Tefal Oleoclean Pro, 3.5L Oil Capacity, Patented Filtration System, Easy to Clean, 1.2 kg of Food, 6 Portions, 2300W, Stainless Steel with Removable Blue Oil Box - FR804040

Have been using this for a while now and it's a great product. The oil stays fresher a lot longer than the previous fryer thanks to the filter and draining after each use. Cleaning is easy thanks to the easy drainage and all the parts being easily removed and put in the dishwasher. Very robust and excellent value for the price.

This is a gamechanger in cleaning - although it is larger and bulkier than a standard machine, it is a lot easier to clean. The oil is filtered easily and left overnight before i attend the rest of the unit, removing the top control unit, the tub and preventing more drips with a cloth under the drain hole,, clean it out manually. I think possibly to prevent any leaking outwith this, to ensure the button is in the 'fry' 12oclock position before ANY oil is poured or refilled into the machine. The only downsides were the basket being somewhat scraping the rear element, as if it was far too big , however after bending in the rear of the basket it fitted OK. The timer isn't backlit and cannot easily be read, but also it is battery powered so can be used even without the rest of the machine on o in use. The machine is a simple on or off, and the temp control is the only way to use the machine, and wait for the red light to go off before inserting the food and cooks really nice, perfect with French Fries etc. I love that i can reuse the same oil and it pours easily from the base into the top box - again, only ensure the FRY button is selected before pouring it in.

This is a really solid deep fryer overall. The build quality is decent not the absolute highest you can get, but still very good and it feels sturdy enough for regular use. The stainless steel body looks smart and it’s easy to keep clean, which is a big plus for something that lives in the kitchen. The standout feature for me is the oil storage box. Being able to filter the oil and store it neatly underneath when it’s not in use is incredibly convenient. It keeps things tidy, saves oil and makes the whole cleanup process much easier than traditional fryers. This feature alone makes it feel like good value for money. Cooking performance is good, the temperature control is accurate and the results have been consistently crispy. The only areas that could be improved are the heat-up time and the maximum temperature. It takes a little longer than I’d like to reach frying temp, and I think it would benefit from being able to go slightly hotter for certain foods. Even with those minor points, it’s still a very practical, well-designed fryer that performs reliably. If you want something easy to clean with clever oil management and solid overall quality, this is a great option. Good value for money and the automatic shut off when temps hit their desired amount is a great safety feature.

The filter design is so simple that it's a mystery as to why ALL deep fryers were not made this way. Imagine a kitchen sink with a plug that has a mesh over it to stop nasty stuff going down when you let the water out and a removable, easy to clean bowl. You switch the dial to drain oil from the main compartment to the tray beneath, the mesh stops the crud going through, clean oil goes into the tray beneath. You remove the element and take out the metal bowl full of sludge or crumbs or whatever and wash it. Put the bowl back then poor in the clean oil. The downsides are the price compared to a traditional design (which you will get back through not having to throw away oil very often not to mention ease of use), and the fact that the timer is very basic and not all that useful. The instruction manual is poor but that's how it generally is with such things and it's more intuitive to throw it out and figure it out yourself. This fryer also works a fair bit faster than most so it will take some getting used to. The basket is large and the unit is more than capable of catering to a family of 4. (It takes the best part of 4 litres of oil to be in the top end of the oil fill level) Just dont pull on the drawer for the oil when you get the item as it locks into place and the locking mechanism could easily be broken by the unknowing. The "viewing window" is about as useful as they are on any other meaning "not very". It loses a star from me simply because despite the fact that it works so brilliantly I can't see how the materials used justify it being more than double the price of a traditional unit. The basic timer is not much of an issue for me.

I used to fry everything in a pan, and I’d been looking for a reliable deep fryer for a long time – this one is exactly what I needed. The oil heats up very quickly, and the food tastes so much better than before. I love the built-in timer: I set it myself and don’t have to keep checking how far along the cooking is. Cleaning it is incredibly easy. Most parts are dishwasher-safe, which is a huge advantage, and the automatic oil draining and filtering system is outstanding. It drains and filters the oil into a separate container, keeping it clean for longer and saving a lot of time and effort. The fryer is sturdy, well-built and has a great capacity. It cooks multiple batches evenly without the oil cooling down. I’m extremely pleased with it – this is exactly the deep fryer I’d been searching for.

This product is truly amazing, and we cannot commend its quality enough. The quality is simply perfect; the fries have an amazing appearance and taste, which is ideal. Furthermore, this product includes oil filtration, which helps maintain the oil's best quality without imparting any odor or taste to the food. It is also easy to clean. It functions much like a professional fryer, perfectly suited for home use. Strong recommended

It's a good concept but it has its drawbacks. Drips are very likely unfortunately and it's usually user error over a fault of the product. It still deserves five stars though. The digital clock doesn't work or makes any sense. I prefer to use an Amazon Echo Dot when it can be bothered to listen. It's not the best timer because it denies a timer has been set when you ask it to cancel. I think a lot of stuff these days is average in construction and very poor in action. The plastic reservoir doesn't look like it would withstand a drop onto a hard surface. The heating element needs unscrewing to get anywhere near clean. I have tried almost everything to get it clean. I don't overuse the oil and I only cook fresh food. None of that ultra-processed food. Homemade batter for fish frying without the basket. Homemade peeled and blanched chips are dried and twice fried. Can easily make crispy bits with the leftover batter. I remove the cover with its pointless window, before warming up and frying. The oil lasts longer and there's no chance of condensation causing any flare-ups. I have always wanted one of these and I got it in the last Black Friday sale. It was offered at its lowest price. I tracked it diligently for four years. I am very pleased with it. If you are worried about the other reviews, ask them to do some of your home chores and see them complain about them too. Some people are just sad and will find fault in the most perfect situation.

The idea of this was exciting - an auto filtration system that makes keeping the whole system clean a lot easier. In practice though I've had nothing but issues. I've now had 2 incidents where after leaving it on the filtration setting, I've come back to my kitchen destroyed with puddles of oil everywhere. I've read the manuals, even looked to see if other people were getting the same problems. There was another reviewer who was having a similar issue and I tried what they suggested, but that didn't work either. The closest I got to recognising the problem was that if the oil tray was all the way in, even if it wasn't in the filtration setting, the black mechanism was catching on the nozzle and causing the oil to leak through even though it wasn't on that setting. After trying and trying and cleaning and cleaning, I give up. And obviously now it's too late to return it - I was just hoping I'd be able to solve the problem myself. The size is good. The head up is also good. But the quality just isn't up to standard with the brand which is a real shame. Now the only way I can use it is if it's double bin-bagged whilst being stored and stored separately with the blue oil tub.