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To add to the versatility and innovation in the kitchen appliances, Hamilton beach has combined the functionality of two different tools. The Hamilton Beach 22708 Toastation 2-Slice Toaster and Mini Oven is a combination of the speed of a toaster plus the power of an oven.
It has 2 slots to toast a bread, and regular oven like interior for other cooking and baking purposes. It is a perfect appliance for a home setup to prepare quick breakfasts and prepare for lunches. It comes in a compact size to offer more counter space and reduce the clutter. Detailed specs and full review are as follows.
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Saves time and energy
The Hamilton Beach Toastation 2-Slice Toaster and Mini Oven reduces the overall time spent in the kitchen and conserves the energy. It can toast the bread slices 24% faster than the best toasters. It can also reheat the food such as cooked chicken nuggets approximately 28 times faster. Hence, it consumes about 73% less energy than other conventional ovens.
Moreover, since it is a compact 2 in 1 appliance, it saves the counter space and reduces the clutter on countertop. Even with this sleek design, you can perform a variety of cooking and baking tasks to serve your family almost anything they want.
Versatile cooking
With just a slide of the lever, one can easily switch between the cooking modes and cook whatever is desired. In the toaster mode, there are slots long enough for you to toast any bread or even a few hot dogs. The toaster also has a shade selector dial, which offers 6 different shade settings.
The oven mode allows quickly baking the pizza, making cookies or pie or simply reheating the food. The oven can house two slices of 16” pizza at the same time. It comes with a baking pan and a removable crumb try which allows easy cleanup.
Specs and Features
- Item Dimensions: 9 x 16 x 8 in
- Item weight: 8 lbs.
- Material type: Plastic
- Color: Black/ Red
- Origin: China
- Wattage: 1300 watts
- Complies to North American Electrical Standards
- Toaster slot width: 1 ½ inch
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Pros
- 2-in-1 compact appliance saves counter space
- Toasts up to 2 slices at a time
- Oven can house 2 slices of 16” pizza at a time
- Toast shade options and oven temperature controls
- Easily removable crumb tray for quicker cleanup
- Auto shut off and slide function lever
Cons
- Uneven toasting at sometimes
Verdict
Extremely suitable for the users on a budget, because the Hamilton Beach 22708 Toastation 2-Slices Toaster and Mini Oven come at a similar price as of a good quality toaster. It requires less space and less energy, but provides more.
The toaster mode features an auto shutoff operation as well; this is to prevent any incidents of burning or rendering of smoke. The glass door allows you to view your food as it is being cooked in the oven. Current users are satisfied with the performance of both modes. They highly recommend the appliance to new users as well.
