My toaster oven does not toast - is it because I have not added the crumb tray? My old B&D Toaster Oven didn't need the crumb tray to toast.
226921
Mine toasts w/o the crumb tray. Double check your settings. This B & D Toaster Oven operstes much differantly than my prior one.
226922
It should definitely toast anyway. Is your heat setting down on the actual Toast setting? And you have to turn the timer dial past 10 minutes and then back down to the brownness you want for your toast. If you're doing this and still not working, time for repairman or replacement. Good luck
226923
I would think it would not be able to toast without the tray as this may act as a reflector for the lower element. The one I have works perfectly every time. I would install the tray and try it again just be sure the dials are at the correct settings
226924
turn the upper switch all the way to the right then the lower switch to about the middle of toast no crumb tray needed
226925
Mine does toast; however, I do put the timer above 10 and then bring it down to the desired time. I had to do this with my other one and so I did it automatically. I do not use the crumb tray. If the temperature dial is set at TOAST (450 degrees) it should work. If you have done all of this, I might assume that the product is defective. Good luck.
226926
If it is the same model as mine, you need to have the top dial on 450 - toast. The botton dial, you turn to the left until the light comes on. You wll ned to watch what you are toasting - this morning I forgot a bagel and almost burned it. I also occasionally have to make sure the plug is in the socket correctly. I do not leave the toaster oven plugged in.
226927
You do not need the crumb tray before the toaster works. Is the temperature dial set to toast, then after that did you turn the timer dial past 10 & then back to the desired amount of toasting (such as light or dark)? Beyond that I would say your toaster is not working & needs replacing. That would be too bad, ours works great!
226928
Tray should NOT be put in while toasting. Are you twisting the dial to the toast area?
1361673
Mine never worked right. Burned the bread even on light crust. I returned it.
523665
I am very unhappy with this toaster. The reason I brought it was because CR rated it high. If I had paid attention to the reviews by other amazon comsumer I would have not brought it. I will replace it asap. I wish I had kept my very old toaster. I hope this is helpful to you
1702893
Mine is a year old now and well worn. It spits out enough heat that I put my serving plate on top of the oven andit will heat it up quite well, it will burn you. Be very careful with this aspect, it's a good little unit though. Toaster ovens generally aren't handled much, except for the obvious.
445438
Not to my knowledge ,but the toaster is fine. Check your wall plug. Also if it keeps doing this take the toaster to an appliance store and plug it in there and see if they can help you.
96443
I just got the same toaster oven. My oven does the exact same thing. I'm not happy that I need to put some type of light source by the oven so I can see the clock and timer.
893772
Oops sorry I also bought a Cuisinart toaster oven. For the regular toaster there are no lights that come on.
1250374
I don't know of any toaster ovens that don't get fairly warm or hot on the top, especially when roasting or baking for an extended time. They suggest, as does all other manufacturers, a clearance of several inches away from walls. They make a bamboo "shelf" top for their other two ovens for use of storage, but I haven't seen one for this model.
1096263
This monster of a toaster oven is better at baking than toasting. I found raising the rack to the top worked best for toasting and have gotten good results on both sides of bread (although the top side is a little more toasted than the bottom). Be sure to turn the temperature dial to the max and push the "toast" button when you toast.
640589
I don't see coming out the FRONT of any toaster, that would be odd! We bought this 4 slice toaster, because it was rated number 1 with consumer reports! We haven't opened it yet as our Breville Toaster Oven does a beautiful job on toast, muffing, bagels, etc., and I don't have to clutter the countertop with another appliance! We are taking the toaster to our other house where the 5 yr. old Kitchen Aid toaster, has died, which means I haven't taken this toaster out of the box! If you're tight on space, go for the Breville Toaster Oven. It is a DREAM and got it thru Amazon. We are only two people & I hardly EVER use the large electric oven!,,, I don't see coming out the FRONT of any toaster, that would be odd! We bought this 4 slice toaster, because it was rated number 1 with consumer reports! We haven't opened it yet as our Breville Toaster Oven does a beautiful job on toast, muffing, bagels, etc., and I don't have to clutter the countertop with another appliance! We are taking the toaster to our other house where the 5 yr. old Kitchen Aid toaster, has died, which means I haven't taken this toaster out of the box! If you're tight on space, go for the Breville Toaster Oven. It is a DREAM and got it thru Amazon. We are only two... » Read More I don't see coming out the FRONT of any toaster, that would be odd! We bought this 4 slice toaster, because it was rated number 1 with consumer reports! We haven't opened it yet as our Breville Toaster Oven does a beautiful job on toast, muffing, bagels, etc., and I don't have to clutter the countertop with another appliance! We are taking the toaster to our other house where the 5 yr. old Kitchen Aid toaster, has died, which means I haven't taken this toaster out of the box! If you're tight on space, go for the Breville Toaster Oven. It is a DREAM and got it thru Amazon. We are only two people & I hardly EVER use the large electric oven!,,, « Show Less
1642040
I have not had that problem with this toaster oven I use it alot as a toaster and an oven but I did have that problem with the Toast Master I had for six years it had a feature where the whole inside liner came out for easy cleaning but when the elements warped so badly I could get that piece out. It is difficult to find a decent toaster oven unless you spend alot of money.
73727
My toaster doesn't leave crumbs on the counter the crumb tray takes care of that. The crumb tray easily slides out for cleaning.
165072
The toaster never did work all that well. It didn't toast evenly. We have since replaced it with a Kitchenaid toaster and have been much happier. I don't think anything is perfect but the Kitchenaid does a much better job on toast. It does't have an oven though and I miss that.
998764
I have the two slice toaster so can't answer that but I can tell you that my toaster doesn't toast both sides of the bread evenly. One side is quite a bit darker than the other no matter which side of the toaster I put one piece in or even if I put in two pieces or if it is cold or frozen the result is not what I want. Hope this helps.
762015
Mine worked fine until I turned the oven cleaner on. Didn't work afterwards.Appeared to have burned out. Says on packing fine for conventional ovens, however, I'm looking for something else.
1977738
Dena: It has 2 crumb trays. They are on the bottom and slide out of each side from the back of the toaster. You have to wrap the cord and plug in from the back. I know what it says but you just have to wrap the cord underneath.
2230654
yes; still have to turn it upside down occasionally but crumb tray easy to remove and replace. I think this is an awesome toaster-best I have ever owned.