Maxi-Matic Elite Platinum Deep Fryer

I purchased the 8 quart size ... and am glad I decided on the larger fryer. The baskets are a good size, and I love the dual tanks. The dual tank comes in especially handy for cooking fish, so that flavors don't mix. We used a digital thermometer to check for temperature accuracy ... the left side was about 5 degrees off, and the right side was accurate.

The only complaint ... when cleaning the unit, the temperature scale imprinted on the panel wiped off! There are no indentation marks on the panel to follow, either. So now we pretty much have to remember where the temperature settings were printed on the panel.

This is a pretty big flaw in the product, especially for those who don't have a digital thermometer to check temperature. The rest of the unit seems well made. However, we are so happy with the dual chambers, the basket size, and the performance of the fryer that I probably won't return it.

UPDATE: December 2009

After only...Read more

Maxi-Matic EDF-4080 Elite Platinum Stainless-Steel 8-Liter Deep Fryer
I ordered 3 of these, one for me and two for gifts. We liked this product because it had 2 frying compartments with separate thermostats. Sounded ideal. One stopped working on the second use and the plug wouldn't stay connected. Amazon promptly replaced this one. Then another one of the fryers started smoking around the thermostat, but the other side seemed OK. Tried that side and it started smoking and smelled like an electrical short in the unit. These could be a fire hazard. We are not at all pleased and would not recommend buying one. Also, the temperataure settings rubbed off. It was a good concept, but a poor product. Buy something else. We all had a nice fryer, diffrent brand, it was a single compartment, but worked very well, thought a double would...Read more

I purchased this fryer because of the size and having separated fry areas. It was great for about a week! I was about to write a great review about it. Then not one, but both of the heating elements started billowing white smoke that smelled of burning wires. I am not the only one to have this problem. The company insists that it is just lubricant burning off, but it is just poor design. I don't see how a company can continue to sell a defective product to people. If your product doesn't work, fix the flaw or discontinue it. I wouldn't waste the money on this fryer and I have serious doubts about the company now as well.