Does this get too hot to sit on a laminate counter top? Does anyone have this sitting on laminate?
405475
I have it on my laminate counter, and have not had any damage. The bottom doesn't get very hot, it is the top and sides that do. I just pull it away from the wall a bit when I use it.
1726152
The top of the oven is meant to be a plate-warmer, so not super well insulated. It gets hot. You're supposed to allow clearance around the oven (for the sake of it's electronics and ability to dump heat, the heat has to go somewhere, and this is true of all electronics. The sides or underneath do not get too hot.If you asking if it holds temperature well, it does that better than just about any countertop oven I've ever seen. You can cook pies or roast a chicken in it, perfectly. And it's fine on any counter or under a cabinet.
536472
I have the table top grill, love it, and it does get hot, so stay with your food until you "get to know" your new grill! (Not so hot that it's a problem sitting on our poly something table!) So sorry that I wasn't able to help answer your specific question!
1939960
Mine vibrates across the counter top. You have to hold onto it to keep it from moving away from the cup under the spout. I have had a different brand that didn't have the problem. It doesn't get hot but it is extremely loud.
739726
The top is about 6 inches from the bottom of the cabinet and heat is not a problem. It sits on a Silestone counter top and whatever heat there is has not been a problem.
1499370
It gets pretty hot all the sides except the control button side. Front glass is extremely hot. I can touch top and sides for few seconds. Yes, I have it under the cabinets and there is about 5 inches gap. Top is hot to touch for more than few seconds but it's not that hot that it can damage anything few inches above it.
1093711
I will share that his unit gets very hot on top. This is throne area of disappointment compared with the under cabinet model I had that I replaced it for. It is because of the heat that I have not pursued creating an under cabinet holder for it to siting.
1747219
Yes it does get to hot to use when sitting directly in the hot summer sun. Ours is in the direct sun but I personally don't like sitting out in the hot sun. I prefer sitting on the bench when the sun goes down. We wanted a bench that did not require maintenance and so far this bench has proven to be just that. We have been pleased with this bench.
2256654
I would not recommend this be under a counter. It produces quite a bit of heat, and has a difficult time maintaining temp if ambient temp raises.
2215295
It does get pretty hot. I would not store anything on top of it that would melt. The sides and front are not too bad, but the top does heat up pretty good.
2256202
Yes, it does get significantly hot. I had it on the counter under a cabinet with a 4-6 inches gap. On cooking something that required long time (I believe it was a whole turkey breast), I smelled wood burning and it turned out it was burning the cabinet above. Fortunately I discovered it before it caused any damage or even produce any smoke, but it could easily have turned out a lot worse. Lesson learned, and it no longer sits under anything when in use, nor would I put anything on top of it.
1248638
The base does get hot during use. For stability sakes, I would keep it on level ground.
107613
Some tempered glass is made for cooking. I do not think these counter savers are made the same way. I have two of them and they came with rubber feet which would melt if put on a hot surface. I would definitely let the stove top cool before putting the counter saver on it. I keep mine over my two burners on one side of my stove for extra space as I do not have a smooth surface cooking top.
1595444
My answer is going to be a bit different than what I've read by others. My intent is not to be controversial but to err on the side of caution. Mine sits on a counter top with a space of 10" from the top of the oven to the bottom of a kitchen cabinet. Either side of the oven has at least 6" of space. The bottom sits on the counter top on the units four mounted feet. Broiling a steak, chops, etc. is doing it's job at 500 degrees so if the unit didn't get hot then I doubt it would be doing its job. Naturally heat rises and disperses to the top and to each side. These would be areas I would not choose to touch while it's on for obvious reasons. I've had mine now for nearly a year without any problems. Giving proper attention by allowing the unit to have ventilation above and to each side; you shouldn't have any issues with heat.
866041
I don't think I would risk it on laminate. It gets both too hot and too wet.
2229288
It works great as a desk surface, it is rated to 300 or 400 degrees so hot drinks shouldn't be a problem
142539
All the controls are on the top so that part would work but there's no lip for it to hang on to the countertop. If there is some sort of support from below for it to rest on, I think it could be done. The unit itself doesn't get that hot so it likely would be safe. I think for safety sake, install it into a fireproof surface... not wood. Hope this helps. P.S. I think there are models that are specifically designed to be built in.