My experience with the coiled wire heater element used in competitive brands is that they fail just after the 2-year warranty. I wanted to try a toaster oven with a sheathed heating element. My Cuisinart model has them.
As a senior citizen, I wish that Cuisinart would have put a white line on the selector knobs so that it is easier to see what function has been selected. I added white paint to mine and now have total satisfaction with this appliance.
I bought this a month ago. Toasts and bakes well. However, the beeper for the toast cycle is very loud. Like the pull- out feature for the rack. Could use a removal base for cleaning .
The toaster works great however it beeps 5 times very loudly and obnoxiously when the timer is up. We generally love cuisanart products but the beeping on this particular model is terrible.
This toaster/broiler looks nice but in my opinion, does not perform as it should. I can put my bread in to toast (on toast, dark and broil) and do other things, come back and it is still not done. It may be good at broiling but my toaster is better for toast.