This oven really is smart.
The Breville mini Smart oven is a breeze to use. It toasts all my breads perfectly on both sides. I like the count down timer that lets me know how much longer before it's done. With my old school toaster it was always a guess. The elements inside make enough light to monitor the toast color and you can add a little more time to it, or cancel toasting, as necessary. This oven is great for bagels because it toasts the top while the bottom elements warm the bottom of the bagel. Baking and broiling with the oven works just like a regular oven, and the controls are straight forward and easy to set. When using as an "oven", it is designed to shut off after an hour and a half to let the unit cool down. After that it will go another hour and a half. This has never been a problem for me since I don't cook anything that requires more than that time to cook. The top of the oven can be used as a plate warmer when using as an oven, but the top does not get "HOT," just warm. The compact size is perfect for all my needs. The color display is a cool feature, also.
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