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Kitchen Couture Dual View Stainless Steel Air Fryer Silver 10L review

Kitchen Couture Dual View Stainless Steel Air Fryer Silver 10L

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good performance for dual basket cooking.
  • Removable non-stick cooking racks, the racks have finger holes to aid in removing them from the drawers.
  • Twin baskets are the same size.
  • Both drawers have a viewing window with internal light.
  • Large comfortable handles on the drawers, easy to grip.
  • Large unit with a uniform rectangle shape, only OK to store, takes up bench space. Space on either side of unit for hands to grip making it easier to lift and move.
  • Press control with digital display that is bright.
  • Written labelling for each setting with indicator light.
  • Control panel is slightly slanted for easier viewing.
  • 6 cooking modes: Air fry, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Defrost, Reheat.
  • Can adjust time and temperature during cooking.
  • Single round element, allows for user to access the fan and metal lining.
  • Two pull out drawers with a non-stick coating, drawers are fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Very good temperature range 40°C – 210°C.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Small capacity for each drawer, accommodates approximately 300g of chips. The manufacturer recommends only 125g per drawer.
  • Relatively large unit with a uniform shape, only OK to store, takes up bench space.
  • Unit has a matt black exterior with polished stainless steel and glass for the doors. Stainless steel shows smudges and extra effort required to polish exterior.
  • OK to comprehend controls, sequencing can be confusing, may need to refer to the instruction manual. 149; Stainless steel and glass door is only OK to clean, some cracks and crevices inside the door trap residue, after washing the drawers condensation can become trapped between the glass.
  • No prompt to shake or turn the food.
  • Cooling fan can run for up to 30 seconds after cooking time ends.
  • No preset cooking programs.
  • Rubber feet can easily fall out, need to keep reinserting which can be difficult.
  • Basic instructions. No cooking guide for specific foods.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

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Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
67%
Performance score
70%
Ease of use score
63%
General ease of use
60%
Ease of using the controls
70%
Ease of cleaning
60%
Crumbed chicken score
60%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
80%
Marinated chicken wings score
80%
Roast pork score
60%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
Not stated

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$499.00
Running cost per year
$33.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
23°C / 24°C / 47°C
Temperature range
40 – 210°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
32 x 39 x 37
Weight (kg)
7.4
Claimed capacity
10L
Claimed power (W)
1700
Controls/indicators – type and location
Digital display, touch controls, front position
Pre-programmed settings
Variable temperature settings
Accessories supplied
None
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
kitchencouture.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
12
Measured capacity of a cake tin
21 x 10 rectangle pan in each drawer
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
28 (14 in each basket)
Cooking mode/s
Air fry, roast, bake, dehydrate, defrost and reheat
Size of cooking basket
Large combined / 2 small drawers
PFAS and PTFE-free claims

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Yes, however hand washing is recommended
Twin basket
1
Viewing window
1

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