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. Is this normal or could my toaster be defective. Previous Cuisinart was never hot on exterior. 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. Is this normal or could my toaster be... » Read More 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. Is this normal or could my toaster be defective. Previous Cuisinart was never hot on exterior. « Show Less
911133
Almost all toasters, including all the ones I have had through the years, remain very, very hot to the touch on top immediately after shut-off. This is quite normal. You need to wait ten minutes before safely touching the top.
911134
As far as I know all toasters get hot and children should be kept away from toasters.
1093707
I previously commented on this question. Due to the extremely varied answers, I thought I might be exaggerating my response. So I just now turned my toaster oven on to the "dark toast" setting. This puts the heat on for about 2-3 min. The front glass got extremely hot as did the top of the toaster. The sides were warm, but if you put something into bake for 20 or 30 minutes, they will be hot too. I don't know how the others can say the oven doesn't get hot. If they can touch the glass front or top after 3 min of heat without getting burned, that would be hard to believe. I stand by my comment - the oven gets really hot - you just have to be careful - it's common sense. I previously commented on this question. Due to the extremely varied answers, I thought I might be exaggerating my response. So I just now turned my toaster oven on to the "dark toast" setting. This puts the heat on for about 2-3 min. The front glass got extremely hot as did the top of the toaster. The sides were warm, but if you put something into bake for 20 or 30 minutes, they will be hot too. I don't know how the others can say the oven doesn't get hot. If they can touch the glass front or top after 3 min of heat without getting burned, that would be hard to believe. I stand... » Read More I previously commented on this question. Due to the extremely varied answers, I thought I might be exaggerating my response. So I just now turned my toaster oven on to the "dark toast" setting. This puts the heat on for about 2-3 min. The front glass got extremely hot as did the top of the toaster. The sides were warm, but if you put something into bake for 20 or 30 minutes, they will be hot too. I don't know how the others can say the oven doesn't get hot. If they can touch the glass front or top after 3 min of heat without getting burned, that would be hard to believe. I stand by my comment - the oven gets really hot - you just have to be careful - it's common sense. « Show Less
1916099
Yes, the helper handle on the front lip (the short handle) gets too hot to touch very quickly. The long handle (opposite side) doesn't heat up as quickly. Still, when I've got mine on the burner (four times a week), I do NOT touch any handles--top, helper or main--without a buffer (mitt or towel). I learned the hard way.
941545
My grill sits on the counter top and there doesn't seem to overheat it anymore than a toaster so why not? If it was a hazard I would think a "warning" would be in the directions for care and use.
1093705
I wish I could tell you that I doesn't get hot, but it does. For an average adult that's more aware, you can get away with leanin on the unit and just have a bit of scare with the warmth of the top. Nothing that will burn to damage severely. I would say if you had it around kids, just simply aware them and show them got hot it gets.... It is a great toaster and can be used in great amounts!
1657172
The sides and bottom do not get hot. Only the silver on the top warms with the toast or whatever. I hope this helps.
656631
The toaster operates by timer. When I put something in, it turns off when it times out. When I put an item that has to be rotated or flipped, the oven stays on when opened. I stay safe by pulling the tray out before turning the food. It can be easily changed by hitting the off button before opening, (it will still be very hot) however it would then have to be reset to finish cooking. As always any electrical cooking item is to used with caution, and not used by youngsters. This is not an item for young children.
211227
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.
194016
The outside of the toaster does get hot. To be more specific, the area of the toaster towards the top (rounded off area leading to where you insert the bread) is what gets hot. The sides of the toaster do not get hot.
552882
The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a warming pad by setting a metal or glass pan with food on top of it while it was in operation. The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a... » Read More The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a warming pad by setting a metal or glass pan with food on top of it while it was in operation. « Show Less
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
1347992
The sides warm up, but not to the point where they are uncomfortable to the touch. As with any toaster, the top edges and the top can get hot enough to burn.
374861
If its actually too hot to touch then thats bad, but if its warm I think thats normal. I tested mine by turning it up to 6 for a few minutes and thats all it took to get it warm. I supposed if I left it for hours at 6 it would feel quite warm. I don't think its a big deal.
1347989
Yes the sides of the toaster does get hot. It is not to bad. We love the toaster and would purchase again.
1756552
The top gets pretty hot, but I have never owned a toaster oven that didn't. You have to remember this is a small oven and it is not insulated as good as you big oven however it is much faster and more convenient and saves on your energy bill. Well worth the trade off. I have not had one problem with mine.
2280803
Yes, the outside does get hot to the touch, and so does the glass door. Just explain to your children that their skin will get burned and will hurt, if they touch the oven. Nobody wants to get hurt, so they will obey you!!!I have my oven on the kitchen countertop far away from the kitchen sink, so that nobody's arm can accidentallyrub against the oven. I love my Oster toaster/oven and even "bake" in it. I bake chicken casserole,refrigerator cinnamon rolls, fruit cobbler, and cornbread muffins. It has to get hot, in order to do all of that!they touch the oven. Yes, the outside does get hot to the touch, and so does the glass door. Just explain to your children that their skin will get burned and will hurt, if they touch the oven. Nobody wants to get hurt, so they will obey you!!!I have my oven on the kitchen countertop far away from the kitchen sink, so that nobody's arm can accidentallyrub against the oven. I love my Oster toaster/oven and even "bake" in it. I bake chicken casserole,refrigerator cinnamon rolls, fruit cobbler, and cornbread muffins. It has to get hot, in order to do all of that!they touch... » Read More Yes, the outside does get hot to the touch, and so does the glass door. Just explain to your children that their skin will get burned and will hurt, if they touch the oven. Nobody wants to get hurt, so they will obey you!!!I have my oven on the kitchen countertop far away from the kitchen sink, so that nobody's arm can accidentallyrub against the oven. I love my Oster toaster/oven and even "bake" in it. I bake chicken casserole,refrigerator cinnamon rolls, fruit cobbler, and cornbread muffins. It has to get hot, in order to do all of that!they touch the oven. « Show Less
1650090
No, I have not had a problem with the body of the toaster getting hot. The bread pops up and if you want to check it early, it has a "look and see" button. No problem with overheating at all!