Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70): problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-25
Summary
The Cuisinart TOA-70 is a powerful 1800 W analog oven whose recurring issues are temperature accuracy and burning, difficult cleaning, weak toast for some owners, imprecise dials and hot surfaces. Running costs are modest since there is no subscription or consumable lock-in, but no yearly figure is available. It is strong value at or below $200 for 1-3 person households that use the grill function.
Common problems and fixes
- Temperature accuracy and burning — at least one owner confirmed with an oven thermometer that the unit never matched the set temperature; another suspected a “lemon” unit. Monitor food and verify with a thermometer. [7]
- Difficult cleaning — baked-on grease and crumbs are repeatedly reported, the air-fry basket and grill grate need soaking and scrubbing after greasy cooking, and grill grate grease buildup can smoke or pose a fire risk if not cleaned. [4][6][7]
- Weak toast for some owners — multiple owners describe toasting as a weak point despite a high test score. [5][7]
- Imprecise, cheap-feeling dials — analog dials make exact temperature and time hard to set, with no digital display or audio cue beyond a finish ding. [4][6]
- Hot exterior and door handle — exterior surfaces run hot and the door handle can be hot to the touch; keep at least 4 inches from walls and cabinets and unplug after use. [6]
Parts and consumables
- Air-fryer basket — $39.95 (Cuisinart store, Oct 2026). [1]
- Baking pan — $21.95 (Cuisinart store, Oct 2026). [1]
- Wire rack — $16.95 (Cuisinart store, Oct 2026). [1]
- Crumb tray — $25.95 (Cuisinart store, Oct 2026). [1]
Yearly running cost
Not enough data: no per-use energy or annual cost figures were found; drivers are electricity at 1800 W and optional replacement accessories, with no subscription or consumable lock-in.
When it is a good buy
Price thresholds: Cuisinart lists the oven at $219.95; ShouldIt reported buying around $210 with a buying option at $191.99; Good Housekeeping described it as a little over $200 with a $230 Nordstrom Rack option. [1][4][5] At or below $200 is strong value; $200-$230 is fair to good; above $230 compare against larger-capacity or better-tested alternatives such as Breville or Ninja unless the TOA-70’s footprint and function mix is specifically required. [6]