We've been needing a new toaster oven for quite a while now; ours has been one of those "sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't" kind of toaster oven for a few months now. I've done a lot of research over the past few weeks before finally settling on this Cuisinart. What a little jewel.
First of all, it looks great! It's sleek and modern and very stylish-looking on the countertop. Someone remarked about the fan cover on the side as not being something that looked right. Personally, it doesn't bother me at all...it's just part of the toaster-oven and hasn't interfered with anything on my countertop being placed next to it. The instruction manual states to place the oven a few (maybe 4", I'm not sure on the exact number right now)inches from the wall and anything that may be close to it. Not a problem and I have a very limited space in which to put it.
It was also previously stated that the sides get hot - well, yes, it's an oven and it does get hot. That kind of stands to reason. The inside is simple and stylish and the rack is very easy to install on any of the positions that are available. The rack works very smoothly moving it out and back in and has a small hook that it fits under to ensure a smooth run and also keeps it from coming all the way out. I did wash the rack in warm sudsy water before I first used it to make sure there was no residue on it. The unit comes with a drip pan and a broiler pan w/ rack.
The operatin panel on the front looks complicated at first glance, but taking the time to become familiar with it by reading the manual makes it so easy to use once you figure out how the different buttons work together. For instance, there is a "toast" button. The unit is pre-set for 2 slices of bread to toast at setting #4, which gives it a nice golden color, evenly I might add, on both sides. There is a setting for 2-4 slices (or six if you wish which it will easily hold) so you then press "toast", the "2-4 slice" button and then I just added another setting (the up and down buttons allow you to choose the lightness-darkness of your toast if you want a custom setting) making it a #5 for the extra slices which is just right for us. You then press start and the oven does the rest. The setting that you choose for the slices of toast will remain the next time that you toast 2-4 (or more) slices because the oven remembers that - unless you change them at another time. There is a bagel setting; I usually eat a half-bagel at a time, so I choose the "toast" button, then hit the "bagel" button and the setting is like for the 2 slices of toast which is fine for me. Again, if you want it a little darker, just hit the "up arrow" button, and the setting will darken the bagel slightly. You just have to experiment to find the perfect setting for you.
The oven is pre-set to 150 degrees. You hit bake and the oven automatically comes on at the 150 degrees so just hit the arrows to get the setting to where you want it and press the start button. It also has a convection, so you go through the same process as with bake, just setting your degrees about 25 degrees less and cutting your bake time about 30%. I would suggest checking before that time as this toaster oven bakes quickly. The preset is so fast and efficient and the oven does a beautiful job of baking...nicely browned but moist and tender inside. The toast comes out the same way; browned on the outside but moist on the inside, not dried out as our old toaster oven did. At the end of any cycle that you may be using, a beeper sounds five times (loud enough to hear in another room) to let you know that the item is done.
The toaster oven has a clock that is easy to set and you can use the timer (also easy to set) which shows up on the clock panel, and the settings for darkness or lightness also show up on the clock panel. Easy to see, easy to use.
Don't let the idea that it's complicated to use scare you; it seems that way but as you put it all together, you see how the buttons work in unison and it's not bad at all. A few times of using it and you'll be an old pro at figuring it out. I didn't even read the manual to use the timer or set the clock. It's just simple to figure it out. As I mentioned before, it doesn't take long to preset this oven at all and everything that I've baked or toasted, so far, has been perfect!
The only thing about this oven that I wish were different is the fact that the crumb tray has to be removed from the back. At first I thought that I would not like that at all and really debated getting this oven just for that reason. I'm glad that I did not let that influence my decision as it's not something that I do every day and the small amount of time that it takes to turn the oven around and remove the tray to clean it is really insignificant in the whole realm of things. That's the ONLY thing about the oven that I would change. I love this toast oven so much that I gave it a 5 in spite of that fact.
I'm really happy with this purchase and it makes a great toaster oven for just the two of us; I use it much more than my big range unless the family is coming over. I don't think that you can go wrong...it is a little pricey but well worth it in the long run. I hope that it lasts us for many years to come.
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Cuisinart TOB-195 Exact Heat Toaster Oven Broiler
Today’s busy lifestyles have made the multifunctional countertop oven more popular than ever. This Cuisinart Toaster Oven Broiler features state-of-the-art electronic touchpad controls and a stainless steel bar handle and side grips to give it a popular commercial look. Four versatile cooking options and an extra-large capacity are great for everyday cooking, and make it a convenient second oven for side dishes and desserts. From dinner for two to a dinner party, Cuisinart is ready to serve!
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| capacity | 0.6 cubic feet | 0.5 cubic feet | 21 quarts | 0.6 cubic feet | 0.8 cubic feet | 0.45 cubic feet |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
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| wattage | — | 1800 watts | 1800 watts | 1800 watts | 1875 watts | — |
| weight | 18.64 pounds | 6.89 kilograms | — | 23.14 pounds | 25 pounds | 5.9 kilograms |
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We bought this toaster oven seven years ago in 2009 and used it almost every day. It held up well until it recently malfunctioned running out of control at full temperature after being set to 350. We bought a newer one at Costco and returned it because it did not accommodate our 12" square baking pan (depth is 11" vs 12"). The Cuisinart models with larger interiors are too wide for our countertop space, So we are ordering this one again! Hoping it will last another 7-8 years of daily use.
