One of the most common questions I’ve seen during my research has to do with mounting toaster ovens under counters. It is obvious to me that people are unwilling to give up counter top space unless they absolutely have to. As someone who owns a lot of kitchen gadgets, I totally understand not wanting to have any more appliances on my counter than needed.
When it comes to toaster ovens, the sad truth is that there are very few models that can safely be counted under a counter. In fact, as of this writing, I couldn’t find a single company that makes a mountable toaster oven. The only ones being sold on Amazon are from people who are selling theirs, and they are asking ridiculous prices for them. I swear I saw I listing for one that was selling for $699! That’s insane.
Didn’t Black and Decker Make Spacemaker Toaster Ovens?
Once upon a time Black and Decker made mountable toaster ovens under their Spacemaker line of products. They sold them for several decades, then took them off the market. Any of you who grew up in the 80’s might remember that there were a lot of mountable Spacemaker products for a wide variety of kitchen appliances by Black and Decker.
I have been unable to figure out why Black and Decker pulled their Spacemaker toaster ovens off the market, but I did find information about a recall for the Black & Decker Spacemaker Optima Model T1000, which was not a toaster oven but a toaster. This toaster caused almost 250 fires. I am left to wonder if this was the reason why Black and Decker initially stopped making mountable toaster ovens.
Then, in 2008, they made a new Spacemaker toaster oven that was sold exclusively at Target. Target sold this product for a few years, then it, too, was removed from their inventory. From what I can tell, this happened either in 2012 or 2013.
Can’t I Just Mount Any Toaster Oven?
There is no doubt that it is convenient to attach an appliance to the underside of a cupboard. But you should never install a toaster oven under a counter unless it is specifically designed to be mounted.
Just about every toaster oven made right now gets very hot on the exterior during use because they aren’t insulated the way conventional ovens are. Heat rises, and if a model is mounted under a cabinet, the heat will rise up to the cabinet. The heat caused by the toaster oven is an extreme fire hazard. The Black and Decker Spacemaker models all had fire shields on top to prevent fires, but the fire shields and brackets were included with each model and not sold separately.
The one thing I found while researching this was a comment someone made about how people did not properly install the fire shields, and that Black and Decker made the decision to stop making mountable models to prevent lawsuits. I don’t know if that is true or not, but it would make sense if this is the reason why you can no longer find these type of toaster ovens.
The bottom line is that, unless you can find an old Spacemaker model, any toaster oven you buy will have to go on your counter. If space is a concern, you can choose a smaller model. Take a look at my Toaster Oven Comparison page to sort each model that I have reviewed by size.
Try goggling mountable toaster ovens
There is a handful of high quality under the
cupboard toaster ovens on the market that
claim they are very safe Breville look good
to me I think that I be purchasing that one
very soon!
Lori,
I’ve searched for any currently available mountable toaster ovens and haven’t found any. I took your advice and searched on Google and found nothing. Please let me know where you found these type of toaster ovens and I will take a look.
Amy
I’ve been googling and looking for several days now and neither have I found ANYTHING online except older models being sold on Ebay. 🙁
Sadly, that’s because Black and Decker stopped making them. You might be able to find unused toaster ovens that can be mounted but they will be older models because of this.
I had a black and decker spacemaker toaster oven before never had a problem with it except for mounting the bracket properly to the under cabinet
many wont know how to measure, drill and space properly
after many years of service to me I trashed it because it was old and the cord was getting hot big fire hazard waiting to happen
now I purchased a new toaster oven and will convert it to fit my black & decker spacesaver mount.
I strongly recommend that you don’t convert a counter toaster oven in your spacesaver mount. The only toaster ovens that should be mounted are ones that are made to be mounted. Otherwise you risk overheating the machine and starting a fire. Black and Decker is again selling spacesaver models, which you can see here on Amazon.
Black and Decker has a new mountable one–about $125 at a variety of places including Penney’s and Bed Bath & Beyond. It has a new mounting hood, unfortunately, that is apparently not particularly easy to install. And the door is less stable, heat doesn’t turn off when you open it, and it does not come with a pan (according to reviews). But at least there is one.
I’ve been searching online and in stores for two solid days and cannot find the undercounter toaster oven I had the Black & Decker for almost 10 years it burned out on me two days ago cannot find one if you find one please let me know
Oh no! I wish I had good news for you, but it looks like no one is making under the counter toaster ovens anymore. From what I’ve read this is because some people don’t install them properly, which has resulted in fires, and that Black & Decker made the decision to stop making them to prevent future financial losses from lawsuits.
If I ever see that there are more on the market I will be sure to share who makes it and where to buy it.
What if you have the Black and Decker hood for the under the counter toaster oven and you buy a smaller toaster oven and mount it underneath the hood that you already have? We have had one for many years and my husband did install it correctly
I wouldn’t do that because counter top toaster ovens are not made to be mounted. Each toaster oven vents heat differently and mounting a counter oven could very well be a fire risk because it may not vent heat the way a mountable toaster oven does. If it gets too hot some place where it isn’t protected by the hood, like the sides or back, then it could result in a fire.
Black and Decker does still make a under the counter toaster oven but the cost is anywhere from $450 to over $600 you can find them on Amazon.com on at Black and Deckers web site.
As far as I can tell there are 3 models
Stella,
I was unaware that Black and Decker is still making their under counter toaster ovens. I’ve seen the ones that cost $400+ on Amazon, but the ones I’ve seen are all used models, not new ones. I will be sure to post here if I find new under counter models.
Amy
Keep watching Ebay…I have seen a couple of NEW ones listed! I have the complete black and chrome set…toaster oven, can opener, mini chop, and coffee maker that all connect together using only ONE outlet. By the prices on Ebay…if I didn’t love my set so much I would ALMOST consider listing them! The can opener alone with worth triple what I paid 3 years ago! I LOVE all my under the counter appliances….counters free of clutter and all within easy reach. I so hope they bring some of the pieces back at least! Would hate counter models if and when these quit! UGH!! Good Luck!!
BTW…I have used my toaster oven daily either for baking for 2 or toast with never an issue. Properly mounted with heat shield cabinets only get slightly warm. My daughter made toast right after is was installed…forgot about it, and burned it to a crisp…smoked my kitchen and still no fire.
Ebay is an interesting place to shop and every now and then you can get lucky by finding listings that for items that are much less than other listings. What I do when I want something that usually sells for a lot, like these Black and Decker toaster ovens, is search for them, then follow the search. You will get daily emails from Ebay about any search you are following and this can be a great way to find newly listed items that fit within your budget.
Here is how you can follow an Ebay search:
1. Log in to your Ebay account.
2. Search for something, like “black and decker under counter toaster”
3. Click the “Follow this search” link that is located just above the results (it is a green link for me, but that could change with time).
Don’t have an Ebay account? It’s free to join Ebay and you don’t need to buy anything to start following searches. You can join by going here.
Black and Decker quit making the under cabinet toaster ovens several years ago. Some people were smart enough to buy up all the new ones they could and now sell them on Amazon or Ebay for $350 – $600 dollars (mind you they only paid about $50)…but that’s how it goes…supply and demand.
Yes, I’m sure you are right that people who knew that these toaster ovens would be a hot commodity one day in the future bought all that they could find. I just hate that they are now selling them for incredibly high prices.
I too have been looking feverishly for the old black and decker under the counter toaster… ive had many..and my last one died several months ago… threw it out thinking I would replace it quickly (as I have in the past)… but they are no longer available…. I DID find some on Ebay… (they are proud of them) and also many parts for them ie, the heat coil…. Had I only knew this before I ditched my beloved toaster…
Ursula,
I’ve never had an under the counter model but know that people who have them LOVE them! Thank goodness for places like eBay where you can find models that may be used but still work.
Amy
I was also looking for one like the one that was installed here in our house when we bought it. Maybe I should not even entertain getting another one because tonight, mine caught fire. Fortunately, I have a fire extinguisher in my kitchen and my husband was with me, so he put the fire out before it got out of control. I was making toast but had the toast on a pan, not directly on the rack. I can’t say if that is why it caught fire or not. The fire was coming directly from the bottom elements and the flames were about 4″ tall all across the bottom. It was scary. So I believe they were discontinued due to being a fire hazard. I could not find any other brands that mount under the cabinet. I did find some on eBay but they were in pretty bad used condition, or they were selling just certain parts, like the bracket, or the door, etc.
Susan,
Thank goodness no one was hurt from your fire!
During my research I found that what you suspect is true. These models were discontinued because people did not install them properly, which resulted in fires. There is a heat shield that goes above the toaster oven and protects the under side of the counter or cabinet from the toaster oven’s extreme heat. Fires are the result when the shield is improperly installed. Fires can happen any time in a toaster oven but this was the main reason for fires in under the counter models.
I have my toaster oven sitting in a place where there is wide open space above it. I didn’t want to worry about heat building up between the top of my toaster oven and the cabinet above. I’m grateful to have a place in my kitchen where there are no cabinets above this one area of the counter.
Hopefully your next model will be much safer!
Amy
I too have been looking to replace my under cabinet mount toaster oven. I have had it for many years. There is no danger of a fire because it is mounted to a heat-guard mounting hood. When I looked EVERYWHERE I found nothing remotely like it anywhere. Why is this. The heating element is gone on mine and I am very upset that I am unable to replace it! 🙁
I too saw the one that was advertised for $600 – RIDICULOUS!!! – TO SAY THE LEAST!
Come on Black & Decker – get on board here and make us a toaster oven we can use with our already mounted heat guard hood!!
Although I am only guessing, I think Black and Decker stopped making these because some people installed them incorrectly which resulted in house fires.
You might want to start following a search on Ebay to see if any are listed at more reasonable prices. I just explained how to follow an Ebay search in another comment if you don’t know how to do this.
Hi everyone. Just wanted to give a heads up, I found brand new Black and Decker spacesaver toaster oven on My popcorn machine.com for $80.00!!!I was so excited because my old one won’t toast anymore and I’ve been searching for a replacement for months! Good luck
I too saw this listing on mypopcornmachine.com. Since I have never heard of this seller, I searched for reviews on the seller and found many bad reviews – people did not receive orders, charged credit cards at purchase and not at shipping, bad costumer service. Please let us know if you receive the order. If you do, I will order one from them too. Thanks.
I was glad to find this detail on your blog. It saved me a lot of time spinning my wheels looking for an under-the-cabinet mounted toaster oven now that I know they’re not being marketed anymore…
Thank you!
There is one NEW there.
http://www.blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/SpaceMaker/SpaceMaker/SpaceMaker-4-Slice-Toaster-Oven-TROS1000D.aspx
Black + Deker still makes them:
http://www.blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/SpaceMaker/SpaceMaker/SpaceMaker-4-Slice-Toaster-Oven-TROS1000D.aspx
I had a Black + Decker toaster oven for about 20 years. When I was moving I trashed it, not because it didn’t work, but because it looked 20 years old and didn’t match the new kitchen.
I friend had a more recent model and said it was horrid. I’d bought a drill from them a few years back and it was not up to the standards I was used to from them, so I’m hesitant to buy a new toaster oven from them.
What I don’t understand is the huge difference in prices on toaster ovens. I mean, they all make toast. How much toastier is the toast from a $250 oven than a $29 oven?
This is excellent news! A lot of people will be very happy to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing.
As for the differences in prices, it has a lot to do with what each model does above and beyond making toast. For example, I own the Breville BOV800XL toaster oven, which is their top of the line model. I can (and do) use it to bake whole chickens, cook 5-8 chicken drumsticks, and a variety of other foods that wouldn’t fit in smaller models. I hope this helps.
This one by Black & Decker is sold on Amazon for just under $100 and its one of their later models. Comes complete with heat shield. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HSMW82/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001HSMW82&linkCode=as2&tag=amysayscook-20&linkId=G4FSATMQAMKX3VSE
Oh, wow! Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m sure a lot of people will be happy to learn about this model.
The Black and Decker website has a SpaceMaker Under-the-Cabinet 4 slice toaster oven in stock for $129.99 http://www.blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/SpaceMaker/SpaceMaker/SpaceMaker-4-Slice-Toaster-Oven-TROS1000D.aspx
Sam’s has the B&D Spacemaker for $99.00+, and the reviews are
pretty good. Hopefully it toasts more evenly than the older one.
That is the only exact and correct info – (from Lancy Landry) . I bought such a Black & Decker Space Saver about a year or so ago for $129.99.
Of course it is nothing like the original, really Black & Decker brand of long ago that I had for years. What is called Black & Decker today in my opinion is not the original one, as the differences in performance are like day and night from the first original one
This “digital” toaster oven has a screwed-up performance, does not work according to directions, nowhere can one find out in the booklet whether the display means 2’00 Fahrenheit or 2’00 minutes, as the countdown is whimsical and makes no sense (watch in hand), why is has an apostrophe after the 2 is a mystery, the heating or toasting has the same effect no matter one’s choice is, either it is not toasted enough and one has to start over then shut it off because it starts to brown too much, or with heating one has to shut if off because it begins scorching the upper side. I have the impression that it toasts well whenever it feels like it. I am sorry I bought it and do not recommend it.
It is too bad that some people who did not install them properly under the cabinet had fires, then had the gall to sue the company, now we all who want this convenience suffer from that sue-happy public
I never liked the spacesaver model of toaster, mounted right up against the cabinet. I think that is unsafe. The other model B&D made was mounted with a hood that holds it about 2 inches away from the cabinet and offers both full overhead protection and heat venting. I had a fire (taco shells should not be toasted, duh) and there was no way the fire could reach the shelf above. I think the model that was available for a few years used this mount, but people said the quality was bad. My unit has finally fully died (fire knocked out toaster function about a decade ago, so just used reg functions) so now I am back in the market – no room for anything on the counter! I have been looking for something that might have hand holds that would fit bracket, but most are too heavy.
Amazon has a Black & Decker TROS1000 SpaceMaker Digital Toaster Oven, Stainless Steel/Black for $99.98. From the product description “The new Spacemaker Toaster oven responds to thousand of requests for this versatile favorite.”
Had this one for 6 years going to buy it again great toaster http://www.blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/spacemaker/toaster-oven.aspx
2018 search (and not eBay):
http://www.blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/SpaceMaker.aspx
https://www.amazon.com/Mountable-Toaster-Oven-Ovens-Toasters/s?page=1&rh=n%3A289933%2Ck%3AMountable%20Toaster%20Oven