Tefal Oleoclean Compact Deep Fat Fryer, (3 Portions), 2 Litre
Deep fry like a pro!
Our innovative Oleoclean Compact Deep Fryer not only produces deliciously crispy results, but it also features Tefal’s world patented automatic filtration system, allowing you to drain, clean, store and reuse cooking oil mess free. Once you’ve finished cooking up your favourite fried foods, simply turn the dial to “automatic filtration”. The cooled oil is then drained through a sieve into the oil box below, clearing it of crumbs ready for future use. All without an oil spill in sight!
The heating immersed element
- Heats the oil faster than a traditional deep fryer
- Get professional results
A unique and world patented filtration technology
- Filter the oil after deep frying
- Reuse the oil up to 8 times
Adjustable temperature
Adjustable thermostat lets you cook at temperatures between 150°C and 190°C.
After cooking, simply turn the dial to Automatic Filtration to give you clean oil every time – and make it last longer
Can be fully dismantled
Oleoclean Pro can be fully dismantled and loaded into the dishwasher (except for heating element)
Clean oil every time
Our world patented automatic filtration system drains, cleans and stores the oil for you
Enjoy the best fried food with Tefal Oleoclean pro…
Comparison Table
| | Heating Element | |
| | Auto Oil filtration | |
| | Variable thermostat | |
Timer | ||
3 Portions | Capacity | 4 Portions |
1500W | Power | 2200W |
| | Heating Element | |
| | Auto Oil filtration | |
| | Variable thermostat | |
Timer | | |
3 Portions | Capacity | 6 Portions |
1500W | Power | 2200W |
- Tefal Easy Pro
- Tefal OleoClean Pro
| Weight: | 3.65 kg |
| Dimensions: | 42.29 x 37.9 x 29.2 cm; 3.65 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Tefal |
| Model: | FR701640 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
Excelle
Excellent fryer it has a shallow basket but wide and long for great even frying. The self filter feature is brilliant although may overflow the oil storage unit. This is because the min max marking are off by 2-3 mm. Fill the fryer hold over sink or take outside fill to level drain to storage unit then what’s left in the storage unit is what you use as your new fill amount. Also note that the fryer won’t drain until its at a cool enough temperature. Timer button works on 1 minute intervals so press 5 times to set a 5 minute timer for example. I bought the Octoclean Pro fryers
Frye
Still drips oil when emptying into box. This makes it hard to keep clean. However it works pretty well.
Great deep fat fryer from Tefal!
Great build quality, easy to use, straightforward thermostat for easy temperature setting. Automatic draining facility after cooking is a clever idea, but not all the oil drains out (the pan doesn’t fall down to the filter enough) and you are still left with a fair bit of oil in the bottom. The filter in the pan isn’t removable either, so you have to wash the pan (with plenty of washing up liquid!) to get the last bits out.
Overall a great fryer, with some clever features!
Great fryer but with a design flaw
It is a roomy fryer, much more space than my previous Tefal one that required same amount of oil.
I obviously bought it for the filtration feature. 2 things with that..
1. Because the bottom of the frying pan is rather flat, when you filter the oil there is always some oil left in the pan, this is a waste. Tefal could have designed the bottom like a shower tray where all oil flows towards the hole.
2. The container for the oil has a lid. You have to tip the container to empty it back into the fryer. The weight of the oil easily pushes the lid off and oil spill disaster is happening. They could have made a secure lid with some plastic screws to keep it in place when it is not lying flat.
These are minor gripes, would still highly recommend for the excellent frying capabilities.
A few reservations
I already made pretty good chips, but hated having to clean up the fryer afterwards. This machine is the bees knees and I wish I had bought it sooner.
UPDATE: I have now had this fryer almost five months. I am irritated that there is no cord storage, making it cumbersome to wash the heating element. Luckily I have a sink with a bowl insert, so I can hook the element over the lip of the bowl. I am disappointed that it doesn’t drain the oil completely, and the tank is too large for my dishwasher, so washing it up is a dockyard job – anyone living near a Naval base will know that expression. Pretty good idea, lacking a little in the execution IMHO.
Really in love with i
Finally I found a fryer easy to use and clean. Oil filtration system is really useful, you can filter and wash the machine each time so it stay clean and ready for next time to use. Decanting oil back is really easy. Other fryer that I used where really hard to clean and oil was splitting all around when drying to dispose off, here you have longer lasting filtered oil and a convenient way to trasfer oil into other container for disposal. Only not useful think is the digital screen time you can not really see it or heard the sound while frying, it doesn’t have any other function and battery is off really quickly and I don’t know if ot is replaceable
Does a perfect job and easily cleans
This is by far the best fryer we have owned, it is large but for a reason. For example, You can actually fit enough chips in for a family of 4 instead of smaller fryers and cooking twice, the simple idea of the filter system is really easy leaving the oil clean and once drain into the tank makes easy cleaning of the top tank
Excellent frye
Having had this fryer now for six months with almost one use per week, I can safely say that this is an excellent fryer, producing really lovely chips on a consistent basis. Better still, it is extremely easy to take apart for cleaning. I see some people complaining about spillages but if they followed the instructions and did not overfill then I am sure that, like me, they wouldn’t have any such problems. Would I recommend? Without any doubt I would and in fact already have to a couple of friends and family members.
Works well - oil storage and filter are great - easy to clea
on the down side the oil storage is a cassette under the fryer so that makes it taller than other fryers but that is all I can say negatively .
2l of oil provides a reasonable depth for cooking – removing the basket to put battered items in helps prevent sticking. when you are finished just turn the control to empty and once the oil cools down it drains through a filter into the storage cassette. Simply pour back into the fryer when you next use it.
Remove oil cassette and store in a cool place and everything else goes in the dish washer apart from the element.
Its a clean way to fry and keeps the oil from getting dirty and burning but use liquid oil only .
Basic temperature control but that works fine (there is a larger one with LCD display and 3l capacity but for our small family this is big enough.
Superb
Great fryer, just one niggle really, you add 3.5l of oil in, however due to the heating element your tray sits quite high and it can struggle to cover thick items in oil. Other than that it’s stunningly good, the clean & filter function is superb. This thing is so easy to clean. Wished I’d invested in one sooner.
Fantastic fryer!!
I don’t know how I lived without this little diamond. My old fryer was archaic compared to this. Love how it drains the oil into a built in storage container so you can clean the bowl. Bowl, basket and lid are all dishwasher safe so that’s a big plus. LOVE this fryer…..worth every penny.
Superb. The best there is
Just stunning. Bloody awful instruction, it needs a quick start guide, but actually not all that complex when you get down to it.
Just so damned good. Get it while it is reduced, this is literally the best on the market and for good reason. So easy to clean, so easy to use, it filters the oil and stores it to stop it oxidizing too. Timer is a bit naff but that is the only tiny downside. Great heat range, so… it is just brilliant.
Look, as we discovered, LITERALLY, 2 minutes after ordering (because we had paused it and pressed play after ordering. We had been looking separately both spotted it and showed the other) it is exactly the one they use on Masterchef: Australia and that should tell you something.
Tefal Deep Frye
Over the years I have had numerous makes and models of deep fat fryers. The main issue has always been the cleaning afterwards. With the Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040 this has now been eliminated. After allowing the oil to cool down, it in now just a ,matter of flipping a leaver and allowing the oil to filter into the container for future use. Cleaning the main container now takes just a few minutes of light cleaning instead of the usual 45min plus. With the oil filtered, it now lasts longer, looks cleaner and does not emit the black smoke of the older fryer. Very impressed.
Tefal deep fat frye
An excellent fryer for a single person or small family.What I do like is that it all comes apart for easy cleaning unlike most other fryers I had looked at.One down point is that there can be can be a small oil leak/spillage when filtering the oil into the holding tank but overall I am very pleased with my purchase!!
easy to clea
UPDATE:-I filter the oil after every use. Then i put what can go in the dish washer to clean. But i clean by hand the actual basin the chips go in not to damage the oil filter/dispenser…even though you can put in the washer.
I am very happy so far with this product even though i only use once a week on average….used it now for 6 months i was surprised the price has gone from 79 to over 105……..only criticism i would say is when pouring the oil into the chip fryer from the blue reservoir is that you must hold the lid to ensure it doesn’t flip open and flood oile everywhere ..happened once until i realised its best to hold it tightly
Wish I’d bought one earlie
Have had a number of fryers and always went for the cheaper, more traditional type of fryer.
However, after the 3rd one went in 18 mi that we went for one of these and wish we’d bought earlier.
Great design, great temp controls and the oil filter is a game changer when it come to cleaning and keeping oil. Highly recommended
Clean oil every time
My last fryer was coming to the end of its life and I was looking at the oleoclean for some time but always held off due to the price. When amazon reduced it to 82 I took the plunge.
It’s a great fryer but also quite large which may not be ideal if you have limited tabletop space. Having said that it is fairly light and the oil does store in a container within the main body so it cam be placed in a cupboard and taken out when needed.
It gets to temperature fairly quickly and has a wide shallow basket for even cooking.
When you’re done just flip the switch and the oil will automatically drain into the lower container when it reaches a certain temperature.
When you go to use it next time just wipe the inside with a bit of kitchen roll to scoop up the sediments left behind after the oil was drained. Then just switch the switch pull out the oil container and pour into the fryer. Its quick,clean and easy.
A great frye
Excellent frye
I haven’t had a deep fat fryer for years as I absolutely hated cleaning them no matter what instructions said I could never get fat out of some nooks and crannies, however, after seeing this fryer advertised I thought about buying it for months before finally taking the plunge and oh boy am I glad I did!! Everything cooks beautifully and cleaning is a doddle, I just love how the oil filters making it fresh for each use and makes the oil last longer in my opinion. I can definitely recommend it as I am delighted with it.
I'm really impressed
I wanted to use this for a couple of months before I gave an honest opinion. All I can say is, why isn’t everyone following this design? The basics… It heats up really quickly, and accurately (I tested with an external thermometer) .
The basket… THIS is why I bought this fryer, for no the reason, the basket surface area is amazing. I was sick to death of having fryers that took up so much room and you can just about cook a chip in it. A proper sized basket for a normal family. Why can’t designers understand a very simple concept? People want to cook for their family, it needs a basket big enough to do that. This… does it! Well done.
As for the ‘filtering the oil thing’ , I thought it was a gimic, as I said, I bought this fryer for the basket size. But… It’s genius! I have saved SO much in oil. Never had a leakage issue as some reviews have mentioned, but I’ve always let the oil cool down before I hit the filter switch. When you refill.. It’s clear! I’ve just been topping it up occasionally. I should probably change it all at some point, but if it works, it works! No brown oil, no burnt smell/flavour.. Seriously, it’s a genius concept. So impressed with this fryer, wish I’d found it sooner. A little more pricey than some on the market, but, I reckon I’ll save the difference in oil.
Simple, effective
I bought this for the Easy clean aspect. Ive also plans to get a dishwasher and this can all go in it, except for the heating element, which is fab!
First time cooking with it and I cooked Scnitzel and chips. The chips i boiled for 10 mins, left to cool, fried on 160c for 5 mins and left to cool whilst Scnitzels cooked, then 190c for 4 mins to give some “oomph”. This was also my first time cooking them this way.
It gets 5/5 for cooking ability but 4/5 for oil drainage. 95% of the oil drains out, but some (around 15ml) gets left behind. It is a bit too much to simply wipe it away with some kitchen roll. Thankfully i still had the oil bottles and popped it in there, rather than have it go down the drain.
Easy to use and clea
Easy to clean. I like it because I don’t make any mess when I try to clean and wash. The oil goes to the tank oil and you can reuse it if you want.
Worth the money - just make sure you unscrew the cap on the oil container to empty it !
Really happy with purchase
easy to clean and far better than our previous one
Just make sure you unscrew the cap on the oil container to empty it !
Grea
This is the second fryer like this I have bought. The first one was the smaller version which lasted for approximately 2years before it started leaking which was not good but as it is the only fryer with the self draining system which is the only kind I would consider buying I had to get another. I bought the larger one this time and it is much better. I just hope it doesn’t start leaking again.
Not sure?
First and most important, it is easy as pie to clean, easy to use, but my only problem is the timer, can’t get it to light up or work, but i never had a timer on my old chip pot so you don’t really need it , if your a good enough cook and keep an eye on i
Only one small niggle
Love this fryer however there is one thing I didn’t. If you don’t filter the oil after every use you cannot fold the chip basket up as it makes contact with the oil. By not being able to fold the basket when not in use it adds quite a bit to the length for storage.
I know one of the selling points is you always have clean oil, however used the fryer for the first time to fry some frozen fries and afterwards the oil was still immaculately clean so didn’t bother filtering hence couldn’t drop the basket to reduce the size.
Don’t get me wrong I would by this again but thought it handy for people to know if space is an issue as it is a big fryer anyway.
Chips were perfect and has a timer on the fryer which I didn’t realise which is a plus for this also.
Excellent frye
Have used this half a dozen times so far and very pleased with it. I was originally looking for a fryer with larger capacity but in the end I bought this in favour of its oil filtering feature and the fact that pretty much everything can go in the dishwasher. As yet I haven’t been disappointed. Being able to filter any bits out of the oil after frying and store it in the compartment underneath whilst putting the other parts in the dishwasher is fantastic and I see no reason for this fryer to end up in a greasy, gungy mess like most of them do!
Easy to use and clean, this compact fryer does the job with no fuss.
The provision of a hygienic, easy-to-use storage tank below into which the oil automatically drains as it cools after use in the fryer is a particularly convenient feature of this model. Compact for a small kitchen, simple to use and clean, this fryer produces wonderfully crisp and golden French fries, onion rings, Indian savouries etc. in no time at all. Wish we’d bought one years ago!
Nearly every day is Fryday now
Excellent product.. fries food evenly. Could do with some extra safety features on oil filtration side. You should not be able to filter while hot. they do advise not to, but this can still happen by mistake or accidental. They should have a lock until cool. If you put filter box the wrong way in it leaks all over the bottom so they should have made it that you can only put it one way. Other than that.. top notch
Excellent product.
I’ve fried tempura, chicken, and chips/fries with this and I couldn’t be happier with the product. Temperature tested with other thermometers and it’s accurate.
When it comes to the filter system, at this time I have only used it twice but I honestly couldn’t be happier with the system. I filter the oil, I take the basin out and clean it by hand with plenty of soap and put it through the dishwasher also.
I would say we are a family of two (Three but one’s a dog) and the basket is correctly sized for this. Obviously you would batch cook for larger family meals. I love how easy you can clean it down and then put it away in the cupboard. Easy Peasy.
Excellent purchase
Easy to clean, very happy with it.
A word of warning… Do not stand the plastic container upright with oil in it, the lid will fall off spilling oil everywhere. Luckily for me I was holding it over the sink so no great harm done. I was hoping to have containers of oil for different cooking needs eg oil for fish produce, another container for chips etc. After a number of weeks the unit still looks brand new.
You only get what you pay for! You are worth it! 👍
I love the easy drain facility and the oil filter bottle, which makes it VERY EASY to clean. I would like to mention, due to a “surprise” accident, that the plastic oil bottle which catches the filtered oil for re-use has a capacity of 3 litres of oil, saving a lot of money in refills. The flat lid DOES come off for deep cleaning, if its required. It’s quite expensive for a deep fryer, but it’s worth every penny! The lid is very effective and it catches a lot of condensation, that MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM THE OIL to preserve the food quality and prevent the oil from the explosive reactions commonly associated with the old pot chip-pans of yesteryear! The food, like fresh potato chips MUST be dry before cooking, we just use kitchen roll which absorbs most of the water. We have had a great time experimenting with our fryer, and hope others have as much fun as we have.
Easiest deep fryer to clea
I purchased this fryer for the very odd occasion when I wanted to deep fry something (usually potatoes for chips). I din’t tell my wife as I knew she’d object because a) they’re pretty unhealthy and b) they smell when cooking and c) they’re a pain to change the oil and keep clean.
After much research I came across this model which seemed to at least solve one of the above issues. To solve the other 2 I figured I’d really only use this every now and again as a treat and when I did, I’d use it next to an open window (we don’t have an extractor fan).
The fryer gets up to temperature quickly and has a large enough basket and deep enough oil container to be able to cook a decent amount of chips at a time. The fryer does produce quite a bit of steam but this can be minimised a bit by ensuring that you dry your potato chips as much as possible before they enter the hot oil. As long as the oil is clean & fresh though then the smell isn’t too bad.
That’s the most important thing in my opinion and where this fryer shines because ensuring that you’ve always got clean oil is the key to reducing the smell. This fryer makes it very easy as once you have finished cooking you just move the lever and the oil drains through a filter into a plastic box below where it sits ready to be used the next time around. Once the oil has cooled and drained it’s then very easy to remove the thermostat and oil container allowing you to give them a thorough clean. This only takes a couple of minutes as there’s very little to it.
Happy to report that my wife has now accepted the fryer as part of the family and actually wants me to cook her fresh chips every now and again.
Although I don’t recommend cooking lots in a deep fat fryer as they’re pretty unhealthy I can highly recommend this one for occasional use.
Consider getting the larger "Pro" version if you have the space
This is an excellent little fryer for doing chips however even for 2 people, if you were to use it to fry frozen fish or chicken, the pro version is a better choice.
If you are only using this to make fried chips for 1 or 2 people however it is perfectly fine and functionally identical to the Pro version.
The oleoclean functionality is great and means you can pack the fryer away in the box and put the oil in the fridge for next time.
So easy to clean!
This fryer is a game changer. I always hated the mess when cleaning my old fryer, so much so that I didn’t have one for 15 years! The fact you can pop most of it in the dishwasher is the best thing about this fryer.
The filtration system is so easy to use and does the job well. I have found it best to leave the oil to cool down fully overnight otherwise it is too thin and overwhelms the container causing ‘leaks’. As a precaution I sit it on a tray and this also enables me to locate the fryer safely under my cooker hood.
So far I have used it to fry homemade donuts, vegetable pakora, puri’s, southern fried chicken and triple cooked fries. The thermostat control works perfectly too
Great so fa
Works a treat so far and the kids love the chips from it , I’ve not done an oil change so can’t comment on that just yet but I will report back after I’ve done a change and report on the ease of use.
Some have reported it makes your house smell like a chippy but I’ve not come across that problem myself , we do have a decent extractor in the kitchen so perhaps that helps , the old (cheaper) fryer we had was a lid off design when cooking and that most definitely did cause a smell even with the extractor.
I like the idea behind the design so we’ll see how well it’s been implemented in the coming weeks.
Works very well & also easy to clean. Makes excellent chips. Cut fairly chunky chips, boil for 5 minutes and then drain and dry. Set fryer to 170 and fry for 5 minutes. Lift up and wait for temperature to go back up to 1700 and fry again for 5 mins. . For this use Maris Piper potatoes. They come up very well
So easy to look afte
After years of buying cheap fryers and trying in vain to keep them clean, this one is perfect.
If you use frozen chips with coatings, draining the oil and then cleaning out the components in the dishwasher is great. Much easier than older units that had to be drained and washed by hand.
Excellent machine that also happens to fry well.
Chips taste amazing
I always had a tefal actifry but then it broke (healthy option) but no way was i going to spend over 250 again, think we all got fed up with the chips just tasted boring.
Decided to go with this after doing lots of research and glad i did. Having a large family of 9 i wanted a large fryer so i didnt have to do so many portions, with this i just need to do 2 uses to feed 9 of us. The basket is very large and holds much more than you think, it did take a bit of getting used to because it is quite tall (wouldn’t be any good for short people )
I love the fact that it filters the oil and just the crappie bits are left behind to throw away.
My husband does get angry with me though because i like to filter the oil/wash the lid/wash the basket/wash the container and wash the element, sounds a lot of messing around but it is really simple and it keeps the fryer looking like new.
The chips taste fantastic, onion rings cooked in this are amazing.
I was also lucky enough to buy this at a special price of 75 so was very very happy.
Thank you Amazon.
Great deep fat fryer.
Really pleased with this easy to clean deep fat fryer. All except the electric control can go in the dishwasher. Cooks all types of food needing to be deep fried. chips, onion rings. Scampi. Oil gets filtered ready to reuse. Great size for the two of us. Others mentioned oil overflowing when draining. Yes, this happened to me once. I now leave the oil to get well and truly cold and then all is well. Well packed in sealed box and then again in an Amazon suitable box. Would highly recommend I am so pleased with my purchase.
Easy to clean.
After using deep fat fryers for a few years now the most frustrating thing for me is the difficulty to keep any of them clean, so when our last one was so clogged with oil and couldn’t be cleaned satisfactorily, I decided to look into a replacement that was hopefully easy to keep clean. After quite a bit of research I decided to try the Tefal Oleoclean Pro. It was quite a bit more expensive than the majority of others available and so it was a bit of a gamble. However, I can’t recommend this strongly enough, it is a dream to keep clean, the frying bowl, lid and basket go in the dishwasher and a wipe over the outside of the fryer keeps it clean. The oil automatically drains into a plastic box and is stored in the fryer, enabling the parts to be cleaned and therefore the oil can be used multiple times without deteriorating. The Oleoclean Pro is quite a substantial size but is very easy to move with the two side handles and fits into my kitchen cupboard comfortably. I therefore recommend this purchase.
More convenient than the old one.
This is a replacement for a 20+yo Tefal Deep Fat Fryer. It works brilliantly and the Auto Oil drain is a dream. It leaves the bowl empty bar crumbs, which you can then easily remove. It’s just a bit fiddly lifting out the element first, like the old one, and then looking for somewhere to put it whilst you clean the bowl.
One benifit of the Auto-drain is that the Basket also drains off oil, so needs minimal cleaning.
My reason for 4* is only that the construction is noticeably more flimsy than my old one.
Recommended without hesitation.
Superb to have to keep frying contained, but be careful refilling the oil!
This has been a superb piece of mind versus open pan frying. Having the ability to accurately temperature control the oil has been great to know that it ‘wont get too hot’ and burn the oil as well as reducing the risk of a fire.
It’s also super clean to use. If you have a dishwasher, its even better as it is all dishwasher friendly (except the electrical element).
The important thing to note, that caught me out by surprise is the drain tray. When you are pouring it back in, make sure to support it and take your time. It turns out that the drain tray splits apart so you can clean inside of it. I found this out the hard way and drowned the kitchen in oil. Even then, its still worth it.
Highly recommended if you are looking to do your own batters or having a home made ‘fakeaway’.
Great but doesn’t hold as much as you’d think.
Out of the box this looks and feels like a quality piece of kit. I used mine for the first time last night. Despite it taking 3.5l of oil and having a large basket I was disappointed with how shallow the oil lays and therefore how little you can fit in the basket.
For context, this replaced a cheapo 2.5l fryer. The oil compartment was shorter but deeper and it was possible to fit the same amount if not more in it.
Where this unit comes into it’s own is the filtration and ease of cleaning. It is so quick and easy. For that reason alone, I love it.
Real shame you can’t fit more in the basket. I certainly doubt the claim of 6 portions being possible. For that reason I can only mark 4 stars and not the full 5.
To gook good food.
We like the machine very much indeed. What problem we found was when ordering it we could not find the size of the machine, it gives you the package size but not the machine size, when ours arrived it was larger then we thought it would be, it would be a great help to have the machine size so customers can plan before hand where they are going to be able to store it in the kitchen.
Great, easy clean fryer.
This has turned out to be a very reliable and easy to use fryer. The huge bonus is the extremely easy to clean feature for filtering and draining the oil. The rest of the fryer washes up extremely easily. The element can be washed with care avoiding puting the electrical component into water. Everything else is super easy. While the lid has a fine grease filter which really helps greasy steam from going onto tiles etc., I suggest placing under the cooker extractor for best results and a slightly open window to reduce cooking smells. They are not overly noticable. Great capacity, easy use basket with a drip bracket to hold the basket up. The lid is great to help deflect heat from the hot oil. The little window in the lid is a great help too.
Generally very good but some design flaws
As a whole, this is a good fryer. However some small design faults stop it having 5 stars. The timer display is not back-lit so is difficult to see.
The temperature and timer controls are situated behind the steam vent which gets very hot and can burn you if you need to adjust anything, either during warm up or during cooking. Other than that, generally very good and the oil filter tray is a good idea. But beware, the top of the tray is not fixed and can come loose when emptying.
Tefel drainable large family frye
Disadvantage is that there is no removable filter to liminate the smells, it’s built in mesh/aluminium. Advantage is it’s big, but unfortunately the element is directly under the basket!
Big container in which the oil is in but not deep enough to sit right into, just purched on the top!
Drains easily NO need for a funnel.
Have re-used my oil about 3-4 as already.
Easy to clean but leaks a little while draining
I’ve never used a deep fat fryer before and I’ve found this easy to use and to clean. The only issue is that it sometimes leaks a bit when draining the oil despite the fact that the oil is cool and the fryer is level. I think it might leak when there isn’t much debris in the oil, so it flows out at a faster rate.
In a world of namby pamby “woke” cry babies and thought police Karens, its the little things in life that get you through. Real chips are one of them.
Oven chips are a crime against potatoes…
Air fryers can jog on. Who are they kidding with their “healthy alternative” rubbish…
The guy in the chippy looks like he hasn’t had a bath in weeks and I would trust him to bath my chips in oil, let alone my kids…
Lets face it. The only way to get a good chip is to fry it and this bad boy will do the job for you.
Good points are:
* The oil filtration system works well and keeps the oil going for longer, and reduces the bad taste you get after a few fries
* Quick to get to temperature vs other fryers Ive had
* Relatively easy to clean
Bad Points:
* Not dishwasher safe. The box says yes. A little insert says no. I’ve not risked it.
* The basket is an odd shape and a bit unwieldy for the post cook shakedown.
* Its also too shallow. Its not a massive problem for chips or even flat fish, but fried chicken needs rotating and sits on the bottom where it can get overly greasy.
Overall its a better than average deep fat fryer and results are 100x better than any oven chip.
11/10. Would tell my wifes friend to “shut her stupid mouth” again no bother if she tried to talk a lot of pish about “cholesterol” whilst trash talking our deep fat fryer when her own little gargoyle is a vegan and could give Jabba the Hut a run for his money.
Inefficient.
It works really well. It’s a little bigger than I expected as in overall size but the coverage and depth for frying is quite shallow which surprised me a little. You have to put a lot of oil into it but only use half of it. You’re heating up twice as much oil as you use. It seems a very inefficient way of deep frying. I haven’t needed to clean the oil yet so can’t comment on how easy it is to clean.
A great fryer and SO EASY TO CLEAN
This fryer has worked very well for me and I love the fact it is so easy to clean and the oil is filtered and stored in the container after each use. I saw on some reviews that people had reported leaks of oil whilst draining the oil into the storage reservoir. I have not had that problem but I do wait until the oil is cooled before opening the valve. The fryer is quite large and will take up a lot of room in a cupboard or on the worktop – measure first before buying.
Maybe a little shallow for some types of food
First off I bought this for the ease of cleaning and filtration system and for that its great. In use however I have found a few little things while not deal breakers certainly should be noted. I will still give it 5 stars but only as 4 seems a bit mean so in theory its a 4.5 star rating.
The depth of oil is (when filled to a few mm below maximum) a little shallow for thicker cuts of battered fish so you may need to turn them over to stop them sticking to the basket and to cook properly – although its fine for chips and probably most normal things you would deep fry as the basket is nice and wide so food can spread out a bit more. If you fill it to about 1 or 2mm below maximum the oil container cannot take it all when filtering so you may need to use a small jug to decant any excess oil out making the process a bit fiddly and even with it more or less in between the marks it can still leave a small amount in the bowl. It takes about 2.5 to 3 hours for the oil to cool down enough to filter and then allow you to take it apart to wipe the element and wash the bowl and basket etc. I use the dishwasher to clean it (note with ours that an economy wash wont quite clean the bowl as well as a standard wash) But I usually have to give it an extra wipe when it comes out as sunflower oil can stain the bowl a bit (we have to use sunflower oil due to an allergy to rapeseed oil)
Overall it heats up fairly quickly (7 to 8 minutes) cooks well and the fact most of it can go in the dishwasher a great help. Be aware it is a fairly large unit (there is a smaller one available) and with the weight of the oil can be heavy enough to move about for storage – and when frying the sides do get hot (obviously!) so as with all deep fryers should never be left unattended when in use.
Summing up a great machine and recommended.
Fantastic, easy cleaned
I have not owned a deep fat fryer for nearly 17 years, So after a friend recommended this .So i bit the bullet and bought this model. With no regrets. perfect fried fish , buttermilk chicken , All came out perfect, now the bit i used to hate cleaning the dam things, well this little beauty is so easy , when the oil is cold flick the switch to filter and it will slowly filter, and crumbs left are easily removed with a bit of kitchen roll, the only bit you have to clean by hand is the element , the rest you can bung in the dish washer , Job done, yes it is pricey but well worth the extra expense.
Great Frye
Our old 3l fryer was past it’s best and didn’t really do a big enough batch of chips for the 6 of us in 1 go. When looking for a replacement we liked the look of this one. It has a wider but shallower basket, and an additional 500ml capacity, at 3.5l.
It comfortably cooks enough, and if you follow the temperature guides on the packaging of what you’re cooking, gives great results.
Never have had any trouble with oil leaking out when filtering, I fill it up to the max and top up as required, so it’s normally well over 3 litres of oil that’s being filtered.
Replacing the oil is easy as well, as you simply filter, clean then fill with new oil. Old oil is in the bottom and the
new bottles just used to fill can be used to dispose of the old oil easily.
Even the oil storage container in the bottom can be opened to be cleaned thoroughly.
My only concern at the time was the price, but now, after 4 weeks of use, I’d say its worth it.
Absolutely amazing.
Just AWESOME. Can’t rate it highly enough. I don’t know why people are complaining about this! I normally buy cheap deep fat fryers and throw them away after a few months as I can’t deal with the grime and smell from them, this takes it to another level of making frying easy. I can’t praise this highly enough. Yeah, I agree with people that the frame is thin sheet metal, but it’s all designed to come apart for cleaning. When it comes to cleaning, it’s literally 4 parts. That’s it. Most of it can go in the dishwasher. The filter system is excellent, and the manual stresses that the oil must be cool beforehand, people who are saying this leaks are obviously switching it to filter mode when it’s too hot – read the instructions! Its so nice having freshly filtered oil every time you want to have fried food. I really wish I’d of bought the bigger one now, the advertised size is the BOX size and not the actual fryer. This packs away neatly in my cupboards, but I do have enormous larder cupboards in my kitchen, don’t want the neighbours seeing my appliances on the kitchen side, so very common. You won’t regret buying this fryer. Tefal doesn’t fail again. I’ve asked my husband to update this review if I have a coronary after too much fried food, lol.
Let the oil go cold before filtering it back
Very good product easy to clean and dismantle ! The only word of warning which has been said in other reviews if you switch to the automatic filtering System on when the oil is hot It has a tendency to leak onto the counter !But what may be a good tip is to let the oil cool completely as the oil is thicker and runs more slowly back into the container. When the oil is hot it runs very quickly through the filter mesh and probably overwhelms the point at which it drains into the container?
Husband Thrilled With Frye
I bought this for my husband to make chips, onion rings and donuts in. He’s thrilled with it. He finds it easy to use and to clean and says it gives very good results. He loves chips, as do our children, so he experimented a bit with the temperature settings to get the crispiest chips. We did try making our own chips, but in the end found it easier to just buy a bag of frozen chips to shove in there. We haven’t got round to trying doughnuts yet, but that’s next on the list. It does chips, onions rings, hash browns, croquettes and fish fingers very well. Definitely pleased with our purchase.
Best Deep fat frye
By far the best deep fat fryer I have ever used. More expensive that many but well worth the extra.
Very simple to use. I did however after reading other earlier reviews prior to purchase had some reservations regarding the oil container top becoming dislodged after filtering the oil. These concerns have been found to be totally groundless. It may be the container has been modified in later versions but certainly I have no complaints or suggestions regarding possible improvements.
Quick and easy to use
This is fantastic cooks like a dream and you don’t have to wait around for the oil to cool as it does all that for you and filters the oil as well. Then all you have to do is wash it out and put the clean oil back in the pan, most bits are dishwasher friendly. I don’t know how I managed with my old one would not be with out this.
Only down side I can see is it needs a better filter in the lid a carbon one would be great but thats i
Easy cleaning
I used to have a deep fat fryer years ago and decided on this one because of the easy clean facility and the brand. I’ve only used this once, not a great experience. Following their guidelines for temperature and heat settings my chips came out very dark brown not the lovely crispy golden ones I had envisaged. It takes 3 hours to cool enough to empty to clean and when removing the parts for washing I cut my finger on very sharp metal on the machine. My old machine had a method of raising the basket without removing the lid, not so with this one. All in all I wouldn’t recommend and it’s probably one of those buys that will sit in the cupboard for a few years before going to the charity shop.
Excellent. Oil cleaning is a must for me now
I love the filtered cleaning of the oil fascility. It realy has made a difference to the flavour of the food and the oil usage last longer.
Cleaning is a doddle, but the only bug bear is you have to hand wash the lid, the element (obviously) and the insert.
Butit cleans so easily, it really is no problem.
I love it and it is large enough to cook chips for 6
Highly recommend
This is our second Tefal – the first smaller one leaked and was sent back for refund. This one works a dream and is large enough to fry enough chips fo 3 people at once. Simple to use. My one word of waring is that the oil container comes apart (you can remove the lid) which I was unaware of. So when I poured the oil out of the container into the fryer the lid came off and 2L of oil went everywhere
Blummin’ marvellous!
I love this deep fat Fryer – I bought it to replace an old small fryer – it’s large enough to cook chips for the whole family in one go, the ability to drain the oil and filter out the bits of burnt food is brilliant. The fact you can painlessly dismantle and put in the dishwasher (But not the lid) makes it so easy to keep it properly clean, which makes it easier to store and stops it being smelly, the permanent filter is great too (no faffing about buying and changing The filter).
The big basket is great – I tend to use the fryer for home cooked chips more than anything else – and whilst my chips are always pretty good – they were pronounced to be amazing with this fryer!
The handles on the side are great for moving it because this is a sizeable piece of equipment – with the handles it is easy and feels very safe (also the oil is safely stored in the box so no danger if spilling)
I am very happy with my purchase 10/10.
Can you be in love with an inanimate object? Yes!
This deep fat fryer is just a dream. I was missing chipS from the chip shop during lockdown so bought this deep fat fryer..what a dream this machine is…..simply great. Minimum temperature setting is 140…maximum 190, it heats up quickly, It has a light indicator….the capability of draining and filtering the oil is superb and allows for easy cleaning after each use. I can happily boast at producing delicious chips….( only once a week, for the sake of waist lines!)…and even produced some crisps last week….if you are looking for a good deep fat fryer I’d highly recommend this one.
Just fantastic
If your thinking it’s a bit expensive, and is it worth it….yes yes yes! This is probably the best item I have purchased. After you finished your cooking flip the leaver over to drain and just leave it. When the oil is at the correct temperature it drains into the storage box. The element slides up allowing you to easily clean the tank, basket and lid. Leave the oil in the storage box keeps it clean and smells down. When you next want to use it slide out the box remove the screw plug and poor in the oil. The storage box can be washed clean easily as well. All round BRILLIANT
Everything mentioned in the other reviews is correct. It appears to be a great machine.
HOWEVER:
What do you do when you first get a machine? You unbox it, read the safety booklet, read the use manual a do the “Before first Use section. (see picture 1).
I did this, loaded all of the components in the dishwasher and cleaned them.
Then I found a single piece of afterthought paper in the box (Pictre 2).
“Contrary to what is written in the instruction (IFU) or in the packaging the lid cannot be cleaned in the dishwasher……”
I can’t see any damage after one wash, however, if you think you are buying a fully dish-washable machine, you are not.
During lockdown we have begun making things like somosas and onion bhajias but have not owned a deep fat fryer for years, mainly due to the fact that they quickly became gunged up with oil and were difficult to clean. Heating oil in an open pan is dangerous. This one ticks all the boxes. Temperature control, filtered oil and easy to clean. It is absolutely brilliant. I read some of the reviews about oil leaking from the reservoir because of over-filling and decided the best bet was to fill the reservoir first and then pour it into the fryer – zero chance of it overflowing! Tip – the price fluctuates wildly. I bought mine at 99.99 then saw it a day later at 60.00 (managed to cancel/reorder) but at other times it has been as high as 169.99!
This fryer is the best thing ever temperature controls easy enough to use compact but still has great frying space for good sized portions. I opted for this model due to the filtration system it’s the best feature and makes the fryer super easy to clean. A lot of reviews mention oil spilling onto the worktops. I did not have this issue as I read the instructions you need to filter the oil when it’s cool at least 2 hours or more after use as when oil is warm it expands in volume so don’t think the bad reviews are justified in my opinion.
Tefal Oleoclean Compact Fryer, 2 Litre - fairly good value.
I have used this fryer three times now and it has worked really well.
Thermostatic control ! Simple to use but only marked from 150 c, so you would need a confectionery thermometer to measure accurately if a lower temp was required. I have a good one and decided to check the marked setting and there was a little discrepancy. 150 c on the fryer when the light indicator goes out measured 142 c on my confectionery thermometer. and at 160 c mine showed 155 c 170 c was good as was 180 and 190.. Nothing to worry about and it could just be this particular unit.
As for the cooking, just slightly less than brilliant for my needs. and the function of self draining is superb. Just zero the thermostat unplug it switch it to drain and when cooled the oil is in the base container filtered and ready to go again.
Dismantling to clean is simple but care should be taken with the individual parts .
This is a good little unit for the price and worth a go if you fancy a controlled deep fat fryer !
Do not overfill!
Husband has used the fryer three times and twice oil leaked out the bottom when it filtered. This was even when the oil had been left to cool for two hours. Having read all the helpful Q & A section, we realised that if you fill the fryer to max line (2 litres) by the time the oil has been heated it takes up more room because of expansion. Next time we will put less than 2 litres.
Flavour of chips – I personally didn’t like them that much, husband didn’t mind them. It depends on the oil used I suppose. Scampi and battered fish tasted nice.
It is a really nice looking frier
It’s really easy to use and has the temperatures instead of (high or low power)
It heats up very fast and cooks food perfectly with ease, the chips even look like the picture when cooked (butlers chips).
I haven’t tried the filter part yet but the rest works perfectly.
It really shows the worth in spending a little more money.
It can also be taken apart in seconds to clean, all of it is metal exept for the oil container, its really perfect quality.
Bargain!!
I found this the best I’ve ever had,
It takes no time at all to cook food faster then most flyers,
The flavours are really nice,
It’s really easy to keep clean and to clean with the tray at the bottom
Temperature control is spot on,
And the basket is big family size
I’m really please i brought this and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Value for money considering iv seen this for a lot more money else where,
bargain!!
Recently received this fryer and have used it once so far and run a filter cycle. It’s spacious and easy to use. Will have to get used to temperature and cooking times but that’s normal with a new appliance. Here’s some very useful and pertinent information that I had a great deal of trouble finding out before I bought this item:
Actual size of the fryer in cm (maximum measurements including handles, etc): 35H x 42D x 29W
Actual size of the basket in cm (not including handle): 9H x 26D x 20W
Hope this is useful to people, I know it was important for me – how could you know if a frozen fish fillet will fit in it without this information??
One of the best!
I bought this fryer to replace my old one which I had owned for years, having looked at loads of fryers on Amazon and read loads of reviews I decided to go for the Tefal Oleoclean Pro Fryer, (5 Portions), 3.5 Litre, 2300 W..
Having looked at the instructions, this I found to be very straight forward, on the front of the fryer is three labels telling you what does what…
My fist time of use was to do some Chips, after filling it with my oil of choice (vegetable oil) I put the chipped potato’s in the wide basket and now this has to be the best chips I’ve ever cooked in a fryer and I don’t know if my old one (which had a small basket) was not working properly or what.
The large basket I think made a great difference to the foods quality, the chips didn’t clump all together.
I’ve used the drainer and found this to be so simple and useful to use (just make sure the oil is cold before draining into to plastic base).
It’s easy to remove and clean out any debris in the bottom of the fryer after you’ve drained the oil, very simple to return the clean oil back into the fryer. It’s that simple!
Overall it’s very easy to use and to clean and most of all the food taste great….
The Best Deep Fryer we have ever had!
This Fryer is excellent – large chip pan (up to 5 portions) – the oil filtering and storage is great, taking away all lingering odours. You start fresh with clean oil from the filtered bottom reserve when you use it the next time!
To clean this Fryer is very easy and simple, everything detaches/comes out and most items can go in the dishwasher if you wish, I have washed by hand so far, but after more use I will put the main items in the dishwasher to really freshen up if necessary.
We are so pleased with this and have never had such good crispy chips and we never have to fry a second batch!
Money well spend...!!!
Money well spend, so far one of the finest electric kitchen cooking machine for deep frying ever designed. Oil filter process by gravity separation works perfect. 2300W of heating element for only 3.5 liter of oil is good match to keep with changing oil temperature as you add freezing processed foods (veg or non veg). It may appear huge on the counter as compared to others – for the reasons like it has onboard storage tank to recover filtered oil upon completion of cooking cycle – so, that makes it look almost twice bigger. But, its a trade-off against the benefits of oil filteration which second to none. I have two of these one for veg and one for non-veg cooking to not to spoil the oil and infuse the varying smell into cooking.
look at your top filter!!!!
We are told that the is all dishwasher safe we only use it once a week and then its popped into the dishwasher i found some silver bits in the food and when i tracked it down the grill in the top grill had deteriorated only about 6 Months
of use Tefall first said this was not to go in the dishwasher, I pointed out that the said it was all safe except the element !
They ask me to return it which i did after 1 month i contracted them and said where is my cooker after a lot of waiting i was told as a gesture they would replace it I pointed out it was still well in warranty the sent the replacement and it works fine but no update no sorry no nothing so it looks like we have eaten the top grill !!!!
Check yours and check the food
As an obsessively clean individual when it comes to food prep and hygiene, I have been on a decade long search for the ideal fryer.
Normally, the parts are too difficult to wash, fiddly too in the sink. I detest handwashing oily crockery. Opting to throw them at the mercy of the dishwasher.
But alas, they’re not all worthy of the confinement of the dishwasher and some are practically impossible to dismantle each time.
As a result I found myself increasingly discarding my fryers after a year or two of use. I’m quite embarrassed to admit this.
This little (actually, not so little) fryer was my light at the end of the tunnel. Its solid and robust with quality parts. As a lover of technology, it checked all the boxes. It seems as though they thought of everything. ..But did they?
The best part?
It totally dismantled, which means a hygeine-nut like me can take it apart after each and every use. With EASE and very RAPIDLY!
The fryer has a built in oil filtration tank directly below it, so that one can filter the entire contents of the fryer tank and keep the used oil in a clean tank for any further use or bottled up and discarded in household waste.
Thus, all parts, including the oil holding container (post-filtration) can be washed in the dishwasher.
Everything, except obviously the heating element attached to the mains which can be wiped with a damp cloth.
The only downside I’ve noticed is that, there are a couple of small aluminium parts around the filter, which dont take kindly to being washed in this manner. This became evident over time.
Tefal though, were very helpful and replaced the problem part. I can see this lasting a number of years.
What an absolute unit!
Love this item. It is now essential in our kitchen. The main reason we love it so much, it’s because the large capacity, was able to 6 thighs/drum stick and still space for one or two. The ability to set the temperature and timer is fantastic. Once you learn the correct temperature and timer for different meals, it’s great. So it is essential to learn your product. The instruction in the booklet is a good indicator but we found it wasn’t as accurate. It states (commenting from memory), the chicken needed 16 minutes a set temperature (forgot). We set it and the chicken was dark brown. Over cooked. Same result with the chips. Once you figure out the best timer for it, it gives you great results. The cleaning is another great feature. Very simple and quick (compared to others). The cleaning was the main reason I went for it.
This is a really good fryer and ideal for just 2 portions. If I didn’t mind the extra cost of oil and electricity I would have gone for the larger model but that would just be extravagant.
The one thing that bugs me most about deep fat fryers is that they get quite dirty no matter how much effort you put into cleaning them. I’ve had this fryer for quite a few months now and it is still spotless even after many uses. Don’t be fooled by reviews that complain about even having to change the oil although there is a filter to clean it. The filter works very well and you don’t have to worry about the burnt detritus of a long gone meal being attached to you chips. The reason to change the oil is that its properties change and becomes slightly more carcinogenic as it gets older. No filter would be able to do anything about that.
If you want a good fryer that is ultra easy to keep clean (I almost enjoy keeping it clean – a job I dreaded with my old fryer) and ideal for just one or two people, this is it.
Feeds 5 adults!
Given the price commitment of this chip pan, I thought I would write a detailed review. I needed a chip pan that feeds 5 adults. It does just that. But I was also looking for one that doesn’t set off my smoke alarm, and it does just that!
So, what I like is its size; Its ability to cook a large quantity of chips, although it is then a large machine. My previous chip pan was a double one, so although this one is large it is tall rather than wide, which I like. Also, the handle folds inside, so I find it quite compact actually. It does have sharp edges like someone mentioned in a previous review, but if you use the handles on it, then you don’t come into contact with the sharp edges, except when dismantling to put in the dish washer.
I also like its cleanliness; you can put the parts in the dishwasher once you have drained the oil. I notice in previous reviews that people have said the tank for saving oil overflows, but I did not find that, although I only drain the oil after 4 -5 uses, so its not at the maximum. I also love that the handle for the tray slots inside the pan, not over the edge so no oil spills! You can also cook with the lid on, so it reduces splashes too.
What I don’t like is the fact that I bought it because I thought it had a filter, my old one doesn’t, and I thought that would stop my smoke alarm going off. The filter is actually a metal mesh, not really a filter. So, the alarm does go off, and it does make the house smell of chips, although not as much as my old one did, because at least you can put the lid on. So, despite this I still prefer it.
It does get hot on the outside, but not to the extend of a burn unless there was prolonged contact.
I’ve given 5 stars, but really I would give it 4.5!
Cleanest fryer eve
I love the self-filtering on this fryer. Just flick a switch and leave it. It is so easy to clean. Everything goes in the dishwasher apart from the heating element module, which is easy to wash by hand. The handle on the basket folds up for easy storage, although not if there is still oil in the fryer. I store my oil in the blue filtration tub, so the fryer is clean and dry. I have had perfect results every time. The lid ensures no spitting, and the window gives a good view on the food being fried. It is somewhat large to store, but I wanted a large capacity fryer. It easily fries chips for all the family.
Excellent product that makes filtering of oil and cleaning so easy without any mess. I put around 2.5 litre of oil in and there is still about 30% of spare capacity in the oil box after filtration, no leakage issue at all. The filtered oil is clear and clean. All food crumbs are left in the frying bowl, which is ready to be put into the dishwasher for cleaning. Absolutely no hassle.
Tefal Oleclean Pro Frye
Having changed from a previous fryer to oven chips I decided that something was missing from my chips, so I decided to return to a fryer. Which one was the next question, having decided on this one I placed my order, it arrived quickly. Now I know what was missing from oven chips! the chips are now crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
It is great that at the end of frying chips to let the oil cool down then switch a switch to drain and filter the oil into a holding tank underneath the fryer, no smells no mess and the bowl can be washed clean easily, then when you want to fry again just empty the filtered oil back from the holding tank into the fryer. My only gripe is that the flex from the fryer to the plug is not very long, so to use the fryer it has to be placed near to a plug, otherwise an excellent piece of kit.
I saw this fryer a while ago, but it was only available in a bigger version, but as soon as I saw they’d made a smaller version I was determined to get one. It’s not the smallest fryer, but it doesn’t seem too big on the side, and the handle can be folded back into the basket when not in use.
I can honestly say the draining feature is the reason I bought it. I’ve had other fryers and kept using the oil longer than I should, with all the burnt bits in, because it was so much hassle to try to clean it out. This is brilliant. As soon as I see any bits in the bottom I switch it to drain and walk away, and when I come back later I can just remove the metal oil basket and wash all the bits out. Then I leave the oil in the bottom box until the next time when I just unscrew the small plug an pop the oil back in. I have done chips, croquettes, onion rings and more and everything cooks perfectly. I can’t recommend this enough.
Fryer is good quality and the oil draining is an excellent idea and works well. Basket size (larger version) is more than enough for us, a family of 4. It makes enough chips in one session..
The only downside (which is not related to the product at all) is, I forgot just how smelly the kitchen gets frying food… Hate the smell… On the plus side, the fryer is super easy to break apart and stick in the dish washer and at the same time, I’ve moved the filtered oil into a spare fridge in the garage…
Great product. Makes it easy to store the used oil afterwards. Doesn’t leak. Also it can be washed in the dishwasher and this makes it easy to maintain. Only downside is the size. We are a family of 4 and so have to cook in batches. I probably should have gone for the bigger size but the one I have is fine overall otherwise it’s a lot more oil that is needed.
This is a brilliant deep fat fryer, It cooks home made chips so quickly and they’re crispy and delicious. I love the oil filtering system, It’s easy to use and then you can wash all the parts, ( Except the electrical part ) obviously. No more having to manually drain and filter the oil, No mess, Does not leak oil unless you have overfilled it in the first place. I’ve only had it a few days so once I’ve made other food I’ll update my review. But as of now I highly recommend it.
Best fryer I ever had and I have had a few. This easy to clean. The instruction that you should clean the oil after every five use make a lot of sense as the Debris don’t get burn and making it possible for the oil having a longer life. Before buying this fryer I read the reviews. One of the comment was about the filter tray not big enough for the oil. The simple solution is….if in doubt that it is going to overflow put some of the oil in a saucepan before starting the filtering system.
I’ve had this for 2 months now a d I have to say that it is outstanding, i’ve used it approx twice a week with no issues. It is super easy to clean, just goes in the dishwasher (other than the element! ). Any reviews saying it leaks are just people who haven’t read the instruction manual properly – don’t fill it above the max line and it works a dream. The capacity is big, it heats up very quickly and stays hot even when you dump in a load of freshly chopped potatoes. I can’t recommend this product highly enough
This deep fat fryer is a beast and the best fryer I have ever had. Although it cost quite a bit and is a bit bulky. It is so simple to use and so easy to clean. My gripe with fryers has always been the part where you have to clean it, all you do is cook your food then after you have taken it out turn it to filter oil and I always unplug it and leave it to drain, that’s it, it is that simple, the following day I give it a wipe out with kitchen roll and I leave the oil in the box until I want to use the fryer again. To refill it is really simple, just pull the oil box out, loosen the plug by removing the screw plug and piur the oil back in, my oil has lasted 2 months now and I have had bread crumb items in, potatoes you name it, it now needs fresh oil but nothing like a conventional fryer. Highly recommended if you hate cleaning deep fat fryers, just be aware it is a large machine unless you go for the smaller version but this is perfect for large families.
This is a brilliant fryer! The oil filtration is easy, clean & super to use. Quality stainless steel. We have open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and use alongside the hob with extractor fan on but the lid with easy view window certainly helps keep our kitchen clear of steam & smell. We’ve cooked chicken, fish & chips with great results- so glad I paid that bit extra for the filtration and lid compared with cheaper more basic fryer! Really pleased with this!
Only used this about 10 times but that’s enough to know that it was the right choice for my first ever deep fryer.
Looks and feels professional (semi), very easy to use and extremely easy to clean. The oil filtration works a treat and the drawer is an ideal storage container for the oil.
Large cooking capacity enables me to cook for a family of four without too many batches. Heats 3l of oil to 170c in about 5 minutes and maintains cooking temperature well even with a largish batch of food in.
Really very impressed and glad I chose this more expensive option.
EDIT – I found that if i put it into filtration mode while the oil was still warn, the oil was prone to running around the draining mechanism and out onto the work top. I have no had this issue at all if i wait until the oil is fully cooled down.
I bought the compact version and i found the chips were great, the auto syphon and filter function worked well and the remaining residue of oil was easily wiped away. My oil container is now in the fridge and the fryer is clean and in the cupboard.
I added exactly 2L of oil for this first fry, ive yet to see how much oil did not make it into the container and was washed away. I expect very slight top ups on a per use basis to be necessary to maintain the MAX level.
Using 2L of oil leaves about 15% space in the container left so there is some wiggle room above the MAX level marker but i wouldnt push your luck too much otherwise id expect some oil spillage.
All in all, worth its money as nothing else comes close to the features on offer here.
used this product for a month now, oil flitration is actually quite awesome and all the parts can be washed after the filtration which makes it so much easier to clean. the fryer is quite big as well so can fry quite big batch in one go.
the only downside I will say is it dosent keep all the frying smell away which is a shame but still good value for money
Best fryer ever I make my own kfc chicken .oil dosent last long in old fryer. But with this fryer it drains the oil filters the crap out to reuse oil a gain . We’ll worth the money ..
The Tefal FR804040 Oleoclean Pro, having had this product for a week we have used it several times and It has been great, there seem to be a few negative reviews concerning this product and some questions that have not been answered properly:-
1. You can fill the fryer to the max marked in the pan and there is plenty of room in the base when it filters through.
2. When you have finished using it you simply turn the lever to the filter position and it filters through when cools down, you don’t have to wait and time it.
3. We clean ours after each use once it has cooled down and if your simply cooking chips etc it cleans very easily, we haven’t tried anything likely to stick to it as yet.
4. we have had no leaks or other issues with the filtration system it works well.
Hope that helps
Great product much larger than previous fryer which I love . Also much eisier to clean.
Just be careful not to fill to max oil level as when draining to clean, the oil box does have capacity to hold that much oil and I had the excess oil all over my unit, but I have since learnt not to fill right up to maximum oil capacity.
An easy to use and practical design. Reaches dialled temperature quickly and, more importantly, stays on it while frying, something that cannot be said for other cheaper models. I blanched at the price initially but am more than happy with this excellent piece of kit.
Great to be able to filter and store the oil so easily. Initially very pleased with it. But the outer shell of mine seems to get unusually hot. Appears the heat from the cooking gets transferred very easily to the outer casing. It hasn’t yet done anything to the plastic oil container in the bottom, but …….