GOT MINE LAST XMAS AS A GIFT..... broke 11 months later. READ THE REVIEWS OF ONLY TOAST FUNCTION WORKING, AND REALIZED THAT KITCHENAIDE WILL STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THEM TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CONSIDERING THEIR REPUTATION, & THE FACT MY PREVIOUS ONE LASTED 12 YEARS.

Note: I had to use a new nickname and email address since the website would not allow me to update my previous review. I posted a review for my KitchenAid compact oven, model KCO253CU, two days ago. When the oven was powered on, there was a very noticeable smoky smell emanating from the cabinet behind the switch knobs. Today, while using the oven to toast bread in "Bake" mode (since the oven didn't work in any other mode), I heard a loud "puff", and saw a fireball erupt from the right-hand side of the cabinet through the vents. I unplugged the oven and put out the flame immediately. After allowing the oven to cool, I disassembled the cabinet to assess the damage. The attached pictures should leave no doubt as to the very real concerns regarding this model. Owners/users beware - there is a serious and potentially dangerous flaw regarding the switches on this appliance, regardless of how it might be performing for you at the moment. Until KitchenAid clearly states that the issue has been investigated and resolved, I do not recommend purchasing or using this model appliance.

Works great. Will cook steaks and chicken in a timely fashion. Great for reheating leftovers, especially if you want em crispy

This is my second time I bought this kind of oven. The previous one stopped working the buttons. But it is very good oven. Spacious and complete!

I have many kitchenaid products and I love all of them! I have never had any issues and I continue to buy new items to expand my kitchen tools!

I use the compact oven more than my regular oven. It's so much easier and more efficient to use for smaller items (pizza, fries, leftovers, etc.)

Love this, so practical - no more waiting for a large oven to heat up for cooking a small item. Cooks evenly and when I'm done it cools off fast

This oven is easy to use and prepares food well without adjusting food recipes. The toast function is a bit slow.

I love all the features. It does a great job on my English Muffins.Will broiling this weekend and I am sure I will be pleased with the results.

Great little oven. We're retired and our meals are small, so, using a smaller oven is perfect. More convenient.