Belaco Mini 9L Toaster Oven Tabletop Cooking Baking Portable Oven 650w 100-250° Stainless steel heating tube incl. baking tray & wire rack

In an effort to cut my electricity bill, I've been using a relatively inexpensive off-grid setup with LifePo4 batteries charged by solar panels. Rather than trying to maximise battery capacity and using high wattage panels, I've looked at using small low power appliances.This little oven is perfect for this as it uses just 650W and has a thermostat too so it doesn't draw full power when it reaches the desired temperature, which is good news for getting the most out of the battery bank.The unit itself is very light but well made for the low amount of money. You will need to be careful not to accidentally pull the cable or not knock it off a counter given how light it is and I suspect it wouldn't survive a fall unscathed so that may be something to consider. It comes with a small tray and a small wire rack to place the tray onto which does the job just fine.I tested this with a frozen breaded chicken steak and some roast potatoes. I set the cooking temp to 200 (as recommended) and then set the timer. Note that the oven turns on when you set the cooking time so you can't run it 'indefinitely' and the timer is a mechanical one with a maximum time of 30 minutes although you can turn the timer knob back while it is running if you need longer (i.e. turn it back 10 mins into the the 30 min timer to make it 40 mins or just wait until the end and turn it back). The unit heated up pretty quickly and it has a glass front through you can see the top and bottom heating bars and also watch the food cooking (I found this very useful as I like to keep an eye on food while it's cooking to monitor progress and if it's getting maybe a little bit too crispy!).I'm very cautious with chicken but at the end of the 30 minutes it was cooked throughout and piping hot. The roast potatoes were added a little later into the cooking time but were cooked to perfection thanks to being able to see them through them through the glass door.I've since cooked a few things in this and been very pleased with the results!Obviously this is a very small unit so that needs to be considered - you won't be cooking a turkey to feed a large family at Christmas in this - but for a single person I've found this a very useful low power, low cost solution that delivers very pleasing results.

I have had one or two of this brand and always find them straightforward and effective.

I am writing review after I have used this product... it works well for my family....and we used it about 2 years....but suddenly one day it started some technical issue so we had to recycle the grill.....

Good size, looks good on surface, easy to clean, does the job.My only criticism is that I got a little bit of 'door warp' at first use. This has not become any worse and doesn't really impact cooking for what I have used it for so far (admittedly mostly croissants but it is the bestting ever for re-heating croissants and pain au chocolat ... just is.)

Purchased to make toasties etc…works brilliantly, temperature is good and timer spot on.My only concern is that the outside of the unit gets extremely hot, top, base sides and door.It also slides on a smooth surface when opening door ( I placed mine on a silicone non slip mat, worked a treat)Also must have at least 2 to 3 inches space around when using making sure cable is free from base and back.States suitable for a student but doesn’t mention they should be sober!

The item seemed ideal, easy to use and as was described. I plugged it in and set temperature to 180 degrees, I used a separate thermometer to check temp. Everything was OK and the temperature was pretty accurate. After 15 minutes the time went off and I turned oven off, removed thermometer and closed door. A few seconds later the glass door exploded, I had moved my hand away so the exploing hot glass did not hit me. This could a had been more serious had I been touching the oven door.

Very happy with this oven have used it every lunch time since I had it.Wouldn’t be without it now. And it will cut my electric bill quite a lot.

Was bought in between getting a new oven and was still used for minor foods etc.. Worked fine for a few months and then today, caught on fire from the electric panel inside. filled the whole kitchen with smoke and had to throw the thing out our backyard and pour water over it.. It could be a chance fluke with our machine but just be a little aware of these.. I also don't want to put the guys selling these a bad name but just be aware of this potential of fire..