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Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL
 
Price range:
$249.95 - $250.00
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Summary: This Breville has
• Pushbutton and dial controls.
• Digital display.
• Convection.
Dividing line
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Type: Toaster ovens/broilers
About - Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL

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Features & Specs - Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL
info Convection oven Yes
info Fits 4-lb. chicken Yes
info Rotisserie No
info Six slices Yes
info Touchpad No
info Dimensions (HxWxD, in.) 11x19x16
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User Reviews - Breville Smart Oven BOV800XL
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5.0
Breville Toaster Oven
3/17/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
This is an outstanding toaster oven. I use it frequently. I don't even use my oven anymore. I just use my Breville.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
3.0
The jury is still out.
3/1/2013
Pros
Attractive
Precise Controls
Cons
Broiler Limitations
Best Uses
Kitchen
Comment:
When the unit is on Broil - HI, the top heating elements cycle on and off causing the broiling time to be much longer than with our older (and cheaper) toaster oven where the top elements remained on constinuously. Is this is a feature or a malfunction? If it is a feature, can it be disabled? <br /><br />Other than that hiccup, my wife and I love the Breville Smart Oven. I hope there is a solution.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Bad quality control
2/11/2013
Pros
Lots of Room
Cons
Imprecise Controls
Poor Heat
Best Uses
Kitchen
Comment:
The first one ordered indicated it was at-temperature when it was up to 100F. The replacement had the exact same problem.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
 
5.0

(based on 2 reviews)

User has 1 Month of experience with this product
 
5.0
Not your average toaster oven
02/06/2010
Strength
The best thing about this oven is its control. It is very intuitive. The controls are so well conceived, you really don't need to read the instruction book.
Weakness
Larger footprint on your counter top than the average toaster oven, but well worth the space it takes.
I looked at a $120.00 oven at Sears. It was little more than a over-sized toaster with a somewhat primitive control system for an appliance that cost more than $100.00. For example, the oven temp could only be set between 300-360 degrees.If you are interested in an efficient, well-designed appliance that offers the best of a well controlled toaster, oven, and broiler, this is the best choice, hands down. My only concern is how long the digital controls will last. At this price, it should be a long time.
User has 10 Days of experience with this product
 
5.0
BOV800XL Smart 6-Slice Steel Toaster Oven
12/27/2009
Strength
Pre-heats quickly, toasts and bakes evenly. Easy to use.The baking utensils, included, seem high quality. Very attractive and I would definetly recomend to my friends.
Weakness
A bit disappointed that it only has one rack, for its large size.
My major comment is that when I opened the box a large sign said that refurbished models only had a 90 day warranty. Yet, I'm quite sure that the web site said one year. I commented on the fact that it was the same as a new product,while I was considering the purchase.
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