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- The Breville Mini Smart Countertop Oven and Toaster Oven with Element iQ System is for cooks interested in making pizza, delicious cookies and golden toast in their countertop oven; It's a mini oven, but this space-saving tool offers 8 cooking functions
- ELEMENT iQ SYSTEM: Using 5 independent quartz elements, smart algorithms steer small oven's power where and when it's needed, creating a tailored cooking environment for precise results; Fast 1800 Watt preheat gets meals on the kitchen table faster
- 8 COOKING FUNCTIONS: Versatile mini smart oven has 8 cooking functions to bring new meal options to your home and kitchen; Access Toast, Bagel, Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Cookies, and Reheat; It's a toaster oven, pizza oven and more, all in one appliance
- SMALL CAPACITY: 11 x 10 x 4 inch interior capacity fits 4 toast slices, bagels, cookies, tuna melts, 6 cup muffin tray, and 11 inch pizzas; 3 rack positions, pull out crumb tray and auto shut off; Combo countertop oven and toaster fits into small kitchens
- LCD DISPLAY: LCD display allows for easy access to all of mini oven's built in smart functionality; Choose from 8 cooking functions to access a space-efficient roaster oven, broiler and more
- NON STICK CAVITY COATING: Small countertop oven's inside walls feature a non stick coating for easy cleaning
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 10 x 10 inch Enamel Baking Pan
- WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1800 Watts; Voltage 110 to 120 Volts
Description
Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven and Countertop Toaster Oven, Small, Brushed Stainless Steel.
Brand: Breville
Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions: 13.6"D x 16"W x 8.8"H
Capacity: 440 cubic inches
Special Feature: Automatic Shut-Off
Brand Name: Breville
Included Components: 10"x10" Enamel Baking Pan
Model Name: Mini Smart Oven
Model Number: BOV450XL
Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty
Global Trade Identification Number: 50
UPC: 021614054050
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: Breville
Item Type Name: Mini Smart Oven and Countertop Toaster Oven
Part Number: BOV450XL
Unit Count: 1 Count
Color: Brushed Stainless Steel
Door Style: Dropdown Door
Other Special Features of the Product: Automatic Shut-Off
Wattage: 1800 watts
Control Type: Knob Control
Power Source: Electric
Temperature Range: 50-250 °C
Number of Shelves: 1
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 13.6"D x 16"W x 8.8"H
Capacity: 440 cubic inches
Item Weight: 10.7 pounds
Cable Length: 36 inches
Size: large
Material: Stainless Steel
Finish Type: Silver
Door Material Type: Stainless Steel
Item Highlight: Evenly bake, toast, broil and more with this versatile, space-saving countertop oven and toaster with 8 cooking functions
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This is my first Breville product of any kind. I don’t have anything against the brand, it seems the vast majority of people who own them like them or even love them. And the few negatives I’ve read never really explain in detail any fault of the product itself, it’s usually something to do with user error or not choosing the right product for their needs. My only issue with the brand is that sometimes it costs far more than it should and I don’t see enough of an advantage in it to pay that much more. This time though I could see a few advantages to this model which took it to the top as my first choice (after several weeks of extensive shopping and comparing numerous other toaster ovens). SIZE Topping the list of why I chose this model is size. I have a wonderful Cuisinart TOB-100 which to me is the ideal size for a toaster oven. It’s served me well for over five years and still works fine except, as happens, the heating elements are getting old and everything takes longer to cook. These days the popular trend is for manufacturers to be pushing extra-large toaster ovens as a replacement for a full size oven. I don’t agree, my stove works better as an oven than any toaster can possibly do and between it and a microwave and an air fryer (not to mention hotpot, steamer, slow cooker and other small appliances) using a toaster oven is nothing but a compromise and not a good one at that. The Breville Mini is the right size to toast bread, bagels, English muffins and similar things and occasionally heat up a leftover single slice of pizza. I mean, really, who really gets one of these things to bake pizzas, especially tiny eleven-inch ones? CONVENIENCE When I want to toast a bagel or something I just want to be able to walk over to my appliance, put the thing in, and push one button. This model does that, it remembers my last setting and if I want to make a slight one-time adjustment I don’t have to read a service manual and push and turn a bunch of knobs to do so. The button layout on this model in my opinion is far easier to use than the next model up, the Compact, which requires you to push and turn a knob and have to think about which mode it is in every time. SPEED The Breville line of toaster ovens use quartz tubes for heat. That is not my preferred choice. I’ve had plenty of ones that use this technology and while it is definitely faster than the metal rod elements my Cuisinart uses the quartz tubes have several downsides. First off, in reality they are nothing more than a high power light bulb and like most bulbs the more powerful they are the more heat they give off. Being a glass tube they are fragile and delicate and like most bulbs they have a relatively short life then they burn out (they are replaceable if you’re handy with such things). Metal heating element rods usually don’t get quite as hot and they take a lot longer to heat up to temperature than quartz tubes which are instant on. But metal rods can last far longer than a glass tube, especially if they get splashed with grease, which is a common event in a toaster oven. A metal rod can simply burn the grease off but a glass tube can shatter or instantly burn out. So I only consider ovens of this type conditionally acceptable if you use a lot of care to protect the tubes from getting splashed. SMART They use the word smart loosely, this oven doesn’t really sense the doneness of your food like some toasters I have owned. It simply determines how much heat to use for how long depending on what you tell it to do, so you are really the one doing the smarts. To me the word smart really goes back to the word convenience – being able to choose a setting with one simple dial, adjust time and temperature with simple push buttons, having a large clearly marked on/off button, having the display change color to tell you it’s cooking, and having a convenient button to add a little more cooking time if you need it without resetting everything from scratch. WISH THEY DIDN’T I mentioned that the size of the oven was my most important factor is choosing this model. The layout of the controls was second and the speed was the third. None of the other models I considered had all three. There are a few minor things that I don’t care for though. One is the etched on writing on the door reminding me which shelf position to use to cook various things, I think it is useless and the painted on labels detract from the look of the device and of my kitchen. I also don’t like that there is no hook to slide the wire shelf out when I open the door. This used to be standard on every toaster oven. I think it’s inconvenient and dangerous not to have it. The last thing isn’t a negative, it’s an observation – I cannot understand why anyone would complain about this or any toaster product because “it gets hot”. What are they expecting, on what planet does an appliance meant to toast something not get hot? For the record this model doesn’t get much hotter or stay any cooler than any other toaster I’ve owned, in fact using professional grade thermography test equipment I measured the outer cabinet to be slightly cooler than the Cuisinart. The simple answer is that your mom should have taught you a long time ago not to touch a hot stove. There is one review I read suggesting to use an extension cord so you can push this toaster right up to the wall in your kitchen. DON’T! You will burn your house down. If the little pull tab on the power cord bothers you, simply plug it in to another outlet that’s not located right behind the toaster. But never use any extension cord on any toaster and never push it any closer to the wall than the manufacturer tells you to. MORE ABOUT IT BEING TOO HOT Since there are several one star reviews that dismiss it for the sole reason that it “gets hot”, here are some extra facts about that topic. If you set your oven for 400 degrees its temperature is going to be 400 degrees. It doesn’t matter if you have a Breville, an Oster, a Cuisinart or a no-name brand they will all be the same temperature inside. If it’s not getting hot and your oven is cold it’s not doing its job and that’s what someone should be complaining about, not that it gets hot. A toaster isn’t a toaster if it doesn’t get hot. The more powerful it is, the higher the wattage will be and the faster it will toast – and the result of that is heat. It’s simple science. A hot toaster is a good thing and people who buy it should be adult enough not to touch it, place it close to a wall, put anything on it that can melt or burn, or allow children to play with it like a toy. I don’t know how anyone can expect any stove or toaster to cook and not get hot, and I’m even more baffled why they would complain about it and consider it a defect or a reason to give it a negative review. I attached those professional thermal imaging photos showing my highly rated Cuisinart next to the Mini to directly compare the amount of heat created by both of them. See for yourself. TROUBLESHOOTING Based on user comments there are most commonly misunderstood concerns about this product’s reliability. Here is some info that may be helpful in determining the true cause for a perceived issue. 1. It gets hot – as discussed earlier that is not a fault but rather simply how a toaster works 2. It smokes – that’s steam, a normal byproduct of what food does when it heat it. If it’s real smoke then your food is burning, that would be a user error 3. It’s too small – they make other sizes, if this model is too small don’t buy it 4. The dial is hard to read – choose another model or brand, after using it 2-3 times you will learn where your favorite settings are without having to even look at the dial 5. The weird plug – keep complaining, maybe they will eventually listen. That hook doesn’t make much sense but if it’s in the way just plug it in to a different outlet 6. It “broke” – I have yet to read any review giving details what they mean by broke. As I have explained earlier this model (as well as many other brands) use glass tubes that are essentially light bulbs. Those are delicate and can break and they will absolutely burn out. That’s not a defect, it’s the trade off for an oven that gets hot fast. If that concerns you buy an oven with metal heating rods 7. That clicking sound – again, not a defect. Quartz tube ovens work by turning the light bulb on and off, the temperature of the bulb itself can’t actually be controlled. What you are hearing is the relay that powers the bulb on and off, it’s normal and it has to do that. If it really bothers you get an oven that uses metal heating rods, they don’t click. Oh, and I really can’t even hear the clicking unless I’m standing right in front of it. A DOSE OF REALITY I am constantly amused about comments about how some users either love or hate the way a toaster oven cooks, as if they could really tell a difference. This appliance is one of the most basic things in a kitchen, a technology that goes back to the stone age. In the simplest terms, it's a metal box with a wire rack that heats food to a certain temperature and cooks it for a certain time. There's nothing magic about that, it can't make food taste better. In theory every model sold does the identical thing the same way, the only difference is how it looks and whether you manually choose the time and temperature or a built in program does that for you. But the process of the heating elements getting hot and cooking your food never changes no matter how much or how little you paid for the thing. If it burns your food it’s not the toaster's fault, it has no idea what you put in the oven and what you consider "properly done". So, sorry to rain on any parades but no, this gadget won’t and can’t make your food taste any better nor will it make you the next Julia Child. YES OR NO This product met all of my needs as expected and I think it is in fact designed and made to a higher quality standard than cheaper ones. And the reality is that if you are looking for one that takes up a minimal amount of counter space you probably know that most of the more deluxe ones aren’t this small. It fits a niche, it may not be for everyone, but for the reasons listed above I chose this one and I’m satisfied. I’m neither here to defend nor condemn this product, I paid a lot of my hard earned money to buy it which entitles me to my opinions. I simply believe in facts versus baseless accusations. I hope this information has been useful to you and if so please feel free to comment.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019 by PhotoGraphics
I just purchased this toaster, so I can't speak to the longevity, however, my first impressions are very favorable. My previous toaster oven was a larger model & different brand that had convection and other fancy add-ons. Trouble was it took 6:30 min (390 sec) to get toast brown to my liking. I had a suspicion that larger toaster ovens with multiple features may be trying to do too much and fail more on individual tasks. After reading lots of reviews, I decided on Breville, but purposefully chose the smallest option (BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven with Element IQ) with the fewest features. I predominately use this appliance to toast pre-buttered bread, keep plates warm, broil individual servings of food and bake dinner sides (roasted baby potatoes etc.). If you are looking for an oven replacement, this review may not be as helpful. That caveat aside, I ran some tests and have been impressed with the efficiency and consistency of this toaster. One of the best features of this toaster is that it remembers your last setting for a given function. If you always want #2 toast, you don't have to hit the down arrow every time. You turn the dial to toast and hit the start button. Nice. If you like to warm plates for dinner, you can dedicate the ROAST setting to 120°F and have the bake setting default to something like 350°F. Nice! The dial makes changing between settings efficient and the buttons all have a positive feel but will little travel giving good tactile feedback that the input has been registered with a sense of durability. Because the unit is small, the 1800W coils are able to heat it rapidly. The toasting color is consistent across the piece of bread and was consistent from test to test for the same setting assuming the toaster had a chance to cool fully (more on this later). The outside is well toasted and the center is warmed and steaming but not even with the outside. This is in contrast to my last toaster that seemed to desiccate the bread as it slowly came up to temperature (again, I suspect the large toaster ovens sacrifice toasting ability to include other features). I have included pictures of toasted bread for reference as I was frustrated in my own search that this was very hard to find. The bread is Kroger brand white bread. In the first series, I have displayed all settings on plain bread from un-toasted to #7 setting (360 sec). The toaster was allowed to cool fully between each piece of bread. The default setting is #4 (160 sec), but my personal preference is a bit darker (#5, 180 sec). The underside of the bread does not get as toasted as can be seen in the photos but this is understandable given the rack. The second set of photos is for bread that had been pre-buttered with about 1/2 tsp of butter per slice on one side only. Here, my decided preference is #5 again. It is interesting to note that adding butter slows the browning of the top side without affecting the underside making the overall toast more even. Following are pictures of my one gripe about the unit. The Element IQ (mislabeled SmartIQ in the picture) does not work perfectly. I toasted three pieces of bread on #5 (180 sec) consecutively, taking the first out, immediately putting a second in and hitting start again. The toaster is programed to account for the fact that it is already warmed. As a result, the duration of toasting for the second slice on #5 was 152 sec and for the third, 146 sec. As you can see, the second and third are consistent with each other but lighter than the first slice, matching closer to #3 from earlier tests. Again, I found that if the unit cools fully and resets to the full time duration, the color is consistent from round to round. Therefore, if you are only using it once every morning, you will consistently have the same toast each time, if you have one day where you are feeding a crowd, maybe up the toasting on the following slices to keep color consistent. This is a small deficiency. The final set of pictures shows what happens when the #4 setting is used and the "a bit more" button is pressed at the end of the toast cycle (brings it closer to a #5). Also shown is what happens if you "forget about the toast" and leave it in the oven after the cycle is complete until the unit cools down (Does not appreciably darken the bread). Hopefully this review is helpful. If I gain more insights regarding baking/broiling ability or consistency or if I have any mechanical issues I will update the review. (current version May 2020)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020 by Kakopygian
We've had a Breville Air Fryer Pro for about 6 years that we bought when staying long term in a rental that didn't have an oven, in between selling one house and moving into the finished new house, and overall we've loved it. But, it has a few drawbacks that we don't love; it's very heavy and very large, and takes a very, very long time to make mediocre toast. It bakes well, but the other two issues became deal breakers. This small Breville toaster oven solves those issues, while still being the same quality as the large one. It makes beautiful toast very quickly-even better than any regular toaster we've had in recent years. It's lightweight, which makes it easy to move around to clean the counter, and it's small so doesn't take up a ton of space. It also looks nicer on the counter due to being small and compact. It bakes and broils as well as the large one, so has passed all our requirements. So far, we've made multiple pieces of toast, plus baked some chicken and also broiled some items. I love not having to use the full sized oven for things like two small pieces of chicken, especially when summer hits and I really won't want to turn on a full oven. We did receive another toaster of this same model a few days before this one, and it had some small dents on top, plus wouldn't bake or broil as well as it should have. We realized, due to the obviously opened and repacked packaging, the dents and the fact it wasn't performing well, that it was a used, or returned, item, so sent it back and reordered the same product. We're glad we took a chance that the first one was a returned/used item and not a problem with the model overall, as this second one came in the proper packaging, wasn't previously opened, and had no dents. It also works perfectly. So, if you have any issues similar to ours, you may also have received one that was returned previously as the oven itself is a great product. Originally, we were going to just buy a regular toaster, and live with the large, heavy toaster oven, but ended up sending several back as they just would not make decent toast. So, we decided to try the small Breville and hoped it would fulfill all our requirements, as it turned out to do. It's at a very good price point; as a matter of fact it was just a little more than a couple of the toasters, and a little, to a lot, less than others, so we're very happy with this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026 by K. A. R.
This is a nice toaster oven for about $150.00 and works very nicely for things like pizza reheats (a go-to for me), and efficiently cooks frozen items such as popcorn shrimp, and lots more. My wife makes a delicious meatloaf in it, by the way. It is versatile, relatively compact, and fits my counter space well. The factory sound alert is extremely quiet, and cannot even be called a ‘beep,’ and I love this quietness while others may not. I loved the factory set muted alert so much (sensitive ears) I never checked the manual to see if it could be altered or loudened. And the oven isn’t bad looking. On the other hand, the unit could easily be improved by adding an interior light, and maybe more so a tray that opens with the door (watch your fingers!), and it toasts slowly. If anyone says otherwise, they do not have my unit. I like healthy wheat breads, and to me they taste better toasted well. This Breville takes well over three minutes to get the bread darker from the freezer or refrigerator (as many toaster ovens do from what I read). It also toasts regular white sourdough bread just about as slowly, refrigerated or not. The highest setting is 5 for toast, but you can easily add seconds to any of the five settings with an up-control, which I often need to do. Interestingly, it well heats a cold slice of pizza on the toast setting 3. Nice. One more complaint that may be asking for too much from the unit: the spring loaded door slams if you don’t control it when closing. Maybe other or most toaster oven doors do that? And most frozen pizzas simply will not fit. But I cannot directly fault a compact-type oven for being just that. But be apprised: It is a 9-inch round pizza and that is it. We initially got the more expensive Breville BOV845BSS for $269.00, but it was too big for our counter space. We wanted to keep the oven in true like-new condition, so we never used it and sent it back; thus, I cannot comment on the differences. If you have the space, I would go with the larger and more feature-laden unit, and take the up-cost on the chin. But the little guy is not bad; it is just not ideal. I don’t think a feature or two would have broken the Breville bank here. Would I pay $15.00 or $20.00 or so more for those features along with the decent Breville name and the relatively compact size? Definitely. On a final note, the accessory pan that came with the oven had sharp edges under the outer rims, not a deal breaker, but watch your fingers when cleaning. We contacted Breville, who were timely and very responsive. They wanted a picture, but I told them my iPhone camera was not capturing the rough edge quite, so they sent the pan without it. Unfortunately, and as I anticipated, the new pan had the same rough edges. The ‘bad’ pan was not a one-off, it was poor manufacturing quality. I told Breville, and, with a picture this time, which showed little, they sent a second pan. It too had the rough edges. I now own three pans, all usable, all with a rough (slightly jagged) edge under their rims! So take away two things from this customer service experience: One, Breville was very responsive and timely and two, they never checked the pans they sent to see if they were different. Thus, in my eyes, they did not grasp the situation. Do I regret buying the oven? All in all, I would say no. Would I buy it again after I have personally experienced it on a kitchen counter road test? I would probably look around for something else, but I am not in buyer’s pain by any means. I am simply not thrilled.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2026 by Saved
I love this new toaster oven. i have toasted, and backed several things. Not too hot on my counter. The cutting bord is great on top as I use it when in service to store other items. The tray is larger and I can cook more than you’d expect. It looks good on a counter that isn’t as open as the main counter’s. Perfect for my husband and myself. I still have more functions to learn about.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2026 by kaylove
First - calling this a "Toaster Oven" does not do it justice. It is an incredible TABLETOP OVEN that also Toasts - wonderfully. I'm a retired Electronics Engineer, and am impressed at the software used in this oven's controls. I live alone, and cook for only me - so using the full oven in the stove is a waste. I'm confident this little Oven will do everything my full-size oven does. For me, Toasting is an excellent additional feature. I was somewhat cautious about the price, but after reading and evaluating all the reviews, I went for it. As of today - 74% 5 *, 15% 4 *, 4% 3*, 2% 2*, and 5% 1*. I will add to the 5 * category, more stars if I could. My kitchen is small - so I use the Breville on the glass top stove or the counter top, and store it in another room. If one watches what is close to the Breville, dangerous heat to nearby items is easily avoided. The first thing I tried was toasting a slice of my home-made bread; heavier and thicker than the store-bought "gumbo". I slice my bread thick, and hoped for an even top and bottom toast. Started out at a setting of 4, but used the "A Bit More" button, resulting in a great slice of toast. Next I baked some stuffed Zuchinni - again - great. I used the "A Bit More" button again to complete. The following day I baked a Salmon Fillet - it turned out delicious. It was 95 degrees outside, but the Breville did not add any appreciable heat to the kitchen. A few more things - “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. . . . . John Lydgate Yes- the outer surface gets HOT ! - Duh - What would you expect ? If you can read and understand English, the excellent users manual clearly explains how to use the many features. Oh My ! - It does not have an interior light - - I use a High Tech gadget called a FLASHLIGHT to view what is cooking. I made the same mistake as many here did - and at first did not insert the crumb tray correctly (upside down). Until I saw my mistake, I was not a happy camper - then felt embarrassed by my mistake. LOUD Beeper ? My hearing is excellent - it doesn't seem especially loud or irritating to me, actually quieter than I would like. I do not find it annoying to have everything ready to go after the Preheat Cycle. Just get ready ahead of time. When the Preheat cycle is done, just do it. I normally use an oven mitt to handle hot items, so manually sliding the rack out is not a problem. If using the baking pan, it is convenient to just set it on the top of the oven after removal. NO BROILER PAN - - Here was my solution: I purchased some heavy duty wire mesh 8" x 10 " x 3/4" deep Cooling Racks. (Two in a set). One fits perfectly inside the baking pan. The rack leaves 1" space along each of two sides, and is flush with the ends of the baking pan. For broiling items that are 8" by 10" or less, it works, maybe not as great as a normal broiling plate, but OK for me . I could only find these in sets of two - but if you're into baking cookies, etc, they can be used for that as well, which is their intended purpose. I paid $12.34 total for the set from eBay. Prices are all over the map. (These were less than the Broiler Pan Breville sells, including shipping) I found some 7" PIZZAS, and baked them on a sheet of heavy tinfoil. (As far as I'm concerned, the Pizza Pan is way overpriced, same as for the Broiler Plate). They turned out great. "POPPING NOISE" Did not hear it, but it certainly can be expected considering the expansion of the metal sides and top. I have read ALL the reviews, and hope that I do not experience an early failure that some have reported. If that happens within the warranty period, I feel confident that Breville will honor it. If later - then I just might buy another.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015 by Ozarks Hermit
**Update** Will be 2 years owning this in just a few months and we still use it multiple times a day and have had no issues at all with it! Set up remains the same, too, with the board and mats! We actually keep our bread box on top now :) We have had this for about 9 months now and have been very happy with it! We've had no issues, clean up is a breeze and it's simple enough that my two daughters (8 and 11) can both use it with no issues. The pan that came with it is fine but I bought a set of pans separately that I like much better that included a sheet tray, rack, muffin pan, pizza stone, and roasting pan. We have toasted, baked, reheated, broiled and roasted all with great success. I love not having to run the "big oven" for small things and what a help at Thanksgiving! I personally do not find the beep overly annoying or too loud as other reviewers have stated and I am actually sensitive to loud or high pitched noises (I have retracted eardrums making some sounds painful). In my opinion it's better to be loud than too quiet for this application anyway. Maybe it's because I have two young girls or a barky chihuahua...but it's better to hear it than not...and really, it's not like it beeps for a long time...a second or two and it's over...not worth complaining about it in my opinion. I also don't have an issue with the handle sticking out too far. It certainly doesn't stick out past the edge of the counter or get snagged on anything and I'd rather there be room enough that my children (or me) don't accidentally hit the door with our fingers and get burned. There is room enough that that is not a concern. The rack not coming out automatically when you open the door is actually a feature I prefer. I am not incapable or lazy enough that I can't slide the rack out on my own when necessary and it only takes a second to accomplish. I find it annoying when you just want to pop the oven open to check what you are cooking that the whole thing slides out...and in my experience in the past it would sometimes catch and the door wouldn't close nicely when you wanted to close it back up...esp with a pan of food on it. You'd have to wiggle and jiggle it to get the process started....granted that was a long time ago, maybe they make em differently now, but either way I prefer my rack to stay in place until I pull it out. I actually bought a little red silicone tool made to push and pull the hot oven rack in and out with and I store it in a small metal magnetic basket that is stuck to the side of the oven. Handy and ready whenever I need it. The only thing I would want to make this better would be that Breville made one of their bamboo boards that fit the top of this oven. Since they don't I found my own solution. I bought a board that fits PERFECTLY on top of this little oven...the Architec Gripperwood Gourmet Sheesham Cutting Board, 10 by 15-Inch (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007ZGN8Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and a set of 2 Silicone Baking Sheet Mat Liners 8½" X 11" (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F2LRL3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that I placed underneath the board for heat protection. Works WONDERFULLY....adds counter space, looks great, and it prevents the problems involved with my children turning the oven on when they've left something on the top of the oven...like the book my oldest was reading while making herself some toast a while back! Overall, I am happy we chose this unit. We are a family of four and it's a great size for us! I do wish the price were lower but I wish that about lots of things, LOL.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015 by SavedByGrace
I thought I was making a great choice buying the Breville Mini Smart Oven. There is quite an on-line following of this brand pumping up how great the Breville brand is. I had done my research and read many professional review site's publications like rtings and consumer reports. My primary use would be making toast with breakfast each day and reheating items like pizza slices, etc. that don't need the capacity of the full size convection oven or my Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave. Imagine my surprise that during the unboxing the door falls off in my hand the first time I open the door! The door pin on the lower right was missing. I later found it in the bag the oven was wrapped in. It was not installed correctly during factory assembly - pin was poorly swedged into the thin aluminum frame surrounding the glass. I straightened the now bent hinge and the deformed frame. I sort of have the pin forced into the aluminum frame but the door glass was either not cut correctly or installed wrong as the cut corner on the glass is not enough of a relief to fit the pin in the first place. Sadly, I thought Breville was a good name. Perhaps your experience was and is different than mine. With my engineering background I can now see how this product is value engineered given the failure I witnessed unboxing my product. I think the fascination in the USA with the Breville brand is that it is an Australian brand with a groupy following in the USA. In Australia, the Breville brand is nothing more than a simple US branded Black and Decker or Hamilton Beach toaster oven and does not have a cult-like following like in the USA. The other concern is just how hot the top and sides get. During a simple toast test on setting 4 for 2 slices, a 2 minute 15 second toast time resulted in the top of the cabinet reaching 204.4F per my temp. gun's thermocouple. Looking into this I've learned all the countertop appliance manufacturers hide behind UL 1026 which does not have a limit to the exterior surface temperature. My decades old toaster oven does not get so hot to cause 2nd degree burns and neither does the Sharp Carousel. Because the Sharp Carousel can be mounted in a cabinet, it is held to a different standard. I thought this community should see my first experience with the Breville brand to know I am moving on. My purchase is within the 30-day return period so I will seek a refund from Amazon. Breville, if you are paying attention, you need to do better. How did the folks at the factory in Cambodia put a Quality Control Passed sticker on this oven? I attempted to post this review on Breville's Facebook group "Breville Countertop Cuisine • Breville Smart Oven Air Community." ADMIN declined to post my comments and pictures documenting my experience. That tells me all I need to know about the Breville brand - any concern or bad experience is cast into the shadows never to see the light of day in order to protect the brand status. Admitting that a $160 mechanical oven can arrive with its door entirely unhinged forces Breville brand fans to confront a frustrating reality: they paid a steep premium for high-end styling rather than superior structural durability. It ruins the collective validation of owning a "niche luxury" item. If you've read this far, consider yourself better informed than many.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026 by Anthony Thomas