I've been debating over which brand and model of Toaster Oven to purchase for quite some time and I settled on the Breville Compact which I am totally pleased with, for various reasons.
- I don't have a lot of counter space and I liked the idea of the cutting board which fits very nicely on the top.
- I liked the look and colour of it and it seems at home under the corner cabinet in my kitchen which enables me to pull it forward when in use.
- I wanted one that I can increase the cooking time for, if needed, without having to wait to the minutes to run out.
- The settings are simple to operate and the front pull-out crumb tray is convenient to empty.
- it makes great toast.
As far as the temperature, I've used it almost every day and have cooked several casseroles, impossible pies, fries and baked potatoes and made broiled sandwiches and so far, unlike others I notice absolutely nothing untoward....infact it roasts or bakes far quicker than my oven especially considering that it preheats in a matter of a couple minutes. If a recipe tells me to bake something for 25 minutes and my Breville does so in 25 minutes, then what the actual temp reading is for the entire period of that 25 minutes is not an issue to me.
| Brand | Breville |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BOV650XL |
| Colour | Silver |
| Product Dimensions | 43.18 x 39.37 x 26.04 cm; 6.4 kg |
| Capacity | 0.6 Cubic Feet |
| Power/Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Auto shut-off | Yes |
| Special Features | Digital Controls |
| Item Weight | 6.4 kg |
