Krups FBC1 1600 Watts Toaster Oven

Pros: Even toasting, multi-position rack for toast or bagels. Self shutoff , even heating. Sleek looking.
Cons: Short powercord. Opening door does not pull tray out. Timer 90minutesmax. Black finish only. Pricey.

I have been looking for the perfect toaster oven for a while. I used to use a cheaper 'space saver' model of another brand, (mainly because I had mounted the bracket) but I found out that they did not toast well and kept dying on me. When I moved to a ...

Pros: german design, simple operation, value
Cons: no auto off when door is open

love the clean, simple european design. heats up very quickly and accurately. feature rich even though it looks simple. i bought this to replace a black and decker that didn't even last two years. i compared cuisinart, kitchenaid and the cheaper ...

Pros: Looks good just sitting there.
Cons: Control panel subject to failure.

Toast function unacceptable.

Having gone through a number of inexpensive toaster ovens in the last decade, I opted to travel the "high" road and buy a top-of-the-line model. Under pressure from the wife, and assurances of highest quality from the salesperson, I bought the Krups FBC1 ...

Pros: Nice digital controls- very easy mode-free interface that my grandma could understand and use.
Cons: Emits toxic smoke, doesn't arrive in usable condition, extremely inefficient.

I just bought the Krups FBC1 Convection toaster oven this afternoon, and already i'm regretting it. The first sign that i bought a lemon was on page 8 of the owners manual, which reads "IN ORDER TO REMOVE ANY POSSIBLE RESIDUES FROM MANUFACTURING, RUN ...