This will replace both my microwave &amp; toaster oven. I need to be sure I can still make toast, which I do daily. Does this toast well? Efficiently?
1357921
Sorry. We haven't used ours as a toaster. We've used the convection oven and the crisp component and that works great. I'm thinking it would toast but you would need to put the highest rack in it to toast. We still use a toaster on the counter for toast because it's so quick. Sorry we can't be more helpful.
679310
Thank you blueblue. We actually did buy this model and I do actually like the door on it. Yes, it's on like a cable and drops clear down if it doesn't have a counter to rest on. Since ours sits on our microwave it comes all the way down. I like it because the door is out of the way when I'm putting foods in or taking them out. I'm not worried about the glass breaking, it's tempered and should be pretty sturdy and we usually hold it all the way down anyway. I think this is one of the best toaster ovens we've owned so, I'm happy. ;-)June
1107190
The microwave works perfectly on "shore" power and is currently working on a 1000w Modified Square Wave inverter. It's noisy and takes longer to cook, but other than that it's fine. I've been using microwave ovens on msw inverters for over 20 years and haven't had one fail yet. I spent 1 month in Alaska with this setup and used the microwave multiple times per day without a problem. I believe the 1000 watt msw inverter is able to run the microwave where the pure sine wave will not is due to the "surge capacity" of the msw. Both inverters are drawing about 100 amps at the 12v source. This means a cheap 600 or 700 watt Wal-Mart microwave is actually drawing 1200 watts, allowing for inefficiency in the inverter. I've owned lots of inverters and there is a HUGE difference in what they can actually run. Pure sine wave inverters all seem to be overrated. I have two 1500 watt msw inverters right now. One is a Cobra and the other is branded, "Trisonic". The weird, never-heard-of Chinese brand, "Trisonic" will run my worm drive skill saw, and the Cobra immediately shuts down with an overload condition. Sorry I went on for so long, but I hope this is helpful to someone.
1268009
Yes it works great. I purchased it because of the Consumer Reports rating. It toasts great and is easy to clean. Doesn't show fingerprints. The only thing wrong with it is that the lettering wears off but by that time you will know what each button is for. I recommend this toaster.
2010910
Yes it will toast four slices (it has top and bottom heating elements), but because it is a large toaster oven it takes more time to get up to heat than a dedicated toaster. The second toasting is plenty fast. Do not buy this oven primarily as a toaster. Its size makes it a nice way to save energy vs using a large oven for baking, etc... and it happens to toast as well.
71419
with regards from someone about this being the worst toaster they've ever purchased, for me it's the best. now i can finally toast those large sourdough rounds without needing to cut the slice in half to toast in a smaller capacity toaster. i have two. one on my boat at pier 39 and one at home.
460848
No... at least the one I have... I wouldn't buy this again - I resurrected my old toaster oven and still use it more than the DeLonghi - which I used only for occasional panini or when I need two ovens at the same time.
1188192
I baked two potatoes and it took much less time - maybe twenty minutes. I know this oven is pricey but I've had mine now for a few months and love it. It makes absolutely perfect toast and wonderful cheese crisps. Food reheated tastes better and is much better for you than reheating in the microwave. I've owned many, many toaster ovens in my lifetime. None can come close to comparing with this one. I hope this helps.
1102448
This toaster is great !!!!! I love mine. Kitchen aid makes wonderful products.
2117311
We have our oven for about four years and never needed any repairs. I don't recommend buying this product - not powerful as a microwave (needs more time to nuke); too weak as a steamer (we revert back to using a bamboo steamer). The only merit is that it works good as a second oven. We paid $1000, at the same price we could have gotten a better looking microwave/convection oven combo.
522596
I think so, its easy to clean comparing to other toasters. hope that will help
944015
I purchased the Waring Pro TCO600 1500-Watt 6-Slice Convection Toaster OvenSells for $79.99 on Amazon - I bought it at Best Buy since I wanted to see it up close. Love it. It meets all my "health" requirements, and it's not that expensive.
663535
I've only had this toaster for 6 mos.I bought it because ,at this price,it would last for a very long time.Your question scares me and I wish you could share your answers,Thank You
651463
Probably, yes. It's also a lot smaller than a microwave. We have been very unhappy with this appliance, as it takes forever to toast anything.
45962
It is not a toaster. It is a microwave and a convection oven.....it will act as a microwave and cook your dinners and reheat your food. It will not toast like a toaster.... It will bake and broil like an oven. I LOVE mine, but still use my toaster.
51608
It does sound pretty good but not sure if that's too much for it to close. And might cook uneven with areas being thicker than others. That one might be best in toaster over or regular oven.
208064
We have used this oven 2-3 times daily for making toast or toasting sandwiches to melt the cheese. I am quite satisfied with the toaster part of this oven, your mileage may vary, especially if you are looking for a toaster oven that browns bread like a "uni-tasker" appliance. Although no toaster oven I've ever owned seems to get the browning the same on the top and bottom, this one is acceptable to me. My advice is, if what you really want is evenly toasted toast, buy a toaster. I like this toaster oven because of all the other things I can use it for.