Calphalon Performance Cool Touch Toaster Oven with Turbo Convection, Large (2106488), Black/Silver

This was a no-brainer buy. I hope the industry follows what Calphalon is doing now. The product is similarly priced as other top of the line units but with a few great differences. 1) The insulated exterior - sides and front. Much better heat conduction within and much safer around the family. The bottom and back get hot. The top eventually gets a bit hot but much safer with all the insulation. 2) The unit is very quiet! 3) Proofing! Wow, finally a countertop unit that maintains 90 degrees to proof yeast and is definitely used to maintain 90 degrees to allow dough to rise. 4) The reheat option works well. I was able to reheat a cheese quesadilla in 9 minutes at 350 degrees. 5) Very adjustable temperature control. 6) No doors to slam closed. This units downward swing door is weighted well. You remain in full control of the opening and closing for your own safety! 7) Yes, for safety, this unit has a two foot electrical cord. This is standard and safe practice. 8) The plug does not get hot during use. 9)There is a fan that runs for a period of time to cool the unit, if necessary, after use. 10) Yes, unplug it for safety. 11) Removable bottom tray for crumb disposal. 12) Adjustable rack - two positions. 13) Preheating to 400 degrees is quick - maybe 4 minutes. 14) The thermostat is accurate to within industry standards. My ancient oven thermometer measured 380 degrees when this unit was set to 400. The controls allow you to adjust the temperature should you want to be picky about that. 15) A three year warranty! Oh yeah! THE DRAWBACKS 1) The pizza pan in not vented on the bottom. It is of fine quality though. 2) It takes a long time to toast bread. 3) This thing is bigger than your standard cheapo toaster/oven. Measure and make sure you have enough vent space on top, back and sides per manufacturers instructions. 4) Weight is around 30 pounds.

Outstanding product overall! Remains cool to touch as indicated. Easy to operate and highly accurate as to desired heat level for baking.

It is the perfect size and has so many useful functions. It replaces a toaster, air fryer, oven, and broiler. This is the second one I have owned, because I gave the first one away to a friend in need. I missed the convenience and ease in my kitchen.

Mine gets used pretty much every day, sometimes twice a day. Came in handy when the AC broke and needed to cook dinner without heating up the whole house. Toasting function is convenient- love that it can toast 4-6 slices (depending on bread size) in one go. I use it for larger slices of bakery breads. Frozen sliced bread comes out lightly crispy but not browned on 4 (about 5-6 min). Room temp bread is slightly golden brown on same setting. Preheat settings are a little tricky. It has a set preheat temp and then you have to preheat AGAIN to go any higher. It comes with pans however they are pretty cheap (with the exception of the wire tray which is very sturdy). I purchased some Nordicware half baking sheets and they fit perfectly on top of the oven rack. Bake/Broil function work well for small dishes. I have found that it struggles with "heavy roasting" or anything with too much moisture. Works well for broiling fish or a few portions of meat. I have not used the Turbo Convection function so maybe that's the key. There is a fan vent on the side that blows hot air while oven is heating/cooking/cooling. Make sure you have enough clearance on the *right side as oven is facing you*. Also, Cool Touch is for front, sides, and top only. The back of the oven gets hot like an oven. Move it away from the wall and keep the back side clear of debris and tiny hands. It's a really well made appliance. Looks beautiful and sleek on the countertop....you're gonna want it out where people can see it. Soft-close oven door (love that it does not slam shut). Easy to clean the inside and nice, bright oven lamp to see your food without opening, and goes out automatically after a min or two (keeps the bulb from burning out). Beeps are not too loud or annoying/repetitive. You get 2 clear, short beeps or one medium half second beep that can be heard across the room w/the TV on. Maybe a third "reminder" beep if you're moving slow getting that chicken breast on the pan. Great extended warranty compared to what's offered by most companies these days. For me it was 3 year warranty plus you can add the Asurion on top.

I am so impressed. I bought an air fryer combo on Amazon. It felt like it was made of tin cans. Not kidding. The look and feel of this is outstanding. The door is similar to my stove. Thick, well built. Feels substantial. Cool all over when cooking. It gets warm but that’s it. It’s a 1400 watt oven. Most are 1800 watt now. Couldn’t care less. So it takes an extra minute. .i couldn't be more pleased. The brand is one I have relied on through the years

I also own the previous model, and although this has improved on it, it still has the "wire melt" back, which can be a fire hazard. The sides and top are "cool touch", but the back is still a single sheet of tin that this is a fire hazard for wires or power cables touching it. All the Design errors: 1) The crumb tray is miss-sized. It bangs up against the door when closed. To mitigate this you have to bend the lip on the the tray to be flat. It still hits the door, but less so. 2) The interior light still stays on only briefly which is annoying. 3) The touchscreen buttons are not lit, which makes them impossible to see in a dimly lit kitchen - this is the most brutal design error I've seen so far. The LCD screen lights up, but the touchscreen buttons remain in the dark. You have to memorize their locations to know what your pressing. 4) The lettering on the knobs is hard to read, and the paint was haphazardly applied. Build/Design error: This has been mentioned in other reviews, but the top left corner the of the case is miss-sized and is bent up from the frame it surrounds. This is not damage, this is a design and build error. The left wall is too high for the frame so it bends up on the top left corner. This resulted me in spending a day mulling over whether to return it. I'll update this review after more time with it. But the design flaws are obvious, and they should of known better.

This is the only toaster oven I've come across, that can claim the title of "cool touch exterior". All the walls (except the back and bottom) are double insulated; even the door has double insulated glass (same as a full sized oven would). Even after running the unit at MAX temp (450) for 20 mins straight, I could easily place my hand on the top and sides. The top was warmer than the sides, but nowhere near how hot traditional toaster ovens get. The unit is bulky, but feels solid, and pricy; but definitely worth the cost, especially with little kids around the house. Other than the cool touch feature, it's a standard convention toaster oven (no air fryer capabilities).