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Quartz Heat Technology with Turbo Convection delivers 40% more even heat and preheats faster (compared to conventional tube heating element)
Cool Touch Exterior keeps the outside of the oven up to 75% cooler (compared to model 2101713), for peace of mind
12 preset cooking functions: Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Cookies, Reheat, Dehydrate, Keep Warm, Defrost, AND Bread Proof; easily program two back-to-back cooking functions at once with the Step Cook function
Premium glass door design provides a sleek and modern look; touchscreen buttons with high-contrast LCD screen provide exceptional control of all features
Large capacity fits up to a 12″ pizza; built-in interior light allows you to track cooking progress; easy-to-clean non-stick interior makes cleanup a breeze
Included accessories: baking pan, 12″ pizza pan, dehydrate basket, wire rack, and crumb tray
7 reviews for Calphalon Performance Cool Touch Toaster Oven (2106488)
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Ramona –
I’m super impressed w/ this awesome space saving multi-functional oven! I haven’t had it very long and have only used the baking function but it’s already proven to be a cooking game changer- I use it everyday and couldn’t be happier. I was worried about the heat it might throw but it’s only been warm. Due to space and outlet constraints I had to place it partially under cupboards and was worried that it would heat them up and not be so great for the stuff inside like spices and oils/vinegars etc. but it wasn’t a problem at all- my coconut oil was solid before I used the oven and still solid after and the underside and interior of the cabinets didn’t feel warmer. The instructions said to leave 8” of space around back/top and sides but I was shy on space for one of the sides and the part of the top and could only leave approx 4” and so far things are cool. The controls are really user friendly, the accessories are great and it’s easy to clean especially with crumb tray. And the turbo convection feature is so nice! I’ve never made homemade crispy fries so fast! And so handy to have a built in timer. I was also surprised how quiet it is, helpful temp ready/timer alert beeps aside.
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SMO –
I was considering this oven and the Breville Smart Pro Countertop oven (which surprisingly was less expensive, even if marginally so) and finally decided on the Calphalon for two reasons: first, I have a cat who sits on top of the microwave in the kitchen so she can stare at the dog when he eats and I was concerned she’d jump on a countertop oven while in use and give herself a nasty burn. The cool touch feature on this oven won me over.
Second, I bake bread year round and in the summer my gas range really heats up my kitchen. When I saw the step cook function with proof/bake I was completely sold and ordered it (and yes, a 9×5 bread pan with a lip on both ends fits easily in this oven.)
Another big plus was the interior light. Not many of these countertop ovens feature it but it’s important to be able to check on the progress of your food without opening the door and letting out heat.
The build just screams quality. The finish is beautiful and the Calphalon logo on the (very solid) handle as well as on the top of the unit shows attention to detail. The door glides open and shut quietly and doesn’t clang or rattle. Even the included accessories look fairly high in quality. And it looks elegant in my kitchen and not trashy like the old toaster ovens always did. I have it on a finished wood kitchen island and to avoid scorching the wood I have a thick silicone mat underneath it. It preheats quickly and all of the various functions work well.
By the way, I’ve made french fries in it using the dehydrator basket and the oven set to Turbo Convection and the fries turned out crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It actually does a better job than my air fryer, although obviously I wouldn’t put something like wings in this basket. But for fries it’s great.
If I have a quibble it’s the utterly inadequate user manual that’s included. It’s more of a pamphlet than an actual user manual and it tells you in the (one page) of densely written text that forms the actual user manual portion of this pamphlet that if you need further usage instructions to go to their website. Seriously? It doesn’t even cover one of the unique and most important features advertised on this oven, the step cook function, and I’m supposed to scrabble around on Calphalon’s website to find this information? Not acceptable to make the consumer hunt for instructions that should be included with the oven. I want a full manual in hand and not this cheaply produced pamphlet. Calphalon, do better.
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anonymous –
I shopped around on Amazon for quite some time for a toaster oven, always turned off by the reviews until I found The Calphalon Cool Touch. This one is a winner. It is really cool to the touch, it bakes wonderful bread, it toasts better than my Dualit toaster. It is so easy to clean because of its well-thought-out design. I have been using it for over 6 months and can only say good things about it.
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EK –
This is the only toaster oven I’ve come across, that can claim the title of “cool touch exterior”.
All the walls (except the back and bottom) are double insulated; even the door has double insulated glass (same as a full sized oven would).
Even after running the unit at MAX temp (450) for 20 mins straight, I could easily place my hand on the top and sides. The top was warmer than the sides, but nowhere near how hot traditional toaster ovens get.
The unit is bulky, but feels solid, and pricy; but definitely worth the cost, especially with little kids around the house.
Other than the cool touch feature, it’s a standard convention toaster oven (no air fryer capabilities).
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Anonymous user –
Very good insulation on the front and back. Why don’t more manufacturers make this style anymore?
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boneill –
I also own the previous model, and although this has improved on it, it still has the “wire melt” back, which can be a fire hazard. The sides and top are “cool touch”, but the back is still a single sheet of tin that this is a fire hazard for wires or power cables touching it.
All the Design errors: 1) The crumb tray is miss-sized. It bangs up against the door when closed. To mitigate this you have to bend the lip on the the tray to be flat. It still hits the door, but less so. 2) The interior light still stays on only briefly which is annoying. 3) The touchscreen buttons are not lit, which makes them impossible to see in a dimly lit kitchen – this is the most brutal design error I’ve seen so far. The LCD screen lights up, but the touchscreen buttons remain in the dark. You have to memorize their locations to know what your pressing. 4) The lettering on the knobs is hard to read, and the paint was haphazardly applied.
Build/Design error: This has been mentioned in other reviews, but the top left corner the of the case is miss-sized and is bent up from the frame it surrounds. This is not damage, this is a design and build error. The left wall is too high for the frame so it bends up on the top left corner. This resulted me in spending a day mulling over whether to return it.
I’ll update this review after more time with it. But the design flaws are obvious, and they should of known better.
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hectorma –
The actual unit is great love all the features it has. Temperature was accurate for about five months then it seemed I needed to increase the settings as things were not getting cooked fully. This got progressively worse over a month. At six month I decided to claim warranty as they state it has three years. I really needed a replacement first as we use thus daily. Also I need the packaging to do the return. Even if the return shipping is my expense I need the packaging. After waiting a week for the warranty department to response I am told I need to ship the item back first and that once they receive it, it could take up to 30 days to get a replacement. This item is basically new only six months old. If it is not heating properly that is a defect. I responded to their email stating I need the replacement first as I cannot be that long without a unit and I need the shipping material to send back the broken one. At this point I am waiting to hear back
As of November 15 I have not heard back from the manufacturer. Today the Unit stopped working all together with error code E05 which I found out is Heater Malfunction. No wonder it was not heading right! I need them to send me the replacment first so I can send this one back. This is a heavy unit so it is going to cost me to return as they do not pay return shipping, but I do not have the box it came in so unless they send me the correct packagin I cannot even return this at my own expense. All I need is for this to get damage in shipping and then its my fault! Hope they honor their warranty and send my a unit so I can send this one back
I was finally able to get the replacment sent so I could use the same box to send back the broken unit. Which now as not working with Error Code E05. Cynthia was excellent and a real professional. I love this unit and now with my replacment I am back in business cooking.
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Ramona –
I’m super impressed w/ this awesome space saving multi-functional oven! I haven’t had it very long and have only used the baking function but it’s already proven to be a cooking game changer- I use it everyday and couldn’t be happier. I was worried about the heat it might throw but it’s only been warm. Due to space and outlet constraints I had to place it partially under cupboards and was worried that it would heat them up and not be so great for the stuff inside like spices and oils/vinegars etc. but it wasn’t a problem at all- my coconut oil was solid before I used the oven and still solid after and the underside and interior of the cabinets didn’t feel warmer. The instructions said to leave 8” of space around back/top and sides but I was shy on space for one of the sides and the part of the top and could only leave approx 4” and so far things are cool. The controls are really user friendly, the accessories are great and it’s easy to clean especially with crumb tray. And the turbo convection feature is so nice! I’ve never made homemade crispy fries so fast! And so handy to have a built in timer. I was also surprised how quiet it is, helpful temp ready/timer alert beeps aside.
SMO –
I was considering this oven and the Breville Smart Pro Countertop oven (which surprisingly was less expensive, even if marginally so) and finally decided on the Calphalon for two reasons: first, I have a cat who sits on top of the microwave in the kitchen so she can stare at the dog when he eats and I was concerned she’d jump on a countertop oven while in use and give herself a nasty burn. The cool touch feature on this oven won me over.
Second, I bake bread year round and in the summer my gas range really heats up my kitchen. When I saw the step cook function with proof/bake I was completely sold and ordered it (and yes, a 9×5 bread pan with a lip on both ends fits easily in this oven.)
Another big plus was the interior light. Not many of these countertop ovens feature it but it’s important to be able to check on the progress of your food without opening the door and letting out heat.
The build just screams quality. The finish is beautiful and the Calphalon logo on the (very solid) handle as well as on the top of the unit shows attention to detail. The door glides open and shut quietly and doesn’t clang or rattle. Even the included accessories look fairly high in quality. And it looks elegant in my kitchen and not trashy like the old toaster ovens always did. I have it on a finished wood kitchen island and to avoid scorching the wood I have a thick silicone mat underneath it. It preheats quickly and all of the various functions work well.
By the way, I’ve made french fries in it using the dehydrator basket and the oven set to Turbo Convection and the fries turned out crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It actually does a better job than my air fryer, although obviously I wouldn’t put something like wings in this basket. But for fries it’s great.
If I have a quibble it’s the utterly inadequate user manual that’s included. It’s more of a pamphlet than an actual user manual and it tells you in the (one page) of densely written text that forms the actual user manual portion of this pamphlet that if you need further usage instructions to go to their website. Seriously? It doesn’t even cover one of the unique and most important features advertised on this oven, the step cook function, and I’m supposed to scrabble around on Calphalon’s website to find this information? Not acceptable to make the consumer hunt for instructions that should be included with the oven. I want a full manual in hand and not this cheaply produced pamphlet. Calphalon, do better.
anonymous –
I shopped around on Amazon for quite some time for a toaster oven, always turned off by the reviews until I found The Calphalon Cool Touch. This one is a winner. It is really cool to the touch, it bakes wonderful bread, it toasts better than my Dualit toaster. It is so easy to clean because of its well-thought-out design. I have been using it for over 6 months and can only say good things about it.
EK –
This is the only toaster oven I’ve come across, that can claim the title of “cool touch exterior”.
All the walls (except the back and bottom) are double insulated; even the door has double insulated glass (same as a full sized oven would).
Even after running the unit at MAX temp (450) for 20 mins straight, I could easily place my hand on the top and sides. The top was warmer than the sides, but nowhere near how hot traditional toaster ovens get.
The unit is bulky, but feels solid, and pricy; but definitely worth the cost, especially with little kids around the house.
Other than the cool touch feature, it’s a standard convention toaster oven (no air fryer capabilities).
Anonymous user –
Very good insulation on the front and back. Why don’t more manufacturers make this style anymore?
boneill –
I also own the previous model, and although this has improved on it, it still has the “wire melt” back, which can be a fire hazard. The sides and top are “cool touch”, but the back is still a single sheet of tin that this is a fire hazard for wires or power cables touching it.
All the Design errors: 1) The crumb tray is miss-sized. It bangs up against the door when closed. To mitigate this you have to bend the lip on the the tray to be flat. It still hits the door, but less so. 2) The interior light still stays on only briefly which is annoying. 3) The touchscreen buttons are not lit, which makes them impossible to see in a dimly lit kitchen – this is the most brutal design error I’ve seen so far. The LCD screen lights up, but the touchscreen buttons remain in the dark. You have to memorize their locations to know what your pressing. 4) The lettering on the knobs is hard to read, and the paint was haphazardly applied.
Build/Design error: This has been mentioned in other reviews, but the top left corner the of the case is miss-sized and is bent up from the frame it surrounds. This is not damage, this is a design and build error. The left wall is too high for the frame so it bends up on the top left corner. This resulted me in spending a day mulling over whether to return it.
I’ll update this review after more time with it. But the design flaws are obvious, and they should of known better.
hectorma –
The actual unit is great love all the features it has. Temperature was accurate for about five months then it seemed I needed to increase the settings as things were not getting cooked fully. This got progressively worse over a month. At six month I decided to claim warranty as they state it has three years. I really needed a replacement first as we use thus daily. Also I need the packaging to do the return. Even if the return shipping is my expense I need the packaging. After waiting a week for the warranty department to response I am told I need to ship the item back first and that once they receive it, it could take up to 30 days to get a replacement. This item is basically new only six months old. If it is not heating properly that is a defect. I responded to their email stating I need the replacement first as I cannot be that long without a unit and I need the shipping material to send back the broken one. At this point I am waiting to hear back
As of November 15 I have not heard back from the manufacturer. Today the Unit stopped working all together with error code E05 which I found out is Heater Malfunction. No wonder it was not heading right! I need them to send me the replacment first so I can send this one back. This is a heavy unit so it is going to cost me to return as they do not pay return shipping, but I do not have the box it came in so unless they send me the correct packagin I cannot even return this at my own expense. All I need is for this to get damage in shipping and then its my fault! Hope they honor their warranty and send my a unit so I can send this one back
I was finally able to get the replacment sent so I could use the same box to send back the broken unit. Which now as not working with Error Code E05. Cynthia was excellent and a real professional. I love this unit and now with my replacment I am back in business cooking.