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Post# 919078   2/3/2017 at 22:09 (2,609 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I love toaster ovens, even though I may not use them daily. I'd love to see what you all use or have collected so here's a start. Please include your model numbers and any other details you care to share. Thanks everyone.

My collection(all Thrift finds): First up..a Deluxe Toast-R-Oven GE 21T93, never used with original use and care book.



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Post# 919080 , Reply# 1   2/3/2017 at 22:23 (2,609 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Second up..GEB1T660

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In fair condition but I love the web design. I've only used it to heat up food or occasionally toast. It's not a great toaster.. it probably could use some tweaking. Note the top has a lift-up lid for a warming area. Cool!

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Post# 919082 , Reply# 2   2/3/2017 at 22:39 (2,609 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
3 - Proctor Silex 05004N

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Another lightly used one, streamline design with integrated temperature controls and a lever to open and close the toaster slot. It has been seldom-used. I need to try some baking. Toasting works well.

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Post# 919112 , Reply# 3   2/4/2017 at 01:59 (2,609 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Nice ones, Phil!  The Proctor-Silex that incorporates a true pop-up toaster is my favorite type of TO.


Post# 919134 , Reply# 4   2/4/2017 at 08:23 (2,608 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I agree ...I think it was the most thoughtfully designed, but that mechanism to open and close the toaster slot is not the most robust. But that was the only area I needed to work on... now the knob will easily open and close the toaster slot cover.

In the second posting I meant to say I like the wedge design.

Also, thanks to members here I have found the gel gloss no streak glass wax cleaner is superior for bringing back the original finishes on many of my appliances after they have been cleaned. If you haven't tried Glass Wax Cleaner 3D (the product name on the bottle ),you should give it a try. I got mine at Ace Hardware, FYI.




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Post# 919213 , Reply# 5   2/4/2017 at 14:04 (2,608 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I've also seen Gel Gloss recommended for cultured stone sinks/vanity tops that can't handle abrasive cleaners.   I'm not sure if it's the Glass Wax version or just plain original Gel Gloss, which comes in an aerosol can. 

 

So will that stuff pictured above make the snow flake patterns, etc. on your windows during the holiday season?


Post# 919221 , Reply# 6   2/4/2017 at 14:24 (2,608 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

I somehow wound up with the instruction manual for  GE's Versatronic toaster oven, something that probably never made far beyond the end of the runway, but I have not seen the oven. Has anyone here? Wisely, the controls were under the oven. In reading through the booklet, I did not see that it did much more than a regular TO.

 

I am still using the GE 4 slice Toaster Oven that I bought in 1974 or 75. Like everything from that time, it is afflicted with a little wood grain around the control. It has the second rack for cooking two frozen dinners at once but I have not prepared one, let alone two in it. Can't you just imagine having a guest over and preparing two TV dinners? DinDin a deux with candlelight and flowers.


Post# 919232 , Reply# 7   2/4/2017 at 15:09 (2,608 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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LOL Ralph! Snowflakes? I haven't tried that but as you can see... we use those stick on window flakes. Easy on easy off. I haven't used the gel gloss on the granite countertops; I use a spray product call Stone Care International that I bought at Home Depot. I use the glass wax product on the Frigidaire refrigerator (painted surfaces and chrome),  all the surfaces of my microwave and toaster ovens. I don't scrub because I do believe you could if you wanted to remove some surface coloring. I'm referring to some of those not so great wood grain finishes. You know the ones that were rolled on and extremely delicate with age. When I said you should try the glass wax product, I would expect most would approach using it onservatively...in cleaning approach  But one doesn't have to worry about glass or chrome, painted appliance surfaces or plastic . Attached are some photos. Another product I like for plastic is Meguiars PlastX. I think it's one of my favorite for plastics, but in a pinch glass wax works very well. The photo included of the GE toaster oven represents all surfaces cleaned and waxed by glass wax. But I was careful not to use it if I saw any indication removing any of the faux wood surface.

It leaves a nice shine, but I use a light touch. Of course there are other products you and others prefer but I'm just saying...


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Post# 919246 , Reply# 8   2/4/2017 at 15:50 (2,608 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Very nice collection, esp the first GE.

I have a couple of toaster ovens but I doubt you'd be interested in the 21st century digital Oster and Cuisinart. The Oster is no longer used, although it's a biggun. I use the Cuisinart for warming up/toasting hot dog buns... mainly... although I have made pizzas and such in it too.


Post# 919248 , Reply# 9   2/4/2017 at 16:00 (2,608 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)        

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I doubt anyone would be interested in my toaster oven, either. It's a modern Toastmaster. It's not the best imaginable, but it gets the job done. Which is good, since it's my only oven.

 

The most noteworthy thing about it was getting it for something like $1.30 on color tag clearance day at Goodwill.

 

I've used toaster ovens in general a lot the last 18 years or so. Even when I do have a real oven, I've thought toaster ovens are often more convenient. I also wonder if they aren't a bit more frugal for power--smaller amount of oven space to heat. (Although, admittedly, the insulation isn't the best on a toaster oven...)


Post# 919253 , Reply# 10   2/4/2017 at 16:23 (2,608 days old) by joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA)        

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Panasonic FlashXpress.  Ironically, toast is the thing I make least often in it.


Post# 919255 , Reply# 11   2/4/2017 at 16:28 (2,608 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)        
Ironically, toast is the thing I make least often in it.

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Maybe we should start a special club: Toaster Oven Owners Who Don't Make Toast in the Toaster Oven. LOL

 

I also seldom use a toaster oven for making toast. Even though it's the only gadget I have right now that can make toast. Most of my toaster oven toasting has probably been something like making garlic bread.


Post# 919258 , Reply# 12   2/4/2017 at 16:41 (2,608 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        
Panasonic Flash Xpress

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That's what we use.. even with my plethora of vintage toaster ovens. It's speedy and actually makes dam good toast. It's a bugger to clean though and looking awful like all well used toaster ovens. I bought it about 9 years ago for my mom who not being a a small appliance lover actually loved it.. I took it back when she moved into long term care.

I'm not a fan of honkin big toaster ovens like many are these days... they take up to much counter space.


Post# 919267 , Reply# 13   2/4/2017 at 17:34 (2,608 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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LordKenmore: I think that would be an interesting presentation: a month of meals in a toaster oven. I have a toaster oven cookbook that I haven't cracked. Not to take the fun away from using a real stove- wall or floor model or other, I think it's a great tribute to saving energy. We also have a Krups convection oven that I also got at Goodwill  for $6. But I think you got the best deal, next to free. Might you have any photos to share?

 

 

That's okay it's a toaster oven thread... well it's worth a video by CNET.. the Panasonic Flashexpress.  And don't forget to add a photo... I found the Panasonic posted a picture of it below. Vintage toasters would be nice to see, but anything you can share about your particular toaster oven is great. Thanks everyone.



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Post# 919269 , Reply# 14   2/4/2017 at 17:44 (2,608 days old) by joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA)        
Things I regularly cook in a Panasonic FlashXpress . . .

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. . . and a before-and-after toast shot.


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Post# 919271 , Reply# 15   2/4/2017 at 17:53 (2,608 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I'm getting hungry Joe ...I haven't eaten dinner yet

Your toast looks evenly toasted. If I were to try that with the GE B1 T660 toasting is uneven.


Post# 919273 , Reply# 16   2/4/2017 at 18:11 (2,608 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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I'll have to line up my ovens and get a more recent picture.

btw I'm somewhat puzzled that Consumer Reports and other sources are touting the Flash Xpress as new? It's been on the market since about 2008 and I bought it on their recommendation as the best out there.


Post# 919278 , Reply# 17   2/4/2017 at 18:18 (2,608 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Petek. . It's an old video that is on YouTube, I presume. So it was new in 2008. :^)


Post# 919465 , Reply# 18   2/5/2017 at 13:28 (2,607 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
The toaster ovens of Ogden...

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First up, the daily driver. It's a late 70s Proctor-Silex - one of the continuous cleaning ones.  I remember buying this for hubby not long after we met in the 90s. It's been in near-continuous use since then and still going strong!


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Post# 919469 , Reply# 19   2/5/2017 at 13:33 (2,607 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And as if I'd only have one...LOL

 

The 2 slice GE is a US model, probably late 60s.  The other scary-looking thing is not really a toaster oven but I think it's too cool to not share.  I am not sure but these may have been available here in Canada only. 

 

Stay tuned for the St-Lib ones (again note there's more than one...) tomorrow!


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Post# 919550 , Reply# 20   2/5/2017 at 19:23 (2,607 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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As seen in Thrifting Finds Part Three: Late 60's early 70's General Electric Toast-R-Oven with a few extra pic's.

 

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Post# 919566 , Reply# 21   2/5/2017 at 21:10 (2,607 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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I have a Canadian GE toaster oven from the mid-1960s and a newer Canadian Versatron which is the equivalent of the US Versatron 1000 for when I need a bigger one also have the open toaster and a few more.

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Post# 919573 , Reply# 22   2/5/2017 at 21:33 (2,607 days old) by PassatDoc (Orange County, California)        

Breville 800 Smart Oven. Makes six slices of toast at once. Can bake pies or pizza up to 13". Accommodates a 13 x 9 roaster/dish or quarter sheet baking pan. I've done two large loaves of banana bread at once, thanks to the convection fan. Just as good as in the big oven, with five minutes preheating (vs 15-20 in big oven). Will keep warm, reheat, broil, bake, roast, do cookies, do bagels, etc. Footprint is 20 x 16, so not good where space is limited.

My unit is 6-7 years old and thus the basic model, still sold today. There is a "Pro" model with two upgraded features:

1. Ability to slow cook at low temps for up to 12 hours; my model's max cook time is two hours (you could slow cook if you restarted the oven every two hours....)

2. Interior light.

The Pro model sells for $15-20, not a large mark up for these two features, which many might like and which others might find unnecessary.

Sold in UK by Amazon and John Lewis under the "Sage" brand name (basic model).


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Post# 919664 , Reply# 23   2/6/2017 at 11:08 (2,606 days old) by MixGuy (St. Martinville, Louisiana)        
GE Versatronic Toaster Over

I have a GE Versatronic-the model you can dismantle for washing in the dishwasher. After taking this picture, it sure needs a cleaning again! The inside liners, glass door and rear panels are removable and there are sensors that prevent heating if not re-assembled correctly. It has a two position shelf for broiling. There is a sensor in the chrome wire shelf. The instructions are explicit about food placement to insure best results. It preheats very fast usually at 350 in 3 min. Rarely make pizza at home and when I do it is on the pizza stone in the big oven. The one fault it has is sometimes browning the top of food too quickly. Like that it can accommodate a 9" x 13" pan. I have never used it to broil, knowing it will be a PITA to clean and will shorten the life of the heating elements that are not replaceable. GE is famous for making parts NLA when a model is discontinued! Like how is toasts oversized as well as sliced bread, I seldom have 6 slices toasting at any one time and know the lower calrod heating elements don't deliver the radiant heat as well as the upper glass enclosed nichrome wire elements. I like the timer. Use it lots in the summer to bake biscuits, muffins and single layer cakes. A standard Bundt pan fits but I advise against its use with the risk of burning the top of the finish cake, foil can be used as a heat shield but it can become a messy ordeal as the cake rises close to the top of the pan. When they first appeared 1978 they sold for $99.95 and were not selling, I checked the store weekly price reductions when the price was on clearance at 50% off they were selling and I got the second to last one in the store! The toaster oven is still going strong except it does not work in the timed broil position or in the upper rack position. It is seldon to have a GE product last this long and hope that writing the entry does not "jinx" my oven. However I do have my eyes on a larger Brevelle and Oster which have convection modes and two shelves that would allow me to bake two cake layers at one time.

GE made a touch panel model but they were not durable most were returned within 90 days GE offered different model as a replacement without the electronic controls.


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Post# 919671 , Reply# 24   2/6/2017 at 12:05 (2,606 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Your Versatron toaster has more features than mine. I don't think this model was available here in Canada, at least, I've never seen one of these for sale here.

There was also another model with a digital display that I have seen only in ads. I wish I could find one with the digital display!



Post# 919675 , Reply# 25   2/6/2017 at 12:25 (2,606 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I have the exact same unit as PassatDoc I purchased October/November 2009.  Love it!!   Breville has a new Breville Smart Oven Air that's a whole 1.0 cu. ft.  Drool. 




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Post# 919681 , Reply# 26   2/6/2017 at 13:11 (2,606 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Simple/modern specimen.


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Post# 919684 , Reply# 27   2/6/2017 at 13:29 (2,606 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Meanwhile, in St-Liboire...

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Here's the current daily driver, a 70s GE A6T94 4-slice model without the broil option.

I am using it as backup now, but the late 70s continuous-clean model in the second photo has served us well for years.  Funnily enough, when we bought our first country house in Mountain Lakes, hubby and I went to a huge garage sale and I told him to grab a decent-looking toaster oven and this is what he found!


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Post# 919703 , Reply# 28   2/6/2017 at 14:30 (2,606 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.)        
Dating

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Louie, I have the exact Toast-R-Oven as you (reply#20). FWIW I bought it new from Woolworth's in 1986. This was a couple of years after GE sold their small appliance division to Black & Decker, so I was excited to see this one still languishing on the shelf.

So, I assume it is from the tail end of GE production in the Eighties. Unless it got lost somewhere in the Woolworth distribution system for 15 or 20 years?

It still works fine! I love it.


Post# 919739 , Reply# 29   2/6/2017 at 17:10 (2,606 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)        

I have a Black & Decker toaster-oven, but it's packed up, and out in the garage. I bought it about 20 yrs. ago. I used it for about 8 or 10 yrs., but not often, so put it away.

Post# 919752 , Reply# 30   2/6/2017 at 17:52 (2,606 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Always like the Panasonic Flash Xpress oven, but the price has always put me off.

As an aside, I've made a number of TV dinners successfully in my Cuisnart. I'm not at all sure why so many TV dinner instructions say not to use a toaster oven. For a Swanson's Hungry Man Chicken dinner, microwave usually falls short; a toaster oven of sufficient size and quality does a much better job.

Also use the toaster oven for smallish stuff like hor d'oeuvres.

Another aside: I give extra points for toaster ovens with interior lights. The spare Oster has one, I just prefer the Cuisinart for the way it cooks. I see that the Flash Xpress has a "Light" button which I'm assuming is for an interior light as well.

Final question: Are there any toaster ovens with real insulation? Although they can be more energy efficient than a range or wall oven, seems to me they'd be even better with some fiberglass stuffed between the walls. And they'd heat up a kitchen less on a hot summer night.



Post# 919754 , Reply# 31   2/6/2017 at 18:26 (2,606 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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TV dinners warn against heating in a toaster oven due to the close proximity of the heat source to the plastic or paper tray (as compared to a conventional oven) possibly causing warping, melting, or fire.


Post# 919760 , Reply# 32   2/6/2017 at 18:39 (2,606 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Geez, TV dinners still came in foil trays when that ol' Proctor-Silex of mine was on the market - it has a second oven rack meant to allow you to cook two dinners at a time...  


Post# 919766 , Reply# 33   2/6/2017 at 19:29 (2,606 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Mmmm. Nothing like a plastic fire to add that 21st century smoke flavor...

No, really, never had a problem putting a TV dinner in plastic tray in the Cuisinart or Oster. But then these are larger cavities than the older designs pictured in this thread, or even the B&D's that are still probably sold. I think I also use the convection mode, which allows for lower overall temps.

Now I'm craving some of that nasty Swanson's "fried" chicken, LOL.


Post# 919847 , Reply# 34   2/7/2017 at 06:09 (2,606 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Ge Toaster Ovens

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Have always been good performers.

 

Be careful however with the design at the top of this thread [ I would always unplug it when it is not being used ] we had a customer that got a whole new kitchen from the fire that started from something placed on the counter that held the start lever down. They had brought a lot of food etc home and placed them on the counter and went over to a neighbors house and saw the blase from the neighbors in their kitchen and hour or so later.

 

You will notice that the GE TRO that Paul C has , has the safer start button that is s rounded by a plastic frame so it can not be pushed by something falling against it. Our customers insurance company found out GE had had many fires with the earlier design.


Post# 919883 , Reply# 35   2/7/2017 at 10:35 (2,605 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)        
Daily driver...

Currently on the kitchen counter

Post# 919932 , Reply# 36   2/7/2017 at 16:25 (2,605 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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I've never heard of a GE Versatronic.. handsome-looking little toaster oven.

Paul/PhilR/Whiskybil/Louie..and others.. I do like your toaster ovens. Have a feeling I might be looking at more toaster ovens after seeing these other units. We almost bought a Breville, convection oven. It has great reviews.

I would love an interior light feature... you don't see that too often. If you are asking for insulation I'm sure it would add a big premium. That's one to research.


Combo52... thanks for the tip, John. Fortunately nothing like that would ever happen but it's good to know. I always unplug the appliances except for the microwave. That includes my recent Whirlpool Calypso washer(not dryer). When I lived alone many moons and comet visits ago, I unplugged every single appliance. I had a buddy in California whose dad was a fireman. He told me a story and suggested that the safest thing to do is unplug everything when I leave the apartment everyday. Then he laughed and said,"Yeah...but how many people wiil do that?" I did, even before he told me. It was just an efficiency apartment- not a problem. Well someone else could cause a fire for sure.

It seems the aluminum cover on TV dinners has gone away? I haven't bought TV dinners for myself in a long long time. So I don't know. But surely if it was not flameproof, why would you want to start a Weenie Roast bonfire? LOL

I'm enjoying the thread ..thank you guys!


Post# 919964 , Reply# 37   2/7/2017 at 19:41 (2,605 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        
My daily driver...

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Circa 1984 Toastmaster System 4 Toaster-Slow Cooker (Dehydrator)-Convection Oven. MOD. 7060A, 1320 Watts. My folks had one of these. Lasted for decades until the timer failed. I got this one 6 months ago while thrifting. I was lucky it came with the paperwork. I have the manual/recipe booklet as well. The door is easily lifted off for cleaning. It's also insulated, but the door is not of course. I'm not sure the pans and handle are original though, but glad I have them.


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Post# 919967 , Reply# 38   2/7/2017 at 20:07 (2,605 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Reply #37

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Toastmaster system 4
...What a nice thrift find, Louie.
It looks huuuge.


Post# 919968 , Reply# 39   2/7/2017 at 20:15 (2,605 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Yup, It's big, and heavy. Works well, even cakes come out fine. When the Caloric's oven is busy, this comes in handy when making secondary dishes.


Post# 919970 , Reply# 40   2/7/2017 at 20:24 (2,605 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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NICE! Do you keep this oven out all the time? When you get a chance can you describe the dimensions and cubic feet? Anytime. Thank you.

Post# 919971 , Reply# 41   2/7/2017 at 20:25 (2,605 days old) by Xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania )        

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I have never owned a toaster oven, however I quite like the Wolf convection toaster oven. One day I may splurge for one

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Post# 919978 , Reply# 42   2/7/2017 at 20:53 (2,605 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Sure will Phil! And yes, I use it daily. Mostly for toast, but for some frozen foods as well.


Post# 919998 , Reply# 43   2/7/2017 at 22:21 (2,605 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)        
Totino Pizza Rolls

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I had never tried these things, and had little intention, but SNL kept on running these fake commercials for them so I figured sooner or later I'd try one. Sure enough, as I cruised Costco after work today, I noticed the usual mass quantities cheap display now included industrial quantities of Totinos.

What the hell, I thought. Nothing to lose here.

So after enduring the checkout line replete with certified idiots, I got home and one of the first things I did, (the cat came first, he's a deaf Siamese and VERY loud when he wants his dinner), was to crank up the Cuisinart toaster oven and pop in a tray full of TPR's.

First impression: the cooking instructions are defective. I cranked up the oven to 450F as commanded, and let the rolls bake for a full 13 minutes. I should have known to pull them out when I first detected a not unpleasant pizza aroma. But there were still 7 minutes left! When the timer beeped the rolls had almost all barfed their contents onto the oven tray. What was left was overly browned puffed up shells with a smidgeon of pizza filling still inside.

But of course I ate them ALL anyway.

Not to be dissuaded, I washed off the pizza sauce decorated tray and fired up the oven again. Why not? It's a mission from God.

On the retry, after having to scour the tray with steel wool (Thankfully it's a stainless steel tray), set the temp for a more sedate 375 and the timer for 10 minutes.

At 10 minutes I could see some sauce was coloring the outside of some of the rolls, and they all looked very lightly browned, so I terminated the experiment and set them to cool. Word to the wise: Totino says wait 2 minutes. One needs to wait more like 5 minutes, maybe ten, or the filling will burn the mouth.

At the much lower temp and time, the rolls were pleasant. Not as crispy as with the 450/13 minute run, but quite nice. There was a bit of crunch imparted by the obvious addition of semolina flour to the roll wrapping.

Next time (not tonight, I'm quite full) I'll try 400F and 10 minutes. There will probably be a happy medium.

And so it goes.




Post# 920093 , Reply# 44   2/8/2017 at 14:08 (2,604 days old) by Petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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Here's some of them... I've not seen any other yellow ones.

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Post# 1173947 , Reply# 45   3/6/2023 at 15:35 (387 days old) by moderncleveland (Cleveland)        
GE Versatron

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I LOVE this thread! I actually was about to make a toaster oven thread, and am glad that there is one already!

Our GE Versatron is one of our favorite small appliances. Picked it up for a song at an estate sale years ago, and it's really one of the hardest working gadgets in our arsenal. It bakes, broils, toasts, and we use it every single day. We call it our "microwave"! I need to look up and see what year it's from. It's just a wonderful thing.

It doesn't seem to require much maintenance, either -- just clean the glass, and wipe down the bottom, which actually is a constant battle because crumbs do seem to collect there frequently. Do these things need any other kind of upkeep or preventative maintenance?


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Post# 1173964 , Reply# 46   3/6/2023 at 19:37 (387 days old) by SudsMaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Just checked my toaster oven inventory.

 

The big Oster is still in the main kitchen. The Cuisinart is in the patio kitchen. Haven't used either in years. Part of the reason is the skyrocketing cost of electricity in California. And that I'm now on a special reduced rate outside of 4 pm and 9 pm every day (significantly higher rate between 4 pm and 9 pm). Which are usually the times when I'd use an electric toaster oven.

 

It is what it is.

 


Post# 1173977 , Reply# 47   3/6/2023 at 21:45 (387 days old) by Joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA)        
Whatever happened to the Toast-R-Oven trademark?

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Black + Decker inherited it from GE. Years later, GE licensed Walmart to sell small appliances under the GE name. Most recently, Haier brought back GE small appliances. No one’s selling a Toast-R-Oven.

Just toaster ovens.



Post# 1173989 , Reply# 48   3/6/2023 at 23:38 (387 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

My T95 purchased in '74 or 75 died last year, still looking like new. Suddenly the switch would not turn it on. After looking over the newest offerings, I found a T94 on ebay that was new in the box. It works OK, but I still miss my 45 year old model.

Post# 1174099 , Reply# 49   3/8/2023 at 13:46 (385 days old) by beehiveboy (Northamptonshire, England )        

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This is a fascinating thread. To my knowledge, and I’ll happily be corrected these have never even existed in the UK yet seem almost ubiquitous in the US. How do they compare to using a pop up toaster? To my mind that would be simpler and faster. I’m wondering if their popularity in the US is due to your ovens often being larger than ours, making it useful to have a tiny oven for small jobs. It’s incredibly rare in Europe to encounter an oven wider than 24” which is our standard size. We did in the 80s have “table-top ovens” which looked very similar to toaster ovens but as far as I know never had the toast function, and they never really took off. I’d love to hear your thoughts on their usefulness and why they never arrived here.

Post# 1174104 , Reply# 50   3/8/2023 at 14:41 (385 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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Paul. The reasons I believe they were basically unheard of in the UK back in the day (50's thru 70s) is that, for starters, disposable income in the US & Canada was higher and there was a lot of competition amongst the manufacturers. Not to mention the prices for these small countertop appliances was a lot less because of it I wouldn't say it had a lot to do with the presumption that most US houses had huge kitchens and counter space because the reality of many houses in the US (and Canada as well) don't always have these grandiose big kitchens and still don't. They were though what you call fully fitted with cupboards etc often to the point of not having a lot of counterspace left for the plethora of small appliances at the time.
As for the classic toaster oven they never toasted bread as fast or as evenly as even as many cheapest two slice pop up toasters could do, but the fact that they could toast just about anything, make melted sandwiches, maybe a couple of baked potatoes etc was a big selling point for them.


Post# 1174106 , Reply# 51   3/8/2023 at 15:04 (385 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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My GE of Reply #26 failed (bad thermostat) and was replaced several years ago with a Breville that I use often for (baking) anything that fits into it.  The very nice included baking pan is dark porcelain which overbrowns the bottom of baked items so I routinely use a (smaller) aluminum pan from the GE, or other aluminum pans (or glass).

Toaster ovens are slower and less efficient for toasting than are dedicated slot toasters which have the heating elements closer to the food and typically better designed for it.


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Post# 1174125 , Reply# 52   3/8/2023 at 18:58 (385 days old) by joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA)        
The Panasonic FlashXpress is a notable exception . . .

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. . . to the uneven toast in a toaster oven rule.  It showers the bread with both infrared and far-infrared light.

 

Before and after.


Post# 1174136 , Reply# 53   3/8/2023 at 20:37 (385 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        
Panasonic FlashXpress

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No need to convince me it's what we use. Best real toaster/oven ever.

Post# 1174983 , Reply# 54   3/17/2023 at 12:28 (376 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Black & Decker TRO series

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I'm surprised no one has posted pictures of the humble Black & Decker Spacemaker Toast-R-Oven. The simple ones with the two dials and one lever are amazing little ovens. We have had one on our counter for years, and I've sold a pile of them on eBay over the years. I poached the picture because mine is really homely--a $5 junk sale purchase with rusted paint, etc. Works great though.

Sarah


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Post# 1174992 , Reply# 55   3/17/2023 at 15:00 (376 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)        

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Neat thread!
We have a simple Toastmaster unit, probably from the 1990s. It was a gift from my mom, when I set up my first home away from home.
When I got married, we used it a lot. Essentially, it was our oven; since we were both a little hesitant to use the antique Glenwood that was in the apartment.
I haven't seen or used the toaster oven since we bought our house, about a dozen years ago.
I'm pretty sure it's a sort of almond color.
Actually, we left it in the apartment, because my sister was supposed to have moved in when we moved out, and we thought she'd use it. She never ended up moving in there.
I'm supposed to be visiting family this evening, downstairs in that same house. I think I might just take a walk up to third floor and grab the toaster oven! This thread has me missing it!

Barry

P.S.
I love the looks of some of those GE units!




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Post# 1174993 , Reply# 56   3/17/2023 at 15:04 (376 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )        

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Sarah.. Now that's what in my mind is a classic toaster oven. Small and compact unlike most today which really can't be called toaster ovens, rather counter top ovens.

Post# 1175013 , Reply# 57   3/17/2023 at 16:53 (376 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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That B&D looks to have some GE heredity.  Black & Decker bought GE small appliances division in 1984, sold it in the late 1990s.


Post# 1175016 , Reply# 58   3/17/2023 at 17:20 (376 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)        

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A portable oven is the only one I would have because it can be easily moved, they are cheap, they are easy to fix, and easier to clean.

Whether a basic oven or my electronic air fry oven, I almost always take it outside to the patio area when in use. That way all the heat, oil mist, humidity, smoke, and smells just float away. Can't do that with a built in oven or even a freestanding.

I made chicken yesterday in the air fryer oven and though it smelled good when cooking, I don't want it in the house. I mean you get some cooked food smell in the house when you bring it in, but it's not over whelming. It's the same affect as when cooking outside on a grill and bring the food in.

My current basic toaster oven is a Hamilton Beach mdl 31407 that is 1300 watts and I got it at a charity thrift store in 2019 for $10. It has the bubble out the back so one can put a full size pizza in it. It looked like it had been used once and was nothing more a gift someone got and never used. It was like new and that's the only way I would buy it. Haven't had any problems with it. I made a pumpkin pie in it a month ago. Turned out perfect.


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Post# 1175041 , Reply# 59   3/17/2023 at 21:24 (376 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)        

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I guess, after not seeing it for so long, I was "misremembering" what I had.
Turns out, I think you'd call it more of a broiler oven than a toaster oven.
And, I'm ashamed of how dirty I let it get, back when we were using it regularly.


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Post# 1175101 , Reply# 60   3/18/2023 at 13:02 (375 days old) by Michaelman2 (Lauderdale by the Sea, FL)        

My two small ovens both smaller one ( Redi Baker ) from late 1940s. Larger one ( Redi Oven ) from early 1950s
I use one or the other ( or both ) daily. They heat quickly and I can toast and bake in these. Perfectly bale biscuits. Toast is also perfect in these. I rarely use my large oven, with just two of us I can bake an entree more quickly than waiting for the big oven to preheat.


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Post# 1175146 , Reply# 61   3/19/2023 at 01:45 (375 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)        
Kitchenaid dual convection countertop oven

I'm quite happy with it.

I plan to replace it by a Breville as I'm switching all my small appliances to that brand, but I think I'll wait until it dies.


Post# 1175157 , Reply# 62   3/19/2023 at 07:47 (374 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)        
B & D toaster oven TRO In Sarahs post

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Is the exact same model I used when in Beverly Farms Mass, Took me a while to get into using the thing but when it was set right it did perfect toast and took almost as long as the Drip coffee pot... :)

Post# 1175177 , Reply# 63   3/19/2023 at 11:18 (374 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)        
a european toaster oven...

...1982 era French made Moulinex sits on my counter-it is a fancy one with hot air circulation fan.Chrome knobs and kinda "American" styled,so don't know if made just for American market or was also offered in Europe. Pics may appear :)

Post# 1197850 , Reply# 64   1/24/2024 at 19:42 by timecapsulehome (Pasadena, Maryland)        
GE Toast-R-Oven toaster oven bake setting burns food

Hi, I have a vintage GE (General Electric) King-Size Toast-R-Oven toaster oven, Model A13127, that has worked perfectly until a few days ago when I attempted to bake a small pot pie and the temp didn't stop at my setting (set for 400, but went past 500 until I shut it off). I heard a few clicks when this happened. As if it was trying to control the rising temp, but no longer could. I had read that the issue could be the solenoid. So, I opened the side to expose the workings and the solenoid looks fine. I'd check the thermostat, but I don't know where it is or what it looks like. I love this toaster oven and want to fix it, as long as I can do so safely. Would someone here have advice on how I can fix it please? I know I could just buy another one online, but if I can easily fix mine, I'd prefer to do so.

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Post# 1197854 , Reply# 65   1/24/2024 at 20:47 by appnut (TX)        

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My Fall 2009 Breville is still running and it gets used several times a week.

Post# 1197864 , Reply# 66   1/25/2024 at 08:37 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
GE toast R ovens

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These were very reliable little ovens as you can see from the inside it was fairly complex. It was very clever the way GE built them and a testament that they worked so well.

I’m not sure if there any service manuals around for these I’ve never seen one. There may be a way to fix it, I also don’t know anything about parts availability for them, my gut feeling is the best that you could do is buy another one at the thrift store as they were so popular you’ll probably find pretty much the same thing.

John


Post# 1197965 , Reply# 67   1/26/2024 at 11:06 by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA)        

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yeah, we had one of those GE 4 slice toaster ovens that lasted me 40 years from college in 1982 to last year--one time pushed the lever and it popped and smoked and that was the end of it :(

Post# 1198048 , Reply# 68   1/27/2024 at 09:09 by timecapsulehome (Pasadena, Maryland)        
GE Toast-R-Oven toaster oven bake setting burns food

Thank you for the advice, Combo52. My toaster model must be rare, having the lever for the oven temp. Most of the similar GE models I'm finding online have the turn knob for oven temp. Could you recommend a particular model please? Also, since you're local to me (I used to live in College Park), would you be interested in some old tube TVs and radios? The 1930 house I bought in Pasadena came furnished with a bunch of vintage stuff. I can post some photos if you're interested. Thanks!

Post# 1198444 , Reply# 69   2/2/2024 at 15:45 by chetlaham (United States)        

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Largest version of the Breville which replaced a next size down unit which was beginning to emit a burning rubber smell.

I normally don't like something so computerized, however the coiling of the elements, their dispersed wattage, cavity design and modulated heat output make for cooking comparable if not better than a full size oven. I normally wouldn't be caught on my worst days with something like this but coupled with the overall good build quality I gave my first Breville a try and after lasting 7 years of daily use I decided to give this one a try too.

Overall I love this oven.


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Post# 1198445 , Reply# 70   2/2/2024 at 15:55 by chetlaham (United States)        
GE toast R ovens

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Can anyone show me the internals of a GE toast r oven like the one in reply 35? I wonder how it works and why its so complex... I want to know. :)

Post# 1198470 , Reply# 71   2/2/2024 at 23:58 by tolivac (greenville nc)        

At how BIG these new toaster ovens are-I am sticking to my old Hotpoint built in.These new ones are like MONSTERS on the counter.Just too big for me.On one of ones box at Best Buy cautioned you it needs two people to lift on the counter!RIDICULOUS!

Post# 1198486 , Reply# 72   2/3/2024 at 09:07 by chetlaham (United States)        
Monsters vs Dinosaurs

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Bigger, yes, but can we admit its more energy efficient in today's world? I used to preheat my oven for everything including chicken nuggets, small frozen meals and even reheating because the small toaster oven I had could not hold a steady temp or fit the product. The Breville lets me cook most meals without having to preheat the dinosaur. And, the dinosaur has a membrane pad which has worn through- the knobs on the Breville still work like the day I bought it.

Same thing for Broiling- cheese melts and meat browns faster than in the dinosaur.


I think the Breville toaster oven series will go down as the greatest set of toasters ovens ever produced. Build Quality, longevity, ease of use, instructions, temp stability, toasting, browning, baking, cooking options, built in light... all 5 stars.


Post# 1198528 , Reply# 73   2/3/2024 at 23:56 by tolivac (greenville nc)        

At this point don't need or want a monster "toaster oven"Just use my GE Advantium.Its faster and doesn't use that much power since it doesn't have to run as long.Left the forklift sized "toaster ovens" at the store.

Post# 1198529 , Reply# 74   2/3/2024 at 23:59 by tolivac (greenville nc)        

The GE toaster oven shown at the beginning of this was a nice size.NOT too big but big enough for one person sized heating.My Mom and stepdad had one.Worked nice as a toaster and could heat pot pies that were in an aluminum pie dish.Miss that GE machine!! Like to see those come back.

Post# 1198530 , Reply# 75   2/4/2024 at 00:07 by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Oh yes the smaller toaster ovens were common at manned radio-TV transmitter sites-usually at these places it was an FCC requirement that it had to have a bathroom and simple kitchen appliances-fridge,toaster oven and a hotplate.Many studios had the same machines.Not going to fix a gourmet meal-just heat your lunch.These is a regular sized fridge,and range in the VOA transmitter site kitchen.Also two microwaves-an acient Sharp Carousel oven and a new Commercial one.And a smaller Danby toaster oven!

Post# 1198928 , Reply# 76   2/9/2024 at 21:24 by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)        

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An appliance I need to get the hang of using in order to trust how long the time and temperature should be…

Fear of burning my food, stuff still cold, cheese not melted or melted all over and needing to be scraped up/off seems to characterize what I probably forgot to mention having in another thread about our appliance stock…

I had gotten this with our wedding set and finally recently began using it at our current home, as it never even made it out of the box at our apartment… We have another from my in-laws we’d been using before and there too never had much confidence using which has now gotten put away…

Had one at my parents’ house I’d gotten and used fairly frequently before I’d moved out and see it sitting in the basement all gunked up and the cord unsafely frayed…



— Dave


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