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Author: Chris
Rating: 5
Review: On arrival: The cooker arrived double boxed and well packed, which was good as the courier had apparently damaged the outer box, but the cooker was completely unharmed inside. On unpacking: The unit appears to be solid and well built. Although there was an Instruction book, I would have expected the “get you started recipe book” that comes with most cooking appliances that you purchase. That said, a Google search of -- cuisinart "TOA60" recipe booklet filetype:pdf --, did yield some helpful starter recipes and further information on using the cooker. First impression: The layout seems to have come from a bygone era; with good chunky knobs which need a firm grip to turn, You get the feel that this device is solidly built, although the function indicator decal is a bit small to read easily. Also you gotta love the ticking clockwork timers, its clearly designed in an era when analogue ruled supreme and as such it may not be the first choice of those who like light touch digital controls. That said; this traditional design may well have extra appeal to some people, especially those who follow the steampunk lifestyle. In Use: It preforms well and I was impressed just how fast it does cook, (compared to my gas oven) even in non air-fry modes. I would say that it is a big air-fryer and suitable for a family but as an general oven goes it is equally excellent for a couple. I really like the keep warm function as well, which is great when cooking a larger meal and you want to keep everything hot until serving time. Cleaning is not the easiest task, with the supplied baking tray needing some good elbow grease to get it clean after use. However, this was largely resolved by using smaller (washable in dishwasher) stainless steel baking trays (available from Amazon) on the shelf, instead of the supplied tray. In conclusion: Controls a little clunky, but fine when you get used to them. Alone its great as an air fryer, but it so much more versatile than that. Even given its higher price than most, I still recommend.
