I want to buy this for college dorm room...but no heating elements allowed. Does it have visible heating elements like a toaster oven?
272251
I returned it immediately because it did not work, but it may have been damaged in shipping. But this is a microwave oven so there are no heating elements at all. Your dorm probably allows for a microwave oven.
272252
It depends on your definition of 'visible'. There are two sets of heating elements, one in the 'roof' of the cavity, and one on the 'floor'. The one on the floor is exposed, but largely covered by the metal turntable, which must be present to place anything in the oven. The one in the roof is behind a permanent grate which is part of the cavity. The roof element is more like a quartz heater, and get hotter than the one on the floor which is a resistive element (like a coil stove). In short, the two elements are not obvious on casual inspection, but the floor element is exposed and both are visible if you know where to look.
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It depends on your definition of 'visible'. There are two sets of heating elements, one in the 'roof' of the cavity, and one on the 'floor'. The one on the floor is exposed, but largely covered by the metal turntable, which must be present to place anything in the oven. The one in the roof is behind a permanent grate which is part of the cavity. The roof element is more like a quartz heater, and get hotter than the one on the floor which is a resistive element (like a coil stove). In short, the two elements are not obvious on casual inspection, but the floor element is exposed and both are visible if you know where to look. It depends on your definition of 'visible'. There are two sets of heating elements, one in the 'roof' of the cavity, and one on the 'floor'. The one on the floor is exposed, but largely covered by the metal turntable, which must be present to place anything in the oven. The one in the roof is behind a permanent grate which is part of the cavity. The roof element is more like a quartz heater, and get hotter than the one on the floor which is a resistive element (like a coil stove). In short, the two elements are not obvious on casual inspection, but the floor element is exposed and both are... » Read More It depends on your definition of 'visible'. There are two sets of heating elements, one in the 'roof' of the cavity, and one on the 'floor'. The one on the floor is exposed, but largely covered by the metal turntable, which must be present to place anything in the oven. The one in the roof is behind a permanent grate which is part of the cavity. The roof element is more like a quartz heater, and get hotter than the one on the floor which is a resistive element (like a coil stove). In short, the two elements are not obvious on casual inspection, but the floor element is exposed and both are visible if you know where to look. « Show Less
272254
No, it does not. I did not want that either. Thought it would be dangerous reaching into it. I love this. It is my second micro/convection oven and will always own one. I rarely use my full size oven anymore as I live alone. I can micro, convection cook or do a blend. Buy it!
944014
I have been looking for a toaster oven that is WITHOUT a non-stick interior or aluminized interior (aluminum bonded to steel which is also toxic). I contacted Waring Pro & they said that only their large Convection ovens, with no toaster capabilities, have a all stainless steel interior. I did find the Cuisinart Combo Steam Convection Oven/Toaster CSO-300. It has an all Stainless Steel Interior. It is counter top size but it is pricey.
853694
It is a smaller oven and heats rapidly. We have not used it to make toast (I don't doubt you could) but find it useful for more things than the usual larger ovens found on other stoves. As a bonus you have the larger oven for the holiday 24 pound turkey and the seven rib prime roast. You will not be disappointed with this unit.
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The unit does not appear to have any insulation at all beyond a double wall on the sides, which contains vents to the outside to help keep the temps there down a bit. It does get hot - more than hot enough to melt most polymers if they're placed too close to it's sides. It doesn't seem to get hot enough to cause a fire concern, at least with the longest cook times I've used mine for - about 20 minutes. For toasting, the outside doesn't get very hot at all as the cook time is just a few minutes. I do like mine a lot, much more so than prior toaster ovens I've owned.
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It doesn't have a toaster feature. Some broil, but I either use a small toaster (got it from Wal-Mart for about $7 a few years ago for camping) or I use a skillet on the stove and heat it up really hot and then add the bread and flip it (like tortillas being warmed) until it's as brown as I like. I figure this was only $79.99 and I shouldn't complain since I'm the one that missed that it never claimed to toast.
539866
The sides and door get warm. The top gets hot which is normal for similar toaster ovens.I've owned several toaster ovens over the years, but this is the best!
101598
Hello. The convection function gets the interior hot like an oven and can bake things. It has no broiler or heat element at the top which will toast things.
353164
It's not a toaster oven. It will toast bread about as well as a real oven. I wouldn't recommend it. However, you can warm stuff like Pop-Tarts or Toaster Strudel just fine.
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Cathy. This would be perfect for the dorm, I take mine to work and plug it in about an hour and a half before lunch, you can actually use if to reheat just about anything to a nice hot temp. Great item and well worth the money, my husband even had to have one for himself.
852579
No. It has a bottom and top heat element, but will not toast something like toast or English muffin. I have used my Oven Central oven for almost a year and just love it. It does bake and sauté great. In fact, I seldom use my full-size range now. With the top heat unit on, it makes the most perfect unbroken fried eggs - no need to flip the over to cook the other side.Do not use to cook hot cereal like oatmeal because it bubbles out the little kebab holes. Does this answer your question?
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I have an oven with hidden heating elements. I read the reviews and didn't read anywhere that the liner shouldn't be used on the bottom of this type of oven. I just received the liner and the box says, "For electric ovens that have hidden elements or gas ovens, place the liner on the lowest rack". I'm disappointed.
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Not at all. It has a couple power/heating indicator LEDs in the front. They are low-power but can be covered up with tape if necessary. In addition, this heating tech is completely silent; no creaking/popping as the elements expand and collapse. The only noise is the click of the relay when toggling power to the elements.
1286199
No, unfortunately it does not. It's not thermal. You can put soup in it and microwave it, but I'm not sure how many schools have student accessible microwaves.
560791
It's a pretty large unit, 16"w x 9"h x 10.5"d (12" if you count handle) outside is metal I think stainless on the front and black painted aluminum. The heating element I have no idea, it doesnt look like metal but similar to whats on an electric stove. it does have one element on top and one on bottom. I love mine, use it for toasting, baking cookies, I've even made salmon in it successfully
857835
i put my bread (pita, english muffin, bagel, plain, fench) on a bare shelf in the center. i use the convection setting, high heat. it works for me. i do not have a toaster, yet!
2083125
Nope... not one of the features. But the convection oven does the job. Best Toaster Oven we have had over many years.
1774005
No, it's not. It's a countertop oven, toasts, broils, heats leftover pizza well, melts cheese. Toast is good @ #5 for 2 slices, turn over and finish if you like it evenly toasted. Top heat bar heats, bottom bars heat, and some settings cycle thru both. I was a little disappt'ed at first, but after a week, I really liked it. My only irritation is that toast takes a little monitoring to get it "just right!"