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Model name Livenza Dual Zone
Brand De'Longhi
Material Stainless Steel
Colour Silver
Product Dimensions 31.8D x 45.7W x 27.9H Centimetres

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  • EASY DRAINING Leftover oil is quickly and easily removed with the EasyClean draining system.
  • LARGER COOL ZONE Food particles drop into the large cool zone keeping the oil cleaner with less odor.
  • LONGER-LASTING OIL The lower temperature of the cool zone extends the use of oil by 20% – which amounts to a considerable cost savings.
  • NO-HASSLE CLEANUP In addition to the EasyClean System, the dishwasher-safe parts allow you to enjoy stress-free cleanup.
  • COOK FOR A CROWD The large, 1-gallon oil capacity lets you fry larger quantities for friends, family and even parties.
  • FROM THE FRYER TO THE PLATE The removable basket makes it easy and safe to take sizzling food out of the oil.
  • COMPLETE CONTROL The adjustable thermostat gives you the power to prepare foods exactly the way you like them.
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Brand ‎De'Longhi
Model Number ‎603661-D44528DZ
Colour ‎Silver
Product Dimensions ‎45.72 x 27.94 x 31.75 cm; 4.9 kg
Power/Wattage ‎1800 watts
Voltage ‎100120 Volts
Material ‎Stainless Steel
Auto shut-off ‎Yes
Special Features ‎Manual
Item Weight ‎4.9 kg

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Date First Available Aug. 23 2016
Manufacturer De'Longhi
Place of Business BROOKLYN, NY, 11208 US

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D44528DZ

Livenza cool zone fryer, 4.5L capacity

With the De’Longhi Livenza Deep Fryer with EasyClean System, model D44528DZ, it’s easy to cook for a larger family or entertain a crowd. Whether it’s the enticing aroma of crispy French fries or the mouth-watering fragrance of homemade donuts, every indulgent treat you prepare will be delicious. And, with its large capacity, be prepared for lots of company.

D44528DZ
Easy Draining

Easy Draining

Leftover oil is quickly and easily removed with the EasyClean draining system.

Larger Cool Zone

Larger Cool Zone

Food particles drop into the large cool zone keeping the oil cleaner with less odour.

Longer Lasting Oil

Longer-Lasting Oil

The lower temperature of the cool zone extends the use of oil by 20% – which amounts to a considerable cost savings.

Cook for a Crowd

Cook for a Crowd

The large, 3.8 L (1-gallon) oil capacity lets you fry larger quantities for friends, family and even parties.

From the Fryer to the Plate

From the Fryer to the Plate

The removable basket makes it easy and safe to take sizzling food out of the oil.

Light and Crispy

Light and Crispy

Less oil is absorbed into food, leaving you with light and crispy mouthwatering bites.

Built to Last

Built to Last

The solid stainless steel construction is equally matched by its timeless, durable design.

No-Hassle Cleanup

No-Hassle Cleanup

In addition to the EasyClean System, the dishwasher-safe parts allow you to enjoy stress-free cleanup.

D44528DZ

Livenza Dual Zone Digital 4.5L Stainless Steel Deep Fryer

The featured EasyClean System makes the cleaning process a cinch with an integrated spout that allows you to drain oil directly from the fryer, without having to touch it. The Livenza Deep Fryer also features an adjustable thermometer that allows you to cook delicious food like fried chicken, fresh donuts and even tempura vegetables evenly and efficiently every time.

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The De'Longhi Livenza Deep Fryer with EasyClean System, model D44528DZ, makes it easy to cook for a larger family or entertain a crowd. The featured EasyClean System makes the cleaning process a cinch with an integrated spout that allows you to drain oil directly from the fryer, without ever having to touch it. The new Livenza Deep Fryer also offers an increased oil capacity of up to 1 gallon along with a unique "Cool Zone" area so your oil stays 20% cleaner with less odor and less oil absorbed into the food. The Livenza Deep Fryer also features an adjustable thermometer that allows you to cook delicious food like fried chicken, fresh donuts and even tempura vegetables evenly and efficiently every time. The removable basket makes it easy and safe to pull your sizzling treats out of the oil and enjoy immediately.

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Customers like the frying performance, ease of cleaning, and size of the deep fryer. They mention it makes great wings and fries, is very functional, and gets the job done. Customers also like the temperature control. However, some customers are disappointed with the power cord durability and functionality. Opinions are mixed on the ease of use.

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23 customers mention "Frying performance"23 positive0 negative

Customers like the frying performance of the deep fryer. They mention it makes great wings and fries.

"Good product" Read more

"Easy to use. Good unit." Read more

"...Makes great wings and fries however! Ive yet to try the lard feature but it’s on my list" Read more

"...5- Quality of the fried food is very good and beyond compare with other household deep fryers available in the market...." Read more

21 customers mention "Performance"21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the deep fryer. They mention it works well, is sturdy, and gets the job done. Customers also say it heats the oil quite quickly.

"Great deep fryer..." Read more

"...The appliance reaches the desired temperature quickly and maintains that temperature for the duration of the cook...." Read more

"...frier, you will burn your self taking the lid off .Now the deep frier does a nice job ,really good Fries food very good .Like the oil drain great..." Read more

"...So this machine is a bit fussier to empty and clean, but the results make that worthwhile...." Read more

16 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"16 positive0 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning of the deep fryer. They mention it's effective, clean, and easy to use. They also appreciate the tap feature to empty it.

"Components separate with ease and the materials are super easy to clean...." Read more

"I use it everytime I need to deep fry our food. The oil is easy to remove from the deep fryer and cook setting is very simple...." Read more

"...for draining the oil is a nice useful touch, makes it a lor easier for cleaning the machine. Overall, good product for the price." Read more

"This is a great fryer indeed. I love the tap feature to empty it but best of all, once you easily remove the heating element, all 3 remaining parts..." Read more

10 customers mention "Size"7 positive3 negative

Customers like the size of the deep fryer. They mention the container is quite large and the machine has at least 50% greater capacity in roughly the same overall.

"...The appliance is a terrific size easily accommodating whatever is needed for a family meal...." Read more

"...This machine is at least 50% greater capacity in roughly the same overall size. It also seems to maintain a more stable temperature...." Read more

"...My only complaint is cleaning the device, the top lid is really big for most sinks, and the safety magnetic power plug detaches a little too easy,..." Read more

"...Handles make it easy to move, and being rectangular, it stores well...." Read more

10 customers mention "Temperature control"7 positive3 negative

Customers like the temperature control of the deep fryer. They mention it heats up quickly and is easy to clean.

"...reaches the desired temperature quickly and maintains that temperature for the duration of the cook...." Read more

"Very efficient and heats fast" Read more

"...It turns on but I cant control the time or temperature and the heating element won't come on...." Read more

"...It also seems to maintain a more stable temperature. It’s a bit of a fuss to empty properly, although the drain tap is useful...." Read more

10 customers mention "Ease of use"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the deep fryer. Some mention it's very easy to use and clean, while others say it's not user-friendly and the cook setting is very simple.

"...The oil is easy to remove from the deep fryer and cook setting is very simple. I like this feature and I’m happy with it." Read more

"Challenging to use and the lid is unusual as it completely comes off." Read more

"Easy to use. Good unit." Read more

6 customers mention "Power cord durability"0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the power cord of the deep fryer. They mention that the safety magnetic power plug detaches a little too easy and can be a hassle.

"...top lid is really big for most sinks, and the safety magnetic power plug detaches a little too easy, and can be a bit of a hassle to attach most of..." Read more

"...magnetically (of safety I assume) but, it's constantly disconnecting due to the weak magnet and heeds to be wiggled all the time to restart it." Read more

"They are decent, the power cord being magnetic sometimes is difficult to deal with, it’s also very short and sometimes if you move the basket or..." Read more

5 customers mention "Functionality"0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the functionality of the deep fryer. They mention it doesn't work, the controls fail completely, and the heating element won't come on.

"...I was wrong, we used it a total of three times before the controls failed completely...." Read more

"The plug on this appliance does not stay in and therefore it does not function well...." Read more

"...on (would just shut off on it's own) went to use it again and it wouldn't even turn on. I couldn't return because it was past the 30 return window...." Read more

"I have asked and followed all instructions this deep fryer will not turn on. My mistake was getting rid of the box now I can not return...." Read more

Would recommend this fryer!
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Would recommend this fryer!
This deep fryer looks great and works great! It has a nice stainless steel finish and the display is bright and easy to read. It was also easy to set up. Basically, just need to fill with oil and your ready to fry. There is a timer that you have to set in order to use the fryer. A great safety feature that will automatically turn off the fryer once the timer is done. I'm happy with the slightly bigger size than other fryers we've had in our home. I made fish and chips with it and was able to fit two whole pieces of haddock veruses one. It is very easy to filter the oil, as well. I just put the fryer on the edge of the counter (after the oil has cooled), open the spigot on the front to drain the oil into a container. Then all you have to do is take the insert out from inside the fryer, clean and dry it then put the oil back in. I do wish it had a hinge on the top for the lid. It can be a little tricky to take the top off when it's hot. However, I usually dont use the lid while im using it so not a big problem. Overall, I'm very happy with this deep fryer. It's easy to use, easy to clean and seems to be much better quality than any I've used in the past.
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  • Richard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes terrific deep fried food
    Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2019
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    Components separate with ease and the materials are super easy to clean. The appliance is a terrific size easily accommodating whatever is needed for a family meal. The appliance reaches the desired temperature quickly and maintains that temperature for the duration of the cook. Ideal for Scotch Eggs, fish & chips, southern fried chicken etc. The oil is easy to drain and the small filter removes larger debris. It’s the best fryer I’ve had and I’ve had a few over the years
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  • Orlando Fortes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2024
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    I use it everytime I need to deep fry our food. The oil is easy to remove from the deep fryer and cook setting is very simple. I like this feature and I’m happy with it.
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  • Bret
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great deep fryer
    Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2024
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    I upgraded to this model from a smaller cuisinart. Digital temp control is great, has lots of great little features, and the drainage spout is super convenient. The main frying tub is solid. The fryer frankly looks very nice as well.

    My only complaint is cleaning the device, the top lid is really big for most sinks, and the safety magnetic power plug detaches a little too easy, and can be a bit of a hassle to attach most of the time.

    Makes great wings and fries however! Ive yet to try the lard feature but it’s on my list
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  • Dan Bannister
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, failed after a couple uses
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2025
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    I bought this item because I recognized the brand and it was one of the more expensive fryers so, I assumed it would be better quality than the others. I was wrong, we used it a total of three times before the controls failed completely. It turns on but I cant control the time or temperature and the heating element won't come on. Because it's past the 30 days since I bought it, 鶹 won't help me and I now have to chase down the manufacturer, pack it up and send it to them and hope they refund my money. In future, I'll avoid this brand and buy locally so that I can at least go back to the store to get help should the product fail. One other thing to note, the power cable is attached magnetically (of safety I assume) but, it's constantly disconnecting due to the weak magnet and heeds to be wiggled all the time to restart it.
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  • michel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great deep fryer
    Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2025
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    Very efficient and heats fast
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  • NK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Are the buttons wobbly?
    Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2017
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    1- All buttons were wobbly within their sockets, is that how it is designed or did I get a faulty product? I posed the question to Delonghi customer service but never heard back from them. Any comments on buttons?
    2- Was unable to alternate between seeing temperature and timer count downs on the control panel
    3- Steam vent is located close to the lid handle and the control panel, therefore accessing either can burn your hand.
    4- This is my second Delonghi deep fryer. First one with moderate use lasted for 14 years. Before buying the D44528DZ currently under review, I tried T Fal's top of the line deep fryer and found its frying soggy and below par, so returned T Fal and bought this one.
    5- Quality of the fried food is very good and beyond compare with other household deep fryers available in the market.
    5- Dont know how durable and reliable it will be?
    6- Updating my review on March 25, 2018.
    Wobbly buttons are normal. Deep fryer since purchase is working 10/10
    My thorough research led me to purchasing this product and using it confirmed that it is the best deep fryer on the market with 1800Watts
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  • Joe F.
    3.0 out of 5 stars keep your hands away from the lid when its hot ,very stupid the way lid handel isput on
    Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2023
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    The lid should be 3/4 its lenght ,and a handel faceing away from the heat coming out from the frier, you will burn your self taking the lid off .Now the deep frier does a nice job ,really good Fries food very good .Like the oil drain great . It is only the top lid that needs redoing for safe cooking
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  • Lynda W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy removal of old oil
    Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2023
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    Haven’t had this item long but like that it is more streamlined than my previous one. Just two of us now so decided to get smaller fryer, narrow, can actually fit on counter next to my microwave. When I use it I put on top of stove and use oven overhead fan. Will not miss trying to “carefully “ lift and pour large oil container from old one when changing oil. Being elderly have less strength in my hands. Seemed less fat fumes from my older model.
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  • Brandi
    5.0 out of 5 stars VERY Good Customer Service!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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    Unfortunately, the unit I received had 2 issues. The Temperature Set skipped degrees randomly & the brand logo on the fryer was placed upside down.

    Other than that, it performed in every other area wonderfully! When you receive this, you will find the look, the easy operation & the safety features make this a well thought out & built product. The cleaning spout was the best feature. You can easily empty the machine with no risk of dumping messy oil over your counter. This was the feature that I really liked & was one of the key factors of why I chose this brand. Also, because ATK recommended this product & its features & durability. (Online Test Kitchen video)

    The Seller/Store was 100% responsive to my issues when I contacted them. They replied in minutes when I contacted them, & assured me that they stood behind their sales. They reassured me & gave me a couple of options to remedy the situation. As a customer I felt reassured that I was dealing with a reputable & responsible company. They were SUPER FAST in implementing my decision, & communication was almost instantaneous each time I emailed them.

    Even though I received a “wonky” unit, I understand that sometimes it does happen. I was bummed, but still convinced this was still the brand of fryer for me. But I was most impressed & grateful to the Seller & their #1, Top-notch, customer oriented service to me when I made my complaint known.

    When things go wrong, & they do all of the time, it feels really good to be treated well when they do. Thank you Carmen! (Email customer rep)
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  • Eddie Speed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fryer. Long Lasting Easy to use.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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    I had a DeLonghi Fryer for over 20 years that just recently gave up on me. Decided to go back with another one, which has much newer technology that the first one. The old one was a temperature dial model, no real electronic controls. The new one has digital Temp control with timer. This is great for frying different types of foods that require different temp ranges and time to cook ranges. It holds one gallon and best of all has a filtered drain that you can completely drain the oil for later use, and simply wipe out any residual. A great fryer.
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  • Ivko Cvejic
    4.0 out of 5 stars mostly top notch
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
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    If you've recently been shopping for a deep fryer, you know that there are a dizzying array of options. Some claim to be commercial quality, but unless they cost thousands of dollars and are made by a brand name you've heard of or can lookup and call, they aren't. And even if they were commercial fryers they would probably be too big for your home anyway. So unless you're stocking a restaurant focus on the residential appliances.

    By now everyone knows or should know that something like 70% of electronics sold on 鶹 are Chinese knockoffs. Basically they steal the blueprint some company actually designed with engineers, head down the road, and manufacture an identical looking appliance. That's why so many appliances look exactly the same; they are using the same frames, etc. as the real product. Sometimes that's a "who cares" situation, but NOT when it comes to something like a deep fryer. Improperly built, these things are a serious fire and burn hazard in your house. The thing about the knockoffs is that the fly-by-night companies that make them cut corners to produce the cheapest unit they possibly can, and the idea that they would hire electrical engineers and safety testers to make sure the product is safe is laughable. Their concern extends exactly as far as whether it looks the same. And frankly, it also doesn't matter if they say they are "UL compliant" or whatever, because the oversees companies have figured out that since there are no consequences beyond having their listing removed to saying whatever they like, they've learned to mimic the language of actual products to try and make a sale. The bottom line is that it would be extremely unsafe to go with any product not made by a major brand name, even if it looks the same.

    So that brings us to the DeLonghi Livenza, a single basket fryer that holds just over 4 liters of oil filled to the "max" line. The entire setup is small enough to sit on the counter next to your kitchen sink, which is good for reasons I'll go into later. The basket is easily big enough to make enough entrée for two, although if you have multiple different items to fry you'll have to do them separately. Still, given that most foods have a cooking time of a few minutes this isn't a big deal. The coil heater, an 1800W unit, heats the oil in a reasonable time frame, maybe 10 minutes or so from cold, and the stated temperature is usually within 10 degrees of what my cooking thermometer says so it seems to be fairly accurate.

    Cleaning is a pretty straight forward affair. The coil heater has a magnetic plug that you can pull away with very little (some might say too little) force and lift out of the oil pan. Once cooled and lifted out, you can wipe the coils down with a sponge or damp clothe to clean. The oil pan has a drain with a filter that you can use to collect the used oil. If you look around 鶹 you can find food safe oil cans for this purpose that come with their own filter, which I highly recommend as a clean and safe way to store oil for reuse, just make sure you get enough cans to hold all the oil. The drain has a valve you twist to open and close; it takes a little practice to open the drain (let the oil cool first!), collect a liters worth of oil and then close again, but once you get the hang of it it's pretty easy. Definitely use a secondary filter though, because the filter in the oil pan works ok but occasionally misses a clump here and there so it's good to have the backup. Once the oil pan is drained, lift the pan out and clean in your sink or dishwasher. Finally, the basket can be cleaned with a brush or pad and some soapy water. That's it; 5 minutes or so and you're done!

    Ok, so now to the "needs improvement" category. If you've read other reviews you've no doubt read that people hate the magnetic power plug. This is a safety feature and honestly didn't bother me at all. The oil release valve, on the other hand, has been a constant source of irritation. First off, before putting any oil in the pan make sure the valve is in the "off" position as far as it can go. Most of the way closed will not cut it; make sure it is twisted clockwise as far as it will go or oil is going to come streaming out of there like a faucet. And second, and most annoyingly, even if it is all the way, 100%, fully closed, when you start cooking food expect that oil will start dripping out of the valve regardless. And I don't mean the occasional drop, it will drop a fair amount of oil as it cooks even if your oil level is nowhere near the max line. It's a poor valve design, and you will want it hanging over a sink or bucket or someplace where you don't mind oil dripping because there doesn't seem to be a way to avoid it as far as I can tell. Also, the basket could use some work as well. It folds over with the handle in the basket for compact storage, which is nice, but because of that design the handle is flimsy when you try to turn the basket over to dump food. The metal will bend or the basket will flop; it just doesn't work very well. Tongs are a better solution to getting food out of the basket. Finally, although it isn't complicated once you've used it a couple of times, the interface on the fryer isn't quite intuitive enough to get without reading the manual. Reading the manual is never a bad idea anyway, but I'm a big believer in the idea that home appliances should be built with interfaces intuitive enough that you don't have to.

    That about sums up my experience so far. With a few exceptions the fryer is well made and seems built to last and I would definitely recommend it. One piece of advice when it comes to the heating coils: if the oil accidentally drains out prematurely or the coils somehow become exposed to the air while under power, the entire unit may appear to go dead. If that happens find the tiny hole on the back of the coil unit and push a paperclip into it to reset the electronics. The unit has a safety feature that detects heated coils not immersed in oil and disables the heating mechanism to protect the coils and prevent fires. Another piece of advice when it comes to oil: if you buy a gallon of vegetable oil and a can of Crisco lard, then melt the lard in the fryer at a low temperature and fill the rest of the pan with vegetable oil you will get better tasting, but probably less healthy, results for things like fried chicken and French fries. Also, that 50/50 mixture will stay liquid when cooled. That mixture also makes super yummy funnel cakes! Good luck!
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  • jimpo
    1.0 out of 5 stars The most discusting appliance that I have ever purchesed, from 鶹 or otherwise.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    I will admit that I was drawn by the sleek appearance and the promise of superior performance and ease of clean up. I was originally hesitant due to a reviewer's comments about the difficulty of even starting the fryer. It seemed that you needed to read an extensive operational handbook to get it going. That reviewer followed by stating that he/she would just keep pushing buttons till something worked. I must say that I do the same. It is really ridiculous that I need to figure out how to set the cook time before I can even begin to figure out how to set the temperature. I was however willing to forgo these inconveniences as a trade off for the superior performance it had promised.
    I will give it performance and heat times as a plus but that is about all I will do. Clean up? What a disaster that was. I have had many deep fryers during my lifetime and have always gauged how often I used it as well as to the types of frying I did when it came time to drain and replace the oil. According to the manufacturer this was going to be a piece of cake. Wrong! The drain spout is situated such that you need to move the fryer to the very edge of a level surface, no lip such as a sink edge or a countertop beveled edge. As such, when I attempted to locate a small container under the spout as there is not room for anything large, I found myself constantly trying to balance the unit as it drained without getting oil all over the floor. I did succeed mostly in that respect but not completely. Many paper towels in use during this drain process. To complicate this process further, the so called "cool zone" only added to the aggravation of cleaning this unit. All the solids that collected on the bottom gravitated to the screen sieve that is attached to the very short discharge spigot. So here's what I ended up with. I had one hand holding the container into which I was attempting to empty into, my arm attempting to balance the unit of the edge of my countertop, which has a beveled lip that is not conducive to the fryer's short discharge drop distance, and the other hand immersed into the oil in the fryer, trying to dislodge the food particles that constantly kept piling up against and into the residue screen inside the fryer basin.
    If, and when I do get this entire mess cleaned up, something I anticipated to be a half hour job, I will likely relicate this appliance to the graveyard of appliances which is currently in my garage but soon to be in the landfill.
    End of review? I would not advise buying this product.
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  • Liz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality Fryer
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I have used deep fryers since I was a kid at home. In my adult years I have owned 2 different fryers similar to this one. However, this one is definitely the best one I have had. I do like the fact that there is a drain with a screen so that oil can be drained and the fryer cleaned after use. This keep the fryer cleaner and the oil fresh. The lid is quality made, nice weight and design is perfect. I like it has the digital display to see exactly what temperature its at. The basket holds a lot of food and cooks everything evenly. Since I got this fryer, I have used it at least 2-3 nights a week. Glad I made this purchase.
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