Multi-cookers

DeLonghi Multifry Classic FH1163 review

DeLonghi Multifry Classic FH1163

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Clear viewing lid which can be removed for cleaning.
  • Timer can be removed.
  • Smooth non-stick cooking bowl.
  • Dishwasher safe bowl.
  • Measuring cup supplied.
  • Suction feet to prevent moving on bench during cooking.
  • Thermal cut-out function.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Timer is quite dim and difficult to hear over fan when unit is operating.
  • Food can become trapped under cracks and crevices of the stirring paddle.
  • Non-stick pan surface can chip and scratch.
  • Digital timer can be slightly delayed and difficult to read when inserted in unit.
  • No cord storage.
  • Stainless steel fan guard requires additional attention as some cracks and crevices where food can accumulate.
  • Fan quite noisy when unit in operation.
  • Chips clump/gather together around blade chips are not dispersed evenly around bowl.
  • Need to allow unit to completely cool before removing blade.
  • Exterior temp of lid reaches above 60°C when cooking on Dial 4 setting.
  • Appliance does not turn off when timer runs down.
  • Only OK to clean.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Lid

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Performance score
75%
Ease of use score
68%
General ease of use
Ease of using the controls
Ease of cleaning
Crumbed chicken score
80%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
70%
Marinated chicken wings score
Not tested
Roast pork score
Not tested

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
Not collected
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$349.00
Running cost per year
Not tested

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
23°C / 25°C / 61°C
Temperature range
4 heat settings
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
27 x 31 x 39
Weight (kg)
5.1
Claimed capacity
1500g
Claimed power (W)
1470
Controls/indicators – type and location
Push buttons and temperature dial
Pre-programmed settings
Thermostat dial ranging from 1 – 4 (levels)
Accessories supplied
Paddle, oil measuring cup
Internal pan/bowl material
Ceramic
Website
delonghi.com/en-au
Measured usable capacity (L)
Not measured
Measured capacity of a cake tin
Not measured
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
Not measured
Cooking mode/s
Not checked
Size of cooking basket
Not measured
PFAS and PTFE-free claims
Not applicable

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Twin basket
Viewing window
1

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