Hamilton Beach Easy-Reach Convection Toaster Oven - 6-Slice - Stainless Steel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is our first toaster/convection oven and had never used one before. We loved it! I like that the back is rounded inside allowing bigger items to fit, like pizza.The controls are simple to use and it works well. I usually don't let my kids use the oven but they have both made snacks in this. They like it because it works faster then an oven but food comes out crispier then in the microwave. The crumb tray in the bottom makes it a breeze to clean. I am including pictures of my 10 year old making a treat. This oven was simple enough to use that she didn't need any help from me!

I've had this toaster oven for over a year and I love it. It replaced my broken bread toaster and for the same price it also allows me to bake pizza and scones and heat frozen fish fillets. I have avoided cooking meats and anything that might spit or coat the interior with food or oil simply because it would be challenging to clean it afterwards. For this reason I really like that their is a tray at the bottom that catches drips and crumbs and slides out easily for cleaning. I love that I don't have to use the my large oven as often. My only concern is that the convection fan in this unit got much louder after a few months use, although it still works fine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Toaster oven large enough to hold a 9 x 9 inch pan and close the door. Crumb tray very easy to remove and clean. Unfortunately the back of the oven heats hotter than the front and the same is true with the broiler. Convection oven makes baking quicker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I got the chance to try this toaster oven, I jumped at it!! I have wanted a toaster oven for a while, but was not sure exactly what I would use it for... well, this does it all!! I started with something simple warming up leftovers. It was great! I set it at 250 and it was warmed up in no time at all! In less than 10mins my leftovers were warm, browned and NOT DRIED OUT!! I moved on to baking! I baked a banana bread in a standard 8x8 pan. It fit perfect!!! It cooked in approximately the same time it would in my gas oven but without the HEAT IN THE KITCHEN!! My last test was a frozen pizza. It again was a great tool and fast! This is such an easy and safe tool for the kitchen, I taught my boy how to use it. I love that he can cook in it and the timer turns it off... no worries about forgetting that the oven is on. I cannot get enough of this new ‘toy’! So.. downsides? Well a couple... 1. The directions are kinda unclear with regards to the setting the timer/preheating. I had to play a little and experiment. 2. Though it does not heat up the kitchen like my gas oven, the appliance itself does get pretty warm. So, it is important to not put any thing on it when something is cooking in it. But. Honestly.. those are the only two issues. Overall, this appliance is a BIG WINNER for this house!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Growing up, I remember having a toaster oven and mostly using it on the weekends. For the most part, we used it for cooking toast, bagels or french fries. When you’re a kid, being able to cook a little something is fun so I was pleased to get the Hamilton Beach Convection Toaster Oven because it helped bring back some of those fun childhood memories. The one I used as a kid was a lot smaller than this one. This oven is quite roomy as you can fit a 12” pizza or a small oven roaster chicken in it. I’ve cooked both and the pizza cooked evenly and crispy and the chicken turned out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, which is exactly how most of us like them. I’ve also prepared bagels and toast in it and so far they’ve toasted correctly to the setting I put them on. You’ll find the tray that slides out from the bottom is helpful in catching most of the crumbs left behind too. You may have to prepare a couple of things a few times to get a feel for how the knob settings work and their strengths. So far I’ve had success with using the convection setting, but keep in mind this is a toaster oven and not a large kitchen convection oven. This toaster oven is also equipped with a bake pan and broil rack and has an auto shutoff after using the Stay On setting or 30 minute timer and signals you with a “ready” bell. Ironically, my favorite thing to cook in a toaster oven as a kid was french fries and I have yet to try them in this new oven. I’ll definitely be making them this weekend and I’m sure they’ll turn out great! Overall, if you’re looking for a convenient way to prepare a variety of different meals, then I recommend giving this convection toaster oven a try. I’ve had success with it so far and plan on purchasing one as a gift.