Euro-Pro is a brand known for creating a wide range of products that make life at home easier. I recently tested the Euro-Pro TO251 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven for eight weeks to get a good idea of ​​the pros and cons. Here is my review:

This Euro-Pro Toaster Oven can be had for around $60 including shipping. With that in mind, I don’t expect it to measure up to the coveted higher-end models available today. Straight out of the box, it’s easy to see that it’s built adequately for its price range, but it’s certainly not made with the sturdiest materials you can find. The construction in general is in line with its price. This toaster oven is equipped with dials instead of digital controls. It’s stainless steel and black, so it will probably fit in with most kitchen décor. It comes with a baking tray and a pizza tray. This model features an interior light, something that is missing from most other toaster ovens.

I started by reading the owner’s manual and saw that a burn-in period is recommended. This involves running the empty kiln at a high temperature to burn off the residues left behind during production. This is commonly recommended with all toaster ovens. What surprised me was the amount of smoke and vapors emitted during the burn phase. Having reviewed many toaster ovens in the past, I am quite familiar with the process. Apparently this model had a lot more to burn than others I’ve tested. If I had known this, I would have completed this process outside or in my well-ventilated garage. After a successful burn period, I never again had a problem with fumes or strange odors. During the burn, I noticed that there was little to no insulation on this toaster oven, making the exterior extremely hot while in use.

On my first kitchen task: toast. This unit is listed as a 6 slice model, so that was 6 slices of whole wheat bread. They wouldn’t fit without overlapping, which would obviously affect the oven’s ability to toast the bread properly. Perhaps using a smaller loaf of bread would allow the slices to fit better. The test was then resumed with 4 slices. I was not very impressed with the results. It took a long time for it to brown properly and by then it was completely dry. For the next eight weeks, I used the toaster oven for baking, but stuck to my old-fashioned toaster for toast.

When cooking everyday items or reheating food, this Euro-Pro Toaster Oven does a great job. It’s quite big; it can accommodate a twelve inch pizza. I found that it is not powerful enough to properly brown food before drying it, so after a few failed attempts I was reluctant to cook anything that needed browning. Overall, this oven can be good value for money, depending on what your needs are. If you want it primarily for casseroles or to reheat food, this may work for you. If you want a perfect toasted or roasted quarter chicken with amazingly crispy skin and a juicy interior, you might want to upgrade to a better model.

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