Panasonic FlashXpress compact toaster oven technology featuring double infrared ray heater for cooking up to 40% faster than conventional toaster ovens, instant heat eliminates preheating, 6 cooking menus with illustrated preset buttons, automatically calculates the cooking time for a variety of foods: bread (toast, waffles, bagels), frozen food (pizza, hash browns) and reheat (rolls, breads, leftovers), digital Timer (up to 25 minutes and temperature settings (250 Degree F to 500 Degree F), square shaped inner tray which is perfect for pizza up to 9-Inch in diameter of 4 slices of bread, removable crumb tray for easy cleaning, reminder beep lets you know when food is done, interior light allows you to view your food while cooking, internally measures 4. 1-inch (H) by 10. 2-inch (W) by 9. 8-Inch (D), 7. 5-Pound, white fire hazard safety warnings do not place any of these materials or foods in this toaster oven, as they can ignite and cause a fire: paper, plastic, cardboard, taco shells, tostada shells, tortilla chips, buttered bread or bread with jam. Raw fish or meat should always be wrapped in foil. Do not put oil in the crumb tray, cook with a dirty crumb tray or cook without the crumb tray in place. Never leave the toaster oven unattended when in use. If food begins to smoke or catch fire, first turn off the oven’s power button then disconnect the power Plug. Do not open the oven door until the flame recedes. Always read and follow cooking instructions on all food packaging. The FlashXpress G110P compact toaster oven externally measures 10. 2-inch (H) x 13-inch (W) x 12-inch (D). DISCLAIMER: Before using this toaster oven appliance, move it 10 to 15cm (4 to 6 inches) away from wall or any object on the countertop. Remove any object that may have been placed on top of the toaster oven appliance. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
Toaster Ovens
Panasonic Toaster Oven FlashXpress with Double Infrared Heating and Removable 9-Inch Inner Baking Tray, 1300W, 4-Slice, White
$4.50
| Asin | B00E07D76S |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12"D x 13"W x 10.2"H |
| Weight | 7.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Tom Johnson –
I wanted a toaster oven to avoid using our big oven for small items . Searching for one that fit into our crowded counter space, this one was one of the smallest and not that expensive. I read all the manufacturer’s information, watched their videos, and read many of the 1 and 2 star reviews before I decided to get one 6 weeks ago. Pluses: small foot print, no preheat, simple controls, and speedy toasting. When it came I read all the instructions and info on cooking various things in it. Then I kept a record of my experiments. No cookbook included, just cooking guides. Looked online for recipes for this oven, found a few and printed them out.
After using it a while I learned a lot. Watch carefully as your food browns, it will go very fast once browning starts. Be prepared to experiment: making a personal 7″ or smaller pizza is easy. Roasting peppers is easy too. If the food is not cooked enough, put it back in and heat it some more. Line the oven tray with non-stick aluminum foil. Do not put anything that will drip onto the grid, use the oven tray or heat resistant cookware (metal or ceramic). I collected recipes and took notes.
One recipe for roasted party potatoes takes 40 to 50 minutes in the big range oven. In this oven it took 25 minutes, saving a lot of power and heating up the kitchen. Controls are very simple to use. Bread toasts perfectly. Whole wheat bread takes the #4 setting. White bread the middle #3. Easy to try again if not as dark as you want, just be prepared to hit the power button to turn it off as soon as you have what you want.
One reviewer did not like this oven because the door does not seal!!! Look at the door, it is made to have a gap so it will vent. ALL OVENS VENT. Your large kitchen oven vents, probably through one of the burners. They have to vent or they will fill with steam and vapors and odors.
Super easy to remove the grid to clean it off, read the directions. Crumb tray easy to remove to clean off. After using this oven for a week I did what I should have done at the start — I looked online for reviews. I found a number of sites that rated this as the #1 toaster oven of 2020. Many rated it in the top 5 or top 10 of all toaster ovens rated.
Con: you cannot cook food that oils or greases come out of, like steaks or bacon, unless it is wrapped in foil. The infrared lamps might ignite the hot oil that collects on the tray. You cannot use anything flammable like parchment paper (unless it is trimmed so the paper is not exposed to the radiant heat. I prepared a recipe for frozen home fries that is intended to be cooked in a skillet. They cooked crisp like French fries and took as long as it did in a skilled. Frozen French fries are great cooked in this oven. Corn tortilla chips should not be heated, they might ignite as they are dry and thin. Toasting biscuits or similar items is a snap. Bagels, flat breads, pizza crusts.
Note: I wanted to use a small Pyrex dish I have in this oven, but the cautions on the package cautioned against toaster ovens. Called Corning about this IR lamp oven, they do not recommend using Pyrex in it as they have no experience with this type oven. Note: Since around 2000, Pyrex glassware is no longer heat resistant anymore. It is not the original borosilicate glass that Pyrex has been made from for the last century. Pyres is now soda lime glass, like regular common glassware, and not meant for hot ovens. I bought some small vintage Corning Visions cookware that fit in the oven. I can also use my vintage Corning Pyroceram cookware.
I love this toaster oven, it is perfect for our needs. Quick and simple. Keep notes on the temperature and time settings you use until you get a good feel for different recipes. I prepare my 7″ pizza crusts with pizza sauce, toppings (putting soft or cooked things first, then raw veggies & mushrooms on top. Cook at 425F for 5 minutes. Remove tray and top with cheese. Then cook at 425F for 4 to 5 more minutes. Mozzarella melts beautifully and starts to get toasty brown. Just don’t leave during the last several minutes – watch carefully and be ready to hit the power button.
One of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Love this oven. Oh, don’t put your hand in the oven while the flash lamps ore on – the radiant infrared will burn you instantly. I know this from working with infrared lamps in an R&D lab. Turn off the oven before you reach inside.
Olive –
The Panasonic FlashXpress is awesome and my favorite appliance in the kitchen. If an element breaks, you can find parts online and there are easy to follow youtube videos walking you through the replacement of the element. This is a time-tested machine (available for many years) with a cult following. It doesn’t take up much space on the countertop. It’s a no-fuss machine with a beautiful, simplicity. If this toaster breaks to the point where I can’t repair it, I’ll go and buy another again. It’s that good! For those who complain about the directions stating you need to unplug it every time after using it, just go to the hardware store and pick up a grounded switch tap plug with an on/off button.
Xbox Gamertag –
I really wanted a metal toaster oven from a reputable brand like Panasonic because the plastic ones from no-name brands tend to catch on fire. This thing is big and ugly but it’s all metal except for the control panel which I like. It heats up so fast you don’t need to pre-heat and it’s pretty easy to use, the manual explains all the controls clearly.
You do need to be careful about ensuring nothing spills onto the heating element so anything that might bubble over or spatter should be wrapped up in aluminum foil.
It does a great job making toast, reheating leftovers, crisping up anything, etc. Since I got mine I’ve hardly used my oven and the electricity bill has plummeted. It can’t do everything an oven can, but it’s perfect for quick meals.
The only thing to be concerned about is that the unit gets HOT because of the all metal construction, and you could get burned. So keep stuff away from it and don’t put anything on top of it. I haven’t had any problems with this, and it does have a big warning sticker on the top about the heat. If kids are using it, please keep an eye on the unit and supervise them.
The unit is pretty easy to clean. There’s a crumb tray at the bottom and the rack comes out so you can clean it. Some crumbs will stick to the door window when you open it to remove things, but I keep a little brush nearby to fling crumbs down onto the tray now and then when cleaning.
There’s cheaper options out there but I really do feel like this is the safest toaster oven you can get. It was definitely worth the money just from reducing the oven use alone. This is like the toaster oven equivalent of a tank, build to last, and I couldn’t be happier.
J S Legasey –
It’s just me and my dog. We don’t entertain much, especially in this crazy divided world. Political buffoonery and threats to democracy. Anyway I really like the toaster oven. It is very reliable, easy to use and it looks nice. It is small, so you’re not going to roast a chicken. It is very practical. Very easy to use and instructions for various tasks are easy to follow.
N. Collins –
I don’t usually write reviews, but I wanted to offer a review of this little oven because it works so well. I bought this oven primarily to make toast. I have been cycling through numerous toasters that have been extremely disappointing in terms of toast quality – the toast is uneven and patchy, often one side isn’t even toasted, English muffins need to be flipped and toasted twice, and so on. So, I searched the internet for reviews of toasters and found an excellent article in a trusted newspaper in which they reviewed toasters and toaster ovens. Long story short, the article recommended this little oven as the best oven for making great toast, so I took a chance. Overall, this oven is outstanding both as a toaster and for warming/cooking food. As mentioned above, I mostly use it for toast (I cook larger items in my air fryer oven). What do I love about this toaster? First, it’s small in size so it doesn’t take up much more room than my 4-slice toaster did. Second, and most important, it makes GREAT toast and is twice as fast as any toaster I’ve ever used. Truly, the toast is made in lighting speed due to the double radiant lights. Third, I love that the toaster lights up inside (bright) while toasting so that I can see the toast get darker and can stop it a few seconds earlier if needed. I also like the small “ding” when the toast is finished (there is also a timer that shows how long the item will take). Fourth, it’s super easy to use, push the ON button, push the TOAST button, and (if desired) push a button to increase or decrease darkness. The toast comes out gorgeous – evenly brown, crispy, and toasted well on BOTH sides!! Finally, I love that the oven will fit 4 small standard pieces of bread or two very large/long slices (sourdough, corn rye). The toast shown in the photos is an over-sized slice of rye bread that used to stick out of the top of my old toaster (and needed to be flipped to fully toast). Amazing!! Other items cook equally well and fast – reheated pizza slices and frozen snacks (this is what I’ve tried so far). Bottom line, I highly recommend this little oven even if you only use it for toast!
Paul A –
I waited a month before posting a review and here are my thoughts:
* I love the instant on feature, no preheating necessary
* As a toaster it works very well, as an oven not always as well
* The manual says it will bake cookies but when the top is done the bottom is not as crispy as it should be. If you could change the rack height or balance the top vs bottom heating elements that would help to fix this problem but neither of these are available
* When baking I find most times I need to set the timer for about 75% of the suggested time compared with other units. So I keep a list of cook times for popular items I cook
* I wish it had a rotary knob to set the temperature. Not a big deal but having just a few presets is a bit more difficult to deal with
* The timer section really needs a rotary knob. You have to step up with the buttons to go up or down in time. For an 8 second time you need to hit the up button 16 times because it steps in half second intervals
* I got the black version as it does not look as bad as the silver version, but still not the best looking unit.
* The included pan is not stainless steel so it is not easy to clean. The only option is to put foil down each time you are cooking. I bought a stainless rack to go on mine. Not an exact fit but at least it is easy to clean and helps to get some airflow under the items I am cooking
* The slide out rack and oven light are great. I wish all units had this. These were the 2 features I wanted for my replacement
* I bought a silicone pad for the crumb tray to keep debris from sticking and for easy clean up. Works great
* Overall I am keeping the unit for the quick cooking and small size but I wish there was an updated version
Straight Up –
I have an Elite long slot pop-up toaster and a Gourmia 8 qt basket style air fryer. Those two have worked well and I’ve been happy with this setup. Still, I’ve always intrigued by the idea of a small super fast toaster oven.
Counter space being limited I put the Elite pop-up toaster (crazy toaster, bread flies out of it) on the kitchen counter and my Gourmia air fryer in a back room. Both are always at the ready. Then I saw this deal and everyone raved so much I figured why not join the cult? I could get rid of the pop-up toaster and possibly the air fryer. Not so fast!
Toasting: First impressions of the Panasonic, not overly impressed. The controls are a little wonky, but everyone knows this. It toasts more evenly than my pop-up toaster, but not incredibly so. Interestingly, my popup toaster is just as fast as the FlashExpress and easier to operate. There’s no real toasting speed advantage (both take about 2 1/2 minutes) with the Panasonic over a regular pop-up toaster, it just makes better toast.
Space: I thought the FlashExpress would fit on my counter, but you need 4 inches clearance at the back, whereas the pop-up toaster is a cool touch and sits neatly up against the wall. Sure the FlashExpress is small for a toaster oven, but the pop-up toaster takes up much less space. I ended up putting the Flash in the back room next to my air fryer and countertop pizza oven.
Reheating: The Gourmia 8 qt air fryer is a better toaster oven for reheating certain items. It’s just as fast if not faster and cooks more evenly and thoroughly. It’s also more flexible as you can put just about anything in it and cleanup is a breeze. For anything saucy/messy I use foil pans/sheets. (Pro tip: Buy some of those grill mats and cut them to the size you need, instant durable non-stick mat for your toaster oven or air fryer). 9 inch foil pans and foil sheets fit in both. Cleaning the Panasonic could be difficult and you have to watch those infrared rods (cheese or other dripping items).
For leftover pizza, cold or frozen, I use the air fryer. I put the slice on a foil sheet and hit start. It goes into pre-heat, but that’s my cooking/re-heat cycle. When the sound goes off to add food the pizza is done and frequently over-done. I did the same with the Panasonic and selected 5 minutes. It was done in about 4 1/2 minutes. The air fryer was done in about the same, but I preferred the flavor and taste of the air fryer reheated slice. That said re-heating food is very good and easy in the Flash/Express.
Cooking Time: It’s fast for toast, but what about frozen items? You can do a small 9 inch frozen pizza in the Panasonic in 12 – 14 minutes. I have a Wisco pizza oven that cooks up to a 14 inch pizza in 14 minutes. Again, Panasonic’s speed claims are based on comparisons to “toaster ovens”. In my early tests the FlashExpress is not much faster than a pop-up toaster or an air fryer, but I still like it.
Warnings: There are many standard typical warnings, but here’s two that caught my eye
The FlashExpress Owners Manual instructs not to “bake bread with butter or jam. There is a chance the bread will catch fire”. It’s an odd warning that your bread might catch on fire.
How about this? “After use: Turn off the unit by pressing the power button, The lamp goes out. Remove the power plug.” Are you kidding? Every time you use it??? That’s just not happening. I’m not going to do that and I imagine most people don’t either. It’s probably a liability issue or maybe somebody’s oven caught fire just plugged in EEK!
What I like:
I do like that the toasting rack comes out when you open the door. It operates slickly and your food is easy to grab. Also, it does a really nice job toasting Mestemacher Vollkornbrot too. It’s that weird, flat, dense, super healthy German bread that is IMO only good toasted. Pop-up toasters are not very good for this type of bread because it can fall apart or get stuck in the toaster. With the FlashExpress you can carefully top your flat bread with whatever you like and toast for about 4 – 5 minutes. It’s outstanding for that. Also, the bright lights allow you to see your food so well it’s the perfect “melt” machine, you can get that tuna melt just right. Add cheese a half minute before being done toasting and it will melt to perfection. Reheating items is excellent too because this toaster oven gives you such a good view of what you’re cooking that you can stop it before overcooking.
What I don’t like: It’s missing one feature. This toaster would be perfect if it had a broil or “bagel” function. Sometimes you want to toast only one side of bread or just melt with the top element. Sadly, you can’t do it as there’s no ability to cook with only the top element. You could use the pan to block the lower elements but it would be better if it had the controls to just shut it off.
The lights are super bright and it is odd when they cycle and turn on and off over and over. When using the presets for toasting they stay on, but if you to a timed “bake” selecting temperature and time they cycle on and off. It’s like there’s a scientific experiment being performed. The manufacturer warns not to stare at the light rods, they say it’s bad for the eyes. I’ll defer to them on this one.
In summary, it generally does what they say it does, and it has a very good track record. If you’re in the market for a small speedy toaster oven this is it (or the Breville Mini). I caught this deal and paid $84. I wouldn’t pay the $119 price. The FlashExpress is not replacement for an air fryer but some people don’t need an air fryer. I’ve been testing all kinds of food in it and I’m definitely keeping it. It’s interesting and a lot different than any other toaster oven I’ve used. It’s actually fun to use, something I would have never thought I’d say about a small appliance.
Russell Houlston –
I bought mine 3 years ago. It is so accurate, and so useful I almost never use the full oven I have next to it OR the microwave. It uses infrared elements so there is no preheat required. Just instant on. It is just big enough to take an 11 cup pyrex rectangular baking dish, so it can cook a meal for 4. The digital timed bake means you can set and forget. It is tiny but seems roomy on the inside. My girlfriend bought a place and was used to normal appliances so when I said I would get her one of these, she declined, till she saw what it was and what it could do. We both have one now, and 3 years later both of us still remark what an incredible appliance this is. It honestly is all you need unless you have a big family.
MovieFlask –
So as the title says, I bought this toaster oven back in January of 2014. First impressions when you unbox it are, “wow, this thing is small.” After using it for over a decade, I can say that size has been perfect for us and it’s a fine appliance. It still works almost as good as it did on day one. A few months ago, when you select a setting, like “Toast” or “Quick Reheat”, it will turn on, then the light will immediately go off. I found gently pressing the “Start” button will turn the heat back on and it will function normally. So probably something loose after 10+ years of usage. As people have mentioned, it can toast bread or a bagel to a nice brown in just over 2 minutes. The quick reheat is great for something in the fridge like a hot sub you can cook open-face, or 2 slices of pizza, wings, roasted potatoes, or whatever. The oven feature works great as well. Select a temp and a time, and cook some frozen tots or fries for 20-30 minutes easy-peasy. The size works great under any cabinets. It’s pretty easy to clean as well. The metal wire tray loosens from the hatch, and you can wipe the crumbs down to the bottom, then take out the crumb tray to dump all of them. As with any toaster oven, you just don’t want to touch the heating elements. Anyway, I thought I’d throw a random, 10 years later, review out there.
Caty –
First, this makes beautiful toast considering it’s a toaster oven. Most don’t prioritize a nice evenly browned slice of bread or other toast-able items in deference to other multiple use features which one may rarely use. And it does it fast. The interior light is very bright to a distracting point but a minor annoyance that one will get used to quickly as it is the reason for its efficiency. The surfaces get VERY HOT so be warned. This is an oven after all. I may want to place non-skid pads under the feet as pressing the buttons requires a bit of pressure that caused it to slide a bit. Overall, a nice looking appliance and the small profile is a perfect size for clutter prone counter tops.