We bought this toaster about two months ago, after much research. Our old one was a simple, I've never really wanted a "convection" toaster, but I decided to give it a chance because I thought it would save energy when baking. It actually makes a very quick job that much more effective than the regular oven, we used previously. I used the chicken only once so far and it works well. Toast-R-Oven 4-Slice Toaster Oven Broiler
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Black & Decker TRO490B 1200-Watt 4-Slice Countertop Oven and Broiler with Removable Crumb Tray
I use the toaster oven to toast bagels in particular, and for this "task", do a good job. I can recommend this product because I feel that it is good value for the price. Here is my overall advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages:
The first performance - the approximate height of the inside of the bottom rack position = 3 "width = 11" and depth = 8 to 8.5 "(depending on whether the use top or bottom rack position)
The second two rack positions for easy location of the heater
3rd easy to use crumb tray that slides out like a drawer from the front for easy cleaning
4th timer works for all settings, including toast
5th baking tray included
6th temperatures marked in Celsius and Fahrenheit
7th great manual
Cons:
1st Do not turn off when the door is open
2nd Dial markings are medium gray to black and small, I have to put my reading glasses to see them (my toaster has a black body as shown)
Third timer is stiff and difficult to turn back toward zero for the toast - need my glasses to do this properly
4th Apart from the contact, the only thing that controls whether the device is on or off the timer, which has a stay at the position - fire hazard. This more than any other reason why I rated only the third
Comments and suggestions:
The first three-prong plug
2nd Leave unplugged when not in use
Third pure tad / drip tray after each use
I bought this because it was the same price as a Wal-Mart Christmas Black Friday business .... thanks for Amazon Prime, I got it in the mail two days after ordering at no extra cost. It can hold four bagels or average slices of bread without squeezing them in and slam the door. It's nice for a family of six ....
One thing I do not care for is the stupid toast the wheel, I would not use the oven works just as much as the toast function. Our previous B & D toaster was just a push button, the disc actually sounds annoying and instructs you to do it all over dark toast, then back to your desired level should be. Whatever .... oh, by the way, if you leave the stupid toaster unplugged (do not ask, we do not have plenty of stores where it is located), the timer will still run. Imagine my surprise when the timer dinged and my bagel was still white. DOH!
All in all, it is a great value, a toaster, so much we bought another as a gift to a family member. Yes ....
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