Rival CZF630 3-Liter Cool Touch Cool Zone Deep Fryer, Black

The good: first and foremost, it does a great job deep-frying food. A full (3-liter) reservoir of oil heats up in about 10-12 minutes. The 1700 Watt heating element is plenty for this fryer. Fries are crispy and hot, and onion rings are also excellent. The basket and reservoir are large enough to make about 2 super-size portions of fries at one time. *EASY TO CLEAN*. The reservoir detaches from the unit. The heating element is one piece with the electronic controls, all other components are detachable. Cool to the touch.

The bad: these are all minor items. #1 Thermostat up to 375. I would like a thermostat that goes up to 400, but could find none - even among the $1000 professional models. #2 The timer is not accurate enough. I would like to see a real kitchen-style timer with 30-second intervals at the low end, increasing to minute and then 5-minute intervals. #3 I had a problem with the filter cover popping off every time I used it for the first few...Read more

I like the fact that it is dishwasher safe (all parts except for the heating element). Storing oil in the fryer is an option but if you prefer, you can empty the oil pan into a bottle and wash the pan in the dishwasher too. No more stinky, rancid crumbs in the bottom to deal with. I also like the thermostat and timer.

The best thing about this deep fryer is that all parts could be taken apart and cleaned. It works well and is safe. But it fills my house with greasy smell. It was a lot more than just deep frying on the stove top. Also, it was a little too big for a family of four, considering the amount of unusable oil I had to throw down the drain. I will still use it for recipes which call for a deep fryer, with good ventilation.