Proctor-Silex 31115

Reviewers say the Proctor-Silex 31115 toaster oven provides excellent bang for the buck, with consistent performance and "surprising facility with frozen foods," according to Real Simple magazine editors. Other reviewers concur that the Proctor-Silex 31115 Toaster Oven excels at heating up frozen foods. Reviewers also find that this toaster oven has more features than many in its price class. For example, the Proctor-Silex 31115 has a broil function while most do not. Compared to most toaster ovens, ConsumerReports.org of failures and defects are few. Some reviewers complain that the ticking timer is annoying and limited to 15 minutes, which makes it difficult to use for longer-cooking foods. Others report inconsistent toasting.

One professional review includes the Proctor-Silex 31115 toaster oven in its thorough and professional testing of more than a dozen toaster oven models. Testers put toaster ovens through various cooking and reheating tasks and rank them on features and performance. Real Simple magazine tests the Proctor-Silex 31115 and places it among five other recommended models, but testing methodology isn't detailed and we don't learn which models didn't make the cut. Owner reviews at Amazon.com round out the review landscape with information on long-term performance and durability.