Product Description

The return of a classic. The new Spacemaker Toaster oven responds to thousand of requests for this versatile favorite. Designed to satisfy the needs of the traditional Spacemaker user, it provides sturdiness, performance and more counter space. Intuitive, easy to use features and classic design, make this the perfect companion for the Spacemaker traditional consumer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1793 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: White
• Brand: Black & Decker
• Model: TROS1500
• Dimensions: 18.10" h x 11.40" w x 10.60" l, 19.00 pounds

Features

• Toaster oven with dial controls and bake, toast, and keep-warm functions
• Spacious interior can accommodate up to 4 slices of bread or a 9-inch pizza
• 30-minute timer; power indicator light; drop-down crumb tray for quick cleanup
• Installs easily under a cabinet to save on space; cord storage; Save-a-Plug outlet
• Measures approximately 19-4/5 by 12-8/9 by 15-1/5 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
No need to give up valuable counter space for the convenience of a toaster oven thanks to this thoughtfully designed appliance. The oven easily installs under a cabinet, keeping work surfaces clear for food prep and other everyday tasks. More than just a space saver, the appliance works great for making toast, side dishes, grilled-cheese sandwiches, chocolate cake, and more. Choose from bake, toast, and keep-warm cooking options. The unit features simple turn-dial controls, and it provides a spacious interior that can accommodate up to four slices of bread at a time or a 9-inch pizza. Other highlights include a 30-minute timer, a power indicator light, cord storage for keeping the cord tidy even when plugged in, and a drop-down crumb tray for quick cleanup. Furthermore, its Save-a-Plug outlet makes it possible to connect a SpaceMaker Mini Food Processor/Grinder or Can Opener directly into the toaster oven, saving the wall outlet for other uses. The toaster oven measures approximately 19-4/5 by 12-8/9 by 15-1/5 inches.

Customer Reviews

Too many complainers
I purchased our toaster earlier this week before having read any reviews about it here. I reviewed many, many other toasters/ovens on Amazon, then went to Target with a couple in mind that were in stock. In general, I'm extremely disappointed in the quality of all toasters/toaster ovens out there right now. They felt like cheap aluminum boxes mass produced in China. Our Krups toaster oven has been with us for 10 or 15 years and was wonderful. In any case, while getting disgusted at what Target did have available, around the corner in the aisle with all the Black and Decker SpaceMaker items I found this toaster and with a good sale price.

I get it home, quickly come here and see horror story after horror story. I'm wondering if I should even open the box or just take it back to Target immediately. Well, luckily I ignored the reviews here. Our SpaceMaker can opener has been wonderful and I was going to give this toaster a shot.

Having been forewarned about all the problems and headaches others have had with installation, I read all the instructions, took my time, laid everything out, checked, double checked and even triple checked before drilling any holes. Everything installed fine - no problems whatsoever. I didn't need 4 hands, extra spacers, longer screws, and didn't have any issues which others bring up. The instructions are fairly clear, and for anything which wasn't, anyone with some spacial acumen can figure out how things need to fit together. The instruction booklet was also very clear that if you needed additional spacers, to simply call them and they'd send them free of charge.

So, the toaster was installed a few days ago and looks beautiful in the location of our old toaster oven, but we now find ourselves with more counter space - just wonderful. A couple days go by and finally someone wants a toasted bagel for breakfast. Instead of blindly setting the knob for how long to toast and walking away, we did the unthinkable - we watched it toast to get an idea of how long it takes. The reason people are saying it burns their toast is because the heating elements are powerful and it toasts quickly. What's the big deal with that? Our Krups toaster oven had two heating elements on the top and two on the bottom. I was slightly concerned because this one has only one on the top and one on the bottom - however, these are thicker, they heat up extremely quickly, and they are more powerful. So, we made a guess how long we should set the timer, watched, and turned it off when done - just a tad shorter than we estimated. It also toasted evenly - no complaints.

Long story short - ignore the reviews here that do nothing but complain.

1. Read all the instructions when installing
2. Double and triple check location of holes and hood before drilling
3. First few times cooking with it, watch how long things take before being bold enough to set the timer and walk away. It's powerful - that's a good thing.

Horrible Installation
I had owned a B&D under the counter toaster oven for 15 years. The heating elements started to go, so it was time to get a new one. After a long hiatus without an under the counter toaster oven, B&D recently came out with the TROS1500. The first time I purchased it, I had to return it because one of the heating elements was broken. I returned it to the store at got another one. Everything looked good out of the box. However, the installation proved fruitless. Here are the problems:

1. As mentioned in a previous review, the instructions for cabinets with overhangs are worthless. The enclosed template has dashed lines depending on the thickness of the overhang. These marking are supposed to be labeled with the appropriate thickness. However, there are no labels on the dashed lines.

2. It is extremely difficult to use the spacers that are enclosed with the unit. They don't stay on screws. Combined with the lip on the hood itself, this makes it impossible to attach the screw to the hood (one can be done with assistance, but not the other one). I ended up using the spacers from the old hood that I had. These stay on the screws. It would be much easier if they had included spacers that would stay on the screws. It appears that they used the same spacers from the other Spacemaker appliances. I have the can opener which I was able to install without a problem. However, the toaster is fundamentally different because of the hood. It does not appear that the manufacturer has taken this into account.

3. The installations requires a cabinet with a minimum depth of 12". I calculate this based on the 4" clearance requirement that the manual states plus 8" between the front and back screw holes in the hood. This is excluding the thickness of any overhang/lip. Although you could probably cut into the 4" clearance, at least 1-2" of clearance are required in the rear due to the cord hook which jut back from the rear of the unit. The way that the unit attaches into the hood requires that the bottom swing out so the 1-2" clearance is required. My cabinet had a depth of only about 11" so I am returning the unit.

The hood probrably installs fine if you have a cabinet with no overhang/lip and a depth of at least 12". After multiple attempts and drilling eight holes into my cabinet, I am returning this appliance. It appears that the Black and Decker home appliances have been sold to a company called Applica. The quality and design is not what it used to be. It is exteremly disappointing.

Feels junky and is difficult to install, but will get the job done.
I finally purchased the TROS1500 after it had been out of stock for months on Amazon (and Target). I had hoped they were using that time to improve the product (or at least the installation directions), but alas, they had not. I had problems with installation just as the other reviewers here did.

The template does not have the correct dimension markings on it, and the dashed lines are actually on the WRONG side of the line--using them will make your installation go horribly wrong. However, if you have some carpentry and/or spatial-perception abilities, then you'll be okay figuring it out without the directions.

The screw-hole indications on the template are indeed correct, which is the most important thing.

Tip: You do NOT need to use the spacers on the front screws. I also used scotch tape to hold the spacers together (and to tape them to the underside of the cabinet), which helped.

The entire installation took me about an hour and a half (by myself).

Beyond just the installation strife, the unit feels rather junky. It doesn't have a proper "toast" setting--rather, you have to turn the timer past "10" and then roll it back to the setting you want. You also have to make sure the temperature is on "Toast" (all the way up), or it won't heat up.

It does not turn off when you open the door.

They do not include a tray, just the wire shelf.

The white plastic strip behind the handle rattles.

Bottom Line: This unit will get the job done (it does make toast), even though it is a hassle to install and feels quite cheap. I needed a white, under-cabinet toaster oven, and this was the ONLY one I could find. It will suit my needs, but I'm certainly not likely to buy another Black & Decker product again!