Anyone know how hot the front and sides get during toasting?
1769631
I have the 2 slot version of this toaster. The sides get only slightly warm.
1769632
Best we can say is that it's not been a problem because neither my wife or I remember or noticed. If it was an issue, I think we would remember.
1657174
Yes. I agree with rosegardner. It doesn't get as hot as an all metal toaster but the plastic sides are thin and can gradually get hot enough to burn your fingers if you are moving it around. My old toaster always stayed cool enough to handle and wouldn't burn you no matter how long you touched it.
100296
The instructions say it toasts on the cut sides (toward the middle) and warms on the outsides. Haven't proven this yet as I like the outside a little toasty too.
2003893
have not noticed .use it everv day. will now test ---------Highest setting#5--burnt toast smoking,smell.Answer---Both sides and both ends warm to slightly hot but not too hot to be uncomfortable.
1093706
It gets very hot because it is metal. The sides, top and glass front get very hot. But I think all toaster ovens would be the same unless it is in some kind of plastic casing or some other kind of material that wouldn't conduct heat.
1799382
The sides stay somewhat cool; however, the top around the toaster slots gets hot.
2029934
There are heating elements on all sides but the ones in the middle are not as hot as the outside elements. It takes forever for the inside sides to toast. I would not recommend this toaster. I am sorry I purchased it.
1408811
Yes, the sides get hot while toasting. A lot of heat emanates from the top, as well. I leave my toaster plugged in all the time, so I guess you don't have to unplug it after using.
2222595
You should also have plenty of room between top and another surface, it gives off heat. Sad thing is all toaster ovens suffer from this, figured someone would have fixed that but it is a great oven.
766599
It toasts both side fairly evenly. One side might come out a little darker but not enough to make a difference.
1657170
I agree with Cheri. The sides are definitely cool touch; once you start moving up toward the top where the slots are, it's a bit warm. But, again agreeing with Cheri, the toaster cools down very quickly and heats up quickly. I'm happy with the purchase.
703757
I honestly have not used mine for toasting but those coils get so piping hot until when I do toast I am going to turn the temperature setting on 300 and select the toast option for 1 mintute or so. I think the key to this oven model is to preheat it first unlike other models that turn piping hot as soon as you select the temperature aand the toast option.
2162140
I don't really know how to answer this question. The device doesn't doesn't say what temperature you are setting (eg it doesn't say 350 degrees), but it does everything I expect it to. It seems to be plenty hot. I usually just toast, but we have baked small things in it too & it worked. We've been very happy w/it. Sorry I can't help more.
1650088
Not at all; there is virtually no external heat on the toaster. By the way, this is by far the finest toaster I have ever owned.
54564
After one toasting cycle, the sides and bottom of the toaster are barely warm and the slotted top is hot to the touch.
539870
It gets hot on the top more so than the front. I would say it is about the same as a regular toaster oven.
1159247
All toaster ovens get hot on the outside. This one seems to be reasonable - just leave room around it for cooling. The top can be used to pre-warm dishes.