Kitchen · PRODUCT REVIEW

Proctor Silex
31116 Toaster Oven

For separate mode/temperature and timer/shade controls. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

Buyer Shortlists editorial·Updated
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How our links work. This review uses linked manufacturer documentation. We have not tested this product hands-on.
MAKE IT PERSONAL

Find the toaster oven that fits you.

Tell us what matters. We’ll help you weigh the options.

Find my match
THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The 31116 is a straightforward Toast/Bake/Broil oven with two distinct control roles and a documented household rating. The manual leaves capacity, temperature range, and timer ceiling open.

Consider it for

The historical four-slice title is unverified; the exact guide gives no slice maximum or pizza diameter..

Look elsewhere if

Not for shoppers who require a verified slice count, pizza or pan fit, full temperature scale, or timer maximum.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The official guide names Toast, Bake, and Broil and describes their basic procedures.
  • A Toast-cycle bell and five-minute Bake preheat are documented.
  • The guide lists 120 V / 60 Hz / 1,050 W for models 31116 and 31118.

What to weigh up

  • No slice maximum, pizza diameter, or exact pan footprint is stated.
  • The manual does not publish a complete numeric temperature range or timer ceiling.
  • White finish, historical seller package, and ASIN mapping are not verified.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered31116
Documented cooking modesToast, Bake, and Broil; five-minute Bake preheat
Published food-fit referenceNo verified slice maximum, pizza diameter, or pan footprint
Controls and timerFunction/Temperature knob and combined ON/OFF/Toast Shade/Timer control
Placement and electrical notes120 V / 60 Hz / 1,050 W listed for 31116 and 31118
Source and variant boundaryOfficial shared guide; finish and historical offer not mapped

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

What the features mean for you

Keep the 31116 identity within the shared guide

The maker-hosted guide is titled for the Proctor Silex toaster oven and names model 31116 on its cover; its final specification panel also lists 31118. The packet covers the unsuffixed 31116 and preserves 31118 as a separate code. Historical title wording about a white finish or four-slice capacity is not promoted into an exact product fact. That distinction matters because the manual is useful for the documented base model but does not map an old seller record or ASIN to a present offer. The article describes the guide's operational facts without implying that every pictured part is present in a current package.

Two controls divide mode and time/shade choices

The Function/Temperature knob selects the oven job and heat setting, while a separate knob combines ON/OFF, Toast Shade Selector, and Timer roles. The guide also shows an indicator light, oven/broil rack, crumb tray, and baking pan. It documents Toast, Bake, and Broil rather than a digital menu. Toast uses the low rack position and finishes with a bell. These details help buyers compare a manual control routine, but they do not establish a numbered shade scale, exact temperature range, or automatic shutoff after every mode.

Bake and Broil have their own operating limits

Bake calls for a five-minute preheat before the user selects a duration or the ON position. Broil uses only the top heating element and also allows timed use or ON. The manual does not state a maximum timer setting, nor does it say that the oven automatically powers off when a general Bake or Broil cycle ends. A Toast bell should not be generalized to those modes. The temperature selector is shown, but no complete numeric span is supplied; the manual's initial-use setting is not a full range. This review keeps the distinction between a named control and a measured specification.

Food fit remains an open question

The exact guide does not state how many bread slices fit, give a pizza diameter, or list a measured pan footprint. An old four-slice title is not adopted as a maximum or physical measurement. The rack and baking pan identify included design parts in the guide, but the source does not supply dimensions for either one. This matters if your meal depends on a particular dish rather than a broad Toast/Bake/Broil task. The saved profile therefore leaves pizza fit unknown and does not return 31116 for a hard 9-inch requirement. Measure the actual cookware and compare it with an exact unit if size is decisive.

The electrical rating is known while several counter facts are not

The guide lists 120 V, 60 Hz, and 1,050 W for models 31116 and 31118 and describes household use with a polarized plug. It does not publish outside dimensions or a numeric side/rear clearance rule. The two facts should be kept separate: an electrical rating does not establish whether an oven fits a narrow counter, and the absence of dimensions is not evidence of a particular safe placement gap. The article uses the maker's group specification within the printed model boundary. It does not infer the row's white finish, current accessory set, or current seller identity from a historical title.

What else to compare

Compare Hamilton Beach 31177 for an 8-inch round or square pan reference, or Cuisinart TOB-1010MB for six slices and an 11-inch pizza.

Explore this category →

Before you buy

Which modes does the exact guide document?

It names Toast, Bake, and Broil and gives a separate control routine for each.

Does the manual confirm a four-slice capacity?

No. The old title says four slices, but the inspected guide does not state a maximum slice count.

What electrical rating is listed for the model group?

The final table lists 120 V / 60 Hz / 1,050 W for models 31116 and 31118.

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.

Read our research and update process →

The decision

Consider 31116 when its simple manual modes and documented electrical rating answer your main questions. Seek an exact fit or timer source if those details are essential.

Is it the right fit?

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

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.