bit-tech Shopping: Krups FBC212 Touchpad Multi-function Toaster Oven

• Automatic Shut Off
• Bake Pan
• Broil Rack
• Clock
• Cookie Sheets
• Defrost
• Preset Cooking Buttons
• Removable Crumb Tray
• Timer

• Baking
• Broiling
• Toasting

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: easy to use. makes the best baked potatoes, nice and crusty on the top. the bakeing tray can fit baked macaroni, a small chicken and almost anything you can put in a big oven.

Weaknesses: The top of the oven does get hot, but I put my rolls on top to keep them warm.

Summary: I bought a friend a krups two years ago and it is still going strong. I am 82 years young and have had many toaster ovens, and beleive me this one is the best...

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: This toaster oven was built with longevity in mind.

Weaknesses: None so far.

Summary: The door stays open about 1" if you need to cool anything inside. The door and crumb tray do not make that "tin-ny" sound when opening the door or pulling out the crumb tray. It is extremely easy to use. I do not keep mine plugged in all the time. I use the "moving men" (furniture and appliance sliders) under the feet so I can move it around on my counter with no effort. The convection oven takes a little getting used to. It bakes in a shorter period of time, so you have to watch it. The toaster works very well. It has different settings depending on if you like it light or dark. The broiler is a little close to the top broiling element, but have not had any problems with that. It is a little expensive, definitely shop around. I bought this at a brick and mortar store, but when I saw it $50 cheaper online, the store refunded the $50 plus tax.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 4 Days

Strengths: toasts evenly, easy to use and precise temperature controls

Weaknesses: top outside of unit gets very hot. clock light only stays illuminated for about 5 minutes.

Summary: By far the best toaster oven I have ever purchased. Highly recommed this product for ease of use and high quality. Precise temperature control makes baking and toasting easy. I have not yet tried the broil feature, I feel sure it will work as well as the other features.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Days

Strengths: Stylish look. Simple controls

Weaknesses: Supplied tongs don't open wide enough. Outside of the taster gets pretty hot (probably inevitable with a toaster ovenWould like a "hyper speed" to change time up or down (or preset buttons)

Summary: Great stylish toaster with nice features including convection and fan defrost. Interior is non stick and pans and racks sturdy. Controls simple. Would buy again (but hope i don't have to!)