Product DescriptionThe DeLonghi Dual Zone Deep Fryer has an extra large 3-LB. (4-LITER) food capacity. Ample space allows food to fry evenly and completely, for delicious results every time. Its generous capacity makes the Dual Zone deep fryer perfect for meals and families of all sizes. Dual Zone Technology- The cool zone located beneath the heating element, prevents food from burning. This unique technology reduces odor and keeps oil clean, for tasty fried food every time. The adjustable thermostat with Indicator light, lets you easily set the temperature, giving you the flexibility to fry foods just the way you like them. Removable parts Make cleanup quick and effortless. The bowl, frying basket and lid are all dishwasher-safe. A permanent mesh filter is located inside the stainless steel lid, the permanent filter prevents the release of oil vapors and odors into your kitchen. The viewing window allows you to safely and easily view the entire frying process. A removable heating element allows for quick and easy cleanup, and it's in direct contact with the food for fast and crispy results. Cool Touch removable handle lets you lift or lower the frying basket for safe operation.
What Others Say
Didn't work from the time I took it out of the box
The magnetic plug is awful. I took it out of the box, cleaned it, put in the oil to the max line and tried to plug it in. First the magnetic plug is touchy. If you just bump it, it falls off of the unit. My plug didn't work, it just won't make a connection. If it was a normal plug, the fryer probably would have worked. I now have to drain out my oil, reclean it up and send it back. Find a until that has a regular plug not a magnetic plug.
AWESOME deep fryer!
I bought this deep fryer to replace my old one that was taking way too long to deep fry anything.
This one is soooo much better; heats fast; stays hot and just works great! Clean up is a breeze; just through everything but the element in the dishwasher; so it always looks just like new.
Works as Advertised
We've only had it for about a month now, but so far I have no complaints about this fryer. Temperature control seems good, construction is sturdy and overall it's been very easy to work with and has produced good results (both for things savory and sweet).
Too Big and Plug is in bad spot
This unit definately has more than one flaw. Be aware that this is a pretty large appliance to have sitting on your counter. It is fairly deep for a home counter. Also, the electrical plug comes strait out of the back of the heating unit, so this increases the depth of the fryer. The other issue is the sensor on the heating unit where it attaches to the oil pan. As stated in the other comments, if this is not seated properly, the unit shuts off. So if you don't have LOTS of depth on your counter, the electrical plug bumps into the wall, and unseats the heating unit just slightly and the fryer shuts off. This happens ALOT. The unit is very easy to clean though.
Worked fine twice then stopped working at all
This was a gift and we only used it twice, to make Rosettes, a dainty scandinavian Christmas cookie. So I wasn't even that hard on the thing. When we tried to start it up this last Christmas to make the cookies it wouldn't turn on. I jiggled the heating device and it would turn on only briefly. Looks to be an electronic issue.
