This oven heats up fast. It is easy to operate. The only things that I would change would be, first the door ajar feature is very weak and will not, keep the door ajar. The second thing would be the menu knob is very spongy when rotated.
I really wanted an air fryer. All the product reviews pointed me to the Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven because “high speed convection is really air frying.” I’m very disappointed and sorry that I purchased this product and not an actual Cuisinart AirFryer. The food I tried air frying, with the exception of a whole chicken, hasn’t been anything different then I could have made in my oven.
After seriously considering my ACTUAL needs, I settled on the TOB-260N1. I had compared inexpensive Black & Decker toast only models to top-of-the-line Breville do-everything models. I decided that if I am to have an extra appliance on the counter it should at least toast perfectly, cook small meals such as fish-and-chips or reheat a single plate of leftovers for a quick meal. For larger family meals, I continue using the conventional oven for bulk items while supplementing with the toaster oven for sides and such. I have not used every function within my first two months; however, I expect I will experience success just the same. Be sure to clean this unit EVERY time after it cools down - it will make your life so much easier and prolong the life of the unit. Overall, I believe I made a sound decision and am pleased with my purchase.
I love it. Haven’t used my large oven since we got this one. It cooks quickly, and doesn’t heat up my kitchen. I also air fry with it, and it works great!!!
It is generally well-designed and works efficiently. It is well-constructed and seems likely to last a good while. We found it cooked faster than our oven and, for many things, just as well. However, I did find the defrosting of 1-2 slices of bread given too much time, 2'34", even at the 1 setting. Letting the oven go that long will produce a light toast, not simply defrosted bread. For the latter, 1'30" is generally all that is necessary even for dense bread slices.
I use it everyday for everything from toast to pizzas to roasted vegetables. It’s so easy for both fresh and frozen foods. It’s well worth the counter space.
I am very pleased with my Cuisinart Chef's toaster oven. I previously owned a Breville and I like this oven more. It offers me all the features that I wanted but could not afford in a Breville. It is large and has two racks. It has an interior light and a shelf stop for easy release of toast. It toasts better than the Breville and heats up faster. I'm very pleased with my purchase.