The product description says "spacious" and that is just NOT true at all. The interior is very small. Can only use one rack at a time. Not worth the price at all. Can get a much bigger one for this price of $99.
I bought it on sale for $41.50 and while it looks good on the outside, the inside is way too small for my needs. I do not see how it is possible to get 6 slices of bread in there unless you would totally overlap all of them. Interior width (left to right) is about 11 inches, wall to wall. Depth (front to back) is about 9 inches. You have about 3 inches (top to bottom- plus you have to consider the heating coils on top take away from this measurement, decreasing cooking space) of space to actually use for your baking pan or tray with food on it, on the rack. The wording on the knobs and buttons on my unit were crooked.The instruction/recipe booklet is a total joke. There are no diagrams/pictures as to how to insert the trays and pans. There is 1 picture of the unit, so if you are unfamilar with toaster ovens, you would be lost. I have looked at many online and many instore, but have never owned one. While it may not seem like it would be hard to figure out how to insert the trays and pans, it is. There is the crumb tray, the drip pan, the baking tray and the rack. The only way I can figure out how to use the drip pan is to lay it directly onto the heating coils. To me, that doesn't sound right, but it is the only way it fits in there. And if you use that, you lose space for cooking. If you use the drip pan, then the rack sits crooked inside. You have to use the rack to use the bake pan. The rack sits crookedly or slanted no matter what, even if you only insert the rack, it is crooked. You can, of course, put the drip pan in the bake pan on the rack, which is maybe how you are supposed to do it. The instructions for use are lacking.This is just so totally not worth the price at all. For this price you can get the 3 tray counter top rotisserie/convection oven, which is what I originally wanted. The description leads you to believe you could bake a pie in here. Guess again. Not gonna happen. Unless it is a tiny pie and it had better not rise or you will be scraping off the roof of the interior. This was a bad purchase all the way around. I think the $99 price tag is grossly ridiculous for this thing. If you want to use it to make 2 slices of toast, and don't mind paying $99 to do so, then this is for you. If you have hopes of doing ANYTHING else, buy something else.
EDIT: Ok, I took a minute to go check, to be fair, and you can get 4 slices of bread in there if you squish them all into the bake pan that the unit comes with. No way in heck that you are getting 6 slices in there unless you put 2 slices on top of each other and then it will touch the top of the oven. And I used regular bread, nothing fancy or oversized. This thing is a mess and the product description is NOT accurate at all!
This purchase was very disappointing to me. I have been wanting a toaster oven for so long. I had my heart set on a particular one, but have been waiting on a sale. I decided to buy this one thinking I would use it til I got the one I wanted, eventually. I can't fathom keeping this even for the interim.
I am gonna upload pics, they might not be so good as I am using a 2mp cell phone cam. I don't think they show the crooked wording well or the slanted baking rack.
I hope this review helps someone in one way or another.
Needless to say, this thing is goin back.
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Cuisinart TOB-50BCH Classic Toaster Oven Broiler, Black ChromeProduct Description: With bake, broil, and toast functions, as well as a spacious 1/2-cubic-foot capacity, this toaster oven broiler can bake a whole chicken, broil fish for the family, or toast six thick bagel halves at once. The unit's three rotary dials control the temperature, function, and toasting shade, while its temperature compensation provides consistent toasting, cycle after cycle. Other highlights include a power-on LED indictor light, "start" and "stop/cancel" buttons, a tinted glass door, convenient cord wrap, a slide-out crumb tray, and a durable easy-to-clean interior. A baking/broiling pan comes included, as well as an instruction/recipe book for getting started. The wire rack, broiling pan, and drip tray clean up quickly by hand or in the dishwasher. An elegant addition to any kitchen, the classic toaster oven broiler measures 16 by 18-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.
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I wanted a basic but reliable toaster oven. An older Black and Decker version we loved finally gave in and I purchased this one after reading one positive review. I absolutely hate this oven. The timer slips and stops clicking but does not turn the over off. It is a fire hazard. A few times the oven kept toasting and I finally noticed the smoke and burning smell. I usually use the "light" or "medium" setting but one of us has to literally stand next to the oven while toasting to manually turn it off. I wish I returned it right away.
