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My favorite kitchen appliance of all time
This is an awesome product, if only in appearance. It just looks cool on my big, empty counter. Like other reviewers, I haven't really had much use for the warming tray, although I have slightly re-warmed squash in a bowl while baking a potato when my microwave was broken. Also melted butter, but unless you've got time to waste, it's not too convenient. And most bowls/dishes don't fit in the top part, at least with the lid closed. I haven't had problem with vibrations- it only does that when the door is not securely closed. You do have to push the time buttons a lot because it always starts off at 30 minutes to bake. I like the toast settings- I think there are 8, and once you find your perfect one, it does a great job. I have baked banana bread in there following the receipe instructions exactly, and it turned out 100% perfect- golden brown, cooked through but not overcooked, perfectly even crust. I frequently broil fish and toast grilled cheese; I've made cornish hens, casseroles, and muffins. Everything turns out perfect and evenly browned. Regular-sized 6 muffin tray, loaf pan, 9 in. pie plate, 8x8in. baking dish, 2qt. casserole dish all fit perfectly, although I have to put the lid to my casserole dish upside down, since the little handle on top makes it too tall. It comes with 2 racks (although you can't really use them at once because they'd be about an inch or 2 apart), and a nice broiler tray and regular tray (remove wire rack before use), and some tongs. The tongs are okay, they serve their purpose, but definitely don't replace nicer, spring-loaded tongs. The crumb tray doesn't like to latch in and the bottoms of each section do kind of stain, but everything else is easy to keep clean. It beeps a lot and is really load, so you won't miss it (and if you do, it shuts off automatically, so no worry). I guess it is kind of big, especially to open the warming tray, but I have the space, so I love it. It's a chic-looking, well-engineered product. Plus, it takes the #3 spot on Consumer Report's reviews of toaster ovens, so it is worth the price compared to Cuisinart, etc. I've used other T-Fal appliances before, and I am always satisfied- they make great products, and this is no exception. Toaster should come with snooze alarm I have had my oven for about a month.It was mainly bought to replace and old Black and Decker that was put to rest after 7 years. We are big toast fans, and use it every day for breakfast bread and bagel toasting. Though the bread toasts, and pretty evenly, it takes at least 4 and sometimes 4.5 minutes to toast a slice of bread. I am disappointed that it takes that long. I haven't used the oven much yet for baking/roasting, etc. but when I did, it did a good job. So if you are mainly buying this to toast, and want it to be faster, you may go with something else. Great Toaster Oven This is a great toaster oven. We bought it mainly as a small oven, and it's wonderful. It cooks evenly and predictably, it's large enough for a pizza or small casserole dish, and the countdown timer makes it easy to use. It looks nice, and the bread warmer on top is a plus. We've used it for 9 months with no issues, energy savings (vs. using our main oven), and great baked items. We haven't used the toaster function much, so I can't comment on that. It would be nice if the controls allowed you to set the time more quickly than by just counting up/down from 30 min, but it's a small bother. Great choice for toaster oven Works great, makes easy toast, the warmer section works perfect for keeping buns/dinner rools warm . Best toaster that I have had on my counter in years. Just be carefull with the diet, the oven works so well, you'll be eating all the time just to use it!!! Great toaster oven I looked a long time for the right toaster oven. This one makes the best toast! Perfect every time and it doesn't take as long as my old oven. It is capable of many things, but so far we've only done toast and my son does hot pockets or mini pizzas which always come out great too. I highly reccommend this oven! | |
