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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 748 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the KCO253CU Convection Toaster/Pizza Oven for its user-friendly design, compact size, and ability to toast, bake, and broil food. Many customers appreciate the even cooking results achieved by the convection feature. While some customers have concerns about the loud timer and occasional fan noise, the overall positive feedback suggests that this product meets the needs and expectations of many users.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Toast

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Convection toaster oven works well.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice small oven for reheating, baking and broiling items that are in oven safe containers and fit inside. If your looking for a slice bread toaster, this oven probably isn’t a first choice, I’ve found preheating in toaster mode will toast your bread way faster. Luv not having to turn on my full size oven to bake or cook small meals. I like the analog controls and hope the timer buttons last. See pics, makes great personal pizza and small loaf banana walnut bread.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Passed the chicken test

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I disliked the gas oven in my new apt so I decided to give this a try. I was very happy when it successfully roasted chicken parts even faster than conventional oven. It even did a good job on slow roasted leg of lamb.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with my KitchenAid Toaster Oven. It is far superior to my previous toaster oven. I love that you can make frozen pizzas in it and they turn out perfectly. It purchased two baking sheets to fit and I am making dehydrated sweet potatoes for my dogs in it. I toast, bake, re-heat and broil in the oven. I love not having to turn on my big oven. Saves electricity and creates much less heat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Convection Toaster Oven with small footprint

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the manual controls and timers as opposed to models with touch pads. The convection feature allows quick heat up of leftovers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A very good toaster

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I usually broil chicken and meat, it do it very well and easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The bomb

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a great product I love all of the settings on it Stainless steel is nice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Overall a decent oven

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think my experience with this oven will hopefully be different than others. But just so you know mine is working properly but the door hinge was bent so the door shuts crooked. I tried to send it back but it was going to cost more than I was willing to pay so I decided to try it and it seems fine.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very sstisfied

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love both of my appliances. They are both to my satisfaction

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My first toaster oven.....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first toaster oven and I’m pleased to say I have not had any problems with it so far(1 year). It’s a pretty big size compared to a few I was browsing at. The design is beautiful, makes my kitchen look very nice. I usually use it for pizza, hamburgers, lasagna, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies ...etc -1 Star Taking away a star due to interior stains are sometimes hard to take off. Other than that... it’s a great toaster oven and would recommend to anyone looking for their first toaster oven to try this one out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Toast
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job, loudly

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this toaster oven because it was on sale and I like KitchenAid as a brand - we all know their stand mixers are awesome. However, I don't think this item quite lives up to the stand mixer standard, but it is probably as good as almost any other toaster oven out there. My one major problem with this is that it is shockingly loud during operation. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't overtake my TV or even a conversation at regular volume, but it is annoying LOL. I know I'm complaining about something that doesn't affect its performance but this thing isn't the cheapest option available so I wasn't expecting this kind of issue. I will say that the best part of this oven is that the temperature ranges when set to bake are accurate (I tested with a thermometer) and toasting a bagel on the medium darkness setting produces the result I was expecting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice toaster oven

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    - I chose the KitchenAid due to it having the old reliable mechanical timers. - Oven works well. I like that it has room for 2 racks, and versatile rack position options. - Convection cooking times tend to be 15% - 20% quicker than with a full-size normal oven. - Have not used it for making toast but have read in other reviews that it's best to pre-heat the oven prior to putting bread in so the darkness setting will be more accurate. - You may want to break it in by running it outdoors at max temperature for an hour or so before using it indoors as it does smell during break-in. Reminiscent of the smell of making a batch of Mattel "Creeple People" for those of you who remember that toy from the 60's :-) -

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Convection Toaster

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I reviewed several convection toasters prior to purchase and selected this one based on the positive reviews. I haven't been disappointed. The convection works great - my cook time has been significantly reduced on everyday frozen foods like fries and chicken fingers. The toaster is large and I am also reducing expense by cooking many things in it that I previously used my oven for. It also looks nice which is important since it sits prominently on my kitchen counter. Would definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A real oven

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am doing a kitchen reno and was going to get a new toaster oven. Since I am without a kitchen I went with this convection toaster oven, because I wanted to be able to cook some meals at home. The reviews I read said you could cook a whole chicken in this oven... and yes you can. I might even be using this oven more often than the brand new one I have waiting to be installed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convection Changes it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a previous iteration of this toaster oven and we were very happy with it in general much of my thoughts on the old one are mirrored on the new one. The oven fits neatly into the corner of our counter but it is spacious enough to bake some small homemade bread or fit a frozen pizza. The construction of this one is much better than the old one: The shiny dials with painted numbers have been replaced with a grippy and strong rubber that won't allow the dial's numbers to fade or the dials to slip. The addition of convection allows the oven to perform better overall and that allows us to use it for almost all of our small dishes instead of our main oven.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Toast

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for Toaster Oven

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with our Kitchen Aid toaster oven. It has different features which are easy to use and it does a great job. If we have just a small item to bake then this is the perfect size instead of heating up the entire kitchen with our large oven! Good for the price! It toasts well, but it took a few tries to figure out which setting was best for us.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KitchenAid Convection Toaster Oven

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Toaster oven, yet. The convection oven works like charm and the door is substantial to lock in the heat. Perfect, for the smaller item or, a second oven requiring different heat/time cooking for your meal. Smart looking on the counter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good toaster

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my wife to replace an older toaster. Easy to use, but I wish you could just turn it on without starting the timer. You know turn it on allow it to heat up and then cook/toast what ever you want. You have to account for the toaster to heat up in your cooking/toasting time. Also a few more options like a flat pan to toast garlic bread or pizza would be nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    No interior light

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect for intended use...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased to 90+ year old mother. She likes it and says it works great. Says the only improvement would be if it had a light inside as she has failing eyesight and can’t see in the dark interior.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well made...precise controls

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have looked at many different toaster ovens and based on the reviews that I read, I purchased this Kitchen Aid convection toaster for the following reasons....Consumer's guide rated its companion model well, the controls on this unit feel sturdy and give you a feel that you are selecting a precise setting or function and are easy to read.....I have felt the controls on other makes and model from other manufacturers and they felt very flimsy and their lettering was difficult or too small to read....I looked at the Breville models that are a lot more expensive but many reviews on their models indicated that the elements burned out after a year or so just when the warranty expired....and to fix them was very costly...some consumers just bought another brand and were disappointed with their customer service regarding the elements burning out....Reviews on the models that have a digital display indicated that the displays burned out...obviously because the chips in the screens do not withstand the heat of the ovens so I stayed away from them....This unit also has screen guards over the elements to prevent anything burning on the element...a nice safety design....I prefer these more reliable mechanical units over the digital units because they last the test of time....this one is large enough for any type of baking or cooking you might want to do but it is not overly large as some of the other ovens I have seen....I believe this is a very good quality reasonably priced toaster oven....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great oven for your home

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m very pleased with the quality of this oven. It does everything I need it to do. I would recommend this model to anyone looking for a convection/toaster oven. It’s a ‘Best Buy’. 5 Stars Two Thumbs Up

    I would recommend this to a friend