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| About - Hamilton Beach Set & Forget #31230 |
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The Hamilton Beach Set & Forget #31230 is part of the toaster test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, toaster oven models like the Set & Forget #31230 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Among the market-share leaders, Hamilton Beach toasters tend to be more expensive than others. Styles vary from the contemporary look of the Eclectrics line to the retro look of the Classic models and the modern appearance of the long-slot model. Hamilton Beach products are widely available at department stores, Wal-Mart, Target, specialty stores, Bed Bath & Beyond, and regional outlets. |
| Features & Specs - Hamilton Beach Set & Forget #31230 | |
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Convection oven |
Yes |
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Fits 4-lb. chicken |
Yes |
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Rotisserie |
No |
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Six slices |
Yes |
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Touchpad |
Yes |
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Dimensions (HxWxD, in.) |
10x19x15 |
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By from
6+ minutes for toast
1/31/2013
Pros
Good controls
price
Cons
Toasting - Way Too Slow
Best Uses
Comment:
Has the features I wanted. Especially an easy Toast choice that didn't include a dial that forces you to guess about how long to toast. This one has a toast button with color control. BUT - when I decide I would like a piece of toast it seems to take forever. I put 2 pieces of bread in and hit TOAST with Med+ darkness setting. Then I set a kitchen timer to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes there was still at least a minute or two before the toast was done (nice golden color - not too dark). The result is good, but this seems like way too long. If I had known I would have gone for a pricier unit (Breville type).
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
died after 6 months
1/23/2013
Pros
Bakes And Toasts Well
Easy to use
Cons
Difficult to clean inside
Doesn't Last
Poor Fit Finish
Best Uses
Comment:
I used this toaster oven for about 6 months. It got light use in a one-person home for this time. While baking one day it shut off on its own and would never turn back on. It died. Although I was able to exchange for a new one at the store, I am moving on to another brand now after receiving two of these that looked damaged upon taking them out of the box with dented panels and side panels that are not flush with the top of the unit, thus creating gaps and missing screws. I am not willing to take another chance on this product after having three damaged/defective units. I will say that I used it mainly for reheating, toasting, and baking and it performed as expected with these tasks until it quit unexpectedly.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(46 of 46 customers found this review helpful)
A very good toaster oven
11/27/2011
Pros
Baking
Fine toasting
Flexibility
Size
Cons
Crumb pan
Best Uses
Baking
Toasting
Comment:
Haven't used as a broiler but it does everything else very well. Baked two loaves of pumpkin and banana bread perfectly -- two loaves at a time. You can use the built-in oven thermometer or not; I never felt the need. CU says the convection fan isn't needed or helpful in an oven this size. I never use it and the oven works great without it. Great as toaster or oven. The crumb tray is the only shortcoming. It is a little too small and let's some crumbs get onto toaster bottom. For that reason I agree with CU that the oven only rates good for cleaning. Preheats much faster and bakes as well as my range oven AND doesn't heat up the kitchen. Major energy saver.
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