Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4-Slice Countertop Toaster Oven With Roll-Top Door, 1200 Watts, Fits 9” Pizza, 3 Cooking Functions for Bake, Broil and Toast, Silver (31344DA)

have been thoroughly impressed with its performance and convenience. This toaster oven has become a staple in my kitchen, making meal preparation a breeze.First and foremost, the roll-top door design is a game-changer. It not only saves space on my countertop but also makes it incredibly easy to access food inside the oven without the door getting in the way. The compact size fits perfectly in my kitchen, yet it can still accommodate a 9" pizza effortlessly.With 1200 watts of power, this toaster oven heats up quickly and cooks food evenly. The three cooking functions for bake, broil, and toast provide versatility for a variety of recipes. I have used it to bake cookies, broil vegetables, and toast bread to perfection - all with excellent results.The controls are straightforward and user-friendly, making it easy to set the desired cooking temperature and time. The included baking pan and oven rack are well-made and easy to clean, adding to the overall convenience of using this toaster oven.Not only does this appliance save me time and energy compared to using a traditional oven, but it also helps me save on electricity bills with its efficient performance. The modern design and durable construction make it a great addition to any kitchen.Overall, I highly recommend the Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 4-Slice Countertop Toaster Oven to anyone looking for a reliable and versatile cooking companion. Its compact size, efficient heating, and user-friendly features make cooking a joy. I am more than satisfied with my purchase and look forward to exploring more culinary possibilities with this fantastic toaster oven.

Perfect size to toast or heat items. Garage door style is great. Easy to clean.

So, this is your basic, no frills toaster oven. It toasts. Slowly. It has a small footprint which is great for our limited counter space . I don’t “cook” in a toaster oven, but this can handle a baked potato or a foil wrapped left-over. The exterior gets insanely hot; be forewarned.The game changer here is the ROLL TOP DOOR!!I never knew that I needed this in my life!Easy in, easy out, easy to keep clean and I can put my plate in front of it and slide out my bagel. Small victories, ya know?

Perfect for a small kitchen. Works as expected and wonderful for my favorite, grilled cheese sandwich!Also easy to clean.

I will write this review in three parts: arrival and packaging; instruction/1st heat set; and first actual food use.I could not believe the arrival speed, the first delivery date was set for January 3, 2025. The oven arrived December 31, 2024, two days after ordering! That was fast!Next, no matter the product, I have always requested that my purchases be shipped in an outer box for protection and against prying eyes!This appliance comes in a very stiff cardboard box surrounded by styrofoam, in other words, well-packed to guard against box punctures. Mine had a minor box puncture but it did not affect the oven! So far, I am pleased that Hamilton-Beach desires a "thoughtful" presentation. Now for the instructions.I'm sure many have opened products only to be greeted with an instruction booklet either too small to read or print requiring a magnifying glass; confusing or misleading language; and lots of pictures with no explanation or please refer to diagrams 1-A2-3B on opposite page 5. You won't get that with this appliance. Again, Hamiliton-Beach wrote a clear and concise instruction booklet with pictures detailing all the cooking processes this attractive little appliance will accomplish along with proper care and maintenance. Easy to read large print and understandable language!Needless to say, for the price, and without all the bells and whistles of expensive appliances that are complicated, and for a single senior man without family to care for, this is a perfect fit for my cooking needs. I do have a well-supplied well-stocked kitchen with all the appliances to create great meals because I enjoy cooking. This is an addition to my kitchen, for quick and simple, that I will enjoy having.It was time to say goodbye to the ancient single-function toaster!My second review will discuss the cooking in a few weeks. Stay tuned. Happy New Year and Happy Cooking!January 4, 2025I am now ready for my final critique. But allow me this qualifying statement.This is a "Toaster Oven" first and foremost. I will never cook any meat in this appliance, that is what a conventional oven is for! The operative word in the description is "Toaster." Its primary function is toasting, re-heating, warming, and light baking, nothing more.I have tried all of the functions listed and this unit, little as it is, is quite impressive! Nothing that I tried was over done or too dry. The dials are basic and that is okay, there is no need to be complicated when heating food. For my needs, this is a keeper. And the design reminds me of the old "roll-top office desks" long ago. It's compact and a great counter space saver. Thank you, and again Happy cooking!

When I started to look for a replacement for my "ancient" toaster oven, I was disappointed to find the majority of options had increased functionality and size that I just didn't want or need. This Hamilton Beach oven does just what I need it to do without taking up valuable counter space. I've tried the various cooking modes (toast, bake, broil), and it worked flawlessly, once I figured out the time and temperature settings that worked best. But, what really sells this toaster oven is the door! It's an ingenious design, which made me wonder why it's taken so long for a manufacturer to realize one of the biggest inconveniences of the old toaster oven. To open, the Hamilton Beach door rolls back, instead of forward and down. So the door takes up NO space on the counter in front of the oven.I'm very pleased with this oven.