How hot does the outside get? I'd like to use this in our motor home instead of the convection oven which heats up the living area.
1979462
I believe you can safely use it in your motor home. While you wouldn't want to hold your hand against the side of the roaster when it's on, it is sort of like your oven door when the oven is on, warm enough to be uncomfortable, but not hot enough to burn you if you accidentally touch it. It's the sides that are the hottest because that's where the heating elements are. The bottom gets warm, but I set the roaster directly on my counter top and it does just fine. To me the biggest issue for the motor home would be storage and work space, since this is a good size appliance. I don't know how much counter space you have, so keep that in mind.
1979463
I believe you can safely use it in your motor home. While you wouldn't want to hold your hand against the side of the roaster when it's on, it is sort of like your oven door when the oven is on, warm enough to be uncomfortable, but not hot enough to burn you if you accidentally touch it. It's the sides that are the hottest because that's where the heating elements are. The bottom gets warm, but I set the roaster directly on my counter top and it does just fine. To me the biggest issue for the motor home would be storage and work space, since this is a good size appliance. I don't know how much counter space you have, so keep that in mind. I believe you can safely use it in your motor home. While you wouldn't want to hold your hand against the side of the roaster when it's on, it is sort of like your oven door when the oven is on, warm enough to be uncomfortable, but not hot enough to burn you if you accidentally touch it. It's the sides that are the hottest because that's where the heating elements are. The bottom gets warm, but I set the roaster directly on my counter top and it does just fine. To me the biggest issue for the motor home would be storage and work space, since this is a good size appliance. I don't know how... » Read More I believe you can safely use it in your motor home. While you wouldn't want to hold your hand against the side of the roaster when it's on, it is sort of like your oven door when the oven is on, warm enough to be uncomfortable, but not hot enough to burn you if you accidentally touch it. It's the sides that are the hottest because that's where the heating elements are. The bottom gets warm, but I set the roaster directly on my counter top and it does just fine. To me the biggest issue for the motor home would be storage and work space, since this is a good size appliance. I don't know how much counter space you have, so keep that in mind. « Show Less
1979464
The shell gets pretty warm. It would warm up the MH. But you could put it outside on a table.
1979465
The cover and sides gets very hot to the touch- However, to answer your question, there is negligible impact on the ambient temperature
1979466
The outside is warm to the touch, but it does not get hot and I do not notice the kitchen heating up.
1979467
The outside does get hot as the product is stainless steel. I typically put a cutting board under the product just in case. The product did not produce enough heat to worry about heating the room versus the oven.
824134
No not too hot to touch on outside---You use the handle. It's a great product.
176708
I do not know. We have used it in our house for over a year. When using it as a reg oven it will get hot on the outside.
1983376
The exterior does not get real hot. I have never worried about leaving the room with it on.
415610
I haven't tried it yet on the convection oven but just with the regular oven and it's ok. Maybe you can try it and give a few minutes extra. Happy eating.
1392649
I agree with the others...I use mine in a convection oven, but wouldn't use it on the grill.
2222596
If heat and/or safety is of concern, I would definitely look elsewhere. The exterior frame, especially the front door glass of this oven gets exceptionally hot and could cause burns. (both my wife and I have been burned). Children should not be allowed to operate this oven or even come close to it when it is running.
626526
I would not recommend that because a) it does not have any way to take in fresh outside air, meaning you would have negative pressure in your house and would be using your breathing air for combustion, b) it would not distribute heat throughout the house...you'd need ductwork, and c) it's pretty loud for inside a house. Not bad for a garage, but not great for a house. I think there must be better ways to heat a small house, including electric radiant heaters. You could buy several for the cost of one of these. Just my opinion.
1583893
Very little. It gets hot to the touch. Ours began malfunctioning after about 8 months of use. I would not recommend this oven.
1464208
Hello David, 1. Mine does not get hot to the extent that I could not touch it. I would say "warm". 2. It doesn't make a noise (except for the alarm when the battery goes below 11V). 3. Yes, it needs ventilation, so don't cover it up. It must be mounted upright. You could rig up one of those 12V muffin fans to help it. And hoover the vents from time to time. I haven't had any problems with mine in 3 years, it works 24/24 7/7. A good machine. cheers Ralph
739729
Not to worrie. I can't say what temp. it gets to, but I have seen no problem with the external heat. Even when I broiled a chicken breast at 400 degrees with the door cracked open, there was not much heat outside the unit. My upper cabinet is rather high, but I would feel very save with it under one that was closer to the top of my oven.
2122740
I don't remember it being hot. I would only worry if it was hot by the motor or plug. I have 2, been using for years without a problem.
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Hello David, 1. Mine does not get hot to the extent that I could not touch it. I would say "warm". 2. It doesn't make a noise (except for the alarm when the battery goes below 11V). 3. Yes, it needs ventilation, so don't cover it up. It must be mounted upright. You could rig up one of those 12V muffin fans to help it. And hoover the vents from time to time. I haven't had any problems with mine in 3 years, it works 24/24 7/7. A good machine.cheersRalph
2110215
Yes, the exterior does get hot during use - including the top. It works like a regular waffle iron.
430070
We've had ours for about 2 weeks and it seems to get pretty hot. We've rotisseried five different things and used the oven quite a bit, and everything's turned out great! Pre-heating is essential. Good luck!
943621
Probably so, I have two of them in my motorhome, which is approx. 300sq.ft and they kept it at 72 degrees inside, while outside got down to 28 degrees! It depends on sq.ft. of the garage, and how well it is insulated, you might need two.
552881
It gets very hot. I wouldn't let young children handle it, as they can get burned. I hang a silicone grabber on the handle which the kids use to open the door and to pull out cookie sheets. On top (to the left of the vent) I have a silicone baking liner. This is where I set extra baking pans when the oven is in use. I love this toaster oven. I use it to toast, to re-heat foods, and to bake cookies, pizza, rice pudding, breads, and cakes.