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Featuring huge interior space, 1800 watt of heating power, digital display, and digital display, the Cuisinart TOB-260N1 Chef’s convection toaster oven was a much-awaited model. The kitchen appliances rarely come with the good rating but this model climbs the average rating mark of 4.5 out of 5.0, which is surprising.
The durability, performance and consistent quality of cooking justify the expensive price tag. Don’t miss it if you can afford it, especially if you are disappointed with the one you have. It is an excellent replacement and the best return of money. Here is how this model is one of the top of the line kitchen cooking appliances.
Brilliant Design & Stunning Performance
The state of the art design makes the Cuisinart TOB-260N1 Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven attractive. Sleek finish, smooth edges, and neon blue LED display looks fantastic on the countertop. Interior is wide enough to accommodate 13” pizza or 9 slices to toast in one go. It allows for cooking 5 lbs. chicken or fit 9×13 inch baking pan. It is high enough to fit 2 racks at the same time.
Slices come out in the even shade every time, thanks to “Advance heating and cooking technology”. You can customize toast setting between 1 to 9. Adjust diameter size before starting to bake a pizza for accurate heat, temperature, and timing. It has built-in exact heat sensor calibrates 5 heating elements.
These elements are called quartz heating elements, they turn hot and cool fast, and consume 80 watts per inch. Their temperature ranges between 537 to 1039 degrees Centigrade. Once all 5 of them start producing equal medium-wave infrared energy, they result in perfectly cooked meals.
Multiple Cooking – Multi Tasking – Multiple Setting
The Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven offers 15 cooking functions, you can toast slices, defrost, bagel, sandwich, waffle, leftovers, bake, roast whole chicken, pizza up to 13”, broil and just keep food warm. One of the best features in this toaster is a dual cooking option. You can cook two different recipes on the different temperature with different settings in the same oven.
The convection cooking feature allows fast cooking or baking by circulating heat in the oven. This feature delivers uniformed cooked and baked food every time. Surprisingly there are two convection settings and has separate buttons. The speed convection is another feature with the separate button as well. Normally cooking starts after heating food but with this feature allows cooking without preheating.
You will find +30s button and you will need this option whenever you want to add 30 seconds in cooking time. Pressing multiple times will add 30 more seconds on each press. The interior is furnished with non-stick coating and the light. The interior light comes rarely in ovens. With this model, you can see more clearly what is happening inside even in the dark.
Specifications and Features
- Power consumption is 1800 Watts
- 95 Cubic Foot capacity
- 15 cooking functions
- Digital control and display
- Two-hour timer with clock
- Crumb tray
- Stainless steel brushed finish
- Always Even toast and Exact Even TM sensors
- Non-Stick interior
- Auto slide-out rack
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Pros
- Huge interior to accommodate variety of food
- Dual cooking option with separate controls
- Interior light for increased visibility
- Door sensor will activate the appliance
- Non-stick interior and crumb tray allows easy cleaning
- Great Design and attractive looks
- Speed Convection and two convection settings
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Cons
- Some may find this unit heavy, complicated, (32.4 pounds), bulky and expensive but the tasks it handles and the functions it is equipped with, nothing matters.
Verdict
The Cuisinart TOB-260N1 Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven has the best use for the whole family. It is too big for personal use. Use this unit with care and according to the instruction manual and you will find it a sturdy performer. The package comes with all accessories like 13” pizza stone, 9×13 inch baking pan, broiling pan, and two cooking racks.
There’s also a recipe book is included in the package as well. The unit is back with 3-years limited warranty for increased satisfaction and peace of mind. Equipped and designed with the tons of good things make this model the best buy and highly recommended.
