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Thread Number: 69117
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Toaster Oven Thread ... what's on your counter? |
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Post# 919078 2/3/2017 at 22:09 (2,863 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 (2,863 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Second up..GEB1T660
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 (2,863 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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3 - Proctor Silex 05004N
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 (2,863 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 919134 , Reply# 4 2/4/2017 at 08:23 (2,862 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 (2,862 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? | ||
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Post# 919232 , Reply# 7 2/4/2017 at 15:09 (2,862 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 (2,862 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 (2,862 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room) | ||
 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...) | ||
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Post# 919253 , Reply# 10 2/4/2017 at 16:23 (2,862 days old) by joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA) |
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| Post# 919255 , Reply# 11 2/4/2017 at 16:28 (2,862 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room) | ||
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Ironically, toast is the thing I make least often in it. 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. | ||
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Post# 919258 , Reply# 12 2/4/2017 at 16:41 (2,862 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Panasonic Flash Xpress
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. | ||
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Post# 919267 , Reply# 13 2/4/2017 at 17:34 (2,862 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. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Ovrphil's LINK
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Post# 919269 , Reply# 14 2/4/2017 at 17:44 (2,862 days old) by joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA) |
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Things I regularly cook in a Panasonic FlashXpress . . .
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Post# 919271 , Reply# 15 2/4/2017 at 17:53 (2,862 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Post# 919273 , Reply# 16 2/4/2017 at 18:11 (2,862 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Post# 919278 , Reply# 17 2/4/2017 at 18:18 (2,862 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Post# 919465 , Reply# 18 2/5/2017 at 13:28 (2,861 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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The toaster ovens of Ogden... 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 (2,861 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 (2,861 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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| Post# 919566 , Reply# 21 2/5/2017 at 21:10 (2,861 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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# 919671 , Reply# 24 2/6/2017 at 12:05 (2,860 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Post# 919675 , Reply# 25 2/6/2017 at 12:25 (2,860 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. This post was last edited 02/06/2017 at 13:29 | ||
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Post# 919681 , Reply# 26 2/6/2017 at 13:11 (2,860 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 (2,860 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Meanwhile, in St-Liboire... 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 (2,860 days old) by Supersuds (Knoxville, Tenn.) |
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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. | ||
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Post# 919739 , Reply# 29 2/6/2017 at 17:10 (2,860 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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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. | ||
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Post# 919752 , Reply# 30 2/6/2017 at 17:52 (2,860 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. | ||
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Post# 919754 , Reply# 31 2/6/2017 at 18:26 (2,860 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 919760 , Reply# 32 2/6/2017 at 18:39 (2,860 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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Post# 919766 , Reply# 33 2/6/2017 at 19:29 (2,860 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. | ||
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Post# 919847 , Reply# 34 2/7/2017 at 06:09 (2,860 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Ge Toaster Ovens 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. | ||
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Post# 919883 , Reply# 35 2/7/2017 at 10:35 (2,859 days old) by wiskybill (Louisville) |
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Daily driver... Currently on the kitchen counter 
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Post# 919932 , Reply# 36 2/7/2017 at 16:25 (2,859 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! | ||
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Post# 919964 , Reply# 37 2/7/2017 at 19:41 (2,859 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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My daily driver...
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 (2,859 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Post# 919968 , Reply# 39 2/7/2017 at 20:15 (2,859 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 919970 , Reply# 40 2/7/2017 at 20:24 (2,859 days old) by Ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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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 (2,859 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Post# 919998 , Reply# 43 2/7/2017 at 22:21 (2,859 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Totino Pizza Rolls
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. | ||
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Post# 920093 , Reply# 44 2/8/2017 at 14:08 (2,858 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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GE Versatron
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 (641 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.
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Post# 1173977 , Reply# 47 3/6/2023 at 21:45 (641 days old) by Joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA) |
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Whatever happened to the Toast-R-Oven trademark? | ||
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Post# 1173989 , Reply# 48 3/6/2023 at 23:38 (641 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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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. | ||
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Post# 1174099 , Reply# 49 3/8/2023 at 13:46 (639 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.
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Post# 1174104 , Reply# 50 3/8/2023 at 14:41 (639 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. | ||
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Post# 1174106 , Reply# 51 3/8/2023 at 15:04 (639 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 (639 days old) by joeekaitis (Rialto, California, USA) |
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The Panasonic FlashXpress is a notable exception . . .
. . . to the uneven toast in a toaster oven rule. It showers the bread with both infrared and far-infrared light.
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