Toastmaster 328BC 6-Slice Toaster Oven/Broiler with Bagel Switch
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: SaltonBrand: Salton
Release Date: 2004-09-24
Model: 328BC
Color: Brushed Chrome
Product features:
- 6 Slice Capacity with Non Stick Interior
- Curved Glass Door
- Bakes, broils, Toasts, and Bagel Functions
- 1 hour Timer
- Double Wall Construction
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Toastmaster 328BC 6-Slice Toaster Oven/Broiler with Bagel Switch
Customer Review: This toaster is smokin'!...In a good way
Summary: 4 Stars
After over a decade of trustworthy service my Black and Decker finally gave up the ghost. With a lot of research I selected this as its replacement. I have not been disappointed. Things I love about this toaster oven:
-2 racks! I can bake off a tray of salad croutons and another of almonds at the same time. Or cook breakfast sausages and finish a frittata - at the same time. Or keep two plates of dinner warm - at the same time! This has been really handy for all kinds of things when I'm in a hurry and don't want to be juggling (small) hot pans.
-The timer. No need to worry about burning the pine nuts again. Just set the timer and the oven turns off when the time runs out. Easy.
-Great size for my fairly small kitchen. An 8" sauté pan fits inside with the oven door only open a little for the handle to stick out. This is great for finishing dishes under the broiler. Similarly, to heat or hold food, dinner plates fit in without a problem. Considering this, it takes up much less countertop than many other models with similar interior space. (I haven't tried 6 slices of toast, but 4 is no problem).
-It looks and feels pretty good. I went to several stores to look at the design and check out the feel of as many items as possible before purchasing. This is actually how I found the Toastmaster. Initially it wasn't even on my list, short or otherwise. The Toastmaster holds it's own against any toaster in the price range, and I even preferred it over the DiLonghi. Its lines are simple and understated, the knobs feel sturdy, not like they'll fall off in a month, and the door opens and closes nicely.
Things I don't love:
-Maybe a little complicated to use, but if you can drive a car you can certainly work this toaster before your morning coffee has kicked in. The section on how to toast bread actually took almost two pages in the instruction manual! However, all that text translates to a few basic steps, and I'm making toast just fine, except for my next point...
-Uneven broiling. Portions at the back of the unit definitely get darker than those at the front. This means you might want to rotate things halfway through, but for me neither unevenness nor rotating is really a big deal, so this doesn't bother me too much. The trade in capacity and overall product quality is worth it.
Description of Toastmaster 328BC 6-Slice Toaster Oven/Broiler with Bagel Switch
6-slice capacity. Curved glass. Double-wall construction. Bakes, broils, toasts, and top browns. Nonstick, easy-clean interior. Bagel switch. 30 minute timer. Slide-out crumb tray. Full range thermostat. Chrome-plated bake tray and wire rack. Outside dimensions: 17" W. x 12" D. x 9" H. Inside dimensions: 12" W. x 11" D. x 6" H.Toaster Ovens
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