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product_id: 283482978
title: "TOSHIBA Air Fryer Combo 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, Convection, Broil, Odor removal, Mute Function, 12.4\" Position Memory Turntable with 1.0 Cu.ft, Black stainless steel, ML2-EC10SA(BS)"
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# 1000W power, 10 levels 12.4-inch turntable fits large dishes 8-in-1 multifunctional cooking TOSHIBA Air Fryer Combo 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, Convection, Broil, Odor removal, Mute Function, 12.4" Position Memory Turntable with 1.0 Cu.ft, Black stainless steel, ML2-EC10SA(BS)

**Brand:** toshiba
**Price:** VT79479
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🍳 Elevate your kitchen game with the all-in-one powerhouse microwave!

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- **What is this?** TOSHIBA Air Fryer Combo 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, Convection, Broil, Odor removal, Mute Function, 12.4" Position Memory Turntable with 1.0 Cu.ft, Black stainless steel, ML2-EC10SA(BS) by toshiba
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

- Trusted toshiba brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Sleek & Durable:** Black stainless steel finish with scratch-resistant, easy-clean interior for a modern, professional look
- • **Effortless Operation:** Bright LED display, intuitive knobs & touch controls streamline your kitchen workflow
- • **Power-Packed Precision:** 1000 watts with 10 power settings for tailored cooking control
- • **Versatile Culinary Hub:** 8-in-1 functions including air fry, bake, broil, defrost & odor removal to replace multiple appliances
- • **Generous Capacity, Compact Design:** 12.4-inch removable turntable fits whole chicken, 12-inch pizza, or casserole without hogging counter space

## Overview

The Toshiba 1.0 Cu.ft Multifunctional Microwave combines 1000 watts of power with 8 versatile cooking modes—including air fry, bake, broil, and advanced defrost—to deliver professional-grade results in a sleek, space-saving design. Its large 12.4-inch turntable accommodates family-sized meals, while user-friendly LED controls and a durable stainless steel interior make it a must-have for the modern, efficiency-driven kitchen.

## Description

This Toshiba 1.0 cu. ft. 1800 watts microwave oven with black stainless steel finish and timeless look can match different kitchen styles. It features healthy air fry function with 10 preset menus, broil function & bake function, low temperature function with 4 preset menus, combination cooking, 11 microwave preset menus, one touch yummy popcorn button, pro defrost by time and 7 preset menus, microwave cooking with 10 power levels, keep warm function, and odor removal function. It is equipped with bright LED cavity light, position memory turntable, energy saving eco mode and mute button. The bright LED digital display, easy-to-read control panel and easy-to grip door handle further improve the user experience. And the stainless steel cavity is scratches and rust resistant also easy to clean. PLEASE NOTE: The keypad is covered by a protection film during shipment. Please peel it off before first use. Please keep the packaging for contacting Toshiba After Sales Service and product returns. For further information please kindly refer to the user manual provided as a PDF document below the product description section.；The product voltage arrange is 110V.

Review: The absolute best DEFROST function I have ever used! It worked on smoked salmon. Would buy again. - this 8-in-1 microwave is amazing. So far I've used the defrost, microwave, combi, and air fry function. I think the key with this microwave is to actually read and use the instruction manual if you want it to work well and save the trial and error time (and save your food in the process). In short, all the functions work amazing, defrost is by far the winner of it all for me. It defrosted smoked salmon without cooking it. Forever a fan just for that. Here are my notes: 1. Microwave - I used the "beverage" function to heat up some coffee. It's the Auto 1 I think (check the manual!) it heated it up nice and hot, it didn't get cold quick, and I was very pleased. I really only use the microwave for reheating (not cooking), so this was perfect. 5 stars on this front. 2. Combi - this was a combo grill/micro function for some hot dogs. I couldn't find a good guide in the rush of my son requesting hot dogs like he hadn't eaten anything in the past 6 years of his life, but I did a combi preset, had to do it twice, and while they came out good, almost like on the stove top, I think they could have been better--they lacked a little cooking in the center. I'll have to do some homework on the best hot dog function to use before my next request. 3. Airfry - I cut up some red potatoes (small if you ask me), dressed them with EVOO, salt, paprika and thyme and used the air fryer at 350 F for 30 mins. I MUST DISCLOSE that I have NEVER used an airfryer. Never. I saw it as a frivolous appliance that takes up too much space. Enter this micro. This is why I got the micro in the first place. Back to the potatoes, they could have been cooked a little more for my liking, perhaps a higher temp, but my husband thought they were amazing. Again, I have never air fryed, so probably some novice user error on my end. 5 stars for air frying! 4. Defrost. This is where this microwave SHINES like none other. I defrosted smoked salmon. Have you ever done that before????? the edges are ALWAYS *cooked* and I can't stand that. It defrosted perfectly. Not cooked. Not at all. DEFROSTED as if I'd left it out on the counter to defrost. My God. Chicken? Defrosted like a CHARM. Not cooked! not hot! DEFROSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would give this 10,000 stars just for defrosting because I ALWAYS forget to take food out to defrost.
Review: DIED after just a little over A YEAR! - REVISED: QUIT TURNING, of course, right after the warranty expired. It's never been great about turning properly, but was fine, until it started groaning, like metal scraping on metal, & died. We've always taken good care of it. I can't express how sick we are of cheap junk. We had each of the past two microwaves for more than 10 years, each. The amount of steam the microwave function produces...apparently on purpose...is making me INSANER!! I'm trying to cook the food, not give it, the interior of the microwave, & the countertop a bath! It drips all over the place when you open the door. SERIOUSLY, it's like it's pulling every ounce of moisture it can get from the air. Not that I don't clean my microwave regularly, but it's way too much to let it air dry, so I have to wipe everything down...every time I use it...including removing the tray & go-around thingy...or the moisture would just sit in there fermenting in extremely unsanitary puddles. The directions are, in part, in very broken English. The timer has been the hardest to figure out...that, & the combo cooking. I guess I'll be investing in some oven safe plastic cookware, because metal {necessary for using the convection function} sparks when the microwave is in use during combo cooking...if I can figure out the directions to get past C1 & on to C2... The broiler appears to be combo, only. I'm unsure what cookware will work, as even oven safe plastic may melt. Although, it's a bit frustrating that the broiler element never seems to heat up enough to quickly broil. I've yet to see it glowing red like a conventional broiler, so it seemingly takes forever. Plus, microwaving can ruin some foods, especially fish & chicken. Bread can get very tough, very quickly. I really don't understand the wisdom in not making it strictly broiling. I'm really looking forward to learning to dehydrate peppers, etc. Some things bake too fast, others take FOREVER! Especially, when air frying. It may be partly my fault for not grasping times for the smaller quantity this oven can handle, vs a full size oven. Sometimes preheat takes forever, others, it doesn't seem to need it or it's far quicker than a conventional oven. Preheating can be MASSIVELY annoying! As soon as you open the door to put the food in, it loses all the heat, starting the preheating process all over again, necessitating opening the door, again, to be able to set the timer. Arrgghh! Sometimes, air fry seems a better choice over baking because it circulates better. Regardless, there's a VERY steep learning curve, made that much worse by the horrendous instructions. I recommend lots of YouTube videos to avoid wasting food. All of the other brands seem prone to shorts & literal fires, so I'm constantly on guard with this one, although it's not mentioned in any of the reviews. It's not fair to judge this one based on those, but I am a little hesitant to leave it dehydrating overnight, unsupervised. It does get VERY hot, so I recommend a silicone mat underneath to protect countertops. To me, heated food always tastes better than microwaved. It's large enough for most casseroles, etc, for a family of four. I like that I don't have to heat up my expensive propane oven. I don't pay for electricity, so it may not be as savvy an investment for others, since it seems to need so much extra time for some things. Again, that may be misconception on my part. Overall, if you don't mind needing a PhD in combo/convection/air fryer/baking/broiler ovens...or your hair in piles on the floor trying to understand these instructions...or purchasing some extra cookware, it's a good investment. SIDE NOTE: This is NOT 1000 watts, as claimed. If you live in an RV, like I do, check the usage for all cooking modes, carefully, to make sure you're not overloading your circuits, potentially causing a fire. Keep in mind, other things, like the refrigerator, are always using some of the total available. This uses 1800, more than 1/2 the 3000 total available in a 30 amp RV {2000 to 2500 max, to be on the safe side}.

## Features

- 8-in-1 Multifuntional Microwave One microwave with multi-functions of microwave, air fry, bake(convection), broil (grill), combi., low temp., odor removal, defrost can fulfill more usages
- Healthy Air Fryer Microwave Combo Enjoy your wholesome fried food with original taste but less fat with healthy air fry
- Large Capacity, Small Footprint as Kitchen Essential 12.4inch removable turntable can fit a whole roasted chicken, 12-inch pizza and 84-inch casserole
- Stylish Appearance Classic black stainless steel finishes with easy to clean stainless steel interior
- Easy Operation Equipped with bright, large LED digital display, easy-to-turn knobs and touch control panel
- Convenience Features One-touch popcorn, position memory turntable, speedy cooking, multistage cooking, clock and kitchen timer, mute function
- Product Specs 1000 watts microwave power with 10 power settings, external dimension (WxDxH): 20.5717.9511.82 inches, internal dimension (WxDxH):13.9813.239.49 inches, 12.4-inch position memory turntable
- Note Internal dimension is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08G4Q5196 |
| Additional Features | Airfry function, Convection function, Eco+mute, Low Temperature Cooking, Turntable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #125,825 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #115 in Countertop Microwave Ovens |
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
| Brand Name | TOSHIBA |
| Capacity | 1 Cubic Feet |
| Color | Black Stainless Steel |
| Controller Type | Touch |
| Cooking Program | Air Fry, microwave |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 3,955 Reviews |
| Defrost System Type | Defrost by weight & Defrost by time |
| Energy Consumption | 1500 Watts |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Heating Method | Convection |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons, Keypad |
| Included Components | Manual*1; Turntable*1; Grill Rack*1; Grill Tray*1 |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.95"D x 20.57"W x 11.82"H |
| Item Type Name | TOSHIBA ML2-EC10SA(BS) 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave With Air Fryer Microwave Combo, Convection, Broil, Odor Removal, Mute Function, 12.4" Position Memory Turntable With 1.0 Cu Ft, Black Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 40.8 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | TOSHIBA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ML2-EC10SA(BS) |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Name | ML2-EC10SA(BS) |
| Model Number | ML2-EC10SA(BS) |
| Number of Power Levels | 10 |
| Number of Programs | 8 |
| Power Consumption | 1000 Watts |
| Product Dimensions | 17.95"D x 20.57"W x 11.82"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Special Feature | Airfry function, Convection function, Eco+mute, Low Temperature Cooking, Turntable |
| Timer Function | Timer Function Available |
| Turntable Diameter | 12.4 Inches |
| UPC | 810040941825 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TOSHIBA
- **Capacity:** 1 Cubic Feet
- **Color:** Black Stainless Steel
- **Included Components:** Manual*1; Turntable*1; Grill Rack*1; Grill Tray*1
- **Installation Type:** Countertop
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 17.95"D x 20.57"W x 11.82"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Residential
- **Special Feature:** Airfry function, Convection function, Eco+mute, Low Temperature Cooking, Turntable
- **Wattage:** 1000 watts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it talk to you?**
A: I am going to clear up a small misconception here.  I am a totally blind man myself, and I have purchased this product knowing the feature set and I can tell you it doesn't talk.  This is a microwave that simply connects through a wi-fi connection and uses the MSmartHome app along with alexa to control the unit.  The alexa device will do the talking.  One has to follow the given instructions to connect the unit to the app and  the wifi to get it to work.  It doesn't have to talk to be used by us blind people unless you want one with a voice built in and there is only one or two I know of that have that feature.

**Q: does the interior Light stay on while cooking AND when you open the door?**
A: Yes

**Q: does light come on when door is opened?**
A: Yes and also when in use. Goes off when not in use.

**Q: Where are the vents on this model (i.e., how many inches from the front surface? Would like to build it but not compromise ventilation.**
A: Hi friend, thank you for your interests in Toshiba EM131A5C-SS. Here are our answers to your question. 
When you are facing the microwave, the vent is on the right side of the back of the microwave and on the left side of the microwave, one is the air inlet and the other is the air outlet.
Actually, this is a Countertop Microwave Oven, we do not recommend you use this model for any built-in application as it was not designed for that type of installation. However that will be OK if you make a proper installation, a minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. Also, one side must be completely unenclosed.
Hope the information provided above could answer your concerns. If we could be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via our phone number 855-204-5313 or write email to us at customercare@us.toshiba-lifestyle.com. Thanks again for your trust and confidence in Toshiba, and have a nice day.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The absolute best DEFROST function I have ever used! It worked on smoked salmon. Would buy again.
*by S***S on October 21, 2022*

this 8-in-1 microwave is amazing. So far I've used the defrost, microwave, combi, and air fry function. I think the key with this microwave is to actually read and use the instruction manual if you want it to work well and save the trial and error time (and save your food in the process). In short, all the functions work amazing, defrost is by far the winner of it all for me. It defrosted smoked salmon without cooking it. Forever a fan just for that. Here are my notes: 1. Microwave - I used the "beverage" function to heat up some coffee. It's the Auto 1 I think (check the manual!) it heated it up nice and hot, it didn't get cold quick, and I was very pleased. I really only use the microwave for reheating (not cooking), so this was perfect. 5 stars on this front. 2. Combi - this was a combo grill/micro function for some hot dogs. I couldn't find a good guide in the rush of my son requesting hot dogs like he hadn't eaten anything in the past 6 years of his life, but I did a combi preset, had to do it twice, and while they came out good, almost like on the stove top, I think they could have been better--they lacked a little cooking in the center. I'll have to do some homework on the best hot dog function to use before my next request. 3. Airfry - I cut up some red potatoes (small if you ask me), dressed them with EVOO, salt, paprika and thyme and used the air fryer at 350 F for 30 mins. I MUST DISCLOSE that I have NEVER used an airfryer. Never. I saw it as a frivolous appliance that takes up too much space. Enter this micro. This is why I got the micro in the first place. Back to the potatoes, they could have been cooked a little more for my liking, perhaps a higher temp, but my husband thought they were amazing. Again, I have never air fryed, so probably some novice user error on my end. 5 stars for air frying! 4. Defrost. This is where this microwave SHINES like none other. I defrosted smoked salmon. Have you ever done that before????? the edges are ALWAYS *cooked* and I can't stand that. It defrosted perfectly. Not cooked. Not at all. DEFROSTED as if I'd left it out on the counter to defrost. My God. Chicken? Defrosted like a CHARM. Not cooked! not hot! DEFROSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would give this 10,000 stars just for defrosting because I ALWAYS forget to take food out to defrost.

### ⭐ DIED after just a little over A YEAR!
*by B***N on November 27, 2021*

REVISED: QUIT TURNING, of course, right after the warranty expired. It's never been great about turning properly, but was fine, until it started groaning, like metal scraping on metal, & died. We've always taken good care of it. I can't express how sick we are of cheap junk. We had each of the past two microwaves for more than 10 years, each. The amount of steam the microwave function produces...apparently on purpose...is making me INSANER!! I'm trying to cook the food, not give it, the interior of the microwave, & the countertop a bath! It drips all over the place when you open the door. SERIOUSLY, it's like it's pulling every ounce of moisture it can get from the air. Not that I don't clean my microwave regularly, but it's way too much to let it air dry, so I have to wipe everything down...every time I use it...including removing the tray & go-around thingy...or the moisture would just sit in there fermenting in extremely unsanitary puddles. The directions are, in part, in very broken English. The timer has been the hardest to figure out...that, & the combo cooking. I guess I'll be investing in some oven safe plastic cookware, because metal {necessary for using the convection function} sparks when the microwave is in use during combo cooking...if I can figure out the directions to get past C1 & on to C2... The broiler appears to be combo, only. I'm unsure what cookware will work, as even oven safe plastic may melt. Although, it's a bit frustrating that the broiler element never seems to heat up enough to quickly broil. I've yet to see it glowing red like a conventional broiler, so it seemingly takes forever. Plus, microwaving can ruin some foods, especially fish & chicken. Bread can get very tough, very quickly. I really don't understand the wisdom in not making it strictly broiling. I'm really looking forward to learning to dehydrate peppers, etc. Some things bake too fast, others take FOREVER! Especially, when air frying. It may be partly my fault for not grasping times for the smaller quantity this oven can handle, vs a full size oven. Sometimes preheat takes forever, others, it doesn't seem to need it or it's far quicker than a conventional oven. Preheating can be MASSIVELY annoying! As soon as you open the door to put the food in, it loses all the heat, starting the preheating process all over again, necessitating opening the door, again, to be able to set the timer. Arrgghh! Sometimes, air fry seems a better choice over baking because it circulates better. Regardless, there's a VERY steep learning curve, made that much worse by the horrendous instructions. I recommend lots of YouTube videos to avoid wasting food. All of the other brands seem prone to shorts & literal fires, so I'm constantly on guard with this one, although it's not mentioned in any of the reviews. It's not fair to judge this one based on those, but I am a little hesitant to leave it dehydrating overnight, unsupervised. It does get VERY hot, so I recommend a silicone mat underneath to protect countertops. To me, heated food always tastes better than microwaved. It's large enough for most casseroles, etc, for a family of four. I like that I don't have to heat up my expensive propane oven. I don't pay for electricity, so it may not be as savvy an investment for others, since it seems to need so much extra time for some things. Again, that may be misconception on my part. Overall, if you don't mind needing a PhD in combo/convection/air fryer/baking/broiler ovens...or your hair in piles on the floor trying to understand these instructions...or purchasing some extra cookware, it's a good investment. SIDE NOTE: This is NOT 1000 watts, as claimed. If you live in an RV, like I do, check the usage for all cooking modes, carefully, to make sure you're not overloading your circuits, potentially causing a fire. Keep in mind, other things, like the refrigerator, are always using some of the total available. This uses 1800, more than 1/2 the 3000 total available in a 30 amp RV {2000 to 2500 max, to be on the safe side}.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like this microwave.
*by K***U on September 2, 2024*

I needed to get a new microwave our old one was almost a decade old and the inside was starting to rust out. I needed something that I could mute as I am on night shift while the rest of the house works days. I shopped around locally because I didn't want the hassle of having to try and return a microwave to Amazon if it was junk, unfortunately I couldn't find any microwaves carried by any retailers in my area that had the mute function I wanted and many of them were just as expensive as this microwave. I was hesitant to pull the trigger on this product because of the reviews. There's a lot of *good* reviews on here but it's the bad ones I keep an eye out for, you cannot trust most of the reviews on this website anymore and its the overly critical reviews that I trust to be honest. Some folks were complaining this unit felt cheap and made of low quality parts. I disagree. This microwave is smaller than the one I used to own but somehow manages to be heavier than the larger microwave I had. The entire unit feels like it's built solidly, it has a stainless steel finish on the inside, so it's easy to clean. And best of all it has the mute function I wanted. As a bonus due to it's nature as a convection microwave I have noticed that it warms food in a slightly different manner, like to the point even microwave meals taste a little different and I have noticed that things like bowls and containers are less hot on the outside than I'd expect them to be. I'm glad I bought this unit, it seems reliable. Keep in mind there's a bit of a learning curve to using this microwave, you don't want to accidently engage it's grilling functions while you got plastic in there.

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