Black & Decker SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Ovens

by Black & Decker

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

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 11.4 x 18.1 inches ; 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001QVN19O
• Item model number: TROS1500B
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (265 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,087 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #24 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Ovens & Toasters > Toaster Ovens

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

No need to give up valuable counter space for the convenience of a toaster oven thanks to this thoughtfully designed appliance. The oven easily installs under a cabinet, keeping work surfaces clear for food prep and other everyday tasks. More than just a space saver, the appliance works great for making toast, side dishes, grilled-cheese sandwiches, chocolate cake, and more. Choose from bake, toast, and keep-warm cooking options. The unit features simple turn-dial controls, and it provides a spacious interior that can accommodate up to four slices of bread at a time or a 9-inch pizza. Other highlights include a 30-minute timer, a power indicator light, cord storage for keeping the cord tidy even when plugged in, and a drop-down crumb tray for quick cleanup. Furthermore, its Save-a-Plug outlet makes it possible to connect a SpaceMaker Mini Food Processor/Grinder or Can Opener directly into the toaster oven, saving the wall outlet for other uses. The toaster oven measures approximately 19-4/5 by 12-8/9 by 15-1/5 inches.

Product Description

The 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

446 of 457 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too many complainers, July 25, 2009

By 

rsinj (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker TROS1500 SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, White (Kitchen)

I purchased our toaster earlier this week before having read any reviews about it here. I reviewed many, many other toasters/ovens on Amazon, then went to Target with a couple in mind that were in stock. In general, I'm extremely disappointed in the quality of all toasters/toaster ovens out there right now. They felt like cheap aluminum boxes mass produced in China. Our Krups toaster oven has been with us for 10 or 15 years and was wonderful. In any case, while getting disgusted at what Target did have available, around the corner in the aisle with all the Black and Decker SpaceMaker items I found this toaster and with a good sale price.

I get it home, quickly come here and see horror story after horror story. I'm wondering if I should even open the box or just take it back to Target immediately. Well, luckily I ignored the reviews here. Our SpaceMaker can opener has been wonderful and I was going to give this toaster a shot.

Having been forewarned about all the problems and headaches others have had with installation, I read all the instructions, took my time, laid everything out, checked, double checked and even triple checked before drilling any holes. Everything installed fine - no problems whatsoever. I didn't need 4 hands, extra spacers, longer screws, and didn't have any issues which others bring up. The instructions are fairly clear, and for anything which wasn't, anyone with some spacial acumen can figure out how things need to fit together. The instruction booklet was also very clear that if you needed additional spacers, to simply call them and they'd send them free of charge.

So, the toaster was installed a few days ago and looks beautiful in the location of our old toaster oven, but we now find ourselves with more counter space - just wonderful. A couple days go by and finally someone wants a toasted bagel for breakfast. Instead of blindly setting the knob for how long to toast and walking away, we did the unthinkable - we watched it toast to get an idea of how long it takes. The reason people are saying it burns their toast is because the heating elements are powerful and it toasts quickly. What's the big deal with that? Our Krups toaster oven had two heating elements on the top and two on the bottom. I was slightly concerned because this one has only one on the top and one on the bottom - however, these are thicker, they heat up extremely quickly, and they are more powerful. So, we made a guess how long we should set the timer, watched, and turned it off when done - just a tad shorter than we estimated. It also toasted evenly - no complaints.

Long story short - ignore the reviews here that do nothing but complain.

1. Read all the instructions when installing
2. Double and triple check location of holes and hood before drilling
3. First few times cooking with it, watch how long things take before being bold enough to set the timer and walk away. It's powerful - that's a good thing.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was easy to install....took me 30 min, December 29, 2009

By 

M. Williams "Muru Guru" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker TROS1500B SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, Black (Kitchen)

I'm not sure what the other reviewers were installing, but I had no problems. Tape up the template, drill the holes, add spacers and attach. Pretty straight forward. By the way, I'm a single woman and not in the construction or home improvement business. I have no complaints about the install, so please don't let some of the other reviews sway your decision. The unit looks great and works good. Different controls than my last toaster oven, but its not rocket science so within a few minutes you should have it down. Black & Decker TROS1500B SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, Black

50 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If it ain't broke, don't fix it, July 13, 2009

By 

Old Sol (Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker TROS1500B SpaceMaker Traditional Toaster Oven, Black (Kitchen)

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!

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