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BLACK DECKER 4 Slice Toaster Oven Stainless Steel TO1303SB
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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Food Items
212toaster oven, toaster, bread, oven, pizza
+60%
-40%
" ... A nice, basic toaster oven. ... It doesn't always toast evenly and one has to watch the toast rather than rely on the timer. ... "
" ... toast takes a bit more time than a toaster. ... "
" ... Toasts as expected, also works well for mini pizzas, quesadillas, pizza bites, etc. ... "
" ... Good small toaster oven, works well and has lots of room for a small size. ... "
" ... Just burnt toast to a crisp and timer was still going after I unplugged it. ... "
" ... Toasting bagels w/ cheese, neat broiler & oven, too. ... "
" ... I use it instead of a stove ... "
" ... Great for heating pizza, making any kind of toast and heating small meals. ... "
Programs
120toaster oven, toaster, decker, toast, toasting
+68%
-33%
" ... A nice, basic toaster oven. ... "
" ... There is a removable metal baking tray, which comes with the oven, that sits on the toaster rack. ... A natural place to put the metal tray is on top of the metal oven. ... "
" ... Good small toaster oven, works well and has lots of room for a small size. ... "
" ... Toasting bagels w/ cheese, neat broiler & oven, too. ... "
" ... I use it instead of a stove ... "
" ... Not bad at all for the price, controls could be a little more intuitive, but if you're looking for a reasonably priced oven it's been a good option for us. ... "
" ... Excellent toaster over but the insert tray for baking does not fit this stove. ... "
" ... Nice toaster oven. ... "
Product Reliability
91timer, stopped working, toaster, toast, oven
+36%
-64%
" ... The timer button quit working within about 3 days - the toaster would still come on but then when it got to the end it wouldn't "ding" and would just continue to run until you stopped it yourself. ... "
" ... It is only a year old and I will get a replacement that is not this model or manufacture. ... "
" ... Bought this October 2017, bottom coil stopped working March 3, 2018. ... "
" ... Been using it for about 1+year. ... This has happened at least 5 times in the last 2 months. ... I should have stopped using it after the first time it happened, but now that I read other reviews, I'm finally realizing that this toaster is causing hazard for other people too. ... "
" ... One of the heating elements stopped working in Nov and then the timer stopped working by end of January. ... "
" ... Had the previous model for 10 years and used it all the time. ... "
" ... Timer stopped functioning well shortly after purchased and finally stopped workig all together after less than a year, garbage! ... "
" ... Won’t toast again after taasted once. ... "
Baking
59baking, toaster oven, toaster, toast, oven
+75%
-25%
" ... Good small toaster oven, works well and has lots of room for a small size. ... "
" ... Excellent toaster over but the insert tray for baking does not fit this stove. ... "
" ... Perfect size for baking 6 biscuits or 2 small frozen pot pies ... "
" ... Makes toast right, bakes right, just a great little toaster!! ... "
" ... Purchased to replace old toaster oven for mother. ... "
" ... Bakes cookies well, warms up food great, and I still do my pizzas with the oven opened. ... "
" ... Toaster ovens never toast as well as toasters, but they're great for melting cheese on our sandwiches and warming French bread. ... Obviously, they also handle other small-oven tasks as well. ... "
" ... Great toaster for bread, croissants, toasts and also for baking small things . ... "
Heating
57heat, hot, heating, oven, heats
+46%
-54%
" ... The top of this product also gets incredibly hot. ... "
" ... Heat would not turn off unless unplugged. ... "
" ... The knob doesn’t move to the “off” section as it should once the food is done. ... "
" ... The oil from the garlic toast, as it gets heat up, starts dripping down, and when it touches the bottom of the toaster, ignites a fire. ... "
" ... My food seems to be burning at the top and not cooking at the bottom. ... "
" ... It has excessive heat, and it seems that it does not shut off properly as well. ... "
" ... Yes I understand that these toaster ovens get hot but not this hot. ... "
" ... This oven gets really hot on the outside. ... Mostly wasn’t happy due to the dangerous heat. ... "
Ease of Use
46easy to use, easy to clean, controls, user friendly, toast
+52%
-48%
" ... it is easier to use ... "
" ... I noticed that it's really easy to overcook (more like burn) things that I put inside. ... "
" ... Easy to use and worth every penny. ... "
" ... Simple, cheap, and great results. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, yet very functional. ... "
" ... Easy to use and very attractive. ... "
" ... very simple to use and works well. ... "
" ... Very clearly marked, easy to read, and even with little pictures to make the settings understandable. ... I used to go for de Longhi products, but this oven is even better and more user friendly. ... "
Controls
45controls, knobs, toast, dial, timer
+13%
-87%
" ... The timer button quit working within about 3 days - the toaster would still come on but then when it got to the end it wouldn't "ding" and would just continue to run until you stopped it yourself. ... "
" ... Since the dials on the toaster don't have clear labeling, I always sort of turn the dials by whatever distance that I always turn. ... "
" ... Hard to read dials ... "
" ... It is hard to tell what setting is correct. ... "
" ... Apparently the new look includes crappy product control. ... "
" ... Plus the controls are unnecessarily complex. ... "
" ... Also once you turn the timer, you can’t back it off and it makes that horrible click click click. ... "
" ... As the toast was burning, the timer knob would not allow turning to zero to shut off. ... "
Price
42money, worth, waste, value, toaster
+76%
-24%
" ... Great little toaster for the price!! ... "
" ... Not bad for the price. ... "
" ... Easy to use and worth every penny. ... "
" ... Price is very affordable for all it can do, ... "
" ... Good size, good looks, good price. ... "
" ... Compact size but worth price. ... "
" ... I highly recommend it to anyone that isn't looking to spend a fortune but get a good product ... "
" ... Very happy with it and the price ... "
Build Quality
38toaster, toast, slices, oven, bread
+29%
-71%
" ... Almost seems like a knock off. ... "
" ... returned, to flimsy ... "
" ... Timer doesn't work all the time time broke . ... "
" ... It's poorly constructed of cheap materials and toasting a decent piece of toast is nearly impossible because the controls are so unreliable. ... "
" ... Not safe in tight spaces like mine. ... When the cord was touching it, you could smell melting rubber. ... "
" ... ONE LEG IS LOSE AND BENT ALSO THE SAME OVEN IS 19.99 HERE AT A LOCAL STORE EVERYDAY . ... "
" ... With the exception of the door handle, legs and a rubber bumper to keep the body of the toaster away from the wall, all other parts become extremely hot and can possibly burn you when retrieving your bread or other items. ... "
" ... Thick electronic burning smell. ... "
Storage
37oven, toaster, toast, rack, crumb tray
+57%
-43%
" ... Good small toaster oven, works well and has lots of room for a small size. ... "
" ... It's small so it fit nicely stack on our microwave in our small, NY kitchen. ... "
" ... I love that the size isn't too big for counters too, so it doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... The dials turn smoothly, it heats up properly, and takes up only a little counter space. ... "
" ... I replaced my microwave with this and I now have more counter space. ... "
" ... Good size if your limited on counter space. ... "
" ... There is actually one slot. ... "
" ... This is my third one, and I am glad they have replaced the fixed floor with a removable crumb/spill tray. ... "
Cleaning
35easy to clean, tray, food, crumbs, crumb tray
+74%
-26%
" ... It's easy to clean the inside. ... "
" ... Easy to keep clean and works as expected. ... "
" ... Has been easy to clean too. ... "
" ... We had to replace our old one from neglect of cleaning. ... "
" ... Make sure to always keep it clean and free of crumbs - as some may get on fire. ... "
" ... I do keep tinfoil on the baking sheet to avoid burn stains. ... "
" ... There is a very strong odor when turning on the oven the first time. ... "
" ... It does a great job and is easy to clean. ... "
Size
32size, smaller, toaster, kitchen, efficient
+75%
-25%
" ... Works well for lightweight use ... "
" ... Small but used it a lot ... "
" ... Smaller than I’d like. ... "
" ... Perfect size to store away and pull out when needed. ... "
" ... This is a great and compact little toaster, and for the price it's awesome! ... "
" ... Small and efficient. ... "
" ... Compact size but worth price. ... "
" ... Small and functional which is perfect for a small kitchen ... "
Returns
29returned, refund, returning, return window, late to return
+3%
-97%
" ... Amazon, you should drop this item and give reopen the return window for defective items. ... "
" ... I purchased this on Aug 30. ... "
" ... Of course the seller doesn’t give the option of returning. ... "
" ... I would like to return the product if possible. ... "
" ... In my arrogance, I ignored them, but my hubris came back to bite me. ... "
" ... I'm hoping I can return it! ... "
" ... Wish i could return! ... "
" ... I returned the oven and received a replacement. ... "
Features
26oven, toaster, toast, timer knob, knobs
+38%
-62%
" ... Also be careful with the dangerous “stay on” feature. ... "
" ... The control for the timer is an archaic mechanical design. ... "
" ... Timer doesn't work off the bat. ... "
" ... The heating elements cycle on and off, and for toasting you want the elements to stay on. ... "
" ... Timer not working properly after a few uses. ... "
" ... Just do not trust the timer to turn it off. ... "
" ... None of those confusing little light up numbers combining time, temperature, etc -- just real knobs to turn for settings. ... "
" ... 1. the darkness/timer control should be separate from the on/off switch, in order to ensure the user's preferred settings are kept from one use to the next, and to eliminate fire risks. ... "
Design
26looks good, design flaw, stainless steel, stainless, appliances
+65%
-35%
" ... Looks good and fits in with stainless steel appliances. ... "
" ... I've had this toaster for over a year and a half now and everything is still working and the toaster looks great. ... "
" ... This is a nice looking unit. ... "
" ... It even looks great. ... "
" ... It looks nice , too. ... "
" ... Spend a bit more and get something thats dependable, that trendy modern look/feel to it but a modern timer. ... "
" ... Serves its purpose perfectly and looks nice. ... "
" ... Nice looking on and not too big for counter. ... "
Marketplace
25amazon, piece of junk, described, worst, picture
+52%
-48%
" ... Item was as described! ... "
" ... And it was one of the cheapest toaster ovens on Amazon. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Got this on sale for $20 . ... "
" ... I hardly have any issues with items I purchase through Amazon. ... "
" ... inexact vs. exact. ... "
" ... Just un-believable! ... Thank you B+D :( ... in manufacturing cost, but it just cost them a long-time customer. ... Therefore, I recommend purchasing the B+D brand products. ... "
" ... Amazon promptly replaced this item and I'm completely satisfied. ... "
Capacity
21small, toaster, ovens, house, danger
+81%
-19%
" ... It's a danger to my home. ... "
" ... I have owned many B&D toaster ovens over the years, including at a vacation house, my father's house, etc. ... "
" ... It got standard use in a 3 member household. ... "
" ... Small and functional which is perfect for a small kitchen ... "
" ... Just what we wanted and needed for our small kitchen. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and doesn't take up much room. ... "
" ... Make sure you have good ventilation and run out of the room. ... "
" ... Perfect for our tent trailer. ... "
Overall performance
20toasts, slow, broiler, uneven, quite
+75%
-25%
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Excellent and toasts so fast! ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... But it does the job and looks good on the counter. ... "
" ... No bells and whistles-just does the job. ... "
" ... However on this unit the knobs are quite smooth. ... "
" ... It is hard to turn "off" without unplugging, but it does the job well otherwise. ... "
" ... Great quality, durable works perfect and fast. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
18clean, cleaning, tray, easy, remove
+83%
-17%
" ... It's easy to clean the inside. ... "
" ... Has been easy to clean too. ... "
" ... We had to replace our old one from neglect of cleaning. ... "
" ... It does a great job and is easy to clean. ... "
" ... now I don't have to clean it! ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... It fits more things than I had thought and is really easy to clean. ... "
" ... It's also easy to clean because of the crumb tray I just wish I got rid of the old one sooner now I can do more things than just stand there waiting for my bagel to have a perfect toast!🤗👌🖒 ... "
Wash Programs
13toast, knobs, ticks, ticking, indefinitely
+8%
-92%
" ... Timer not working properly after a few uses. ... "
" ... Just do not trust the timer to turn it off. ... "
" ... The timer knob is stiff and does not work well. ... "
" ... my problems are related to the timer. ... "
" ... Cons: All 3 knobs have to be set just to switch from bake to toast modes. ... "
" ... The problem seems to be the bottom knob, the timer, which instead of turning off when it's cycle is done sometimes just stays on. ... "
" ... Only the timer ticks, but does nothing. ... "
" ... When you set the timer, it starts ticking, then stops, and will remain on indefinitely after that - burning everything of course (same behavior even if you turn the dial past 10 as instructed). ... "
Fit
13small, slices, fit 4 pieces, bread, tray
+54%
-46%
" ... Fits in tight spaces. ... "
" ... I was skeptical about buying this because the reviews made it seem as if it couldn't hold four slices but it actually held four, and those are Pepperidge farm bread, and anyone who eats that brand knows they are large. ... "
" ... It fits perfectly in the corner, not having to move any other items sitting nearby. ... "
" ... Really does fit 4 pieces of toast ... "
" ... It's held up well. ... "
Door
11open the door, open, handle, tray, crumb
+27%
-73%
" ... The heating element remains on when the door is open. ... "
" ... Fortunately, he had left the door ajar or the meltdown would have been worse ... "
" ... When the fire stopped and I tried to open the door, the handle fell off. ... "
" ... The unit was so hot the handle melted and fell off the glass door. ... "
" ... door has no catch when it's lowered so it flops on the counter unless held. ... "
" ... When you open door rack does not come forward ... "
Comfort
11fingers, pain, knob, burn, timer
+9%
-91%
" ... It is near impossible to manipulate with wet hands. ... "
" ... The timer knob is a pain. ... "
" ... No insulation, the top gets so hot that if you touch it you burn your fingers or hand. ... The standby position is where most ovens have the off position. ... "
" ... Feels a bit delicate and the first several uses made me a little nervous, like it might spark. ... "
" ... Makes it a pain first thing in the morning. ... "
" ... I'm 79 years old and do not have much strength in my hands. ... "
" ... So basically, past "off" is "stay on". ... "
" ... Last month I bought a new model because my old one was looking a little worn (should have kept it). ... "
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