Toaster oven is great. It has the toast, broil and bake options. We use it mostly for toasting or reheating items. This is my third Cuisinart in over 15 years. My last one, the heating coils did just that. They curled up, and then one day we noticed a spark coming from where one of the coils had bent. So knew it was time to replace. It had been somewhere between 5- 8 years since we had a new one. Other than that problem, I have never had an issue with the toaster over. Fits the space we have, and looks neat and clean on top of the counter.
I've had this model for years and use it more than my regular oven. This one was purchased to replace the same model which some idiot house guest broke. I love the fact that I just need to push the "Toast" button to toast and not have to set a separate timer. Large enough to bake a small pizza or six slices of toast.
This toaster over worked great for the 1st 6 months, then the toaster button would not set - it keeps turning off immediately. The other day, I found that it had started itself even though it was set to off! Now I have to unplug it every time in use it. I have had many Cuisinart appliances but this one is completely disappointing...and dangerous!
I purchased this toaster oven after my pop-up toaster died. What an upgrade this was! So far, I have broiled asparagus, perfected my toast making skills and appreciate the convenience of being able to view my food as it cooks. It would be nicer if there were a light on the inside to illuminate the food better. The window is enough though. Also, I believe I am saving on electricity by not using my large oven as much.
Give it 5 stars, however we bought our original toaster 4 years ago, we needed it to replace it and got one that it did not the work as the previous one so we returned, order a replacement that came defective as the crumbs tray was bended, also brought back and now we are waiting for the replacement, hopefully it will be operating as our 1st one, cross our fingers!!!!