I have very limited counter space, so I was wondering how hot the sides and back of this toaster get?
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The sides & back of this toaster stay cool! The only heat comes from the top from the where the bread goes!
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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.
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John - I went and verified this before responding to you - I was able to keep my hand on side and back through the standard 4 setting. The side at the very top got warmer but I could still hold my hand on it. Hope this helps with your question. I have had mine for a few months now and I just love it.
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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.
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In the case of my toaster, all the heat was coming from the bottom. The upper part was getting hot only when the broiler function (which broke after few days) was activated.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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All toaster ovens get hot on the outside. This one seems to be reasonable - just leave room around it for cooling. The top can be used to pre-warm dishes.
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The top does get hot. We pull the oven out from under the cabinet when we use it for something longer than toast. Do not know required clearance but Breville customer service may have an answer. We have standard height cabinets.
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It is warm to the touch, and can be handled by the sides of the toaster with no problems - however, I would not classify it as "cool to the touch" after using.
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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.
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Hi Susan, To add one thing. Back of toaster is about 8 1/2" tall as Sheri said. Front (by controls) is a bit less than 7" high. However, you may have a question about whether this will handle taller pieces of toast and it seems to. I had the same question, as I bake my own bread. It has not been an issue.
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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.
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I would say it is mostly cool touch on the black surfaces. The chrome parts not so much. What's amazing is how quickly it heats up, then cools down. By the time I know the toast can be handled, the unit is cool enough to move back on the counter top. I was reluctant to get this unit because of the electronics, (I liked old fashioned toasters) but the electronics make for a much better, faster performance, in my opinion. I'm glad I got it. I replaced a commercial unit that was way hotter but similar in design. This one is way better and cooler to touch.
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It has a burner from top and bottom so it does toast both sides. I mainly use it for bagels though.
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It gets hot but no more than any similar appliance. I use the top to warm plates when necessary if it is on.This is the best toaster oven I've ever owned and had it for several years.
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My recollection is the rear corner, however I tossed mine out 2 weeks after buying. Really bad toaster. I have a hamilton beach now & love it.
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I agree with Cheri. The sides are definitely cool touch; once you start moving up toward the top where the slots are, it's a bit warm. But, again agreeing with Cheri, the toaster cools down very quickly and heats up quickly. I'm happy with the purchase.