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Each setting's time increases about 20 seconds. But, there is no way to re-attach the handle. For example, to use the toaster function two or more times successively, the setting has to be increased each time. The design of the appliance is also problematic. I've had this toaster oven a little over two years.
About 6 months ago, the oven door handle fell off. 5 setting for toast which is 4.40 minutes. Basically, a screw got loose. So, now I'm investigating other brands. Also, the warming tray is a great idea but there's no separate control for it so if you're baking at 350 degrees in the oven, the warming tray's temp isn't much below that. These procedures and others--increasing/decreasing the oven temperature and the time for baking and broiling--aren't difficult to figure out but it's annoying to have to.
The manual it comes with is woefully sparse. If I want to toast more bread immediately after, at the same No. They are not covered in the manual. Over time, I've learned how to use the oven by trial-and-error. I've had food burn when placed there. If you forget to reset the number and use the toaster 30 minutes or more after, the higher setting reverts to its original toasting time and your toast is at best overdone, at worst burnt.
I usually use the No. 5 setting, the time decreases so I have to increase the setting number to toast at 4.40 minutes.
Not a big deal - just an FYI. Over time (purchased this a 22 months ago) the toast setting had to be increased from 3 to now 7 - thus anticipate the need to replace in near future.
This is second Avante (first was basic toaster) that doesn't toast evenly and burns out too quickly. Basically - nice looking, toasts adequately, oven works well, but seems to be on its way out in less than 2 years.
Love the size, perfect footprint for kitchen countertop. Toasts somewhat unevenly - no matter where on rack you place toast, nor whether you toast one or 4 slices of bread.
Will move on to a different brand in future. However, cannot fully lift lid unless pull out from under kitchen wall cabinets.
Convenient and easy to use.
Not only is this toaster oven bulky, but the warmer burns things if not watched closely.Then, slightly after the warranty had expired, the toasting and baking capability stopped.Do NOT advise buying this product.
Everyone thinks that the warming tray is odd-looking. The husband thinks that the front door is awkward. I love this toaster. I think that the settings are very accurate.
I bought this oven based on the reviews. I think the top must have been near the air vents. I was careful to get the convection model, as recommended. It cooks quickly, heats up fast, does a good job on cookies, brownies, etc.
It is not often I find products I really can recommend, this is one. This model does not heat up the kitchen. The warming tray on top is a nice idea. I paid about $85, and even bought one for my daugher. It has stayed really clean. I was looking for something to use less energy than heating the big oven for small jobs.
It is so well insulated that the wall behind the oven really does not even get hot. I love this oven. I baked a large loaf of bread and had a problem with the top overbrowning so I covered it with foil and it was fine.
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