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Breville Mini Smart Oven BOV450XL, Brushed Stainess Steel

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BOV450XL
Product Dimensions
12.9"D x 17.7"W x 10.5"H
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Special Feature
Automatic Shut-Off

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  • The Breville Mini Smart Oven with Element iQ System is for the cook who desires a compact size countertop oven that bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly; Don't let Mini fool you as this space saving oven offers 8 cooking functions
  • ELEMENT iQ SYSTEM: Using 4 independent quartz elements, smart algorithms steer power to where and when it's needed to create the ideal cooking environment for perfect results every time; Fast 1800 Watt preheat gets your meals on the table more quickly
  • 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Super versatile mini smart oven with 8 cooking functions to guide you to perfection: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies and Reheat
  • SMALL CAPACITY: The 16.1 x 14.2 x 10.4 inch interior fits 4 slices of toast, bagels, cookies, tuna melts, 6 cup muffin tray and 11 inch pizzas; Complete with 3 rack positions, pull out crumb tray and auto shut off
  • LCD DISPLAY: LCD display to more easily access the built in smart functionality, choose from 8 cooking functions
  • NON STICK CAVITY COATING: The walls on the inside of the oven feature a non stick coating for easy cleaning
  • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 10 x 10 inch Enamel Baking Pan
  • WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1800 Watts; Voltage 110 to 120 Volts
  • 4 Quartz 1800 Watt Elements with Element IQ Technology
  • Function dial with 8 pre set cooking functions and each element adjusts automatically for the setting you choose, to deliver the right cooking temperature at the right time for the meal you are creating
  • This is not an under the cabinet toaster oven it needs some clearance on top due to the product producing heat. Voltage : 110 120 Volts
  • 4 Slice capacity, 11" pizza, 0.45 cu ft. interior with 3 rack positions, pull out crumb tray and auto shut off
  • Powder coated steel housing and Non stick interior cavity coating. Dimensions : 14.25 x 16 x 8.5 inches
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Breville Mini Smart Oven BOV450XL, Brushed Stainess Steel

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Customers like the adjustable heating and cooking controls of the countertop oven. They mention it has multiple settings and each setting has an automatic temperature and time. Customers are also impressed with the efficiency and consistency of this toaster. They say it's quite intuitive to use and the controls are fairly easy to use. They like that it bakes and toasts well and that the crumb tray is easy to remove and clean. Customers also appreciate the ease of cleaning.

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Customers like the quality of the countertop oven. They say it bakes and toasts well, is great for toast and small baking jobs, and is easy to use. Some mention that it roasts and bakes potatoes without having to use the larger oven in their stove. They also say that it heats up super quickly and cooks evenly.

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"...WONDERFULLY....adds counter space, looks great, and it prevents the problems involved with my children turning the oven on when they've left..." Read more

"A great mini toaster oven, if you like a a smaller size. It does fit 4 slices if toast just fine. It’s sleek and easy to use...." Read more

"...use it as a replacement for my full size oven, but it toasts and broils and reheat very well and very quickly. And predictably!..." Read more

"...It was perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the controls on the front of the oven are simple and easy to understand...." Read more

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Customers like the performance of the countertop oven. They mention that it does its job very well, is easy to use, and is reliable. Some are impressed with the efficiency and consistency of the toaster. They say that it works well to make open-faced sandwiches and that the control knob works well.

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"...It looks nice and the controls work well, and as noted in the instructions, it lights up and quietly beeps when first powered up and then goes to..." Read more

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Customers like the size of the countertop oven. They say it's perfect for small spaces, and the right size to toast bread, bagels, and English muffins. It has a smaller and lower footprint on the counter to prevent clutter and burning. Some say it adds counter space and fits 4 slices of toast just fine.

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"...It does fit 4 slices if toast just fine. It’s sleek and easy to use. Make sure you do a burn off first, as my air purifier was going off nuts...." Read more

"...It is a perfect countertop size and I do not use it as a replacement for my full size oven, but it toasts and broils and reheat very well and very..." Read more

"...I'm so happy with this. It's small but just the right size for my needs...." Read more

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Customers like the heat of the countertop oven. They say it heats up quickly, delivers the heat, and starts heating up to temperature without doing the whole preheat thing. They also say it bakes cookies, heats pizza, toasts nicely, and has good temperature control. Some like that it has four heating elements and a ceramic lining.

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"...The sides and top do get hot. I also purchased the wooded cutting board, made for this toaster...." Read more

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Customers find the countertop oven intuitive, user-friendly, and simple to set up. They also appreciate the idiot-proof buttons and the thoroughness of the instruction booklet. Overall, customers say it's an absolute joy to use and an absolute delight to clean.

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"...We've had no issues, clean up is a breeze and it's simple enough that my two daughters (8 and 11) can both use it with no issues...." Read more

"...It does fit 4 slices if toast just fine. It’s sleek and easy to use. Make sure you do a burn off first, as my air purifier was going off nuts...." Read more

"...roughly a month but so far I'm very happy with the function and ease of operation...." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the countertop oven. They mention that it has a sleek, modern design, and is super well designed. They also appreciate the door handle design, the LCD display, and the streamlined look. The product goes well with their copper kitchen and has s a nice tray inside.

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"...Works WONDERFULLY....adds counter space, looks great, and it prevents the problems involved with my children turning the oven on when they've left..." Read more

"...It does fit 4 slices if toast just fine. It’s sleek and easy to use. Make sure you do a burn off first, as my air purifier was going off nuts...." Read more

"...It looks nice and the controls work well, and as noted in the instructions, it lights up and quietly beeps when first powered up and then goes to..." Read more

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Customers like the adjustability of the countertop oven. They mention that it offers multiple settings, has a modern appearance, and has highly adjustable heating and cooking controls. They like that each setting has an automatic temperature and time, making it easy to adjust time and temperature with simple push buttons. The settings allow for precise toasting and reheating, and the digital toast settings are great. They also appreciate the intuitively adjust the time depending on the settings.

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"...in toast browning between top and bottom, its extra flexibility made the difference. I’ll update this review as we learn more about the Breville." Read more

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Customers find the countertop oven easy to clean. They mention that the door slides in and out easily for cleaning.

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"Works well. Made in the USA. Cleans up easily." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Excellent, compact, efficient toaster oven
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
I just purchased this toaster, so I can't speak to the longevity, however, my first impressions are very favorable. My previous toaster oven was a larger model & different brand that had convection and other fancy add-ons. Trouble was it took 6:30 min (390 sec) to get toast... See more
I just purchased this toaster, so I can't speak to the longevity, however, my first impressions are very favorable. My previous toaster oven was a larger model & different brand that had convection and other fancy add-ons. Trouble was it took 6:30 min (390 sec) to get toast brown to my liking. I had a suspicion that larger toaster ovens with multiple features may be trying to do too much and fail more on individual tasks. After reading lots of reviews, I decided on Breville, but purposefully chose the smallest option (BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven with Element IQ) with the fewest features. I predominately use this appliance to toast pre-buttered bread, keep plates warm, broil individual servings of food and bake dinner sides (roasted baby potatoes etc.). If you are looking for an oven replacement, this review may not be as helpful. That caveat aside, I ran some tests and have been impressed with the efficiency and consistency of this toaster.

One of the best features of this toaster is that it remembers your last setting for a given function. If you always want #2 toast, you don't have to hit the down arrow every time. You turn the dial to toast and hit the start button. Nice. If you like to warm plates for dinner, you can dedicate the ROAST setting to 120°F and have the bake setting default to something like 350°F. Nice! The dial makes changing between settings efficient and the buttons all have a positive feel but will little travel giving good tactile feedback that the input has been registered with a sense of durability.

Because the unit is small, the 1800W coils are able to heat it rapidly. The toasting color is consistent across the piece of bread and was consistent from test to test for the same setting assuming the toaster had a chance to cool fully (more on this later). The outside is well toasted and the center is warmed and steaming but not even with the outside. This is in contrast to my last toaster that seemed to desiccate the bread as it slowly came up to temperature (again, I suspect the large toaster ovens sacrifice toasting ability to include other features).

I have included pictures of toasted bread for reference as I was frustrated in my own search that this was very hard to find. The bread is Kroger brand white bread. In the first series, I have displayed all settings on plain bread from un-toasted to #7 setting (360 sec). The toaster was allowed to cool fully between each piece of bread. The default setting is #4 (160 sec), but my personal preference is a bit darker (#5, 180 sec). The underside of the bread does not get as toasted as can be seen in the photos but this is understandable given the rack.

The second set of photos is for bread that had been pre-buttered with about 1/2 tsp of butter per slice on one side only. Here, my decided preference is #5 again. It is interesting to note that adding butter slows the browning of the top side without affecting the underside making the overall toast more even.

Following are pictures of my one gripe about the unit. The Element IQ (mislabeled SmartIQ in the picture) does not work perfectly. I toasted three pieces of bread on #5 (180 sec) consecutively, taking the first out, immediately putting a second in and hitting start again. The toaster is programed to account for the fact that it is already warmed. As a result, the duration of toasting for the second slice on #5 was 152 sec and for the third, 146 sec. As you can see, the second and third are consistent with each other but lighter than the first slice, matching closer to #3 from earlier tests. Again, I found that if the unit cools fully and resets to the full time duration, the color is consistent from round to round. Therefore, if you are only using it once every morning, you will consistently have the same toast each time, if you have one day where you are feeding a crowd, maybe up the toasting on the following slices to keep color consistent. This is a small deficiency.

The final set of pictures shows what happens when the #4 setting is used and the "a bit more" button is pressed at the end of the toast cycle (brings it closer to a #5). Also shown is what happens if you "forget about the toast" and leave it in the oven after the cycle is complete until the unit cools down (Does not appreciably darken the bread).

Hopefully this review is helpful. If I gain more insights regarding baking/broiling ability or consistency or if I have any mechanical issues I will update the review. (current version May 2020)
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Still going strong almost 2 years later
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
**Update** Will be 2 years owning this in just a few months and we still use it multiple times a day and have had no issues at all with it! Set up remains the same, too, with the board and mats! We actually keep our bread box on top now :) We have had this... See more
**Update**
Will be 2 years owning this in just a few months and we still use it multiple times a day and have had no issues at all with it! Set up remains the same, too, with the board and mats! We actually keep our bread box on top now :)

We have had this for about 9 months now and have been very happy with it! We've had no issues, clean up is a breeze and it's simple enough that my two daughters (8 and 11) can both use it with no issues. The pan that came with it is fine but I bought a set of pans separately that I like much better that included a sheet tray, rack, muffin pan, pizza stone, and roasting pan. We have toasted, baked, reheated, broiled and roasted all with great success. I love not having to run the "big oven" for small things and what a help at Thanksgiving!

I personally do not find the beep overly annoying or too loud as other reviewers have stated and I am actually sensitive to loud or high pitched noises (I have retracted eardrums making some sounds painful). In my opinion it's better to be loud than too quiet for this application anyway. Maybe it's because I have two young girls or a barky chihuahua...but it's better to hear it than not...and really, it's not like it beeps for a long time...a second or two and it's over...not worth complaining about it in my opinion.

I also don't have an issue with the handle sticking out too far. It certainly doesn't stick out past the edge of the counter or get snagged on anything and I'd rather there be room enough that my children (or me) don't accidentally hit the door with our fingers and get burned. There is room enough that that is not a concern.

The rack not coming out automatically when you open the door is actually a feature I prefer. I am not incapable or lazy enough that I can't slide the rack out on my own when necessary and it only takes a second to accomplish. I find it annoying when you just want to pop the oven open to check what you are cooking that the whole thing slides out...and in my experience in the past it would sometimes catch and the door wouldn't close nicely when you wanted to close it back up...esp with a pan of food on it. You'd have to wiggle and jiggle it to get the process started....granted that was a long time ago, maybe they make em differently now, but either way I prefer my rack to stay in place until I pull it out. I actually bought a little red silicone tool made to push and pull the hot oven rack in and out with and I store it in a small metal magnetic basket that is stuck to the side of the oven. Handy and ready whenever I need it.

The only thing I would want to make this better would be that Breville made one of their bamboo boards that fit the top of this oven. Since they don't I found my own solution. I bought a board that fits PERFECTLY on top of this little oven...the Architec Gripperwood Gourmet Sheesham Cutting Board, 10 by 15-Inch (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZGN8Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a set of 2 Silicone Baking Sheet Mat Liners 8½" X 11" (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F2LRL3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that I placed underneath the board for heat protection. Works WONDERFULLY....adds counter space, looks great, and it prevents the problems involved with my children turning the oven on when they've left something on the top of the oven...like the book my oldest was reading while making herself some toast a while back!

Overall, I am happy we chose this unit. We are a family of four and it's a great size for us! I do wish the price were lower but I wish that about lots of things, LOL.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Perfect toaster oven.
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
A great mini toaster oven, if you like a a smaller size. It does fit 4 slices if toast just fine. It’s sleek and easy to use. Make sure you do a burn off first, as my air purifier was going off nuts. The sides and top do get hot. I also purchased the wooded cutting board,... See more
A great mini toaster oven, if you like a a smaller size. It does fit 4 slices if toast just fine. It’s sleek and easy to use. Make sure you do a burn off first, as my air purifier was going off nuts. The sides and top do get hot. I also purchased the wooded cutting board, made for this toaster. It has fitted silicone feet and allows you to put stuff on top if it. Overall, happy.
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4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Mini = Nice Compact Size
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
I have only owned the Breville Mini Smart Toaster Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel, BOV450XL for roughly a month but so far I'm very happy with the function and ease of operation. Several reviews that I read prior to purchase noted an annoying elongated plug, which seemed a... See more
I have only owned the Breville Mini Smart Toaster Oven, Brushed Stainless Steel, BOV450XL for roughly a month but so far I'm very happy with the function and ease of operation. Several reviews that I read prior to purchase noted an annoying elongated plug, which seemed a useful design with a finger hole to help remove the plug from the wall rather than simply yanking via the wire. The new plug (see photo) is a much better design with a flange for easy gripping and a flush mount configuration. Nice improvement. The control knob works well and is a continuous turn that lets you change functions in either direction or continue all the way around. Each setting seems to remember the last setting which is very handy. Some reviews noted that the power would seem to come on randomly when not in use so I simply leave it unplugged at night or when I am not at home - no problems there. It is a perfect countertop size and I do not use it as a replacement for my full size oven, but it toasts and broils and reheat very well and very quickly. And predictably! NOTE: If the crumb tray does not fit then you are trying to put it in upside down (like I did). It looks nice and the controls work well, and as noted in the instructions, it lights up and quietly beeps when first powered up and then goes to sleep. It is 3 times the price of the simple toaster oven (that failed) that it replaced but I hope that I can get as much life out of it. So far very pleased and will likely up to 5 stars after using for a while.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Reviewing the reviewers…
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
I just received my toaster oven yesterday. The packaging was sturdy and the oven unpacked in perfect condition. I ran it through the “start-up cycle”, let it cool down, and then baked a chicken pot pie. It was perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the controls on the front of... See more
I just received my toaster oven yesterday. The packaging was sturdy and the oven unpacked in perfect condition. I ran it through the “start-up cycle”, let it cool down, and then baked a chicken pot pie. It was perfectly golden and flaky. Also, the controls on the front of the oven are simple and easy to understand. How many appliances or electronics do we own that are so complex we never use half of the features? It’s also lightweight, which makes it easy to move.

We have a minuscule kitchen, so the size is probably about as large as I would want. I think I can bake, broil, or roast about anything for everyday meals, since it’s just my husband and I. Obviously, I’d be using the regular oven for a Thanksgiving turkey! I tried my 9”x9” Longaberger baking dish in the oven, and it fits. So, it’s great thus far… I’m trying a pizza tonight.

As I spent hours reading reviews on this oven over the past several weeks, I had these observations regarding complaints from negative reviewers, some of which seem to be from “glass half empty” folks:

1. “It gets hot on the outside”… yes, and so does your slow cooker, your coffee pot, or a pan on the stove. The instructions tell you that you need to leave room around the oven.

2. “The crumb tray doesn’t slide all the way into the oven”. I think most of these reviewers have it upside down. When I was putting in the crumb tray, it extended out the front of the oven and I thought these reviews were right. Then I turned it over and it fit perfectly.

3. “It clicks”. Yes, it does click when the heating rods turn on and off, but not loudly. That’s how it works to keep the temperature correct.

4. “It beeps loudly”. It beeps three times when the oven comes to temp, to let you know it’s ready for the food. My dryer buzzes when the cycle is done, and the tv has a chime when you turn it on or off. That’s life.

5. “The labels on the door showing where to place the rack for the various functions clutter the look of the oven”. Really? They’re small and on the side of the door by the controls anyway. I am glad I don’t have to continually refer to the manual.

6. “There is no interior light”. I think that’s probably because the oven is small. You can just open the door and check your food if necessary.

7. “It has an odd plug with a finger hole that sticks out too far”. I think Breville modified the plug sometime over the years, because my oven has a flat round plug.

8. The rack doesn’t auto-slide out when you open the door. I purchased a silicone push/pull tool very inexpensively on Amazon. It works perfectly with this oven. Or just use an oven mitt.

I also purchased the cutting board for the top of the oven, the pizza pan, and the broiling pan. Just make sure you get the ones for the 450XL.

This Breville oven seems just right for us. I will do an update if anything changes.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Best mini oven ever!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
Over the last 50 years, I have owned multiple toaster ovens. There just simply handy for small baking/broiling without heating your large oven. Especially great for kids toasting small baked goods. Having purchased many of these in the past, I've noted that they really... See more
Over the last 50 years, I have owned multiple toaster ovens. There just simply handy for small baking/broiling without heating your large oven. Especially great for kids toasting small baked goods. Having purchased many of these in the past, I've noted that they really don't last that long and have poor heating elements and are hard to clean. I began an extensive Google search to identify the best small counter top oven and this item consistently appeared as the number one recommendation. I realize its more expensive than most of the others but I liked the fact that it had four heating elements and a ceramic lining for easy cleaning.

My research paid off and this is the best, easiest to use oven I've ever owned. The heating, timer and ease of use is just perfect. Now I have never used this type of oven for simple toast as I believe a regular toaster is best for that, but I do toast sandwiches in it and its great. I'm glad I spent a little more as this appears to be of such good quality that it will likely outlast two or three of the cheapy ovens.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Excellent Small Toaster Oven
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
I had to replace a Braun toaster oven that was horrid. This has been such a nice surprise to buy something that has a good design and works well. I'm so happy with this. It's small but just the right size for my needs. It toasts well and quickly, also roasts and bakes my... See more
I had to replace a Braun toaster oven that was horrid. This has been such a nice surprise to buy something that has a good design and works well. I'm so happy with this. It's small but just the right size for my needs. It toasts well and quickly, also roasts and bakes my potatoes without having to use the large gas oven. It has a quiet beep when it's through, and I love the "bit more" feature. Also the tray to clean the bottom comes out beneath the door - super easy to remove clean, and insert. Very satisfied.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
GREAT ! I LOVE IT !!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015
Color: BOV450XLSize: Mini Smart Oven
First - calling this a "Toaster Oven" does not do it justice. It is an incredible TABLETOP OVEN that also Toasts - wonderfully. I'm a retired Electronics Engineer, and am impressed at the software used in this oven's controls. I live alone, and cook... See more
First - calling this a "Toaster Oven" does not do it justice. It is an incredible TABLETOP OVEN that also Toasts - wonderfully. I'm a retired Electronics Engineer, and am impressed at the software used in this oven's controls.

I live alone, and cook for only me - so using the full oven in the stove is a waste. I'm confident this little Oven will do everything my full-size oven does. For me, Toasting is an excellent additional feature.

I was somewhat cautious about the price, but after reading and evaluating all the reviews, I went for it.
As of today - 74% 5 *, 15% 4 *, 4% 3*, 2% 2*, and 5% 1*. I will add to the 5 * category, more stars if I could.

My kitchen is small - so I use the Breville on the glass top stove or the counter top, and store it in another room.
If one watches what is close to the Breville, dangerous heat to nearby items is easily avoided.

The first thing I tried was toasting a slice of my home-made bread; heavier and thicker than the store-bought "gumbo". I slice my bread thick, and hoped for an even top and bottom toast. Started out at a setting of 4, but used the "A Bit More" button, resulting in a great slice of toast.

Next I baked some stuffed Zuchinni - again - great. I used the "A Bit More" button again to complete.

The following day I baked a Salmon Fillet - it turned out delicious. It was 95 degrees outside, but the Breville did not add any appreciable heat to the kitchen.

A few more things -

“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. . . . . John Lydgate

Yes- the outer surface gets HOT ! - Duh - What would you expect ?

If you can read and understand English, the excellent users manual clearly explains how to use the many features.

Oh My ! - It does not have an interior light - - I use a High Tech gadget called a FLASHLIGHT to view what is cooking.

I made the same mistake as many here did - and at first did not insert the crumb tray correctly (upside down). Until I saw my mistake, I was not a happy camper - then felt embarrassed by my mistake.

LOUD Beeper ? My hearing is excellent - it doesn't seem especially loud or irritating to me, actually quieter than I would like.

I do not find it annoying to have everything ready to go after the Preheat Cycle. Just get ready ahead of time. When the Preheat cycle is done, just do it.

I normally use an oven mitt to handle hot items, so manually sliding the rack out is not a problem.
If using the baking pan, it is convenient to just set it on the top of the oven after removal.

NO BROILER PAN - - Here was my solution:
I purchased some heavy duty wire mesh 8" x 10 " x 3/4" deep Cooling Racks. (Two in a set).
One fits perfectly inside the baking pan. The rack leaves 1" space along each of two sides,
and is flush with the ends of the baking pan.

For broiling items that are 8" by 10" or less, it works, maybe not as great as a normal broiling plate, but OK for me . I could only find these in sets of two - but if you're into baking cookies, etc, they can be used for that as well, which is their intended purpose. I paid $12.34 total for the set from eBay. Prices are all over the map. (These were less than the Broiler Pan Breville sells, including shipping)

I found some 7" PIZZAS, and baked them on a sheet of heavy tinfoil. (As far as I'm concerned, the Pizza Pan is way overpriced, same as for the Broiler Plate). They turned out great.

"POPPING NOISE" Did not hear it, but it certainly can be expected considering the expansion of the metal sides and top.

I have read ALL the reviews, and hope that I do not experience an early failure that some have reported. If that happens within the warranty period, I feel confident that Breville will honor it. If later - then I just might buy another.
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A great helper in my everyday cooking!
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2016
I have been using this toaster oven for over two years, so I think I am now in a position to write a review on it. The following is my comments: Price: I did considerable research before I made the purchase. At the time of my purchase, Amazon offered the best price which...See more
I have been using this toaster oven for over two years, so I think I am now in a position to write a review on it. The following is my comments: Price: I did considerable research before I made the purchase. At the time of my purchase, Amazon offered the best price which was at least CAD$20 cheaper than any online stores or retailers in Vancouver. Design: It has a sleek and clean design in matt stainless steel which, I think, will go with any classic or contemporary kitchen design. The interior matt stainless steel and the sliding crumb tray make cleaning easy and convenient. The control panel has a user-friendly design, and the function dial, LCD screen and buttons for various settings are all large and easy to read and use. The LCD screen indicates if the oven is preheating, and when it reaches the pre-set temperature, the cooking time will start counting down automatically throughout the cooking cycle. It is almost a fool-proof design! Functions: We use the Toast function almost every day. It can toast up to 4 slices of bread at a time and the browning settings range from 1 to 7 (the darkest). However, I have never made a toast with browning setting higher than 3 and it usually takes no more than 2 minutes to brown a toast to my desired crispiness. The Bagel function is good for toasting bagel, or reheating a pizza or open sandwich as it gives out higher temperature to the top without burning the bottom of the toast. Before the Bake, Roast, Reheat and Pizza functions operate, it first starts at the pre-heating mode. This mini oven takes quite a short time to preheat and can reach a temperature of 425F within just 3 minutes. This saves a lot of energy compared to my conventional oven. The Broil function does not require preheating and therefore makes it a great helper in my cooking. 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This oven has three rack positions where you can place the wire rack. In the manual, it suggests the top position for Broil. I must say that I have never used the top position for any function because this will leave your food very close to the top heating element and you will get it burnt easily for whatever function you use. Similarly, when I use the bottom rack position for Bake or Roast, I sometimes find the bottom of the food a bit too dark. I cannot use the middle rack position for Bake or Roast because the overall interior height is just about 4.5 inches and there is not enough 'height' to move around some food, such as a medium-sized potato or yam. If I were to redesign it, I would just spread the interior height of the oven evenly into two rack positions so that in either rack position, the food will not be too close to the heating element. This mini oven has quite a loud and sharp beeper and it sounds once every time you press any button and three times at the end of the preheating or cooking cycle. I find it a bit annoying, but over time have got used to it. I mentioned it because it might be a nuisance to other members of your household if your kitchen is near a study room or bedroom. Finally, I need to mention that the top of the oven can get very hot during its operation and it sometimes warm up my upper kitchen cabinet a bit. Therefore you need to make sure that there is sufficient clearance between the top of the oven and your upper cabinets. Also, when I Bake or Roast, I would pull the oven a bit away from the backsplash so that the oven is not directly under the upper cabinets. I can also 're-direct' the heat by placing a plate or a cooked dish on the top of the oven and use it as a warming tray. Conclusion: My husband and I both agreed that this was one of the best small appliances we had purchased. What we thought would be used primarily for making toasts or reheating leftovers has turned out to be a great helper in my everyday cooking. I gave it 5 stars even though there is room for improvement. If there was the choice, I would have given it four and a half stars. This Breville Mini Smart Oven is the smallest one in its series and it also comes in two other sizes. I highly recommend this mini oven to small households and would advise bigger households to consider the larger ones. By coincidence, my sister-in-law has been using the largest one for more than two years for her growing family.
I have been using this toaster oven for over two years, so I think I am now in a position to write a review on it. The following is my comments:

Price: I did considerable research before I made the purchase. At the time of my purchase, Amazon offered the best price which was at least CAD$20 cheaper than any online stores or retailers in Vancouver.

Design: It has a sleek and clean design in matt stainless steel which, I think, will go with any classic or contemporary kitchen design. The interior matt stainless steel and the sliding crumb tray make cleaning easy and convenient. The control panel has a user-friendly design, and the function dial, LCD screen and buttons for various settings are all large and easy to read and use. The LCD screen indicates if the oven is preheating, and when it reaches the pre-set temperature, the cooking time will start counting down automatically throughout the cooking cycle. It is almost a fool-proof design!

Functions: We use the Toast function almost every day. It can toast up to 4 slices of bread at a time and the browning settings range from 1 to 7 (the darkest). However, I have never made a toast with browning setting higher than 3 and it usually takes no more than 2 minutes to brown a toast to my desired crispiness. The Bagel function is good for toasting bagel, or reheating a pizza or open sandwich as it gives out higher temperature to the top without burning the bottom of the toast.

Before the Bake, Roast, Reheat and Pizza functions operate, it first starts at the pre-heating mode. This mini oven takes quite a short time to preheat and can reach a temperature of 425F within just 3 minutes. This saves a lot of energy compared to my conventional oven.

The Broil function does not require preheating and therefore makes it a great helper in my cooking. This is particular helpful when you do stir-frying and want to sear certain ingredients, such as fish or meat slices, before mixing them with other ingredients which require just quick stir-frying. I never use my conventional oven for searing because it will cost so much time and energy for preheating.

My limited experience with the Pizza function is not particularly good because it tends to make the pizza crust too dry and hard. Perhaps I just need more practice. This oven is large enough for a 10 inch pizza.

Special notes:

The 'A Bit More' button is a super design and we use it all the time! If the food is not yet cooked to our desired liking at the end of the cooking cycle, we press this button to add just a bit more time to continue the cooking cycle. For example, by pressing the button once, it adds 30 seconds to Toast, 2 minutes to Broil, and 5 minutes to Bake, etc. I can use this button anytime during the cooking cycle or immediately after.

This oven has three rack positions where you can place the wire rack. In the manual, it suggests the top position for Broil. I must say that I have never used the top position for any function because this will leave your food very close to the top heating element and you will get it burnt easily for whatever function you use. Similarly, when I use the bottom rack position for Bake or Roast, I sometimes find the bottom of the food a bit too dark. I cannot use the middle rack position for Bake or Roast because the overall interior height is just about 4.5 inches and there is not enough 'height' to move around some food, such as a medium-sized potato or yam. If I were to redesign it, I would just spread the interior height of the oven evenly into two rack positions so that in either rack position, the food will not be too close to the heating element.

This mini oven has quite a loud and sharp beeper and it sounds once every time you press any button and three times at the end of the preheating or cooking cycle. I find it a bit annoying, but over time have got used to it. I mentioned it because it might be a nuisance to other members of your household if your kitchen is near a study room or bedroom.

Finally, I need to mention that the top of the oven can get very hot during its operation and it sometimes warm up my upper kitchen cabinet a bit. Therefore you need to make sure that there is sufficient clearance between the top of the oven and your upper cabinets. Also, when I Bake or Roast, I would pull the oven a bit away from the backsplash so that the oven is not directly under the upper cabinets. I can also 're-direct' the heat by placing a plate or a cooked dish on the top of the oven and use it as a warming tray.

Conclusion: My husband and I both agreed that this was one of the best small appliances we had purchased. What we thought would be used primarily for making toasts or reheating leftovers has turned out to be a great helper in my everyday cooking. I gave it 5 stars even though there is room for improvement. If there was the choice, I would have given it four and a half stars. This Breville Mini Smart Oven is the smallest one in its series and it also comes in two other sizes. I highly recommend this mini oven to small households and would advise bigger households to consider the larger ones. By coincidence, my sister-in-law has been using the largest one for more than two years for her growing family.
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Easy to set up and ease, heats up quickly, compact size make this a great value
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2024
This is the 3rd time I've purchased this oven because it's so good -- not because I've replaced them, because they last a long time and are gifts. Easy to use with big bright display, this is a versatile oven that holds a lot but doesn't take up much room on your...See more
This is the 3rd time I've purchased this oven because it's so good -- not because I've replaced them, because they last a long time and are gifts. Easy to use with big bright display, this is a versatile oven that holds a lot but doesn't take up much room on your countertop. Comes with a enamel bake pan. Great for the seniors in my family, it just works! Very highly recommended.
This is the 3rd time I've purchased this oven because it's so good -- not because I've replaced them, because they last a long time and are gifts. Easy to use with big bright display, this is a versatile oven that holds a lot but doesn't take up much room on your countertop. Comes with a enamel bake pan. Great for the seniors in my family, it just works! Very highly recommended.
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MARAVILLOSO
Reviewed in Mexico on August 5, 2024
Simplemente maravilloso, facil de usar, facil de limpiar, el tueste es perfecto, el pan huele como recien hecho, calienta los alimentos uniformemente. Estoy mas que feliz con este horno tostado. habia tenido de otras marcas, pero no se comparan a la velocidad y calidad de...See more
Simplemente maravilloso, facil de usar, facil de limpiar, el tueste es perfecto, el pan huele como recien hecho, calienta los alimentos uniformemente. Estoy mas que feliz con este horno tostado. habia tenido de otras marcas, pero no se comparan a la velocidad y calidad de este aparato. Tengo el horno grande, de la misma marca, pero se me hacia mucho prenderlo por dos panes y la parrilla y el tostador de pan son buenos pero el sabor que tienen tus alimentos horneados en este aparato no puedo describirlo, Tanto el el tostador como en la parrilla me costaba que el Bagel quedara bien tostado, lo sentia masudo, o chicloso, pero ahora puedo hacer mis tostadas de bagel o de cualquier otro pan tan cruijientes y deliciosas como yo quiera. No imaginas lo facil que se hacen mis desayunos desde que lo compre.
Simplemente maravilloso, facil de usar, facil de limpiar, el tueste es perfecto, el pan huele como recien hecho, calienta los alimentos uniformemente. Estoy mas que feliz con este horno tostado.
habia tenido de otras marcas, pero no se comparan a la velocidad y calidad de este aparato. Tengo el horno grande, de la misma marca, pero se me hacia mucho prenderlo por dos panes y la parrilla y el tostador de pan son buenos pero el sabor que tienen tus alimentos horneados en este aparato no puedo describirlo, Tanto el el tostador como en la parrilla me costaba que el Bagel quedara bien tostado, lo sentia masudo, o chicloso, pero ahora puedo hacer mis tostadas de bagel o de cualquier otro pan tan cruijientes y deliciosas como yo quiera. No imaginas lo facil que se hacen mis desayunos desde que lo compre.

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Café Risa
5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
para trabajo
Reviewed in Mexico on July 5, 2024
Esta perfecta para mi trabajo.
Esta perfecta para mi trabajo.

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