Toaster Oven recommendations?

[bajaespuma]

I've been using vintage, used GE and Black and Decker toaster ovens which I like a lot for the last couple of decades. I like the ones that have the continuous cleaning coating for their interiors--a feature that was a failure in large range ovens but works well enough in the small toaster ovens which are a bitch to clean because they're small and have lots of parts that break easily.

My most recent one shorted out and I'm considering buying a new (EGAD!!) one. A buddy of mine is nuts about Breville products and is directing me to buy one but they are expensive and I thought I would ask my fellow members what they think about current products available. As usual, any advice will be appreciated.

 

[neptunebob]

Consumer reports rates a Hamilton Beach model that makes pop up toast high. GE toaster ovens turned into Black and Decker models that rate well too.

 

[DADoES]

I've had a Breville Mini for 7+ years. Works nicely for my needs.

Signed: Goofy Glenn

 

[joeekaitis]

Panasonic FlashXpress. Cooks with near and far infrared. Makes great toast. Reheats pizza without making it rubbery.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008C9UFDI

Not an affiliate link. No kickback to me.

 

[customline]

You can repair the old one

 

[jamiel]

That one pictured got me through college, grad school, ....until it shorted out a couple years ago itself. Made it to 43 years. The fayke woode graine peeled in exactly that same corner, even!

 

[phillymatt53]

I'm still using my 2007 Black & Decker toaster oven, which still works fine.
I mainly use it for the oven, to heat up stuff like frozen potato wedges or puffs.
Maybe some garlic bread slices.
This way I don't have to heat up the stove oven for such a small portion.

 

[realvanman]

You can repair the old one

I came here to say exactly this! These are very simple devices. Let’s see inside of it, so we can see what’s wrong.

Keith

 

[jrap330]

I've been using vintage, used GE and Black and Decker toaster ovens which I like a lot for the last couple of decades. I like the ones that have the continuous cleaning coating for their interiors--a feature that was a failure in large range ovens but works well enough in the small toaster ovens which are a bitch to clean because they're small and have lots of parts that break easily.

My most recent one shorted out and I'm considering buying a new (EGAD!!) one. A buddy of mine is nuts about Breville products and is directing me to buy one but they are expensive and I thought I would ask my fellow members what they think about current products available. As usual, any advice will be appreciated.

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Breville which makes great stuff have a bad reliability problem reported to Consumers Reports. Not sure if the toaster oven is bad but see if you find CR reviews .

 

[DADoES]

Breville which makes great stuff have a bad reliability problem reported to Consumers Reports. Not sure if the toaster oven is bad but see if you find CR reviews .

Interesting. Is it a recent thing? I've not had any trouble thus far.

Signed: Goofy Glenn

 

[jrap330]

No, for awhile while CR gives their products a great review, function wise, the consumers reliability surveys shows poor reliability. But, I am not sure about the toaster oven. It could be good. Other Beville products I looked at had reliability issues. So I did not buy them. The toaster oven, the OP would have to find the review.

 

[phillymatt53]

No, for awhile while CR gives their products a great review, function wise, the consumers reliability surveys shows poor reliability. But, I am not sure about the toaster oven. It could be good. Other Beville products I looked at had reliability issues. So I did not buy them. The toaster oven, the OP would have to find the review.

I did some earlier shopping research on toaster-ovens a while back, and also saw some negative reviews from customers, but they were from several brands, all made in china.
So I'm keeping my old B&D toaster oven.

 

[petek]

I bought my mother that Panasonic FlashXpress oven probably 15 years ago and she loved it. I have it now and we really like it. There's actually a new version of it out now with a dial instead of buttons.