Customer Reviews

DeLonghi XU650 Alfredo Ultima 6-Slice Toaster Oven, White

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I wouldn't trade this for anything. Beats my 4 slice toaster oven any day. Heats 6 slices of bread evenly. In my other toaster oven I would have to flip and rearrange to get things done evenly. I love it!

Great oven ! It performs as great as it looks. The quality sturdy appearance compliments my kitchen. And the flexibility allows me to use it for almost anything. Easier to use than other toaster ovens I have had in the past. Good value, too.

The company tells me the XU650 & XU625 are structurally and mechanically the same - we returned our XU625 after one day. The person who liked the one she purchased 6 years ago probably got a better made device. DeLonghi quality has declined. See my review under the XU625.

I've had this for about 6 years now, and this oven has proven to be dependable. The temperature is accurate. (Very important and sorely lacking in other brands, even more expensive models) It's slightly larger capacity allows you to cook smaller casseroles. This oven looks and feels like "quality", a notch above the standard fare. I don't like the dial handle for toasting, though. It is awkward. I'm planning to buy the newer "retro" model, a stainless steel eye-catcher, and I noticed they rectified the awkward knobs on this model.

Your toaster oven is incredibly slow, by the time the bread is toasted, it is as hard as a rock. Also, the timer only works about 50% of the time. Broiling is also very slow.

I bought this item in December and it is now only September and the timer just broke. The scary part is, it wouldn't turn off and thus became an extreme safety risk for our family. I have had toaster ovens in the past that would've lasted (mechanically) it seems forever. It was that I wanted an newer updated oven that prompted me to purchase this item. My advise would be to skip it and save your family and your money.

This is a toaster oven of considerable size, which it turns out is its major feature. It is not particulary well made (fit and finish is only fair). The end of cycle bell is a bit weak and the door seal is imperfect. Aside from this, it's pretty good, but it is an awfully expensive toaster oven. For a lot less, an equally serviceable toaster oven can bought readily from Amazon (. . .) However, for a little more, a Delonghi convention unit can be had, and that adds a whole new dimension to toaster oven cooking.

I have also had problems where the timer does not turn off. It keeps ticking past OFF and then continues to ON. So, after you think that it will automatically shut off, it turns itself back on again. Plus, the timer will also get stuck in certain spots and will continue toasting until you smell burning bread or see smoke coming from the toaster oven. It cannot be left unattended.

The contents of this review was removed, as it was accidently submitted and posted twice. Please refer to "Mama Mia, What a Toaster!" for our official, full-length review. Appologies for the confusion. Oh, yes-- to be short and sweet, the DeLonghi is handsome, functional, and a "notch above" the toaster oven that you'd probably buy at a hardware or convenience store. For under [price](Amazon's clearance price), the DeLonghi is well worth the price. Delux features include an hugh, illuminated porcelan interior, a swing-down oven bottom for easy, "tray-free" crumb removal, and a charming "bell-ring" to let you know that your toast is done . Fit and finish on the unit I ordered was flawless.The Delonghi will look great in just about any kitchen, and makes a thoughtful gift. -LMS

Remember when Pasta used to be Spaghetti? How about when a toaster used to be the non-discript, chrome-plated appliance that sat on your mom's kitchen table and was about as interesting as a radiator cap? Well, times it seemed, have a-changed. For those of you who insist on agonizing over even the most mundane of purchases, I will indulge (and hopefully enlighten you) on the joys of the DeLonghi Alfredo Ultima Toaster oven.

The DeLonghi, is, first and foremost, an appliance of Italian design and manufacture. That is to say, that it is delightfully quirky, and nothing short of a work of art. Not only does this formidable kitchen device make toast-- but it looks as nice on your kitchen counter as a Ferrari would look in your driveway. Now, the average Ferrari owner doesn't really care whether his (or her) car won't start on rainy days-- or if the sheet metal is continuously on the verge of transforming itself to iron oxide. It's all about STYLE, right? If you're like me, you probably can't afford a Ferrari-- but you CAN afford the DeLonghi toaster! Need I say more? For a few bucks, you can own a little piece of Continental Magic. And, what goes better after a night of moon-lit passion, than a morning repast prepared in an Italian toaster oven? Nothing that I can think of! Sure, you'll have to fiddle with the settings, just like a Ferrari owner has to fiddle with his fuel injection jets, but hey-- isn't that half the fun of owning an Italian "Work of Art"? You bet!

"But, how does it compare to the competition", you might ask. I'll tell you in two words: "WHO CARES!" A toaster oven is, after all is said and done-- a hollow box with 4 iron rods in it. The electricity goes through the rods, which get red-hot, and the result is TOAST. What gives the DeLonghi its charm is its lovely sense of style-- especially the controls which look like they belong on the dashboard of a $60,000 sports car. And yes-- in addition to preparing toast, it will serve as a fully functional mini-oven that might well give your microwave a run for its money. So, who cares if the toast is slightly darker on one side than the other? Not me! Life is about art and passion-- and the DeLonghi toaster will bring a little bit of both to your kitchen. So go ahead-- buy the DeLonghi. For the price, its handsome, functional, and well worth the clearance price -- LMS.