{"id":7814,"date":"2020-03-16T09:44:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/?p=7814"},"modified":"2020-03-16T09:44:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:44:02","slug":"delonghi-6-slice-toaster-oven-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.piczasso.com\/delonghi-6-slice-toaster-oven-review\/","title":{"rendered":"DeLonghi 6 Slice Toaster Oven Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The DeLonghi brand is quite well-known and respected throughout Europe yet only has a small (but loyal) following in the United States. The De’Longhi family first set up shop in Italy in 1902 and since then have produced top-notch products first for Italy, then for the rest of Europe, and now for the world. How does the DeLonghi 6 slice toaster oven measure up to their long-standing reputation for quality and innovation? I recently tested it for 8 weeks for the purpose of providing an in-depth review to those considering this model. Here is what I found out:<\/p>\n

First, this DeLonghi 6 slice toaster oven falls mid-range as far as price goes. It costs about $120 with shipping. So my expectations for it are obviously higher than what I’d expect from a cheap model from the local big box store but lower than what I’d expect from a $250 Breville smart oven. Right out of the box, it looks as I’d expect it to. Not too fancy or heavy-duty but it certainly does not have any kind of cheap feel to it. It looks sleek and well-constructed and has a very modern updated look to it. It is stainless steel and black, which is likely to go with any decor. It has digital controls yet lacks the usual keypad with a ton of numbers and function buttons. At first glance, the controls seem to fall right between the old-fashioned, simple to use dials and the ultra-functional, yet sometimes difficult to discern digital controls found on many modern toaster ovens. It has one ingenious feature: a quick function guide that pulls out from the bottom of the unit. This means there is no fumbling around for the user’s manual when you forget which buttons you need to push. Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?<\/p>\n

This DeLonghi toaster oven comes with a baking pan, broil pan and two cookies sheets, eliminating the need to buy any type of toaster oven bakeware set separately. One special feature that you don’t find on most toaster ovens is the interior light. Having used many toaster ovens, I’ve grown accustomed to the lack of a light. It is, however, a common complaint among first time toaster oven owners. Not an issue with this one.<\/p>