Customers highly value the KCO253CU Convection Toaster/Pizza Oven for its user-friendly design, compact size, and ability to toast, bake, and broil food. Many customers appreciate the even cooking results achieved by the convection feature. While some customers have concerns about the loud timer and occasional fan noise, the overall positive feedback suggests that this product meets the needs and expectations of many users.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Toaster Oven
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We decided to go with this oven because it looks simple. Boy we were right none of that digital complicated stuff super easy to use and super efficient.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Baking, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Baking with the best of 'em
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I'm in a food science class. We're doing things like roasting chickens, baking pies, and cooking pizzas. I have the world's smallest apartment, so this is my only oven... and my professor hasn't noticed yet. That's right- It's cooking things just as well as a larger oven would. Perfect size. Also toasts like a champ. Broils like a champ. Doesn't get very hot on exterior surfaces. Couldn't be happier.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Baking, Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great toaster
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Very easy to use. Fits a standard sized pizza and cooks the top and bottom equally. Can toast as well as bake.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Baking
Cons mentioned:
Timer
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Missing a few key wants
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I did like the function of this oven. I think going with a convection oven is the way to go, its cooks evenly. I didn't keep it because it didn't have a few key features I would like to have. It was hard seeing food cooking, so I would prefer to have an interior light. Also turn the timer dial to turn off and on was not a favorite. I would like to have an on/off button. I finally feel for the idea of owning a convection oven, so I paid more and purchased the Capalhon brand they gave me a light and on/off button. But for someone who don't want to shell out too much money(double the cost for the Caplhon) this is a great option.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Timer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this oven
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is such a great daily oven. It fits pans that are generous in size (I can cook a California Pizza in it) and good looking. Looks good on my counter! The con is the ticking sound when it's on the timer, but I have gotten used to it. I have cooked pizza, blueberry muffins and cornbread muffins in it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Heating
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Toaster Oven
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I bought this toaster/convection oven to replace one that no longer worked. I like that this one has two shelves and I like the design of the handle, as I don't get burned opening the door. It doesn't toast bread and cook dishes as fast as my other oven did but it still does a good job and is easy to use. I liked having it over the holidays when my large oven was full with other dishes, I was able to heat up a dish in the convection oven.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect size for the counter top
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I purchased this item to replace an older, smaller toaster oven. At first I was concerned it wouldn't accommodate a large frozen pizza. But it works perfectly and makes the pizza crust nice and crispy as we prefer. As expected, it takes a little longer to make toast than a regular toaster . But with limited counter space, we eliminated the toaster. Very satisfied with this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Heating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great large toaster oven
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
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This is a great toaster oven due to it's size.
But ALSO due to it's size...it takes a long time to heat up.
I love Kitchen Aid products but this oven is probably better for a family and not a single person like myself.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Heating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far, so good!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I love that this toaster oven is mechanical- it’s simple to use and, at least so far, it works like a dream. Takes a while to heat up (expected), and the unit exterior definitely gets warm, but it heats food throughout and takes up very little counter space. Oh, and the toast function for bagels is just perfect- crispy outside and chewy inside. This little unit is a winner.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice little oven
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This is a very good little oven. I've cooked chicken, broiled Lobster tails, and yes, even cooked a pizza. Heats well and is easy to use. It has a small footprint.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Looks and Cooks Great
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Nicely laid out knobs and functional design. Easy to use and also came with real nice roasting pan. It also looks way better than others that I've had, and it is very solid. Temperature gauge is correct - I tested it against an oven thermometer. Fan is very quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect in the kitchen.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Nice design.
Fits great in a compact space.
Easy to Clean.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Quality
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Did research and looked at the different choices at the local store. This one appeared better made then the more expensive Cuisinart and cost a lot less.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good choice
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Looked at many ovens, from the $39 variety to the $ 400+. This was really well made & reasonably priced.
Works well as a toaster and as a small oven.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Baking, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good small oven
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No problems so far. Been experimenting with different aspects of oven, but haven't covered all the uses so far. Seems to cook evenly. Not as fast as I thought it would be, but then I'm still experimenting and may not have had dial set correctly.
One great thing I love is that it has dials versus digital. Seems to give better control in settings. Small footprint, but holds a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Toaster!
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This mini oven/toaster is exactly what I needed. Have had it for months now and love the idea of putting multiple slices of bread (of any shape) to get it toasty. It's easy to use and efficient even on low temperatures. Warning for toasting: anything more then Medium could burn your toast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Simple Effective
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Toaster looks great and works well too. It is simple to operate. Haven't used all the functions yet, but so far so good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great manual analog oven, better than digital.
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Got this to replace a worthless Breville "Compact Smart Oven" that never worked properly, purchased from Williams-Sonoma. This is so much better. Manual analog controls are more reliable and obvious to use. Owners Manual is well organized and clear, except for explanations on settings for racks, and says nothing about the crumb pan. Other user online comments are useful and helpful, such as pre-heating to "burn out" factory smell. No problems with door closure, in contrast to reviews by some others.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pleased
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very pleased with the simplicity, ease of use, and how well it works. I have baked brownies, cookies, and other items and it works great. The supplied brownie pan works great with of box of brownies so a 9x13 pan really isn't necessary. For the price I paid it is a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A real oven
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I am doing a kitchen reno and was going to get a new toaster oven. Since I am without a kitchen I went with this convection toaster oven, because I wanted to be able to cook some meals at home. The reviews I read said you could cook a whole chicken in this oven... and yes you can. I might even be using this oven more often than the brand new one I have waiting to be installed