Cuisinart Express Oven Air Fry TOA-65XA
Good Points
- Benchtop oven with air fry function.
- Excellent result for grilling toast.
- Very good for roast chicken and pizza using oven function.
- 2 shelf positions.
- Large capacity accommodates a whole chicken 1.2kg and can cook enough food for 4 people.
- Large viewing window with internal light.
- Space on either side of unit for hands to grip making it easier to lift and move.
- Bottom element may help to brown and crisp some foods.
- Controls have written labelling.
- Quick tips cooking guide stored on side of unit and can be pulled out for easy access. Has recommendations for air frying as well as other cooking guides for bake, roast, pizza. Also has programming tips for quick reference.
- Removable metal tray sits on the oven floor to catch any spills. Can be easily removed for cleaning, accessed from the front of the unit and easily slides out.
- Very good temperature range 40 – 230°C.
- Sides of unit have a hand grip to help when lifting and moving.
Bad Points
- Stainless steel exterior shows smudges, extra effort required to polish exterior.
- Wire shelf may not accommodate small items.
- Difficult to shake items.
- Relatively large unit with a uniform shape only OK to store, takes up bench space.
- Door is not stable, slams shut and can drop open.
- Door can become very hot (65°C).
- OK to comprehend controls, sequencing can be confusing, may need to refer to the instruction manual.
- Some cracks and crevices around controls and dials can trap residue.
- Glass door is OK to clean, some cracks and crevices inside the door trap residue.
- Metal interior is difficult to clean, baked on residue may stain and be difficult to remove.
- Difficult to clean and access around exposed element and metal lining. Over time may cause residue to burn on and cause the unit to expel unpleasant odours and smoke during use.
- Metal baking tray is difficult to clean, baked on residue can stain.
- Air fryer basket is difficult to clean.
- Do not use on heat sensitive surfaces.
- No prompt to shake or turn the food.
- Cooling fan can run for up to 10 minutes after timer finishes.
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