TOSHIBA Launches ER-D4000B: A High-Performance 26L Compact Oven with Hot Air Convection and Color Touch Panel
Press Release
June 10, 2025
Toshiba Lifestyle Corporation
High Functionality in a Compact 26L Model
Toshiba Lifestyle Corporation is releasing the ER-D4000B, a new model in the "Stone Kiln Dome" series of steam ovens. This compact 26L model, featuring hot air convection and a 5-inch color touch panel, will be available starting in August. It offers high-heat cooking up to 300°C, enabling faster and tastier results, along with 2-level cooking. The oven also boasts the "Interior Dirt Protect" feature for easy cleaning and maintenance.
The oven is designed for efficient 2-level cooking using hot air convection, allowing for simultaneous preparation of multiple dishes. Its 300°C high-heat capability ensures quick and delicious cooking. The 5-inch color touch panel enhances usability, and the "Interior Dirt Protect" feature simplifies cleaning.
Furthermore, the convection unit has been thinned, reducing the depth to 39.9cm. This allows for placement directly against walls on the back, left, and right sides, optimizing space efficiency.
The "Vertical Panel & Wide Interior" design, known as "Raku Posi Style," offers improved visibility, ease of operation, and accessibility for placing and removing dishes.
New Product Overview
| Type | Model Name | Body Color | Price | Release Month | Monthly Sales Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Oven with Hot Air Convection (Color Touch Panel) | ER-D4000B (K) Black | (K) Black | Open | August | 1,000 units |
Market Trends and Product Positioning
In response to the growing trend of single-person and small-household living, there is increasing demand for compact 26L ovens, rather than larger 30L models. However, existing compact models often fall short in meeting user needs for functionality and performance.
The new ER-D4000B addresses this gap by offering the same high-level features found in premium, larger models, but within a compact 26L footprint. This new lineup aims to satisfy consumers seeking both compactness and advanced cooking capabilities.
Key Features of the New Product
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300°C High Heat with Hot Air Convection: A First for 26L Models
The 26L compact model is equipped with a 2-level hot air convection oven, enabling simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes and ensuring even baking, producing fluffy bread. The rapid heating function, compared to traditional top-and-bottom heater ovens, can reduce preheating time to 200°C by approximately 40%. The "Stone Kiln Auto Bake" feature simplifies cooking by allowing users to select the main ingredient (beef, pork, chicken, fish, vegetables), and the oven automatically adjusts temperature and cooking time for optimal results.
Comparison of Preheating Time to 200°C:
- Hot Air Convection Oven ER-D4000B: Approx. 40% shorter heating time.
- Top-and-Bottom Heater Oven ER-D90B: Standard heating time.
Croissant Puff Comparison:
- Hot Air Convection Oven ER-D4000B: 40 mm puff.
- Top-and-Bottom Heater Oven ER-D90B: 32 mm puff.
Image Description: A bar graph comparing preheating times for the ER-D4000B and ER-D90B to reach 200°C, showing a significant time saving for the ER-D4000B. Another image shows a comparison of baked croissants, with the ER-D4000B producing a larger puff. -
Large Color Touch Panel and "Interior Dirt Protect" for Enhanced Usability and Easy Cleaning
The oven features a 5-inch large color touch panel, similar to Toshiba's top-tier ER-D7000B model, providing intuitive operation. Users can easily check recipes and cooking instructions without needing a separate manual. The "Smart Damper Door" ensures a quiet closing action by automatically slowing down just before the door fully closes.
The interior is coated with a water- and oil-repellent ceramic material, "Interior Dirt Protect," to prevent stains. Additionally, a "Dry Course" helps reduce condensation and residue after steaming, further enhancing ease of maintenance.
Image Description: A series of images demonstrating the user interface and features. One shows the touch panel with various cooking modes like "Auto Heat," "Cook," and "Recipes." Another shows the "Smart Damper Door" mechanism. The third highlights the "Interior Dirt Protect" coating, illustrating how oil and water are repelled. -
Space-Saving Design: 39.9cm Depth and "Perfect Fit" Installation
Unlike conventional hot air convection ovens that require more depth for their heating elements and fans, the ER-D4000B's thinned convection unit achieves a compact depth of 39.9cm. This allows for flush installation against kitchen walls on the back and sides, making it ideal for kitchens with limited space.
Image Description: An image showing the oven placed flush against a wall, illustrating the "Perfect Fit" installation capability. Another image shows a comparison of panel types, with the vertical panel being easier to view and operate. -
Seamless Flat Face with Single-Pane Glass for a Refined Aesthetic
Toshiba has achieved a seamless, flat glass front, a design challenge for vertical panel ovens where the display can get hot. By incorporating a dedicated small cooling fan and optimizing airflow, they've created a sleek, integrated look. The handle design is also streamlined for a refined appearance, and the operation buttons are hidden when not in use, blending harmoniously with the kitchen environment.
Image Description: An image showcasing the oven's refined design, emphasizing the seamless glass front and the hidden control panel when not in use. -
"Raku Posi Style": Easy Viewing, Operation, and Dish Removal
The "Raku Posi Style" combines a vertical control panel, which offers better viewing angles and easier operation, with a wide interior cavity measuring 39.7cm. This wider opening allows for effortless removal of large dishes.
Image Description: Two diagrams illustrating the "Raku Posi Style." The first shows the benefit of the vertical panel for easier viewing and operation compared to a horizontal panel. The second highlights the wide interior space, showing a large dish being easily removed. -
Other New Product Lineup
In addition to the ER-D4000B, Toshiba is also launching the ER-D90B and ER-D70B (26L models) featuring the "High Angle Infrared Sensor" for accurate surface temperature detection, and the ER-60B (23L model) with a backlight LCD for improved visibility. All three models incorporate the "Vertical Panel & Wide Interior" "Raku Posi Style," extending this user-friendly design across eight models in Toshiba's oven range, from entry-level to standard.
Image Description: Images of three different oven models: ER-D90B (Black), ER-D70B (Black), and ER-60B (White).
New Product Feature Comparison
| Type | Model Name | Capacity | Max Temp / Heating Method | Stone Kiln Auto Bake | Sensor | Display | Raku Posi Style (Vertical Panel & Wide Interior) | Smart Damper Door | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Oven with Hot Air Convection | ER-D4000B | 26L | 300°C Hot Air Convection (2-level cooking) | Yes (Chicken, Pork, Beef, Fish, Vegetables) | High Angle Infrared Sensor, Temperature Sensor | Color Touch Panel | Yes | Yes | Perfect fit (back, left, right) |
| Steam Oven | ER-D90B | 26L | 250°C Top-and-Bottom Heater, Flat Ceiling (NEW) | Yes (Chicken, Vegetables) | Temperature Sensor | Backlight LCD (K: Black, W: White) | Yes (NEW) | Yes (NEW) | Perfect fit (back) |
| Steam Oven | ER-D70B | 26L | 250°C Top-and-Bottom Heater, Flat Ceiling (NEW) | Yes (Chicken, Vegetables) (NEW) | Temperature Sensor | White Backlight LCD (NEW) | Yes (NEW) | Yes (NEW) | Perfect fit (back) |
| Steam Oven | ER-60B | 23L | 250°C Top-and-Bottom Heater | No | Temperature Sensor | White Backlight LCD | Yes | No | Perfect fit (back) |
New Product Specifications
| Model Name | Body Color | Range (High Frequency Output) | Heating Method | Power Consumption | Oven Temperature Setting Range | Overheating Steam | Hybrid | Auto Menu Count | Total Recipe Count | External Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | Energy Saving Achievement Rate | Annual Power Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER-D4000B | (K) Black | 1,000W¹ / 600W, 500W / 200W, 100W equivalent | Hot Air Convection | 1,430W | 100-250-300°C² Ferment (30, 35, 40, 45°C) Steam Ferment (40°C) |
- | - | 210 | 196 | 493×399×357 | F 103% |
71.0 kWh/year |
| ER-D90B | (K) Black (W) White |
1,000W¹ / 600W, 500W / 200W, 100W equivalent | Top-and-Bottom Heater | 1,430W | 100-250°C² Ferment (30, 35, 40, 45°C) |
100-250°C³ | - | 87 | 147 | 480×390×350 | D 100% |
70.4 kWh/year |
| ER-D70B | (K) Black (W) White |
1,000W¹ / 600W, 500W / 200W, 100W equivalent | Top-and-Bottom Heater | 1,350W | 100-250°C² Ferment (30, 35, 40, 45°C) |
100-250°C³ | - | 87 | 126 | 468×384×338 | B 71 |
73.4 kWh/year |
| ER-60B | (W) White | 1,000W¹ / 600W, 500W / 200W, 100W equivalent | Top-and-Bottom Heater | 1,350W | 100-250°C² Ferment (30, 35, 40, 45°C) |
100-250°C³ | - | 71 | 83 | 468×384×338 | B 71 |
73.4 kWh/year |
Notes:
- ¹ 1000W output is limited to approximately 3 minutes, after which it automatically switches to 600W. The rated continuous output is 600W.
- ² Operation at 300°C lasts for approximately 5 minutes before automatically switching to 210°C. When temperatures of 220°C or higher are set, it automatically switches to 210°C. Overheating steam and hybrid functions are limited to 250°C. Preheat temperature for 300°C is 270°C.
- ³ Operation at 250°C lasts for approximately 5 minutes before automatically switching to 200°C. When temperatures of 210°C or higher are set, it automatically switches to 200°C. For ER-D90B, temperatures of 190°C or higher will switch to 180°C after 60 minutes.
- ⁴ Includes arrangement recipes, variation recipes, cake mold sizes, and toppings.
- ⁵ Number of auto-cooking menus (including auto-heating, excluding cleaning functions) for the dedicated recipe book.
- ⁶ Annual power consumption figures are based on the Energy Saving Act and specific equipment standards for "Microwave Ovens" (classification names are also based on this law). B: Oven range (with exposed heaters, under 30L), D: Oven range (without exposed heaters, under 30L), F: Oven range (with hot air circulation heating).
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