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Hamilton beach is a reliable name for producing high quality, yet economical electronic kitchen appliances which includes hand mixers, coffee makers, toasters, toaster ovens etc. The Hamilton Beach 31134 4 Slice Capacity Toaster Oven is an economical appliance, designed for a small family or for office use. It is a compact sized 2 in 1 appliance, which cannot only toast the bread, but offers other options to prepare a quick meal.
The overall interface is easy to use and the appliance can be operated by an amateur as well. Further details of specs and features have been discussed below.
Conservation of time and energy
The Hamilton Beach 4 Slice Capacity Toaster Oven saves much of the cooking time and energy. As compared to the traditional, large sized kitchen ovens, this appliance consumes 80% lesser power to perform the same cooking task. It can also reheat any food item 28 times faster. Hence it is an eco-friendly toaster oven.
The interior of this toaster oven is spacious enough and at one time it can toast 4 slices of bread, or bake/ reheat a 9-inch pizza. This means that now you can serve breakfast or a quick meal to the entire family at a time, without keeping anyone waiting.
Varied cooking options
The Hamilton Beach 4 Slice Toaster Oven has an option to select any one of the Toast, Broil or bake settings. This means that you can prepare toasted bread slices, bagels, English muffins, toaster pastries, pizzas, cakes, biscuits, cookies, broiled chicken or grilled vegetables, all in this one appliance. There is a 30-minute timer option, at the end of which a bell rings.
This can allow you to cook without constant monitoring. An auto shutoff feature prevents the appliance’s overheating or food burning. Temperature control lets you select the desired temperature according to the recipe. The glass door lets you view the cooking progress without opening the oven door frequently.
Specs and features
- Item Dimensions: 16.53 x 13.13 x 8 in
- Item weight: 7.2 lbs.
- Material type: Stainless steel
- Color: Black
- Origin: China
- Capacity: 4 slices/ 9 inch pizza
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Pros
- Saves cooking time and energy
- Spacious interior can house 4 slices or a 9 inch pizza at a time
- 30 minute timer with ready bell and auto shutoff
- Adjustable time and temperature settings
- 3 varied cooking operations of toast, broil and bake
- Compact and sleek design
- Economical appliance for low budget consumers
Cons
- No roll-top door
- May overheat at sometimes
Verdict
To sum up the Hamilton Beach 31134 4 Slice Capacity Toaster Oven review, it would be fair enough to state, that within this price range, this is perhaps one of the best cooking appliances in terms of performance and features. It is an ideal toaster oven for smaller kitchens, because its compact size requires lesser space.
Time, temperature and cooking operation selection lets you introduce variety to your typical breakfast or mealtime routine. A little cleaning and maintenance routine is required for prolonged life. It has been used by several home based users, and they highly recommend it to others as well.
