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 De'Longhi F18316S March 22, 2010
S. Thomas (UK)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have been reticent about using a deep fat fryer since early childhood when my mum used to fry in an open saucepan. This is the first deep fat fryer I have ever used myself and was chosen for the features that make it sound less alarming than other models on the market; the most notable of which is the fact that the lid stays closed when food is placed into and removed from the oil.
Features
The bowl has a sloped interior, with minimum and maximum oil markings etched onto the sides, which make it easy to fill to the correct level. The food basket rotates once it has been lowered into the oil and the food moves into and out of the oil as it goes around. This design means that you do not use as much oil as other fryers and does not appear to be to the detriment of the food cooked.
You can look at the food cooking through a viewing window, supposedly without opening the lid; in fact it is difficult to view items cooking because condensation immediately prevents a clear view once food enters the oil. It is possible to get a vague indication of whether things have started to brown, but the only real way to tell is to lift the lid, so the window is not as useful as it sounds.
The basket sits above the oil and can thus be filled before the lid is closed and the fryer is switched on. A light indicates when the oil has reached the selected cooking temperature and food is then lowered into the oil without the lid needing to be opened - so no need to worry about splashing oil.
Temperature selection is via a dial on the front. This feels rather flimsy to me but seems to do the job. There is an integral timer but I have chosen not to use this as it does not turn the fryer off.
Performance
I have managed to achieve good results with the food crisp and evenly cooked. The fryer takes a few minutes to reach cooking temperature and is quick to recover at the start of cooking, even when frozen food is fried.
The fryer has integral filters that do seem to prevent a fatty build up in the kitchen and also dampen cooking aromas (but do not totally remove them). A lot of steam is generated so I place the fryer on the hob and run the cooker hood.
Cleaning
I recall my mum's frying pan was impossible to clean but it is simple with this fryer. Oil removal is surprisingly easy, draining through a tube and filtered into a supplied container. The bowl is non stick and can be filled with hot, soapy water, which drains through the same tube as the oil. The basket comes up well hand washed, as does the lid.
Summary
I am pleased with my choice. I like the fact that the design of the fryer means that the lid can be closed when food is inserted into the oil. Although I would have liked a timer that actually switches the unit off, I would never leave it unattended so this does not affect my overall impression of the fryer. The fact that it also needs less oil to fry reduces the running costs and quantity of oil that needs to be changed periodically, leads me to a five star rating.
Delonghi Roto fryer October 4, 2008
Andrea
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
Thought this was rather expensive for a fryer but was attracted by the promise of less fat required for use. I must say it has exceeded my expectations and cooks lovely chips! It also looks good enough to store on top of worksurface, unlike some of the genre. Definitely recommended.
A great Deep Fryer! June 5, 2009
Nicholas Blackman (Norfolk-England)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Like the other reviewers I am very impressed with this product. It is certainly not the cheapest deep fryer but it IS extremely good! The easy clean is just that and the rotating metal basket means you need a lot less oil to fry in which means that it should start saving you money in the long run. I love the really effective filter built into the lid and now the kitchen no longer smells like a chip shop after frying, and just as importantly the cupboards/shelves/contents of the kitchen no longer get covered with a layer of grease which means cleaning is much much easier! I actually bought it to try and produce proper crispy sweet potato fries (like the ones they sell in American restaurants like O'Charley's) and while it's not quite like being back in Memphis, it is extremely close, giving much better results than trying to oven bake them!
All in all a very good product highly recommended.
delonghi roto fryer May 28, 2009
B. Jackson
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
We have been disapointed with other deep fat fryers recently. but bought
the delonghi roto fryer with some trepidation, but it has lived up to its
reputation. We are particularly pleased with the emptying and storing features.
DeLonghi Roto Fryer August 30, 2009
Wendy (Co Durham, UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent product giving superb results. Very efficient, using little oil. Simple to use and clean. My only very slight criticism would be that this latest model is slightly bulkier than the previous one I owned. Not the cheapest on the market but well worth the money for the end results.De'Longhi F18316S Roto Fryer with Easy Clean System (Silver)
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