How hot will this oven get on the outside? Most will use it underneath an upper cabinet. Has anyone had heat damage to bottom of upper cabinet?
739723
I have our CSO-300 underneath the wood paneling of our cabinetry (although there is open space around it). The top of the oven does get warm to the touch but I have had no damage from either the high heat or the steam option to date. Our countertops are concrete and that is what it is sitting on. I have noticed some water drops on the countertop from the steam option. I just make sure every time I use that option to check underneath the drip tray and wipe if need be.
739724
exterior does not heat to a point of altering finish on cabinets. Steam feature does emit some steam, but no damage observed
739725
I have gotten the temp. up into the 400's with no damage to the cabinet above. It must be well insulated because the top doesn't get very hot. It is warm enough to warm a plate but not hot.
739726
The top is about 6 inches from the bottom of the cabinet and heat is not a problem. It sits on a Silestone counter top and whatever heat there is has not been a problem.
739727
The unit stays quite cool. I have some casseroles on top of the unit and stuff next to it on the left side. Nothing gets hot.
739728
Hello Howard,I have my oven in the place where the microwave once was. I ha plenty of clearance. The oven is no different then a regular toaster oven. You should have at least 4 inches of clearance and you should be fine. Remember never set anything on top of unit.
739729
Not to worrie. I can't say what temp. it gets to, but I have seen no problem with the external heat. Even when I broiled a chicken breast at 400 degrees with the door cracked open, there was not much heat outside the unit. My upper cabinet is rather high, but I would feel very save with it under one that was closer to the top of my oven.
1034577
I used to have Panasonic convection oven in my motor home and needed to replace so I shopped to size so it will fit in the cabinet. I have on both side about 2 inches, at top 2 inches, and at back about 5 inches. When it is used it gets so hot so make sure install metal sheet in a inside box. I think if it is possible a fun at back to circulate air so there is no one spot to be extreme hot. Good luck!!!
1998383
Only complaint I have is that it gets very hot on the outside. Just have to be aware but the oven works very well and does a great job. I would highly recommend.
1250377
I know Breville considers the top of the toaster to be a "warmer" and you can put plates on it to warm them up, but I've never noticed it getting unusually hot. I have about 9-10 inches of clearance and my cabinets are fine. We are really happy with this toaster oven.
1744688
I would not recommend it, better yet, you should not do it!!! In your oven, the heat from the element under the bottom has to radiate freely upward. The lining would "insulate" it and would probably be destroyed, being heated too much.
34612
No, not in the least. The outside of the oven does get hot and warms the immediate area, but not the entire room let alone the entire house.
1979467
The outside does get hot as the product is stainless steel. I typically put a cutting board under the product just in case. The product did not produce enough heat to worry about heating the room versus the oven.
1595446
It's quite small, which is why we bought it, so I doubt any cabinet would be too low to crowd it. It doesn't give off much heat.It is perfect for toast, eggos, muffins etc. We would not use it to replace an oven.
1316221
back side and no it has not damaged my cabinets. 13" high and 17" wide. I cook chicken, roasts, and steaks in it and it takes about half the time and uses less energy than turning on your oven. I live in Florida and love it because I don't have to turn on my oven.
552881
It gets very hot. I wouldn't let young children handle it, as they can get burned. I hang a silicone grabber on the handle which the kids use to open the door and to pull out cookie sheets. On top (to the left of the vent) I have a silicone baking liner. This is where I set extra baking pans when the oven is in use. I love this toaster oven. I use it to toast, to re-heat foods, and to bake cookies, pizza, rice pudding, breads, and cakes.
1159245
All toaster ovens get hot on the outside. This one seems to be reasonable - just leave room around it for cooling.The top can be used to pre-warm dishes.
512093
I have mine sitting on top of my microwave under overhead cabinets with approximately 6 inches between oven & cabinet & have no issues.
2046784
the exterior f the oven come very very hot when using. The under installation might be larger then the oven, no kid acces, or near your legs. Hope this would be helpful
578148
The vent is not a problem, provided it can vent, the top does get hot - leaving things on top of the oven, while it is in use, is a mistake to be avoided.
430072
I would say it runs hot. I purchased it to be able to bake cookies since I have an old 20" oven in the kitchen but so far haven't found the right temp. - usu. burns the bottom. Also you must leave the top covered. But not bad for heating/warming/toasting (several mins.) which I think is faster in a small oven like this one.
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.
960116
Just remember that this oven gets very hot and is a danger to anyone coming in contact with it. It would be safer to use it outside with a Coleman camp stove and not use it inside of an enclosed camper. I would not use it inside of our trailer.