Hamilton Beach 31989KO Toaster Oven and Broiler
by Hamilton Beach
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Hamilton BeachBrand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 31989KO
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hamilton Beach 31989KO Toaster Oven and Broiler
Customer Review: Great oven for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I really took my time shopping toaster ovens. I actually purchased a cuisinart rto-20 and ended out taking it back to the store before settling on the hamilton beach 31989. The only criteria I had when I started was that I didn't want to spend more than $100. Boy did I find it hard to get a decent and quality toaster oven for that price. It's important that anyone who reads this review knows that my basis for comparison is the Cuisinart TOB-175 which retails for about $150-$189.
Pro's: 1) performance - it toasts on both sides, bakes well, broils well. I have had no problem cooking anything in it. It actually takes less time than my oven to cook many things 2) It's super easy to clean. I made the mistake of cooking a greasy chicken dish in it and it really splattered the sides. There was no problem wiping it down. The crumb tray is also easy to clean. 3) ease of use - although I did end out reading the instructions, it wasn't necessary. The programmed buttons also work well (caution if you live at a high altitude like I do, the potatoe program is NOT long enough at least for me!) 4) alarm system is adequately loud - important if you're doing something else while cooking.
Con's: 1) size - this oven is definitely the size of a microwave. I knew that when I bought it, but I could see that being a huge issue for someone who doesn't get the chance to see it. It's one of the largest toaster ovens I've seen (which is good for me because it means I can cook more in it!) 2) lack of insulation/heat it puts off. I think if you touched it while in use you'd really burn yourself.
I read in another review that someone felt this unit was not made well. My door lines up, is as sturdy as you'd expect a toaster oven to be (not as sturdy as the cuisinart or a kitchenaid, but then you'd spend more money for those). I have no complaints about the quaility.
Description of Hamilton Beach 31989KO Toaster Oven and Broiler
Create your favorite meals in just minutes with this convenient toaster oven. Featuring an extra-large capacity that's big enough to toast six slices of bread or cook a 12-inch pizza. And updated digital controls with automatic settings for toast, bagel, pizza, bake, broil and potato. Plus, a two-hour timer with an automatic shut-off feature for peace of mind. It even comes with a removable crumb tray, so cleanup is a snap!Toaster Ovens
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