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Compact Oven
Sale: $79.99
MSRP: $169.99
Model: KCO253CU
Product Overview
Compact Oven
Enjoy fast, fresh dishes with full-size oven performance on your countertop. The KitchenAid Compact Oven boasts convection cooking and 4 pre-set functions, ensuring outstanding results on anything from roasted meats, fish and vegetables, to quiche, pizza, muffins and more.
Features
Save Time and Energy
Compact footprint preheats faster and uses less energy than a full-size oven.
Outstanding Results
Convection cooking produces circulating heat for outstanding results on everything from roasted meats, fish and vegetables, to quiche, pizza, brownies and more.
Versatile Cooking Space
2 reversible racks offer the flexibility of 6 height options, so you can cook anything from a whole chicken to multiple sheets of brownies, or two 12" pizzas at once.
Additional Features
4 Hour ‘Stay On’ Option
4 hour ‘stay on’ option for warming or slow roasting - automatically shuts off when cycle ends.
Even Baking
Bake setting features convection cooking for consistent results.
Customer Reviews
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Kevin from
Very disappointed
I have now purchased this oven twice, each time having to return it to the store..... it works great for a week or two, but then it begins to have issues. Both times, the fan located on the right side panel of the oven, has issues. It is very quiet when new, but give it a couple of weeks and it starts making an obnoxiously loud humming sound. Both ovens of this same model have had the exact same problem.
I love the functionality of this oven but this model clearly has issues with durability.
I am considering trying again for a 3rd time... but may just have to go with a different brand.
Overall, very dossappointed
Date published: 2017-08-23
Rated 3 out of
5
by
toast lovers from
Looks good, but not a toaster!
We bought this because it looked great and would hold two small pizzas which our grandchildren eat constantly. However, for toasting bread it's slow and uneven. We noted the crumb tray was NOT on the top of the bottom heat coil, which we thought would lead to even toasting. It does not. Toast only works on Dark. Warming food, baking food work fine, although we don't do anything other than warm up left overs so we really can't judge. Again--it looks great! We appreciate the knob having a texture so they can be turned when you're hands have food on them.
Date published: 2017-03-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
LindsaySweets from
Moving on up
Having used a standard toaster (also KitchenAid) for years, I thought having oven space too was important in my next purhcase. However, I realize that I simply "toast" most of the time, so some of the features don't get much use. And with that much space inside, just "toasting" can take an incredibly long amount of time.
However, the few times I've used the other options, I've been completely satisfied. A more speedy bake than in my standard oven, and a pretty quick preheat. Not to mention, it looks pretty! : )
One miss element: No way to turn off the timer except by running it out.
Date published: 2017-03-30
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Cheryl from
Disappointed
I "loved" my oven for holidays when it came in handy cooking that extra green bean casserole in for Christmas or Easter. This Christmas it wouldn't heat up. I've only used it roughly 12-15 times (maybe even less), mainly for that extra dish that didn't fit in my main oven. So even though it was used rarely, the warranty made it useless because it was over a year old. All it will do is toast and I have a toaster for that. Not sure if I'll buy a replacement for it for the little I did use it. Bummed that it would/couldn't be replaced.
Date published: 2017-01-02
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Sadchef from
Poor Experience
Really wanted to love this unit, but in less than a year the convection stopped "convecting" and the control knob won't control anymore and I am told they don't make replacement parts and there is not repair service for this, so I am to assume I am out of luck and have a very big stainless unit sitting on the counter that I have to take to the dump. Paid $150 thinking it would be better than some $60 unit from Wmart.....but not so. This is really disturbing.
Even when it "worked" the toaster took forever and the broil never seemed to really kick in like my old Cuis'art unit.....
Date published: 2018-05-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rose from
Wonderful oven!
This KitchenAid countertop oven is perfect to use when you don't want to light your stove. It's roomy and heats up quickly. I especially like that it comes with two racks that can be inverted, which gives you several options for positioning the racks. It toasts nicely, bakes, broils, and roasts, and it also has a warm setting. You do need to keep an eye on things, because the convection feature will cook things more quickly than a conventional oven. Sometimes you need to adjust cooking times or temperatures accordingly, so there is a learning curve. But it's a very convenient appliance. I use this oven every day.
Date published: 2017-01-28
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Former Kitchen aid user from
When the new wears off
So sorry Kitchenaid. I should have taken note that when attempting to online register my new (at the time) countertop convection oven, your software didin't save the info. Even today opening your site it blipped out-with an air message saying my session "Timed out". What session? Regardless, this product Model KCO223CU is failing. The fan made noises and quit periodically. Now, it's longer periods and louder noise.The warranty is no longer. I will not buy or recommend kitchenaid at all! You'd expect an appliance that cost $129 would last longer than 2 years. I have cheap toasters that last 10-15 years!
Date published: 2018-02-19
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Chris from
Good But Not Great
This review is for two Compact Ovens aka Large Toaster Ovens. We purchased the 1st one with the expectation it would be the same high-quality as full-size KitchenAid appliances. It stopped working after approx. 30 days. We took advantage of KitchenAid's 'no-hassle' 1-year guarantee, though it took another month to receive the 2nd replacement unit. So far, the 2nd Compact Oven is working fine. But the construction quality/finish is poor. Read another reviewer who noted the oven door did not fully close. Yep, we got one of them too. The upper right corner of the door has a 1/16" gap, which is turning the stainless steel finish black. Also see that the control panel (right side w/ 4 knobs) sets uneven against the body of the oven.
OK, now to performance. Cooks/works well on bake and broil. Assume temperatures are achieved, since all food is properly cooked. Because of it's size/height of the oven, the toast feature is only fair. Set it at a darker level, or toast twice, and it works fine. We hope this 2nd until will last for a few years.
Date published: 2017-03-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
jks3336 from
Very nice unit
Bought to replace aging toaster oven. Perfect for one person. All features work well.
Do have issue that the door was NOT mounted level and the Right hand side of the door hangs about 1/4" lower than the left.
I expect quality control to monitor these issues. When I pay over $100 for this appliance, I expect the door to be aligned correctly.
Date published: 2017-10-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Miken5678 from
Amazing but seriously lacking in quality
I own two of these. The first works ok but I had to tweak/bend the door to stop it from clanking and rubbing the side of the knob controls. The gap between the door and the buttons, on the front of both u its, is nowhere near parallel. The second unit I returned three times. The first had a fan that was beyond loud and rattled. All three units I received as replacements had issues with the door alignment. Most rubbed and one had to be pushed forceably closed. The doors are riveted on but the real issue is underneath. The bottom is not one piece and a seam is directly in line with the door and knob control in the front. What this means is i can take one finger and gently lift the unit. The whole unit flexes and the gap will widen accordingly. It is a weak point which causes a slight sag and many issues with the gap not being even and the door not closing correctly. Tonight topped the list. I hear something drop as the door is closed and think nothing of it. aFter I choose it a second time I hear it a again. I go to open the door and the handle comes off. Metal screws into a plastic handle. I tried screwing them back in however they just spin. The best part is once the handle comes off the whole top part of the glass door begins to separate. Both units still bake and toast fine. The quality control is abhorrent and severely lacking. Even on the better of my two units the door still doesn't line or close up as you would expect it to. My recommendation would be use one piece of metal on the underside and provide some structural stiffening. I will be seeing about an exchange as the item is only 4 months old. If I can get a replacement, and not run across the same issues then maybe this was just a bad batch. Otherwise i will take my losses and move on from the kitchenaid brand. Mike
Date published: 2017-09-02
