T-Fal FR4008002 Pro Fry Filtra 2.6 lb Immersion Fryer, Stainless Steel

Comment: I bought this unit from a warehouse store. It is not model FR4008002, but instead is model FR400750, but judging from the picture and reading the description and reviews, I believe it is the same model. It seemed to work just fine, although some recipes ask for temperatures above 375F; which this unit cannot handle. My gripe is that I used it about 10 times total, over the course of about 2 years, and then it died. At first, it just stopped heating, and the reset button needed to be reset in order for it to heat up again. This happend about 3 or 4 times. But now, it completely died. No light, no heat. I'm currently looking for a replacement. Waste of money.

Comment: Worked just fine for about 2years. Must have just burned out, doesn't light up doesn't heat up....dead. The screen catches about 75% of the crumbs, so you will still need to strain the oil to reuse. Food came out fine, usually used it near the highest setting.

Comment: The fryer worked very well but no better than the same style Waring we owned previously. I was aware of a potential problem with the oil drainage and storage capacity noted in a product review that stated that the oil reservoir had to be positioned exactly right or oil leakage would occur during filtering. I was very careful about this but the result was a terrific mess. Oil did not leak, it flooded the counter.The reservoir was positioned properly but I don't think it could handle the amount of oil draining in without some sort of air vent. We used it once and returned it. Very disappointing.

Comment: Great fryer for 12.5 months. Thermostat burned up and got hot enough to melt it's plastic housing. It sent molten flaming bits of plastic on to my counter top and filled my kitchen with smoke.

Comment: I got this expecting crisper fries etc..but they seem soggier..follow all the directions but not impressed. Several things wrong with this. I do not have children so not happy with these "magnetic" plugs..They pop off very easily..There should be a provision to have a normal plug for more stability. The other thing I do not like is the gimicky filtration system. Most of the crumbs stick along the sides of the container and fall between the little space of the strainer and container..therefore they go to the bottom and never get filtered out...plus..cleaning is a chore..to many parts to take out and clean..The filter does nothing..same greasy smell in the house..My old unit had 2 pieces...basket and unit. Also goes up to 400 degrees...this goes to 375..maybe that is why things come out somewhat soggy and greasy. Taking it back and digging out the old cheapo fryer...save your money.