Replaced same model purchased 6 years ago. I had same problems other reviewers had concerning heating element bending and catching fire--but only after six years. Decided to replace with hopes it would last another six years because really like features of toaster (especially crumb tray) and inexpensive. However, this unit takes much longer to heat up and it also makes a "popping" noise a couple times during use. Chalk this up to being heat related but my first toaster didn't do it. Also doesn't toast evenly.
This toaster oven is quite possibly the best one I've ever own except for one irredeemable flaw. When your food is ready the designers of this product decided you would best be notified by the shrieking or a loud, smoke detector like, beep, for about 20 seconds. I wish they had a way to disable the beeping or at least would warn people they'll hear a smoke detector every time their food is ready.
It is a nice looking toaster oven. Cooks toast well. I like the bagel option. No issues with the oven function as items cook as recommended. My only complaint is that the pull out tray is very noisy and jerky, not very smooth.
Bought this about a month ago to replace a less than desirable (non-Cuisinart) unit. This unit does everything that I give it perfectly. I once set the Darkness dial a bit higher to account for a bagel. I should have left it on the default setting. I have used just about every function and it has always performed perfectly. The only downside is that the Toast Done beep is quite loud and could be mistaken for a smoke alarm. Just be prepared for it.