Multi-cookers

Sunbeam AFP4500DF DiamondForce 3-in-1 Digital Air Fryer 5L review

Sunbeam AFP4500DF DiamondForce 3-in-1 Digital Air Fryer 5L

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Bright digital display screen with touch controls at the front of the unit.
  • 8 pre-set functions plus manual mode.
  • Cooking basket locks into drawer and has a press button release. Lifts out easily.
  • Additional rack supplied to cook food on 2 levels.
  • User has option to pause cooking while keeping selected cooking settings.
  • Unit is mostly black exterior which is easy to wipe over.
  • Basket lifts out of drawer easy to remove and clean in a domestic sink.
  • Comprehensive instructions with temperature setting guide and recipe.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Possible that the basket can fall out of cooking bowl with heavy load, even when locked.
  • Large unit can be difficult to store.
  • No viewing window.
  • Pre-set functions are symbols only, may need to refer to manual initially.
  • Cooking drawer and top of unit is stainless steel and requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Can be difficult to clean around exposed element.
  • Unable to add additional cooking time once cooking mode has been set. Need to re-select cooking time and function.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Performance score
78%
Ease of use score
67%
General ease of use
65%
Ease of using the controls
70%
Ease of cleaning
65%
Crumbed chicken score
70%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
90%
Marinated chicken wings score
80%
Roast pork score
70%

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$219.00
Running cost per year
$15.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
31°C / 26°C / 38°C
Temperature range
80 – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
34 x 37 x 29
Weight (kg)
5.4
Claimed capacity
5L
Claimed power (W)
1530 – 1850
Controls/indicators – type and location
Touch screen, digital display, front position
Pre-programmed settings
8 pre-set cooking functions: fries, bacon, fish, veggies, poultry, meat, plus variable temperature settings and manual mode for cake/bread/baking and dehydrate
Accessories supplied
Additional tray for two layers of frying
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
sunbeam.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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