Is it cool to touch ?
2008487
Yes. I never put it back in the storage location until it is back to room temp as a precaution. But, if you wanted to move it around on the counter, no problem. Obviously, near the top slots, heat escapes and the metal does get warm.
2008488
Absolutely not. My last toaster was cool to touch. The sides of this toaster get hot.
2008489
Obviously the top Metal will be heated while toasting but the Plastic is not heated.. Keep kids away from all appliances for safety reasons.
2008490
Cool? No. But it only gets very warm on all plastic surfaces. The inner metal are where the bread goes is VERY HOT!!! But yes you can touch the OUTSIDE of the toaster and possible not get burnt. I myself, was able to touch all of the plastic areas while the toaster was in use and I did not get burned at all. Duh, but keep kids away from toasters. PERIOD!
886695
It is cool to the touch everywhere except the front where the heat comes out naturally. But the top and sides are cool/room ambient temperature.
1609967
If I recall, the surface gets pretty warm. Not blazing hot, but you wouldn't want a toddle walking around it unsupervised, for example.
1569146
If you do not have large hands, it is fine. Regular hands are tight, but work. The touch is adequate. Large hands may not be worth it, though.
1515074
Normally yes - they are only warm to the touch. But if you leave them on too long they can get hot to the touch. Good luck!
801578
No. I had to try it out before putting it in my son's room but it does not get hot to the touch.
741901
I think it is. My hands aren't burning while holding it with hot liquid inside. But then I don't use it much. I keep it on the table and like to see my friends reaction to that :) Its a fun thing really!
1252701
It is cool to touch everywhere except for the vent the heat comes out of. Works great.
2056399
It seems to remain cool enough to the touch. You could elevate it or pot foemat under if you are concerned.
886691
It is warm to the touch. I don't have kids but my cat never got hurt by it.
2223978
Jody, yes, the entire tower is cool to the touch. Obviously, if you keep your hand in front where the heat emits, your hand will get hot. I've had my ATH-1 on for the entire winter (it's heating the finished basement) and the tower is cool to the touch.- joe
1086317
We do feel heat from it. I think there is a little difference between being right beside it and the end. I am very cold natured though. With that being said, we have loved it and have had so many compliments on it.
1799383
It is hot on top, naturally, and the sides are warm but not hot. I could lay my hand on the sides without any discomfort.
965087
Outside is cool to the touch, except for the window at top. That gets hot enough that you don't want to touch it.
1460097
A little bit, since they have a dimpled texture. They do seem to make your hands feel cooler though.
404761
Absolutely not...it feels slightly warmer than your body temperature but it is a soothing warmth. You will love it!
54567
Hi...I'm not sure what you mean by cool. You can certainly tell that it is on, but I don't think it is anything overly hot. I keep mine right next to a wall outlet, but when I use it, I just slide it out a bit. The temps. of the unit really are not a problem for me.