Multi-cookers

Smith + Nobel 12L XXL Air Fryer Oven Black TM-AFO800D review

Smith + Nobel 12L XXL Air Fryer Oven Black TM-AFO800D

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good result for roasting a chicken using the rotisserie accessory.
  • Large capacity, multi shelf cooking, accommodates a small whole chicken.
  • Door has a large viewing window with internal light.
  • Digital display is bright and clear.Touch controls but On/Off and Start control combined.
  • Control panel is on the top of the unit and slanted for easy viewing.
  • 5 shelf positions, fairly easy to slide in and out.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Rotisserie fork and shaft can be difficult to install and remove from food especially when hot.
  • Door is difficult to open, sticks and jams, can easily pull the unit when opening.
  • Large unit can be difficult to store does not fit easily into a kitchen cupboard. Best left out on a bench top, takes up bench space. No handles on unit to assist in lifting.
  • No written labelling. Pre-programmed settings are symbols, so may need to refer to the instruction manual initially.
  • May not be intuitive, need to refer to the instruction manual initially.
  • Touch control display panel needs to be free from grease as it may not respond, easy to wipe over.
  • No prompt to shake or turn the food.
  • Unit has a black plastic exterior with some SS trim. Some crevices to trap residue.
  • Door cannot be removed for easy cleaning. There are many cracks and crevices around hinges which can trap residue and can be awkward to clean.
  • SS interior can stain and baked on residue can be difficult to remove. Some crevices inside the unit can trap residue.
  • No access to the fan or element, a wire shield reduces splatters around the element and fan, but overtime residue can build up around the fan, may cause residue to burn on and cause the unit to expel unpleasant odours and smoke during use.
  • Fiddly to clean the rotisserie parts and mesh shelves.
  • Basic instructions .
  • Exterior around door can become dangerously hot.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Shelves

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Performance score
80%
Ease of use score
60%
General ease of use
60%
Ease of using the controls
65%
Ease of cleaning
55%
Crumbed chicken score
60%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
75%
Marinated chicken wings score
95%
Roast pork score
90%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$250.00
Running cost per year
$33.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
32°C / 41°C / 80°C
Temperature range
65°C – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
40 x 31 x 38
Weight (kg)
6.4
Claimed capacity
12L
Claimed power (W)
1800
Controls/indicators – type and location
Digital display, touch controls, positioned on the top of unit
Pre-programmed settings
Fries, pork, fish, shrimp, chicken drumsticks, baking, rotisserie, dehydrate
Accessories supplied
Rotisserie
Internal pan/bowl material
Stainless steel
Website
harrisscarfe.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
10
Measured capacity of a cake tin
20cm round
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
36
Cooking mode/s
Air fry
Size of cooking basket
Extra large
PFAS and PTFE-free claims

Features

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

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