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Black & Decker TROS1500B SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, Black by Black & Decker
Product SummaryManufacturer: Black & Decker Brand: Black & Decker Model: TROS1500B Color: Black Product features: - Toaster oven with dial controls and bake, toast, and keep-warm functions
- Spacious interior can accommodate up to 4 slices of bread or a 9-inch pizza
- 30-minute timer; power indicator light; drop-down crumb tray for quick cleanup
- Installs easily under a cabinet to save on space; cord storage; Save-a-Plug outlet
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker TROS1500B SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, BlackCustomer Review: If it ain't broke, don't fix it Summary: 1 Stars
Paid: $65 including tax
PRO: Good looking
CON: Difficult, if not impossible, to install; hazardous to use; Inconvenient controls; no way to broil; no tray provided; uneven toasting pattern
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Many years ago, B & D invented an under-the-cabinet toaster-oven, of which I have owned at least two. It became a classic. With one-button operation it was easy to operate and it shut off automatically, for safety, when the door was opened. When the heating element burned out, it was a simple matter to buy a new one for $30 and slip it into the slots.
When our toaster heating element burned out we discovered that B & D had replaced the successful model for a Toaster from Hell. To start with, it costs double what the simple old toaster did. To operate the toaster, each time one wants toast, one has to decide how long it takes and set the control to the estimated time (gauge is marked in 5 minute increments.) If you overestimate and the toast starts to burn, you have to open the door and quickly extract the semi-burned toast while filling the kitchen with a blast of hot air and smoke. The oven continues to heat until you shut if off manually, created a hazard, especially if there are curious young children present.
But before you are ready to burn toast, you have the fun of installing the toaster under your cabinets. You've seen those 3-dimensional Chinese puzzles. If you like playing with those, while blindfolded, you'll love installing this toaster! It took me 10 or 12 hours over a period of three days; depending upon the shape of your existing cabinets, it may be easier for you....or it may be impossible.
Everything reviewer Spice of Life said is true and his advice was a big help to me.
Although I give this toaster a low rating, I'm going out and buy another of the same model, as a backup. After the heating element fails on this one, I don't want to have to install another "new and improved" model later.
P S: At least it's handsome and matches the color of our other appliances. It looks even better after I removed the redundant legs.
Cost of electricity to toast 1 to 4 slices: less than one cent
Dimensions: width 16.5" height 8" depth 13"
May 27 2010
PS Shortly after we installed this oven the adjustment knob broke. Thus we have to use a table knife to adjust the toaster each time. In addition to all of the defects, add this nuisance. Grrr!
Description of Black & Decker TROS1500B SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, BlackThe return of a classic. The new Spacemaker Toaster oven responds to thousand of requests for this versatile favorite. Designed to satisfy the needs of the traditional Spacemaker user, it provides sturdiness, performance and more counter space. Intuitive, easy to use features and classic design, make this the perfect companion for the Spacemaker traditional consumer.
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