What temperature or number on the toaster do you use? I am having bread toasted on the outside, but the cheese isn't melted.
729472
I didn't change any settings, but you might try turning your toaster down so that bread does not toast faster then the cheese melts.
2060738
Best toaster oven I have owned! Stays cool underneath. No worries about setting it on a wooden shelf or counter. You do want a few inches minimum clearance above the oven though. Wishing you well, Al
729470
I use the highest temp as my bread, etc. is frozen. I do not make sandwiches so I can't answer that.
1386729
My toaster does not work well at all. I will not buy another one like this one. If you find one that works well, please let me know because I am replacing this one.
501435
Easy - just place the bread on a rack a little below center. Set to "bake" at 450. Toasts perfectly in just a few minutes, both sides with no turning. I almost didn't buy this because people said it doesn't toast, but it makes great toast, and toasted cheese sandwiches too. The key is to place it closer to the bottom to get both sides toasted with no turning.
1159246
I've only had it a couple days and so far only used it for toasting. Outside gets warm but not hot but I assume it will get hotter when using for longer cooking foods.
1912870
Yes, it is. I don't make a lot of toast, maybe four slices at the most when I am cooking. I like to keep my toaster in the cupboard, and I usually put it back after I'm finished cooking. It's never felt too "hot" to me.
1347994
Well, honestly, I've never deliberately touched the sides during use. That said, I can tell you that nobody in my family has ever complained about being burned by this toaster. In fact, we use it often, like it, and I do recommend it. I hope this will help you make an informed decision.
2079920
cooks, toasts, broils, etc. very evenly. I suggest a crisper pan or mesh for pizza. It gets very hot, I burned a couple of things at first, pay especial attention to direction to turn on/off button past 10 before setting desired time.
1739838
I just turn bottom knob to the right and follow the settings of light, medium, or dark, when making toast or cooking something in the toast/broil mode. If you want to cook something at a specific temperature then set the temperature on the top knob and turn the bottom knob left to the on position. It should stay on in this position until you turn it off.
618749
I've checked when using, the bottom of toaster and my countertop doesn't get hot. BUT: the top of toaster gets hot. So, I make sure I remove anything that was on top before using.
1350010
I haven't figured out how yet. Tried twice and was not to my liking. We bought this for warming up foods that don't do well in Microwave. Have a 4 slice toaster for toast. Sorry!
501438
A toaster would be your best bet. But if this is all that you have, place the bread on the rack, place the temp at the highest temp on the oven and don't wait for it to heat up. Make sure that the rack is in the middle slot. Keep an eye on it.
1769631
I have the 2 slot version of this toaster. The sides get only slightly warm.
1250373
It will get hot enough to melt plastic bread wrappers. Without thinking I put a loaf of bread on the top. Plastic wrap did melt onto the toaster
218538
To be honest, I have never been aware of the outside temperature. If yours is cool and it seems to be fucntioning properly, I would not be concerned. Perhaps it's well enough insulated that you don't feel the heat on the outside. However, if you don't feel it is cooking in the time suggested, you might consider returning it. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
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