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Hamilton Beach 31125 6-Slice Toaster Oven with Broil Function
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| Price: | $59.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
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Product Description
Hamilton Beach 6 Slice Toaster Oven is designed to fit a full size 12" Pizza or 6 slices ot bread. This oven has a unique space saving , low profile design- with under door controls. Has a 30 minute timer with automatic shu-off. Includes a Broil feature and a convenient slide-out crumb tray. Beautiful black enamel metal exterior color with Chrome accents, it will fit into any kitchen decor.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #9806 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Hamilton Beach
- Model: 31125
- Released on: 2006-02-01
- Dimensions: 15.00 pounds
Features
- 1500-watt 6-slice toaster oven can accommodate 12-inch pizza
- Toast-darkness control; adjustable temperature with ability to broil
- Nonstick interior and convenient slide-out crumb tray for quick cleanup
- 30-minute timer; automatic shutoff; 2 removable oven racks included
- Measures 17 by 16-3/4 by 11-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack, this 1500-watt toaster oven serves as a versatile multi-function family oven. The large-capacity unit can accommodate a full 12-inch pizza or six slices of bread, while under-the-door control knobs offer toast-darkness control and adjustable temperature with the ability to broil/top-brown food. A 30-minute timer with automatic shutoff provides added convenience and peace of mind. The appliance sports a beautiful, black-enamel metal exterior with chrome accents for a clean modern look that is sure to complement any kitchen decor. The toaster oven's unique space-saving, low-profile design fits easily under kitchen cabinets, and its nonstick interior and convenient slide-out crumb tray make cleanup a snap. Two removable oven racks are included. The unit measures 17 by 16-3/4 by 11-1/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
Customer Reviews
WHAT Toaster?
After shopping carefully online and off, I bought this item at JC Penney on March 25, 2006. Penney's stated regular price is $69.99, with a sale price of $49.99, the same price Amazon is currently charging.
It replaces a 10-year old Black & Decker, primarily because I read several reviews suggesting a dramatic drop in the quality of B&D small kitchen appliances and that Hamilton Beach was performing well. I also have several other Hamilton Beach small appliances and all of them function well at what they are designed to do. This seemed my best choice for a reasonably priced toaster oven, since I am not looking for a cheap convection oven, just an acceptable toaster large enough for baking a potato now and then or some other small item too large or the wrong shape for a slot-style toaster. In shopping I found no current toaster ovens with a lever to press for toasting - all now have some variation of twist dial for this purpose.
It is (so far) performing acceptably as an oven, though the top gets very hot. However, only the first few uses produced acceptable toast on even the darkest toast setting. Toast set at dark got lighter and lighter and now, only three weeks after purchase, it no longer toasts at all. It does not darken beyond the palest coloring and toasting a second time leaves the bread only drier, not at all darker.
The top elements do not seem to heat properly and do not reach the red color needed to toast bread ... or presumably to broil anything, though I haven't (and won't) use it as a broiler. As hot as the top gets from regular oven use, I am not confident it would be safe as a broiler, even if the upper heating elements were working.
At three weeks post-purchase I have no toasting capability at all. I fully expect the rest of the oven to cease functioning soon and, regardless, it is of no practical use to me as a toaster, which is the small appliance I want and need. I am returning it to the store and starting the search for a toaster oven over again from scratch.
Does the job!
Toasts and bakes well. I just toasted an english muffin and it came out fine. (didn't understand review about not toasting). Makes nice, crispy (not burnt) waffles. Oven gets hot fast (less pre-heat time). Compact size (I live in an apartment so that's important). I gave it only 4 stars because it's not too attractive. But, it works well!
Good Toaster Oven
I just bought this item and it seems to work fine. The dial toaster function is different from a push button but is is just as handy, plus you can more easily set the toast time to your preference. Another handy feature of the timer is that it can be used as a TIMER ONLY. Just set the temperature to zero and use the timer for up to 30 minutes, a real bonus in a small kitchen with limited counter space.
