Does the outside of the toaster stay relatively cool?
1064359
It is far apart from the element and the outside never gets hot or even warm. Also it is very easy to clean.
1890962
No it does not. Plus I wood not recommend hanging under a a cabinet because it gets hot on top of the toaster.
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.
539867
The unit does not appear to have any insulation at all beyond a double wall on the sides, which contains vents to the outside to help keep the temps there down a bit. It does get hot - more than hot enough to melt most polymers if they're placed too close to it's sides. It doesn't seem to get hot enough to cause a fire concern, at least with the longest cook times I've used mine for - about 20 minutes. For toasting, the outside doesn't get very hot at all as the cook time is just a few minutes. I do like mine a lot, much more so than prior toaster ovens I've owned.
860331
No, but we have had no big problem. We just slide the rack out with a fork. You do need to be careful to not slide th rack out too far. We love the toaster because of the ease of cleaning and its good appearance.Frank Q
1019213
Except for the area around the slots, the toaster is shiny black plastic. the solar area is metal and does get hot.
709114
I hadn't paid attention to that so, I just tried it. The back and front stay cool. The side are cool from the bottom up to just above the level of the push down levers. There it was warm. As I rubbed my hands toward the slots it became much warmer and HOT on the top where the heat from the slots escaped. I toasted in both slots at the same time. Hope this helps.
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
822865
Of course, it's a Toaster! It has an added feature of being able to keep ones toast warm
1799381
It gets kind of hot on the side and it is a little slower than other toasters, but it's always toasted evenly.
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.
1567757
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.
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.
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.
1657171
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.
2008490
Cool? No. But it only gets very warm on all plastic surfaces. The inner metal are where the bread goes is VERY HOT!!! But yes you can touch the OUTSIDE of the toaster and possible not get burnt. I myself, was able to touch all of the plastic areas while the toaster was in use and I did not get burned at all. Duh, but keep kids away from toasters. PERIOD!
1159247
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.