0.5 Cu. Ft. Digital Convection Toaster Oven | Convection Oven ...
Based on my comparisons with other toaster ovens, I found that the Delonghi 1289 is the best designed and most practical. UPDATE: After over a year owning the Delonghi DO-1289, I am still very happy and everything continues to work exactly as it should. This is great because, unlike toasters with traditional nonstick interiors, I can put metal and glass dishes in the oven, as well as aluminum foil (every one of the other aforementioned ovens advises against using glass or foil). Breville Smart Oven: This oven has almost every feature and is the most powerful and spacious of the bunch, but $250 for a toaster is just absurd. The Delonghi's performance is very good, though not spectacular, it has great features and, in my opinion, is the best choice for a high-end toaster oven. Whether you're an avid baker or bake the occasional pre-made cookie dough, the smart cookie function bakes at the correct time and temperature to achieve the gooiest, yummiest cookies every time. Here are the other toasters I looked at seriously :Cuisinart TOB-195: Generally well-reviewed, but I could not get past the fact that the toaster does not have automatic shut-off. We live in a small cabin and a toaster oven is all the oven we have room for. The Delonghi also has an oven light (which most others do not) and a bright permanently illuminated display--a nice feature at night for seeing the time. One other feature that doesn't get much attention, but was very important to me, is the Delonghi's Durastone enamel interior. The Krups' quartz heating would have been nice, but still not worth it. I also suspect that the Delonghi has a little more overhead clearance than the Krups so I can roast a small chicken. I spent a long time analyzing and breaking down the pros and cons of the different top quality toasters so hopefully this review can save you some time. it's large enough to make an entire meal while saving on energy by not having to fire up the oven for every meal. Make a complete meal for your family right on your countertop with this unique convection toaster oven from De'Longhi. You can even make two 12" pizzas in a snap with the 8 pre-programmed pizza settings, time and temperature are preset for fresh or frozen pizza. Additional settings include bake, bake with convection, defrost, broil, toast (6-slice capacity) and keep warm for precise and convenient cooking. This oven has user-friendly digital controls that allow you to easily control the cooking program and temperature of whatever it is on your menu. I bought my Delonghi refurbished for $70, so it was no contest. I have had the DO1289 for a month and overall I am very happy with it. The toaster is gorgeous and does a great job baking. Krups FBC2: Looked like the perfect toaster, but again a safety feature got in the way. Though it takes a few clicks to do anything on the toaster, the controls and knobs are straightforward and well designed. 219 of 219 people found the following review helpful. Most Helpful Customer Reviews. The Durastone II enamel interior and slide out crumb tray make cleanup of any meal a breeze. The DO1289's door is very smooth opening and seems well constructed. Durastone is apparently nonstick so I can only hope that it has fewer chemicals or is safer than traditional nonstick (I would love it if someone knew the answer)....