March 23, 2009

Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven Review & Best Deals

Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven, Stainless SteelCuisinart's TOB-195 stainless steel convection toaster oven is a classic. Not only is it a joy to use with lots of convenient cooking options, but it also makes a very attractive addition to the kitchen countertop. Its .6 cubic foot size makes it perfect for cooking a whole chicken, toasting 6 slices of bread all at once or even cooking a 12-inch pizza.

Don't be fooled by the "toaster oven" label. This product is really a full traditional oven in miniature. It performs all the same functions and perhaps more than your full size oven, but faster and more efficiently.

The actual product dimensions 16 X 17-3/4 X 9-5/8 inches make this is machine a diminutive powerhouse, taking up little counterspace to do a big job. The oven heats quickly and cooks foods nice and crisp, including pizza crusts, which is huge timesaver. Unlike traditional ovens that can seem to take forever to preheat, the Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven heats to high temps in just minutes. Once it hits the temperature you desire, an alarm sounds letting you know the oven is ready.

The controls are conveniently located below the over door, which saves on space by not requiring an extra panel adjacent to the oven. This is smart design. The controls feature a digital temperature setting that allows for precision cooking, eliminating any guesswork. The control pad is clearly labeled and very simple to use. The LCD display makes it easy to see what settings the oven is on at all times.

As far as cooking times go and temperatures being correct, this oven is right on. No need to adjust oven temperatures to achieve great results. The oven is so efficient and quick cooking that when recipes over cooking time ranges, it is likely that the Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven will be ready in the shortest cooking time.

The convection oven feature is handy, and while perhaps not as heavily used as other options, a wonderful feature to have. When cooking on convection there is a low humming noise from the fan, but it is not overly noisy or bothersome, just a gentle hum. The oven can reach up to 500 degrees, which is great for broiling as well. The oven comes along with a sturdy non-stick broiling tray and drip pan that can serve a dual purpose as a bake pan. The pans are ample in size.

As far as looks go, this oven can't be beat. The stainless steel exterior with brushed steel handle are sophisticated and sleek in style. This appliance is very professional looking without any plastic parts to cheapen the expensive look and feel. The only improvement might be to add an interior light in updated versions.

With regard to clean up, the Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven is actually easy to clean thanks to non-stick walls that allow baked on food to just slide off. The instruction manual that accompanies the oven is very informative and even offers some delicious sounding recipes. The product comes with a 3 year limited warranty.

The Cuisinart TOB-195 Convection Toaster Oven is definitely a worthwhile investment. It is highly likely you'll find, like most owners, that you use it every single day. In fact, it may quickly become your favorite kitchen appliance. This oven is highly recommended.

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