The KitchenAid toaster oven is a countertop toaster manufactured in the United States by KitchenAid. KitchenAid is a top name in kitchen products, and a great buy and wonderful gift giving item. Well designed and sturdy, this product comes in two different versions, different prices and colors. Finding the right version and price is easy as it is available for sale over the Internet and at local department stores, which gives you a great opportunity to get the best price. Each model is backed by a one year manufacturer’s limited warranty.
Advantages to the KitchenAid Toaster Oven
The beauty of the KitchenAid toaster oven is apparent when you use it to warm up food without worrying about losing flavor and texture. As far as kitchen appliances go, the KitchenAid toaster oven can actually be a money saver as you no longer have to throw out your leftovers that would have sat in your refrigerator – they can now be easily reheated and taste great. It also burns less electricity than a conventional oven and generates far less heat in the kitchen.
The first KitchenAid toaster oven model which is available is the KitchenAid 1/2 Cubic Foot 6-Slice Countertop Oven, model number KCO1005OB, which comes in Onyx Black. This model is constructed of elegant stainless steel and features 6-slice toast capacity. The face of the unit has a clear, tempered glass door window and a nonstick coating for easy cleaning. Internet pricing is around $115, excluding shipping costs.
The next model of KitchenAid toaster oven is model number KCO1005ER, available in red. This is a full-sized model which is designed to be compact. This version gives you greater versatility when baking or broiling and features a warming feature with 1400W of power. The interior is 0.5 cubic-foot, and has a Power-on indicator light, can reach a temperature up to 450F, and measures approximately 10-3/8″ x 20″ x 14-3/4″ One independent customer review recommends you use a pot holder when baking as the handle tends to get very hot. It is available at QVC for $129.99, excluding shipping. You can also try Macys.com, which is offering this unit at a closeout price of $89.97. Both KitchenAid toaster oven models offer a timer which is a great safety feature. The unit will go off after a maximum of 30 minutes. Cleaning a KitchenAid toaster oven is extremely simple. All you have to do to clean the crumbs out of the bottom is slide out the crumb tray, empty over a garbage bag, and rinse with warm water in the sink. In order to ensure you get the best quality results, it is recommended you allow the KitchenAid toaster oven to warm up to your desired temperature for five minutes, before baking, toasting or warming up your leftovers.
KitchenAid Toaster Oven Reviews
According to Consumer Reports, the KitchenAid toaster oven scores a mark of very good in terms of ease and broiling, and good for toasting and baking. The Consumer Report Experts commented: “Another small but well-known brand, KitchenAid makes toasters and toaster ovens that are sold through department stores, appliance retailers, national chains (Best Buy, Circuit City) and specialty channels.” One recent customer review said it was the “best ever after 35 years of testing!”
New KitchenAid Toaster Oven Models for 2011
KitchenAid has introduced several new toaster oven models for the 2010-2011 model year. The KCO223CU KitchenAid Convection Countertop Oven gives you the power of a full-sized oven on your countertop. It is available in stainless steel and onyx black (model # KCO222OB), and has gotten very good reviews from customers. The smaller siblings in this line are the KCO111CU 10″ Countertop Oven, and the Onyx Black version, the KCO111OB. These smaller KitchenAid toaster oven units had some complaints of slow heating times in customer reviews.