BLACK+DECKER 4 Slice Toaster Oven TO1745SSG-1A review

The BLACK+DECKER TO1745SSG-1A is a four-slice toaster oven with three manual controls and a single horizontal cavity. Its U.S. product page remains in the manufacturer’s collection, but the exact page showed “Sold Out” when checked on October 24, 2026. That does not make the model irrelevant: it remains a useful fit and function reference, especially if you encounter its exact code through an existing owner, parts listing or retailer. It does mean you should not read this review as an assurance that the manufacturer currently has stock.

What the exact model supports

The directly linked two-page Use and Care book names TO1745SSG-1A on its cover and calls it a 4-slice toaster oven. Its control diagram labels a temperature selector, cooking-function selector and combined toast/timer selector. The maker describes Toast, Bake, Broil and Keep Warm, along with an easy-view glass door, one slide rack/broil rack, a bake pan/drip tray and a removable crumb tray. The exact manual’s rating block lists 120 V, 60 Hz and 1150 W; the product page lists the same wattage and a two-year limited warranty.

This is a basic flatbed oven toast routine, not an upright lever toaster. For toast, the instructions set both the temperature and function controls to Toast, then use the toast-shade dial. Baking uses the temperature control with Bake. The timer has a Stay On position, and the manual says to preheat for baking; it describes heating elements cycling on and off. Keep Warm is for already-cooked food over a short period. The manual’s section heading says “Natural Convection Baking,” but it does not identify a separate fan, selectable convection control or fan-assisted mode. It should not meet an essential convection-airflow requirement.

Fit evidence: small, but not exact enough for a tight cutout

The product page calls it a four-slice oven and mentions personal pizzas, but the exact TO1745SSG-1A listing does not give a pizza diameter, cavity volume or internal dimensions. Do not transfer the 9-inch pizza claim from the different TO1756SB listing just because their manuals describe similar controls. The manufacturer does provide a gallery measurement graphic: it shows roughly 16.9 inches across the front, 11.6 inches deep and 9 inches high. Its specification panel instead lists 17.2 inches “Length,” 11.97 inches “Width,” and 9.33 inches height, plus 7.92 pounds. The axes broadly correspond to the picture, but the values do not match exactly, and the page does not say which set to use for a tight clearance. I would treat the body width as approximate and verify the actual unit before relying on a hard counter limit. The manual asks for enough rear space for heat to flow without damaging surrounding cabinetry, without giving a numeric gap; it separately says cookware must stay 1½ inches from the upper elements.

Care and operating tradeoffs

Before cleaning, the manual says to unplug the cooled oven. The rack can be removed and washed, the pan should be washed in soapy water, and the crumb tray pulls out for emptying and wiping. Avoid spray oven cleaner, do not cover the crumb tray with foil, and let the unit cool before handling. This is a practical setup for toast, reheating and small baking jobs if you are comfortable setting the dials each time and sharing one cavity. The manufacturer does not list a dedicated Air Fry, Bagel, Dehydrate, Slow Cook, Proof or steam program, nor does the manual describe separate zones or a probe.

When to keep it—and when to move on

For the matching questionnaire, a four-slice minimum is supported by the exact manual; a five-slice requirement is not. A dedicated Air Fry, separate Bagel program or documented fan/convection requirement should exclude this model. Do not mistake the word “bagels” in the product description for a Bagel setting. A strict maximum-width answer should also remain conservative because the manufacturer’s own labels leave the body orientation unclear. Unknown width is not a pass.

The similar TO1756SB listing is a separate code and has its own product page; the TO1745SSG-1A’s manual and sold-out status are specific to this item. The TO1756SB page publishes a 9-inch pizza fit reference and currently presents an Add to cart control, but its dimension labels also conflict. If you need a currently listed four-slice model, compare that exact product page and verify its size; if you need Air Fry or more cooking space, consider a model with a dedicated listed mode and reliable fit dimensions instead. The TO1745SSG-1A is best treated as a known basic-function reference—not a promise of present availability or evidence of performance beyond the manufacturer’s instructions.