Russell Hobbs RHDF260A 3-1/2-Quart Cool Steel Fryer with Cool Zone
From Russell Hobbs
Features: Cool Steel housing. Capacity of 3.5 quarts. Lid with louver filter and window. Removable Stainless Steel tank. Immersion heater. Indicator and ready lights. Reset Table safety cut-off. Thermostat control. On/Off switch. Breakaway cord.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #489252 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Russell Hobbs
- Model: RHDF260A
- Released on: 2004-09-24
- Number of items: 1
doesn't get hot enough to fry!
This fryer is supposed to internally regulate itself to keep within 10 degrees of the desired temp... what a crock! I had it up to the highest temp (375), and it fried foods terribly, so I got out my candy thermometer: the highest temp it got to (and this was measured in the so-called "hot zone") was 350, and it was more often than not in the 325 range. Use a candy thermometer in a high-sided pot. This product was a terrible disappointment.
Works great for our needs
We use it for frying a great deal of frozen things, like french fries, tater tots, etc. We have used it for onion rings and okra and it did just fine. I have not tried anything like chicken with it. I love the basket, the design, and the lid.
