Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Hamilton Beach
31138 Stainless Steel 4-Slice Toaster Oven

For a stated 9-inch pizza fit and four toast slices. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

Hamilton Beach 31138 is a compact three-mode oven with a maker-listed four-slice or 9-inch-pizza fit, a 30-minute timer, and published outside dimensions. It is a stronger choice when those stated limits match than when larger measured cookware is needed.

Consider it for

For buyers whose four-slice or 9-inch pizza need fits the exact page's stated ceiling..

Look elsewhere if

Not for buyers who require six slices, a larger pizza, 9 by 13-inch fit, full numeric temperature settings, or a known side/rear clearance.

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 9-inch pizza.
  • Toast, Bake, Broil, timer, and ready-bell details are documented.
  • Outside dimensions and a 120 V / 60 Hz / 1,050 W rating are available.

What to weigh up

  • No cavity dimensions or measured pan footprint are published.
  • The sources do not establish a full temperature range or installation clearance.
  • The historical ASIN is not mapped to a current offer.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered31138
Documented cooking modesToast, Bake, and Broil
Published food-fit referenceFour toast slices or a maker-listed 9-inch pizza
Controls and timerFunction/Temperature knob and Toast Shade Selector/Timer
Placement and electrical notes120 V / 60 Hz / 1,050 W; no numeric side clearance stated
Source and variant boundaryExact 31138 page and guide; historic ASIN unmapped

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 1, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A clear published fit reference

Hamilton Beach's exact 31138 page identifies a stainless-steel four-slice toaster oven and lists four toast slices or a 9-inch pizza. Those statements are useful when the food you usually prepare is close to that size. They do not establish a 9-inch-square pan, a 9 by 13-inch dish, or the opening dimensions of the cavity. The published figures are fit references from the maker page, not a measurement of every pan a shopper might own. If your cookware is unusual, compare its actual width and depth with the unit before deciding.

Three familiar modes and physical controls

The page names Toast, Bake, and Broil and describes adjustable temperature. The linked Use & Care guide includes 31138 in its model group and shows a Function/Temperature knob, an ON indicator, and a combined Toast Shade Selector/Timer. Toast uses the high rack and shade setting; Bake uses the low rack or pan and calls for a five-minute preheat; Broil uses the high rack over the bake pan. The guide does not give a complete numeric temperature range. The 450°F instruction is a first-use burn-off step, not a maximum setting.

Timer claims should follow the exact source wording

Hamilton Beach lists a 30-minute timer with automatic shutoff and a ready bell on the exact page. The grouped guide also describes selected-time or ON operation for Bake and Broil and directs the user to turn the selector Off and unplug after those routines. Do not extend the maker page's timer statement to every possible ON cycle. The guide also says not to leave Toast or Broil unattended and keeps food at least one inch from a heating element. That one-inch figure is internal cooking clearance, not spacing from the wall.

Outside dimensions are not a clearance rule

The manufacturer lists the outside body at 7.8 inches high, 15 inches wide, and 11.89 inches deep. The guide's electrical table rates 31138 at 120 V, 60 Hz, and 1,050 W. These details help with a footprint and supply check, but the packet does not identify a numeric side or rear clearance, under-cabinet use, cavity size, or tray dimensions. Leave those details open rather than translating outside measurements or the internal food gap into a placement threshold. Confirm the actual counter arrangement against the exact manual.

Keep the historical offer separate

The saved row carries a historical ASIN, but the manufacturer page and guide do not establish that the old identifier maps to a current Amazon listing. The customer page therefore searches Hamilton Beach 31138 by exact model code and adds the required tracking tag. The source-backed advantages are the stated four-slice and 9-inch-pizza fit, timer, modes, and outside size. A current price, stock status, seller condition, or review summary is not part of this assessment. Use the search destination to check the current offer and compare its model number before purchase.

What else to compare

Compare Cuisinart TOB-1010MB when you need a documented 11-inch pizza fit, or CFO-BB102 when its separate manual controls and mode-specific heat matter more.

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Before you buy

What food fit does Hamilton Beach state?

The maker lists four toast slices or a 9-inch pizza; it does not state a 9-inch-square pan fit.

Does the guide publish a full temperature range?

No. The page says adjustable, while the guide's 450°F step is for first-use burn-off.

What are the listed outside dimensions and rating?

The maker lists 7.8 by 15 by 11.89 inches outside; the guide lists 120 V, 60 Hz, and 1,050 W.

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

Consider 31138 when four slices or a 9-inch pizza matches your routine. Confirm larger cookware and counter placement because those limits are not published.

Is it the right fit?

Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.

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