Is the housing of the toaster cool to the touch?
1936787
Yes it is. No problem with safety or burns as long as you keep your fingers or objects away from the top of the toaster.I have been very happy with this particular toaster. Adjustable heat levels will be different for different foods toasted depending on thickness, moisture content and whether or not the item was frozen, refrigerated or room temp.
763934
Yes, it also is quiet and heats upwell. Not prone to dings and scratches. I'm not unhappy with mine.
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.
1411571
Mine stays relatively cool compared to my last toaster oven. I wouldn't purposely grab hold of it but if you brush it you won't get burned.
1657174
Yes. I agree with rosegardner. It doesn't get as hot as an all metal toaster but the plastic sides are thin and can gradually get hot enough to burn your fingers if you are moving it around. My old toaster always stayed cool enough to handle and wouldn't burn you no matter how long you touched it.
100296
The instructions say it toasts on the cut sides (toward the middle) and warms on the outsides. Haven't proven this yet as I like the outside a little toasty too.
822865
Of course, it's a Toaster! It has an added feature of being able to keep ones toast warm
1340057
Yes it is a cool touch toaster, but the one we have doesn't toast evenly or the same darkness twice. Maybe purchase different toaster or ours may just be a dud. hope this helps
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.
850882
I've never done, and was told by our service Rep. not too - heat issue - and you want toaster to sit sturdy on counter.
1347990
The sides get very warm, but we've never had a problem. The top gets very hot and the lifter doesn't push smaller pieces of toast up, so we've had a few burns getting toast out. I got so tired of it that we now keep tongs by the toaster to pull the bread out.
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.
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.
923690
There are vents on the top and right side. We have experienced no overheating problems and love the product. It is the easiest toaster to clean that we have had.
1727823
This is a great toaster. After power level 6 toasting, it is hardly warm to the touch on the front, side and back.
1437172
It has a "ding" but it is not loud. The toaster shuts off at that point, and the toast stays warm until you lift the cage manually.
241127
I just made an English muffin and there was no heat felt on sides and back of the toaster. The only heat felt was on top near the slot with muffin.