I am glad I purchased this toaster oven! It saves time when toasting bread, bagels, or baking biscuits! Love the separate timer and cooking temps to chose from.
Had one of these for many years and replaced with same. This version has a better crumb drawer, less flimsy. Runs dark so set lighter than usual. Only negative is sometimes have to hit start button more than once. Was startled by new "ready" noise, lol. Works well, roomy, looks nice.
This is the third Cuisinart toaster oven i have purchased. The first one worked fine but the rods warped. The second one the sensor stopped working so it needed constant watching to prevent burning. I actually purchased a Breville to replace it but the learning curve was more than this 80 Plus year old cared to manage. I hope this will be the last toaster oven I need to buy. Performance-wise it's fine. Does each task as expected. I have many Cuisinart prouducts in my home. Most perform well. When replacements were needed i looked to other brands as over time I think Cuisinart quality is not what it used to be.
Overall a good product, one problem…the timer ending bell or alarm is so quiet you can’t hear it unless you are standing next to toaster oven, and even then you can hardly hear it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, February 20, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback — we’re glad you’re enjoying your toaster oven overall. We understand the timer alarm is quieter than expected; placing the unit on a stable, flat surface away from walls or other objects can help the sound carry.
This unit is a nice counter top size. Unfortunately it does not have a option to set a time to cook.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, February 18, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your TOB-40NAS. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the countertop-friendly size, though we understand that not having a timed cooking option may be disappointing depending on your needs. This model is designed with manual control settings for simplicity, and adjusting the function and temperature knobs allows you to monitor cooking progress more directly. We offer a variety of models with built-in timer features on Cuisinart.com
We absolutely LOVE our toaster oven. We just moved into a place that doesn't have a microwave and this thing heats up ANYTHING and in almost the same amount of time as a microwave does. Plus, it doesn't dry out your food. We love baking leftovers in here as well as vegetable scraps we'd normally just throw away but can easily throw in the toaster oven for a quick snack. It heats up immediately. This thing is a game changer.
Love the Custom Classic Toaster! It is so easy to use! No guessing. I love the on/ off button. Easy to use. I love the broiler/bake pan too. Please don't ever discontinue this toaster. I will be buying this again for gifts!