How hot does this toaster get on the outside when toasting toast or bagels? Is it too hot to touch or just warm?
1195960
barely warm, it has air slots on both sides and it does not feel like metal , but hard plastic. The metal part is in the middle.
1195961
It doesn't even get warm. You can put it away immediately after toasting 2-4 pieces of toast or bagels.
1912870
Yes, it is. I don't make a lot of toast, maybe four slices at the most when I am cooking. I like to keep my toaster in the cupboard, and I usually put it back after I'm finished cooking. It's never felt too "hot" to me.
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.
822863
I really like this toaster. It toasts bread very well. It also has a bagel setting, where it only toasts the one side. The "keep warm" is a plus, but not its main asset, in my opinion.
143043
Mine has a toast setting at the 450 temperature it says toast and that is what I use, but make sure to first set the timer to 20 minutes and then back down to the range of light/med/dark on the timer picture. If you don't move the timer to 20 minutes first, I find everything burns.
1250373
It will get hot enough to melt plastic bread wrappers. Without thinking I put a loaf of bread on the top. Plastic wrap did melt onto the toaster
186927
All 4 sides barely even get warm (you can press your hand against it completely without it being even close to uncomfortable). The top surface *does* get very hot, however, especially the strip of metal between the two slots. You will yank your hand back if you touch it. However, I suspect this is the case w/ almost every toaster, since heat wants to rise. Despite the fact that it gets hot, I had never really noticed (I had to do a special test to answer this question). The slots are so wide, and the ability to lift the toast further out using the handle means you don't really have to put your fingers at risk of touching. I think it would only be a concern for children using the toaster. All 4 sides barely even get warm (you can press your hand against it completely without it being even close to uncomfortable). The top surface *does* get very hot, however, especially the strip of metal between the two slots. You will yank your hand back if you touch it. However, I suspect this is the case w/ almost every toaster, since heat wants to rise. Despite the fact that it gets hot, I had never really noticed (I had to do a special test to answer this question). The slots are so wide, and the ability to lift the toast further out using the handle means you don't really have to put... » Read More All 4 sides barely even get warm (you can press your hand against it completely without it being even close to uncomfortable). The top surface *does* get very hot, however, especially the strip of metal between the two slots. You will yank your hand back if you touch it. However, I suspect this is the case w/ almost every toaster, since heat wants to rise. Despite the fact that it gets hot, I had never really noticed (I had to do a special test to answer this question). The slots are so wide, and the ability to lift the toast further out using the handle means you don't really have to put your fingers at risk of touching. I think it would only be a concern for children using the toaster. « Show Less
1567757
I don't believe they make this, anymore, but as with all toasters, you should leave the top and bottom clear, the bottom should be level and on a hard surface, and the back should have at least 1" of space from the wall. The entire outside of the toaster gets VERY hot; more so than I've experienced with other toaster/broilers. As such, and for other reasons (see my review), I won't ever buy another Toastmaster.
460134
It is not slow to warm up. I just turn the dial to 2, and the toast is perfect. No preheating necessary.
1244025
I find that the top of the toaster gets hot enough that I need to pull my hands away immediately. I fear it could burn me or a child if touched long enough. Could my toaster be defective or is this normal? Past Cuisinart never got hot on exterior.
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.
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!
1727824
It doesn't get hot at all. The major drawback is the toast doesn't get ejected high enough for easy extraction
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.
1093712
When set on "Broil", the hottest setting, after 5 minutes the unit is pretty hot. Similar to all toaster ovens I've had. It's not hot enough to cause an adult hand to burn on contact, but it is hot enough to be painful if your hand is on it for more than a few seconds. It is hot enough to where we are careful not to put anything "melt-able" on top during use.
1234679
The outside gets hot, but the door handle is safe to touch. You do need to be careful when removing pans and dishes as there is not much clearance room if you use an 9x13 pan. The cooking times and temps are about the same for a regular large oven. I roast, bake, toast and love this little oven. I also unplug it after use, but you don't need to. The counter top and other items nearby don't seem to be affected by the external heat. It heats up very quickly and cools down quite fast.
1220147
The reason I bought this toaster was to toast Bagels. It works great, the bagel is nicely toasted but still soft in the middle. Before getting this toaster I had to squash the bagel flat to toast it now I get to eat a nice fluffy bagel. Enjoy your new toaster.