Does the ouyside of the toaster get hot?
1244025
I find that the top of the toaster gets hot enough that I need to pull my hands away immediately. I fear it could burn me or a child if touched long enough. Could my toaster be defective or is this normal? Past Cuisinart never got hot on exterior.
1244026
It does not get hot on the sides. slightly warm at the top on the sides. The very top does get a little hot but not hot enough to burn.
1244027
Not at all. My toast sit next to plastic recipe holder. My wife was concerned until I showed her the toaster exterior remains cool to touch.
539870
It gets hot on the top more so than the front. I would say it is about the same as a regular toaster oven.
1729730
It really does! Set how you like your toast and don't worry about burnt toast again. :)
539872
It gets hot but no more than any similar appliance. I use the top to warm plates when necessary if it is on.This is the best toaster oven I've ever owned and had it for several years.
241126
The sides & back of this toaster stay cool! The only heat comes from the top from the where the bread goes!
1432607
The inside housing is stainless and glass. There is plastic housing on the outside of the toaster on the top, back and bottom, but doesn't get heated.
904467
No, it does not......oops sorry, I see how the other reviewer answered. I was looking at feature buttons & the manual and did not see this mentioned....but they are correct once the toast pops up the heating elements do turn off.
1408813
sides do NOT get hot with normal use, also anything with a 3 prong plug I will Not unplug, this is the main reason I bought this toaster , I like the fact that the toaster is grounded and will blow a circuit breaker if shorts to the casing of the unit , my old two prong toaster I always unplugged because it was not grounded
552882
The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a warming pad by setting a metal or glass pan with food on top of it while it was in operation. The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a... » Read More The metal enclosure of the toaster oven does get hot when in use. You definitely would not want to leave anything made of paper or plastic on top of the toaster. That being said, the handle on the door does not heat up at all, and is perfectly safe to handle. As stated by other reviewers, the other benefit of the toaster is that it does not heat up the surrounding air (as a conventional oven often does). I have been using this toaster regularly for 2.5 years without ever being burned, and it is not something I fear. I have occasionally taken advantage of the heated top and used it as a warming pad by setting a metal or glass pan with food on top of it while it was in operation. « Show Less
726464
NO...and the Toaster toasts un-evenly...must pop up whatever and turn it around!!
759656
No. IT is a terrible product.Things get stuck in it, and because of the interior design it is impossible to remove items. I've even had to resort to turning the toaster upside down and using a knife. Toast ends up either being dug out in pieces or falls to the bottom where it is stuck for ever. Even when it does manage to toast a piece of bread and the bread can be taken out the toasting is uneven, dark or burned edges, with middle not toasted. Don't buy it.
988552
No, this toaster does not toast evenly and I was very disappointed with this purchase. I read the reviews and they looked good but the toaster did not live up to the good ratings and I'm not that picky.
1524795
I've had mine a couple years now without a problem, but I don't use it that much. Seems like a decent toaster though.
1708105
Nope. But like every other modern toaster, it does have other issues. Biggest design flaw - to pop the toast early, you have to turn the "darkness" knob all the way to the left. If the toast isn't done yet, it's hard to return to your original setting as the knob has no markings! I've also tried several over the past few years, and nothing - - reviews notwithstanding - - seems to work very well these days.
1411571
Mine stays relatively cool compared to my last toaster oven. I wouldn't purposely grab hold of it but if you brush it you won't get burned.
1712117
YES, it does. i have melted my regular toaster clear down to the metal skeleton because i forgot to take it off the top of this when i used it. it does get really hot.
2003711
No.But just as an update I will tell you I still love my toaster!It is used for toast every day and eggs & toast a few times a week. I have eliminated frivolous kitchen gadgetry and although this may be a novelty, it is very very useful.