Anyone know how hot the front and sides during toasting?
831816
you can touch them, but I wouldn't use it as a pillow- my problem is it keeps defaulting to the bagel setting, and only toasting one side- The toaster has been replaced twice already- so the one in the mail now, will be my fourth attempt at getting a damn toaster that works-
831817
After toasting a bagel I measured with an infrared digital thermometer the front was 83 F. the side that toasted was 76 the other unused side was 72 and the back was 74. I think the front was warmed by the electronic circuit board.By the way the bagel setting toasts the cut side and warms the crust side....outstanding!
831818
My experience has been that front and sides stay cool enough to touch them. We are not high volume users though. It gets used a couple of times in the morning. We are very happy with our purchase.
194015
Depends on the user of the toaster. The outside would not feel hot to an adult, it's warm. Maybe a child would react differently.
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.
1727821
The front and sides on mine do not get hot. I toasted English muffins and tested how hot the front would get. I felt no heat on the front until I slid my hand up the front close to the toaster slots. I began to feel heat at the top front as I got near the slot. If I didn't feel heat at that part, then the toaster wouldn't be working as it should.
1019213
Except for the area around the slots, the toaster is shiny black plastic. the solar area is metal and does get hot.
1234682
Not much on the back and sides. The front is glass so there should be heat. If you want to change the cooking time, or temperature, it is minute by minute or degree by degree- with a dial. Some idiot was on the design team.
1912871
The bottom 2/3 is cool, the top 1/3 is hot. The toasted bread (at #5) is too hot to handle.
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.
539867
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.
2036759
I just went and checked mine as I never paid much attenton. The outside of the toaster was not hot or even warm at all when using it.
1009781
No the sides do not get hot. However there is an issue on the #2 setting with toasting evenly on both sides of the bread. It will toast like the Bagel setting (more on one side than the other). But it does ok on #3 setting or Bagel or defrost.
1756552
The top gets pretty hot, but I have never owned a toaster oven that didn't. You have to remember this is a small oven and it is not insulated as good as you big oven however it is much faster and more convenient and saves on your energy bill. Well worth the trade off. I have not had one problem with mine.
618749
I've checked when using, the bottom of toaster and my countertop doesn't get hot. BUT: the top of toaster gets hot. So, I make sure I remove anything that was on top before using.
191680
No, it toast on both sides, but it has been my experience that the inside coils gets hotter than the outside coils. I always put a bagel or English muffin with the cut sides facing the middle and they come out great. I am very pleased with toast that is a little darker on one side and I find that between 3 and 4 on the setting makes great toast, and if you use the bagel button , they come out perfect.
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.
1347994
Well, honestly, I've never deliberately touched the sides during use. That said, I can tell you that nobody in my family has ever complained about being burned by this toaster. In fact, we use it often, like it, and I do recommend it. I hope this will help you make an informed decision.
54563
No, on a low setting, the exterior gets hot enough to burn an adult's or child's hand. Note that the instruction booklet warns that the toaster is "not intended for use by children" and cautions to "Never let the toaster operate unattended." If I had any idea that this toaster presented a burn and/or fire hazard, I would not have purchased it. These cautions should have been in the online description. I expected more from a KRUPS appliance, especially one costing $50. It's going back.