T-Fal FR7008002 Ultimate EZ-Clean Pro Fryer The biggest problem with deep fat fryers is the clean up. T-Fal have gone a long way in solving this dilemma with their FR7008002 EZ-Clean Pro Fryer. Instead of making you drain the oil yourself the T-Fal EZ-Clean has an auto drain and filter feature. The machine automatically drains and filters the cooking oil into a removable reservoir located in a bottom compartment. It is also smart enough to let the oil cool down before draining to prevent any fire hazard. The rest of the components, with the exception of the heating element, can be placed in the dishwasher. The T-Fal EZ-Clean is a big fryer and is well suited for large family get togethers and groups. Make sure you have enough counter space for a appliance this big before you buy. The large capacity also means you need a lot of oil. The good news is thanks to the filtering and storage system the oil can be reused. One word of caution. Make sure not to overfill the main frying chamber as this will result in leakage at draining time. Both the main fry chamber and the storage compartment can hold a maximum of 14 cups (1 gallon is 16 cups). Overall the T-Fal EZ-Clean is an excellent choice but it does come with a few caveats. The unit has a grease catcher but there is no charcoal filter. If you don't have adequate ventilation your home is going to smell of fried food. If you plan on using the dishwasher for clean up you will probably find that the temperature markings will wear off after a few cleaning cycles. Since there is no digital read-out of the oil temperature you may want to invest in a deep frying thermometer. The main indicator light turns off when the temperature is reached, giving no indication that the unit is in use. Some people might find this arrangement counter intuitive. Also the light is in a very poor viewing position, all the way towards the back of the fryer behind a large control knob. Like most electric deep fryers this one has a very short cord. Check the distance to the nearest outlet to make sure it will reach. Cooking Tip: If you are using battered foods, the best results come from not using the basket. Place the battered items in the oil first and then use the bottom of the basket to submerge them further into the oil if necessary. Tags: deep fat fryer, stainless steel deep fat fryer, T-Fal, |
