Cuisinart - Custom Classic Toaster Oven Broiler - Stainless-Steel

I've had this oven for about 4 months now. It does a really good job for quick, smaller portion items. Used it to toast bread and bagels and it works great. I've used the bake function many times as well with great results for things like tater tots, french fries, reheating leftovers, etc. It heats to desired temp much faster than our regular oven and uses less energy. I also like the size. I wanted something fairly small so it wouldn't take up a lot of space on my countertop and this worked great. Some of the ovens I was looking at were pretty large. To address my "What's not so great" comment...the sides and top are black which is fine, I guess. For looks, I wish it was stainless. Additionally, it comes with two racks for different methods of cooking. When I'm using the oven, I take the unneccecary rack out and put it on top. The paint is still fine but I worry if I do it long enough, it may scratch the paint on top. My recommendation is that if you don't have a regular oven, get a bigger convection toaster oven but if you already have a regular oven and just wanted something to replace a toaster but can also be used to reheat or cook small portion items...then this oven is for you. Also, if you don't have a lot of space, this one is great as it is one of the smaller decent ovens out there.

This toaster oven was the third one we have purchased since we built the house. It replaced a Black and Decker toaster oven, albeit slightly smaller in size. Nothing against the B&D toaster ovens (of which we had 2 previously), but this particular toaster oven out performs them in every respect! The overall quality is apparent as soon as you lift it out of the box. It is also sturdier too. The size is a bit larger, which means it can cook larger items. The door, heating elements, and included cooking tray, are all made of very durable material and constructed to last. I have no doubt, after using this toaster oven for 3 months, that it will last a very long time. I’m not too crazy about the “feel” of the control knobs though. While they do perform well, they are a bit “light”, or maybe it would be better to describe them as “so easy to change the settings” that they “seem” cheap? They could have a better “feel” to them, but as long as they perform, they’re good. I think it would be unfair to take away a rating star based on my “feeling” of the controls, as others may like them. One other review I read online described the bell that alerts the owner that a cooking cycle is complete as “extremely loud”. We have not found it to be much louder than other toaster ovens, but rather it is a “more distinctive” bell than others.

I haven't owned a Cuisinart branded appliance in several years, and I do not know why I waited so long to treat myself to one. I was hesitant on "chucking" out my old, reliable toaster from Kitchen Aid, however I have not looked back since. This compact design fits perfectly under the counter with enough space to vent and breathe. I have already used it several times for heating frozen items at 400 degrees...let's just say this beauty gets hot fast and holds the temp as well, even after opening the front door to periodically check on the heating process. I would advise when using the toaster function (my first time the other day), if you prefer your toast a little crispier and slightly darker, then turn the knob down a bit, otherwise your prized pop tart may get super dark along the edges...LOL I highly recommend this item, especially if "space" is an issue on your counter tops, or if you prefer to use this more than your oven, so as to not heat up your kitchen from the main oven. I only wish that the front door was the double opening doors, and not have to pull downward...thanks !

The toaster worked fine for the first 6 months of use. A few minor design quirks, but I didn't expect perfection. After month 6, the door began to jam when one tried to open it. The mechanism that keeps the door open/closed was galling on the interior. Nothing we tried worked. Finally, in the 8th month, when trying to extract a bagel, I must have twisted the door a bit while pulling -- the door glass (safety-glass) exploded across the kitchen. While exciting, I didn't want that kind of crunch in my bagel. All in all, not a bad toaster except for the catastrophic door fail and early retirement to the trash heap. Sad.

We bought this model to replace another Cuisinart convection toaster oven. Though it still worked, we decided to give it away and try this model with slightly different features. This model has an actual adjustable 'toast' feature that appears to work well for toast, bagels or English muffins. In addition the oven has worked as expected. Though it is not a convection oven, it still works well. The crumb tray is much more accessible on this unit. Though the manual does not explain it well, the unit does have an auto shut off after about 2 hours in the event someone forgets to turn the unit off. Though the previous unit had a maximum 45 minute timer it worked very poorly as a toaster. This unit allows you to select the feature and temperature you wish to use. We like it very much.

I bought this toaster oven at Best Buy mainly due to price; competitors were selling it after Christmas for $10 more. I really like it, and appreciate the pull out crumb tray at the bottom that is easy to access from outside the machine and looks seamless with the machine if you didn't know it was there. My favorite part is the little clip on the inside of the door that gently pulls the tray or rack out just a little when the door is opened. The only thing I wish this oven had was a internal light; I do have to open the door when checking on the food sometimes if I'm cooking it for the first time. Otherwise, sturdy, easy to clean and small enough for a counter top. Great for an apartment and very classy-looking.

We had our last toaster oven for 8 years. When we moved we decided to upgrade for extra capacity and a few more features as well as stainless steel for the look. This oven is awesome because of the extra capacity. The cons are that the metal pan easily scratches and stains and items burn on and aren't easily removed. Also odd is that this oven does not have a timer or auto off feature unless you are using the "toast" function. The reason this gets a 1 star rating is because one evening after baking cookies, I had just turned the oven off and heard a loud pop. The glass shattered and the door frame bent. I assume it was from heat but this is an oven. The unit was less than 6 months old. Stay away from this product.

First off, this toaster oven does a wonderful job of heating, toasting, and broiling, so I am giving it 4 stars for doing what it is supposed to do and doing it well. It looks nice on my counter, and has plenty of room inside. I'm still having a hard time getting used to all of the dials though... I feel like they made it way to complicated to use. Also, one of the main selling points for me was the fact that the rack slides out when the door opens, but it doesn't slide smoothly like my old toaster oven did. Plus the rack is not centered, but sits up too high in the oven, making it difficult to retrieve the food once it is heated. I'm hoping I will like this oven more as I get used to it.