Krups FBC4-13 Toaster Oven
Krups’ FBC4-13 toaster oven is one of the most expensive toaster oven appliances out in the market, retailing for approximately $200. Krups is a high end appliance maker and is one of the more popular brands in the industry. This is a 6-slice toaster oven with a relatively larger 0.59 cubic-foot capacity. The interior is nonstick. There are 6 preset cooking functions, and 9 different levels for toasting, and additionally, there is a defrost function. There is a LCD display, and the purchase includes non-stick bake pan, broil tray, and thermal-resistant tongs. The dimension measures 20 1/2 by 14 3/4 by 10 3/8 inches, and the product comes with a one-year warranty.
Advantages:
- Larger interior cooking capacity at 0.59 cubic feet
- Larger dimensions for this higher end product at 20 1/2 by 14 3/4 by 10 3/8 inches
- Controls are very intuitive, and you set the degrees in 25 degree increments (so you can't really set it for a set temperature like 338 degrees, but it's really fast to jump around)
- It uses a quartz cycling mechanism - complicated way of saying it heats up nearly instantly, so you're not waiting around for it to get ready.
- The bagel toasting feature works really well, getting it just right most of the time.
Disadvantages:
- Retailing for $200, this is definitely at the high-end. You should only buy this if you're going to use it pretty regularly.
- The door tends to stick closed sometimes.
- Rear panel also gets kind of hot (you might keep it a little bit away from the wall)
Company Website:
http://www.krupsusa.com/All+
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