Tefal FR8040 deep Fryer - deep fryers (Single, Black, Stainless Steel)

Great product, simple to use and simple to cleanIts gets warm fast and does not splash oil, the filtration capability is great and its dishwasher safe, except for the heating element.

Purchased as a gift for our son. He finds it easy to use and to clean, and we are all enjoying the results of his cooking, especially various types of scotch egg. He is unable to eat foods with gluten so is experimenting with alternatives for batter and other coatings. A word of warning when removing the oil reservoir. Make sure it’s properly closed to avoid used oil spillage on kitchen worktops and the floor. It won’t happen again!

I love the automatic oil drainage which means the oil is cleaned after every use and the bowl can go in the dishwasher. Everything stays clean. The oil heats up really quickly and seems to be a bit too hot or it might be that I need more practice with deep fat frying. My partner loves the chips and I am looking forward to making bhajis next time I do a curry. All in all a good piece of kit to add to my arsenal of kitchen gadgets.

Works well but very big

I researched for a while before choosing this model, and was attracted by the reports of its built in filter system. It works well and simply: when you’ve finished frying you turn the lever on the front to the right and, when the oil has cooled enough, the valve opens and the oil drains through the steel mesh filter into the reserve below. Simple and effective. And of course it heats up and mainland heat well so the food is not greasy.

I read the reviews, some not favourable, and decided to make this purchase given that it comes from a very reputable brand. Our frier came from a seller in Germany and as such it arrived with an permanent plug adapter fitted to be suitable for use with UK/IRL sockets.This product is a marvel, follow the instructions and you shall not be disappointed, after cooling the oils can be filtered in to the blue tank and then the frying container and basket can be placed in the dishwasher - it is keeping our product like new, and then you have the added benefit of pouring clean filtered oil back in to the frier for another use. This is without doubt a money saver when it comes to having to replace oil less often due to contamination, but it also means that the oil is not contaminated and results in a fresh taste each time.As for frying, I find that it comes up to temperature reasonably quickly and also holds it very well, I also appreciate the digital timer. All-in-all a very good purchase.

This was used about 20 times before it stopped working. Only 10 months old.When I contacted seller just told to ‘ contact the manufacturer TEFAL for the warranty. Please see user manual or online for contact details.’In other words you are on your own! I would not have purchased this item if I had known about the absence of any support.Amazon of no help in these circumstances.

You ultimately get about 5cm of depth in the frying basket. It’s essentially a shallow fryer.