaster oven. It's rated the best toaster oven. It's pricey but you get the quality you pay for. Got mine on Amazon.com for $70 less than you see it advertised for at online store prices. You can get a 12" pizza in it or roast a whole chicken. It's worth the price to not keep replacing the cheap ones.

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