We bought this Toaster Oven to replace a different brand unit that was smaller. We've had it about a month and use it every day and so far, it is performing as advertised. We read all kinds of reviews on various brands and devices and we just wanted a unit that we could make toast in every morning and occasionally bake or broil something without turning on the main oven in the kitchen. This Toaster Oven fills that roll nicely. It's a little bigger than the device it replaced but not too much so it sits in the same spot on the kitchen counter. It does seem to get a littler hotter on the outside than our Black & Decker model but nothing we can't deal with. All in all and great Toaster Oven.
I have owned several of these toaster ovens over the years; a couple had to be replaced after a few weeks or months when an element split or fell out. The third one lasted for years, and now I can't remember why I replaced it [with a real piece of junk]. There are faults with the Cuisinart, but it is certainly the best for the money. Like others have pointed out, the control knobs are ridiculously hard to see and set. I would suggest taking a silver sharpie pen to mark the ridged line on the knobs, and a black sharpie to mark the functions on the toaster body.[Big "T" for toast, etc] I'm surprised the Cuisinart company hasn't dealt with this issue after all this time. The pull out crumb tray is great to have outside the toaster oven, and it performs quite well. I'm glad to have it in the kitchen again.
It works great. Toast and Bagle settings work great every day we use them today my wife roasted chicken thigs and they were great. Just as good as using the oven with a lot less heat in the house. We just love it!!
I had looked for some time for a toaster oven that was just that. I did not want a combo air fryer/convection oven. This item was the perfect fit for my needs and space. I am very pleased!!!
Generally good toaster oven, with just a couple things I didn’t like: It doesn’t have an extra grill for the bake tray so you have to use the same you use for toast. My previous Cuisanart came with an extra grill that fit in the bake tray and then just easily set on top of the actual toaster grill for baking. I really loved that cause I could put it in the dishwasher and still be able to use the toaster. So Cuisanart cheapened this newer version by eliminating that. Also would improve if the dial was easier to see. Hence the 4 stars.