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| About - Hamilton Beach Toast Station 22708 |
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The Hamilton Beach Toast Station 22708 is part of the toaster test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, toaster oven models like the Toast Station 22708 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. |
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Convection oven |
No |
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Fits 4-lb. chicken |
No |
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Rotisserie |
No |
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Six slices |
No |
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Touchpad |
No |
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Dimensions (HxWxD, in.) |
8x17x9 |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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By from
Works for me!
12/12/2012
Pros
Dual Functions
Excellent Heating
Versatile
Cons
Doesn't Heat Evenly
Imprecise Controls
No Oven Timer
Too small
Best Uses
Breakroom
Dorm Room
Kitchen
One Item
Comment:
This is the first toaster oven I ever bought, and I only bought this one because it had the pop-up toaster feature. I've had it for three or four years now, and I have no plans to replace it. Like many products which perform multiple functions, it does neither exceptionally well.<br /><br />The toaster is adequate, with decent temperature control but uneven browning. As some other reviewers noted, foods do sometimes get caught in the slot. This is not a serious problem, because the oven door opens and allows the food to be retrieved. But I quickly learned not to use the toaster for bagels.<br /><br />I like the oven performance. It does get VERY hot, very quickly, which can lead to a fire if one is not careful. A timer might help with that. The other disadvantage is that the oven interior is pretty tiny. One slice of pizza barely fits, with the crust wedged between the back of the oven and the front door.<br /><br />Overall, I am satisfied with the toaster-oven. It wasn't expensive and it meets the need that I have, for toasting breads and warming breakfast foods. But I don't use it for any serious meal preparation, and I wouldn't recommend it for that.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Hybrid not the "best of both worlds"
4/22/2012
Pros
Attractive
Easy To Clean
Small footprint
Cons
Doesn't Heat Evenly
Limited Uses
Poor Heat
Best Uses
Comment:
I've had this oven for at least 4 years now. I got it because of the small footprint - I don't need to cook a lot in it. However, the amount of space is exceptionally small. I can't even fit in 2 slices of pizza. The heating elements are positioned so that it is very easy to burn items on their surface. The toaster does not work well either. Nothing has ever come out of it evenly browned and I can't tell you how many times/how often whatever I have put into the slot gets stuck and won't pop back up. It's very irritating and I've found that I use this less and less out of its inconvenience. I wish someone would make a small well-made 2 slice toaster-oven. I would readily replace it if something came out that was well-rated...still waiting.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Adequate then breaks down
2/21/2012
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought it primarily for space reasons. The toaster was OK, but not great. The oven temperature goes immediately to high, no real control. Now after two years, the oven no longer works. The control lights up, but there is no heat.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
By
User has 90 Days of experience with this product
Would not buy again
01/20/2010
Strength
The oven works.
Weakness
In the toaster - bread, waffles, and toaster strudel routinely get stuck. The oven rack is a nightmare. It gets stuck on the door, so you can not open or close the door, and it is too small.
I would not recommend this toaster to anyone. It has been nothing but trouble since we got it about 3 months ago. I'm ready to throw it away and get a plain old toaster oven. This was a terrible waste of money.
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User has 3 of experience with this product
Decent toaster, ok toaster oven
05/31/2008
Strength
convenience of 2 appliances in 1, space saver, attractive, inexpensive, wide tunable browning range
Weakness
no broiling capability
Have used to toast bread, reheat pizza, toast garlic bread, reheat hot sandwiches. A slightly above average toaster, and a slightly below average toaster oven. The toaster does not over-dry the bread, and results in nice crispness to the outside. The toaster oven tends to dry or have less heat than expected, but can be mitigated with the workarounds mentioned below.Usability notes: 1) The long slot generally accommodates 2 slices of bread; however, 2 slices of wider bread might not fit easily without trimming the side crusts. 2) The metal sheet that slides in place over the slot when used as an oven does not provide much insulation, and so heat escapes more rapidly, causing the heating element to stay on to keep the temperature up, which could end up burning the food inside. A workaround solution is to place a heat safe item over the closed metal slot to retain the heat - I use a silicone potholder.3) Although broiling capability is not provided through normal use, it could be simulated by cranking the oven to the highest temperature, and leaving the door cracked so heat can escape, so the heating element would stay on.
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User has of experience with this product
also disappointed
09/30/2007
Strength
wanted it because it takes up less space
Weakness
toast falls down too far
Toast falls down and it is impossible to get out from top or push up from bottom without unplugging and using a fork and sometimes that doesn't even work without tearing it to pieces. Also...you cannot stop the toasting cycle by pushing up the lever..it just has to take its course. I am very sorry I bought it. However, I love other HB products, especially the magic bullet
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