Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Hamilton Beach
31137 4-Slice Toaster Oven

For four slices, a medium 9-inch pizza, and two manual controls. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

Hamilton Beach's exact 31137 page gives two useful fit references: four slices of bread or a medium 9-inch pizza. It lists Bake, Broil, and Toast, adjustable temperature, a bake pan, and a 30-minute timer with a ready bell and automatic shutoff. The shared guide assigns function and temperature to one knob, with toast shade and timing on another. Its 450°F first-use instruction is not a complete temperature range. Listed outside dimensions help with an initial counter check but do not measure the usable interior.

Consider it for

For conventional toast, bake, and broil when four slices or a medium 9-inch pizza and the listed outside size suit..

Look elsewhere if

Not for a 12-inch pizza, six-slice oven capacity, a 9 × 13-inch pan, a long timed cycle, or a numeric temperature threshold.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The exact page lists four slices or a medium 9-inch pizza.
  • Two manual controls have distinct cooking and toast/timer roles.
  • A 30-minute bell timer with automatic shutoff and bake pan are listed.

What to weigh up

  • The full numeric adjustable temperature range is not stated.
  • The bake-pan footprint and usable cavity dimensions are unknown.
  • The historical black finish and ASIN do not identify a current seller variant.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered31137
Documented cooking modesFour-slice capacity or medium 9-inch pizza fit listed for exact model 31137
Published food-fit referenceBake, Broil, and Toast; combined Function/Temperature knob and Toast Shade Selector/Timer
Controls and timer30-minute timer with ready bell and automatic shutoff; bake pan listed
Placement and electrical notes120 V, 60 Hz, 1,050 W group rating; 7.8 × 15 × 11.89 in exterior dimensions
Source and variant boundaryNo 9 × 13-inch fit or numeric adjustable temperature span; 31134 and 31144 stay separate

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A concrete but modest published fit

Hamilton Beach identifies four slices or a medium 9-inch pizza for exact model 31137. Those references are useful for comparing a familiar toast batch and a smaller frozen pizza. They do not establish a 9-inch square tray, larger pizza, or 9 × 13-inch cookware fit. The product page gives no measured interior opening or bake-pan dimensions, so compare your own dish with the exact rack and cavity before assuming it fits.

Two knobs divide the controls

The shared 31134/31137/31144 guide gives one knob for Function and Temperature and another Toast Shade Selector/Timer. The modes include Toast, Bake, and Broil. This layout differs from separate three-dial ovens and from digital preset panels. The first-use directions call for a 450°F heat-up, but that single step does not reveal the full adjustable range or prove the oven can hold every numeric threshold a buyer might require.

Timer behavior and counter dimensions

The exact 31137 page lists a 30-minute timer with a ready bell and automatic shutoff. It also lists outside dimensions of 7.8 inches high, 15 inches wide, and 11.89 inches deep. Those measurements can guide a preliminary counter check, but they do not describe the usable oven cavity or the included pan. Clearance from surrounding walls is not numerically stated in the saved sources.

Keep sibling model codes separate

Hamilton Beach's shared guide lists 31134, 31137, and 31144. The exact 31137 product page supports its four-slice and medium 9-inch-pizza claims. Do not replace that page with a sibling's capacity, dimensions, finish, or current offer. The historical row's black wording and ASIN do not confirm the condition or variant of a current listing.

A 450°F first-use step is not a range

The manual tells owners to heat the oven at 450°F for ten minutes before first use. That is a setup instruction, not a published minimum and maximum for adjustable temperature. The exact product page says temperature is adjustable but gives no numeric span. Shoppers who require an exact baking threshold should choose a model with a fully stated range. This review does not make a hands-on cooking claim.

What else to compare

Use a model with a documented larger pizza or pan fit if your cookware exceeds the stated references.

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Before you buy

How many slices fit in model 31137?

Hamilton Beach lists a four-slice capacity for the exact 31137 model page.

Will a pizza fit?

The exact page says the oven fits a medium 9-inch pizza; it gives no larger-pizza claim.

What maximum temperature can I select?

The product page says adjustable, while the manual's 450°F instruction is only for first use.

How long is the timer?

Hamilton Beach lists 30 minutes with a ready bell and automatic shutoff.

Does the saved source confirm the black finish?

No. The frozen title's black clue is not confirmed as a current seller variant.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

31137 is a conventional manual model with a clear four-slice/9-inch fit boundary. Keep sibling codes and unknown temperature span separate.

Is it the right fit?

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