Black & Decker TROS1000 Spacemaker Oven
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The return of a classic. The new Spacemaker Toaster oven responds to thousand of requests for this versatile favorite. Designed to satisfy the needs of the Spacemaker user, it provides sturdiness, performance and more counter space.
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9:12 am on December 9th, 2009
This item has been nicely updated. It now has a black and stainless steel look which just happens to match my updated kitchen. Also, capacity is larger than previously. On the down side, a tray is not provided; previous models included the proper size tray. Secondly, I am concerned about the door. It opens on one hinge to a “springy”, unstable position; previous models had a hinge on both sides of the door which opened to a solid, firm position. The Spacemaker Oven no longer enters “Pause” mode when you open the door to check on your food; oblivious to the open door, it just keeps on cooking. Although the word “broil” appears nowhere on this unit, “Bake” mode can be set to broiling temperature, 450 degrees.
As you may have read elsewhere, installation of this unit can be quite a challenge. You can follow B&D’s directions to a point, but after you place a washer over each of the four holes as directed I would suggest you follow these alternate directions (for Standard Installation): (1) Drop a screw through each washer, covering each of the 4 holes. There should be ample amount of screw protruding beneath your cabinet to allow for proper threading into the nut. Choose screws accordingly from the hardware bag provided. No need to search in the bag for the nuts. They are already implanted into the mounting hood. See them? (2) On the floor–or on a table that you can circumnavigate–attach the hood to the oven, NOT to the cabinet as the folks at B&D would have you do. (3) The half inch or so space between the top of the oven and the bottom of the hood must be maintained temporarily or else the hood might disengage in the rear. Therefore, insert a wash cloth into this space on each side of the unit. You may first want to fold them neatly in order to create a more snug, even fit. Leave part of each wash cloth hanging out of the space for ease of removal when the time comes. (4) At this point, if you are strong enough to lift the oven and screw it onto the bottom of your cabinet, go ahead and do so. Then skip down to step #6. If you aren’t that strong–or, very wisely, just want to be cautious–we will need to put something on top of the counter, something that will prop up the oven to a few inches below the four hanging screws. For example, I used two pillows. I put the pillows on top of the counter and the oven, facing me, atop the pillows. Assuming that you arrange something similar, using pillows or whatever, the top of the hood should now be only a few inches below the four hanging screws. (5) Okay, this is it! You have your Phillips screwdriver, right? And may I assume that your cabinet doors are open? With one arm under the oven, probably your left if you’re right-handed, you are going to raise the oven in order for the hood to make contact with the bottom of the screws. Meanwhile, your right hand, holding the screwdriver down in the screw of your choice, is eagerly waiting to screw. When you get one screw done it’s like you’ve got a helping hand. Don’t screw it all the way, though. Go to the next, then the next, then the last. Now screw them in more, evenly. Finally, tighten them up. (6) Now pull out the wash cloths. Under no circumstances are you to leave anything in that space. (7) I find that the unit looks better without the four little feet. If you agree, use your Phillips to unscrew them.
I hope I’ve helped you.
9:39 am on December 9th, 2009
We have owned 2 of the previous Black & Decker Spacemaker toaster ovens and were always pleased with their performance. After many years of good service, ours broke. We replaced it with this model today. We are very disappointed. The toaster has settings 1-7. It defaults to 4. At 4 our toast was black and smoke was pouring out of the oven. At 3 it was barely even cooked. The handle for the door gets incredibly hot, as it is too close to the door and made of stainless steel. The older models had a plastic handle that stood out an inch or so from the door, to keep it from getting hot. Also, it doesn’t come with a tray. For the high price of this oven, we were very disappointed. I wish I could find one of their older models.
10:16 am on December 9th, 2009
I had the same problem as others with the mounting screws being too short if you have a cabinet overhang. They are an odd size M5-08 machine screws and need to be at least 3″ long. The ones in the kit are about 2 1/2″. I tried many hardware stores to find longer ones and could not. When I called the 800 number they seemed very familiar with the problem and offered to sell me a set of 4 longer screws. After I pointed out the number of complaints about this on the Amazon site they decided to send me a set of 4 3″ screws for free. I should get them in 10 business days. Update on August 12, 2009. After waiting a month and being told that the screws were on backorder, today I was told that the screws don’t exist and will never be coming in.. Further update on October 14, 2009. Today in the mail I received a package containing 4, 3″ mounting screws. I had already figured out another way to mount it by this time.