Previously owned a Cuisinart manual toaster oven which died so this was a replacement/upgrade. Like the digital controls, timer, toast darkness settings (which seem much more accurate than the old model),etc. Main complaint is the lettering is small, light and difficult to read, especially for us older folk
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This unit replaced a 15 year old model - same brand. But, it lacked a couple of features I had assumed were included: convection bake and the ability to to have a timer/alarm complete its cycle without turning off the cooking element. Also, the dial knob makes entering a simple command like baking at a fixed temp a more complex process than the previous unit. The one positive quality is that the drip pan can be removed from the front, rather than from the rear.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This is a sleek, attractive, compact appliance which does the job well. I have cooked and toasted so far. The controls are VERY difficult to read on the buttons, but the illuminated window clearly shows you what settings you have selected, even in the dark. And unlike my previous toaster oven, the inside is so dark while I'm toasting that I can't see how light or well toasted my English muffin is unless I actually open the door. But I love that you can see exactly how much time is left in your toasting cycle. And once you get the hang of the settings, it's pretty easy to adjust to the desired time and amount of cooking. You need to pay attention to the position of the oven rack. If you try to toast when the rack is in the "bake" position, you'll end up with overcooked toast, especially on the bottom. Though this unit is very compact, the inside is surprisingly roomy, while the oven takes up far less space on my counter than my last toaster oven did. Overall, I am happy with the appliance. But there is a learning curve while I figure out how to adjust the settings to get what I want.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Love the coffee — makes it, and keeps it hotter than my previous maker (another brand)! Works great, but the beeping noise drives me (and especially my cat) crazy. It would be nice if there was an option to silence it, or at least reduce the volume. Also, it's a little hard to find the best way to fill the reservoir (probably because of the opened lid position). I'm using the Bar Rescue "long pour" method. The carafe is easy to clean due to the wide mouth. Because of this, the detachable lid doesn't bother me.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
This is my second Cuisinart Oven. I chose to replace my first one with another that had updated features that I liked. I have been satisfied with Cuisinart.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com