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Can I place a toaster oven on laminate or Formica countertop?

Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:00 pm
Posted by davidsheroes
Los Angeles
Member since May 2007
3861 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:00 pm
I need some help.

Is this safe? Is this a fire hazard?

Can I place a toaster oven on laminate or Formica countertop? Will it discolor countertop?

Also can I place a toaster oven on a countertop where there is only a 2 inch clearance from above cabinets?
This post was edited on 8/15/20 at 10:03 pm
Posted by tigerbutt
Deep South
Member since Jun 2006
26327 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:01 pm to
Ummmm yes and yes

This post was edited on 8/15/20 at 10:02 pm
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
150323 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:02 pm to
quote:


Can I place a toaster oven on laminate or Formica countertop?
thats how PJ burned down his trailer home
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
61832 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:02 pm to
Pretty sure you can do whatever you want to do.
Posted by Spankum
The Sip
Member since Jan 2007
62204 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:03 pm to
Yes...just read the recommended clearances in the literature and you will be good
Posted by davidsheroes
Los Angeles
Member since May 2007
3861 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:04 pm to
I may concerned that it may damage countertop.
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
42274 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:07 pm to
Have your husband put it on a baking sheet for you
Posted by nugget
Abrego Garcia Fan
Member since Dec 2009
15732 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:07 pm to
quote:

thats how PJ burned down his trailer home


Was it the formica counter tops? I thought his window unit had a short in it
Posted by LSUJML
Central
Member since May 2008
56446 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:08 pm to
Yes but my Dad (retired fireman & electrician) will not
They keep theirs set on a glass cutting board like this



Posted by dkreller
Laffy
Member since Jan 2009
33968 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:09 pm to
As long as you sit the appliance in a water bath before you plug it in, you’re good.

About an inch of water is a perfect amount of insulation.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
74838 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:11 pm to
quote:

thats how PJ burned down his trailer home
I can’t speak for the OT but I’m still Amber Alerting for his daughter.
Posted by John88
Member since Sep 2015
6432 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:32 pm to
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19268 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:34 pm to
No you will die instantly and your cheep arse counter tops will melt and your spouse will leave you
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
35877 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:35 pm to
quote:

Was it the formica counter tops? I thought his window unit had a short in it



Window unit was on the formica
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
53881 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:48 pm to
The food will taste better if it's on quartz, but formica will do and is ok
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15183 posts
Posted on 8/15/20 at 10:59 pm to
Put the toaster oven in the oven when toasting just to be safe.
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