Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Hamilton Beach
31177 Toaster Oven/Broiler

For named bakeware examples and a four-slice toast example. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

31177 is a basic Toast/Bake/Broil oven with an 8-inch round or square pan reference, a four-slice toast example, and clear countertop spacing guidance.

Consider it for

The guide lists an 8-inch round or square pan and four-slice example, not a six-slice maximum..

Look elsewhere if

Not for buyers who require a six-slice maximum, pizza diameter, 9 by 13-inch fit, full temperature span, or timer ceiling.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The maker guide lists an 8-inch round/square pan and several smaller bakeware examples.
  • Three control roles and Toast/Bake/Broil procedures are documented.
  • A 120 V / 60 Hz / 1,440 W rating and two-to-four-inch spacing are stated.

What to weigh up

  • Four toast pieces are an example, not a maximum capacity.
  • No pizza diameter, full numeric temperature range, timer maximum, or timed auto-off is given.
  • Keep Warm and Rapid Convection are not assigned to 31177 in the shared guide.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered31177
Documented cooking modesToast, Bake, and Broil; selected-model Warm/Rapid Convection not assigned
Published food-fit reference8-inch round/square pan and smaller bakeware examples; no pizza diameter
Controls and timerTemperature and Function knobs plus combined ON/OFF/Timer/Toast Color
Placement and electrical notes120 V / 60 Hz / 1,440 W; two-to-four-inch wall/object spacing
Source and variant boundaryExact 31177 code; six-slice maximum and historical ASIN not established

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

What the features mean for you

Use the shared guide within its exact model list

Hamilton Beach's Use & Care guide lists models 31170, 31177, and 31173, and its electrical table names 31177 as Type O22. The title's Meal Maker and six-slice wording, along with the historical ASIN, remain old listing clues rather than proof of a current offer or maximum capacity. Because the booklet covers several models, any option marked for selected models must be tied to an exact code before it is used. This review keeps 31177 as its own model and uses the guide's clearly attributed procedures and rating. The source supports a conventional toaster oven/broiler, not a claim about current seller condition.

Three control roles organize everyday cooking

The guide describes a Temperature knob, Function knob, and a combined ON/OFF, timer, and toast-color control. It documents Toast, Bake, and Broil routines. The temperature scale is present as a control, but the manual does not publish its complete numeric range. Timer examples use five-to-fifteen-minute settings or Stay On and direct the user to turn the appliance Off; no maximum duration or automatic shutoff for every timed cycle is stated. Toast also has a bell and manual-off guidance. Keep Warm and Rapid Convection appear only as options for selected models, and the guide does not identify 31177 among those options.

Bakeware examples provide useful but limited fit evidence

The booklet lists an 8-inch round or square pan, a six-cup muffin pan, 8 by 4-inch and 9 by 5-inch loaf pans, and most 1-to-1½-quart casseroles. It tells the user to check a pan in the oven before cooking. Those named examples are more useful than a broad capacity phrase, but they do not establish a 9-inch-square tray, a 9 by 13-inch pan, or a pizza diameter. The toast instructions show two pieces toward the front and a four-slice shade example. That is not a six-slice maximum, so the older six-slice title is not used as a hard fit value.

Electrical and counter instructions are specific

For exact model 31177, the shared guide's electrical table lists 120 V AC, 60 Hz, and 1,440 W. It describes a polarized plug and household-only use. The appliance should sit on a countertop with two to four inches from walls or other objects; one inch should remain between food and the heating element. These are separate distances: the food gap is internal, while the wall/object spacing applies outside the oven. The guide does not provide outside dimensions, so the spacing rule cannot certify a particular counter opening. It also does not name an under-cabinet installation.

Keep the four-slice example separate from unknowns

The manual's four-slice shade example supports an at-least-four-item routine, while its two-slice placement instruction gives another explicit layout. Neither states a maximum. The same packet leaves pizza fit, larger pans, full temperature range, timer ceiling, timed auto-off, exact exterior finish, and seller accessories unresolved. The current search link uses the exact 31177 model code and tracking tag; it does not link the old ASIN. This is a source-based review, not hands-on testing or a summary of buyer ratings. If your decision depends on a 9 by 13-inch casserole or exact opening dimensions, verify them with the unit before purchasing.

What else to compare

Compare Cuisinart TOB-1010MB for six slices or an 11-inch pizza, or DO1289 for a 12-inch pizza-shaped rack and defined timer ranges.

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Before you buy

What pan sizes does the manual list?

It names an 8-inch round or square pan, a six-cup muffin pan, two loaf-pan sizes, and most 1-to-1½-quart casseroles.

Does the guide verify the six-slice title?

No. It gives a four-slice shade example but does not state a maximum toast capacity.

Does 31177 have Rapid Convection or Keep Warm?

The guide marks those as selected-model options and does not assign either to model 31177.

Where can I check the current price?

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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 31177 when the 8-inch bakeware references and simple controls suit your kitchen. Check the exact pan and counter opening because the guide recommends a fit test.

Is it the right fit?

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