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68 of 74 found the following review helpful:
 love it Nov 14, 2008
By Reviewer
I followed the instructions for toast-set the rack to the B position,turned the temp to 500 degrees, set on bake/toast,turned the timer dial past 20 minute than back to the toast shade I desired, I selected the lightest shade possible. I was a little nervous after reading the burned toast comments so I stood by and watched. The toast was perfect, exactly as it would have been in a toaster.
Next I tried a 12" frozen pizza, followed the instructions-set to 425 degrees, set the rack to the A position, set the timer. The only thing I did differently was I placed a sheet of alumium foil under the bottom heating elements on top of the crumb tray because I put the pizza directly on top on the rack (instructions do not indicate to do this). I added extra cheese and spices, set the timer for 10 minutes. The top of the pizza was done perfectly. The crust was slightly burned on the bottom, next time I'll set the timer for 9 minutes and lower the temp(9 minutes for a frozen pizza! wow, even my pizzaz pizza cooker takes 25 minutes).
Yes, the dial is hard to turn at first, it does loosen up, so far this is my only complaint. I can't wait to roast chicken or a full meal using the convection feature. So far so good, very happy with this product. I got it for $104.00, so I'm even happier with the price.
35 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Great Oven. Use it all the time. Sep 27, 2009
By M. Brayton
This is a fantastic oven. I highly recommend this oven for singles or couples. The supplied directions are brief, but will get you started easily. I have tried pizza, chicken, and casserole dishes, all turned out as expected. The frozen pizza I tried, was done, within the time listed on the box. Scratch pizzas turn out perfect. Anything I would put in a regular oven, I use this toaster oven. A lot less heat in Florida. The dials on my oven are not unreasonably stiff, as some claim. As for the timer, for those having trouble with it, use the Always ON function. With always ON, you now have a simple on and off switch. Once turned on, Just use the clock as a timer, the same as with most full size ovens. This oven is no more, no less, dangerous than any other heating device. As with any other oven, full sized,toaster,or even range tops, it is not a good idea to turn it on and not keep an eye on it, food burns all too easily. My only concern is, it isn't quite as high inside, as I would like. *NOTE* One word of Caution. Support the rack from underneith, if pulling the rack all the way out, to load or unload, with a full casserole dish. The oven will tilt forward and downward, allowing the dish to slid off the rack. It becomes top heavy. Enjoy, Have fun with this oven.
41 of 44 found the following review helpful:
 Works Just Fine If You Bother To Read the Directions Feb 09, 2009
By True North
This unit has received a bad rap on this site. It is possible to set timer for less than 20 minutes and it is possible make toast without burning it. Control knob is a bit stiff to begin with and the unit is not as intuitive as other models I've used, but if you bother to read the very brief directions you shouldn't have any trouble at all. As a matter of fact, this unit makes much better toast than other brands I have tried. It is also very handsome unit and looks good in a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. I can't speak to the broiler function because I really would never use a toaster oven to broil.
55 of 61 found the following review helpful:
Great Looking Toaster should have read more of the reviews on Amazon Nov 01, 2009
By Simon Nicholson
Have to say Amazon has some very savvy shoppers, who in my opinion are out there to help all of us.
Had a Delongi toaster oven that was very inexpensive, Around $25.00 and lasted two years ....... I got my monies worth. Read many reviews on Amazon and Eopinions and I was not sure about purchasing this item. Anyway I did. It looks beautiful very industrial and will fit in any contemporary kitchen.
So we bought the product, a very shallow pan dish is provided. We used it once and when washed the pan rusted. Have to agree with other reviewers the toaster feature is not great, and although the directions for the heat temp was clear , the dial is very small and we truly we were unable to gage the color of toast we wanted, .......... many burnt pieces.
The convection feature on this oven ...... forget it. We did a baked potato at 375 degrees on regular cooking and it took 1 hour and 5 minutes. On a later date did the same size potato ( approximately ) on the convection feature same it took 58 minutes. Chicken pieces did real well roasted at 375 degrees on the regular cooking feature.
I gave it a 3 star because of the way it looks and slower cooking temperatures appear to do well, the faster stuff ( convection feature ) not sold on . Am going to return this item and get the Breville as the cooking comments were great for this toaster ( except for not being able to use aluminum foil and glass). Will buy the Breville and then right another review on that product, and hopefully this will help all of you in making the best choice.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Good tabletop oven, mediocre toaster Jan 17, 2010
By A. Thompson
When my Sanyo SK-VF7S died, I ran to the store and bought this, instead of my usual methodical Amazon research.
Toaster ovens are by design usually tradeoffs. The small ones tend to make better toast. The large ones make better ovens, but heat too slowly to make good toast.
Cuisinart in my mind has a reputation for good quality, but not always great design. The controls on this leave something to be desired. I've had none of the problems others reported regarding sloppy controls, etc. In fact,these controls felt superior compared to the other ovens in the store. But setting the timer just right for toast is not easy without a magnifying glass. Also, it's easy to accidently leave it on 'Convection bake' instead of 'Bake/toast' without realizing it. Not that there's much difference, but on Convection it heats up even slower.
Which brings me to my biggest criticism: It doesn't heat up fast enough to make great toast. Some ovens, like the Sanyo, have Quartz elements that glow almost immediately. This does not. So to me, the toast ends up baked, instead.
For other uses, I'm completely satisfied. I often use it for baked potatoes, or broiling something in au gratin dishes. I rarely need to use the large oven, since I'm cooking for two or three.
The build seems solid. The convection fan isn't loud. The controls feel stiff and well made. The Stainless shell looks great. I also like that it's just a rectangle, not some silly sloping or curved design that has no functional reason. The flat top is great for warming your salad dressing while the potatoes are baking. I also like the size - big enough for most of my needs, without being huge.
So if I didn't want to make toast, I'd give it 5 stars.
10/23/10: After almost a year, I'm really happy with this. It still looks great. The controls are still stiff. And I've gotten the hang of the temperature settings. Basically, for anything that you don't want the top to burn (like biscuits), turn it down to 300 and/or cover with foil until later in the cycle. Tonight I did Red Snapper coated with a little bread crumbs and parmesan. Started off baking at 350, switched to Broil for the last 5 minutes. The fish came out flaky, moist, perfect. Last night I broiled sliced potatoes covered with peanut oil and Old Bay. French Fries, basically. They were wonderful.
I still don't use it for toast.
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