Multi-cookers

Philips Turbostar Digital Airfryer HD9643/17 review

Philips Turbostar Digital Airfryer HD9643/17

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Digital display with dial on handle to change temperature and time settings.
  • 4 pre programmed settings.
  • Audible sound when timer ends.
  • Basket slides in easily lifts out of pan easily.
  • Fairly large unit ok to store uniform shape.
  • Cooking temperature guide on front of unit, for ease of reference.
  • Automatic shut off function.
  • Easy to clean non-stick aluminium cooking draw.
  • Rubber feet to prevent sliding.
  • Cord is not overly long and can be restrictive.
  • Removing basket when shaking does not disturb the cooking.
  • Unit has a black plastic exterior which is easy to wipe over.
  • Pan is non-stick coated and reasonably easy to wash in a domestic sink and can be placed in the dishwasher.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Some food particles can get stuck in wire grill of cooking tray and may require additional attention when cleaning.
  • No viewing window.
  • Basic instructions limited cooking guidelines.
  • Food needs to be shaken a few times during cooking.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Performance score
85%
Ease of use score
68%
General ease of use
Ease of using the controls
Ease of cleaning
Crumbed chicken score
85%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
85%
Marinated chicken wings score
Not tested
Roast pork score
Not tested

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$399.00
Running cost per year
Not tested

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
31°C / 31°C / 29°C
Temperature range
80 – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
28 x 25 x 37
Weight (kg)
5.5
Claimed capacity
800g
Claimed power (W)
1425
Controls/indicators – type and location
Digital display with timer and auto programmed food and temperature dial
Pre-programmed settings
Pre-set cooking functions – frozen fries, chicken drumsticks, fish, meat (2.5cm thick) 30 min 180Àš°C preset cooking mode
Accessories supplied
Non-stick grill pan, non-stick wire rack
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
philips.com.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 checked

Features

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

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