Is the top metal or plastic (we want to stack a toaster oven on top of it and if it's plastic we're afraid it might melt).
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metal--however, I think you are asking for trouble if you put a toaster on top. The unit is light-weight, and I predict that the toaster will fall off with any movement. Also, the two appliances working together could cause a fuse to blow--sounds scary to me!
1827667
The top is metal, but I would not stack anything on top of it. The top and sides get hot.
1827668
It is metal. I would think that if you put a heat retardant pad under the toaster it would be fine.
1010851
It is stainless steel. Low oven heat should be ok but high cooking heat may cause to warp do to being lightweight.
1985805
It is a plastic, but seems to be very heat resistant and not brittle at all. I would be more worried about it somehow coming dislodged/unanchored from the maker than melting. It definitely won't melt, though. Mine has seen some pretty heavy usage and so far it has held up well.
151570
Everything appears to be metal. I was cautious about plastic units breaking, which is why I went with this one. So far, it has held up really well, and is very sturdy (and heavy). I could probably use it as a weapon in a pinch. :)
2008489
Obviously the top Metal will be heated while toasting but the Plastic is not heated.. Keep kids away from all appliances for safety reasons.
267157
The top of the lid is metal, but the underside is plastic. Well made, thick, not at all flimsy.
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Cindy, I really don't know as I use mine only in the kitchen on the counter top. However, my little toaster oven really gets hot. I would think it would be ok as the top is a foil and the bottom seems to be some type of asbestos. Just keep a close eye on it. Good luck.
732209
The metal top definately would be. I'm guessing that the plastic bottom part would be if you only put it in the top section of the dishwasher. I suppose it would depend on just how hot it gets in your dishwasher. It's pretty sturdy though.
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The inside and outside bottom is stainless steel. The moving top is plastic, but I love it. It looks nice, is roomy and keeps my bread fresh. Maybe the top is not plastic maybe brushed stainless.
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I think it's metal incased in a plastic coating. Very good unit, I highly recommend it.
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Yes, it's metal just like most pots and pans. I would not use it on a glass top stove but I use mine on a regular electric stove to eliminate "hot spots" when simmering.
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Neither I'd say. It's regular steel I believe. Magnet sticks to it. But I can say. Thus toaster oven rocks. I returned a cuisinart to get this one.
1440761
It's metal. it's not the best quality. My top shelf broke within a few months of having it
113787
If your oven temperature exceeds 375 degrees for more than 30 minutes the possibility of melting increases. I've done it and it is now partially stuck to my stove. Not sure why it isn't designed to withstand what could be considered an average oven temperature. Plastic will only withstand so much heat so it may be wise to see if there are non plastic ones availabie. So, yes, it will melt.
290881
I would use metal personally. Since the oven can reach temps of 400 degrees. I've made cinnamon rolls in it.
1959109
the stack can and will conduct a considerable amount of heat. You will want some sort of non flammable insulator between it and the metal
1477769
It is also plastic/polymer....so it mau not stand up to heat like a metal one would??