Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Countertop Toaster Oven

Last month my toaster oven finally bit the dust. I had that particular appliance for 9 years and absolutely loved it. Yes, it was old but it was easy to use and got the job done! It was made by Hamilton Beach and I knew I would be replacing it with another one by that company. I love their kitchen appliances and have always been happy with past purchases from that brand.

* Item was personally purchased by the writer who is sharing her honest opinion on it with the readers of the TCC blog. This post may contain affiliate links.

I started my search for a new toaster oven by visiting two local stores. I like to see and touch things like this, so I wanted to see a few models up close and personal. After seeing a few of them, I knew what I wanted but didn’t want to pay that price. I hopped online and went to my go-to store Amazon where I found one at an affordable price!

What I purchased was a Hamilton Beach Easy Reach Countertop Toaster Oven. I selected this model because I hate digital control knobs and dials. I’m older and my eyesight isn’t the greatest. I find digital displays hard to read. I wanted a model with dials that were easy-to-read and simple to set. Nothing complicated.

Our kitchen is limited on counterspace so it had to be compact in size but yet hold enough food for the two of us. Yes, we’re empty-nesters so I don’t need a huge toaster oven sitting on my counter. The one I purchased has 2 adjustable interior racks and I really LOVE the roll-up door so that I can easily put things in and takes things out without making a mess or burning myself.

It can be used as a toaster, a convection oven or as a small conventional oven. You can bake, broil and toast in it. In the bottom is a removable crumb tray so you can easily keep it clean. I’m all about ease of cleaning!

The knobs (dials) are easy-to-use. The top knob sets the temperature that you need. Mine goes clear up to 450 degrees F for broiling. The bottom knob is for setting it to bake or toast and operates the timer from 5 minutes to 30 minutes in length. Let’s say I need to bake something for 30 minutes. I turn the dial to 30 minutes and when it’s done it will automatically shut-off! This is an important feature for me since I suffer with epilepsy. I don’t have to worry if I have a seizure that the house will burn down.

When my racks and baking pan need to be cleaned I put them on the bottom rack in my dishwasher. They come out sparkling clean every time with no pre-scrubbing at all.  I store them all in the toaster oven to save on space. The outside is easy to clean too. I like to wipe it down with a cleaning wipe which gets off dirt & grease with ease.

Here’s a tip for all of you. To protect your kitchen countertops place your toaster oven on top of a tempered glass cutting board. It protects your countertop from heat, food droppings and grease. If that gets dirty you can place it in the dishwasher on the bottom rack for cleaning. I bought one a few years ago that blends in nicely with the color of my countertop.

If you’re in the market for a new toaster oven I highly recommend that you check out the models that are offered by Hamilton Beach. Especially the models in the Easy Reach style. This model is so easy to operate that even my 11 1/2 year old granddaughter uses it when she’s here. Great for empty nesters and/or families.

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Disclaimer: The writer personally purchased the product featured in this post and paid full price. The writer is sharing her personal experience with it and honest opinion on it with the readers of the TCC blog. Your opinion and experience may differ.