Do the sides/exterior get hot? Do you have to unplug after using?
1408811
Yes, the sides get hot while toasting. A lot of heat emanates from the top, as well. I leave my toaster plugged in all the time, so I guess you don't have to unplug it after using.
1408812
The sides get warm after use but I have never had it get so hot I was uncomfortable. We have a two person household, so that may vary according to how many people you have using it back to back. I only unplug my unit when I am cleaning the sides or the under tray. I never unplug it after use or anything. Hope this helps!
1408813
sides do NOT get hot with normal use, also anything with a 3 prong plug I will Not unplug, this is the main reason I bought this toaster , I like the fact that the toaster is grounded and will blow a circuit breaker if shorts to the casing of the unit , my old two prong toaster I always unplugged because it was not grounded
1408814
Sides barely warm to touch after toasting bagel. Unplugging optional I guess.
2222793
No, I have had mine pluged in ever since I got it. No problems at all, overheating isnt a problem, it also seems to be able to take a decent amount of punishment. I had droped mine right when I opened it. No problems even after that.
1163988
Yes mine is warm to the touch. The plug going into the outlet is not warm at all. Mine has been pluged in since april..so 10 months. It really works great. The second the power went off it started up....
1825742
No. I plug mine it at 9 am and at 5pm when I unplug it, it is still nice and warm
812885
I haven't used the warm option on this smaller one. When I got it I plugged it in both ways and the inside warmed up on the warm option. I have used the large one I have on the warm option and it worked very well.
706207
I would say mine gets warm, but not hot. There's a fuse in there that should blow if it's pulling too much current.
646846
I'm using this projector in a permanent mount, so it's never unplugged. But, I do know that when it is turned off, it shuts down completely without delay. There is no indication of a cooling down process after it is shutoff.
422596
We have not had any problems with the unit and it does not get HOT on the outside, only warm to the touch. We however are not the manufactorers and they might have a differing opinion.
1709832
We haven't noticed whether the plug gets hot, but we have used it overnight without a problem.
579286
I have not had any problems with it. The main suggestion is to be sure that the unit is pushed to the "off" position before laying it down after you have finished with it. Like anything else, left unattended it could burn someone or something, especially while still hot. Listen for the "hiss"--no sound, it is usually off. When in doubt, remove the thermal unit. It's great not being restricted to using an outlet.
1699214
I only just started using it last week, but over the weekend I left it on all weekend. It did not overheat. When I leave for work, I do turn it off.
822945
when I've had hot liquids in it, the outside will get a little warm but its not really noticeable. Never had any kind of issue or thought about it until Amazon sent me this question.
1459181
still using it, JUST remember to unplug when not in use AND the cord sometimes gets hot~
414280
I have had this plugged in for both an iPad and an iPhone at the same time over night and have never noticed a heat problem. Hope this helps. I use it all the time.
2096029
mine has gotten quite warm. I don't use it longer than necessary - only in emergencies, not as a substitute for a regular charge. I'd be careful where you place it while charging.
414282
Mine does not. I use it frequently with various devices and it has never got hot. Even when I have left something charging overnight.
548006
No. It builds up heat. I was told by my computer man never to leave them on when other computer components are on even if you are not using them.