Multi-cookers

Tefal Actifry 1kg review

Tefal Actifry 1kg

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Steam free lid.
  • Cooking bowl has medium size handle with grip.
  • Safety lock on paddle for ease of removing and inserting.
  • Cord storage.
  • Dishwasher safe.
  • Plastic exterior easy to clean.
  • Non-stick cooking bowl easy to clean.
  • One temperature setting for ease of cooking.
  • Measuring spoon supplied.
  • Rubber feet to grip bench.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Can be difficult to open lid as no spring release and needs two hands to press release button.
  • French fries can accumulate around paddle. Need to spread out manually during cooking.
  • Timer can be hard to hear when unit is in operation.
  • No auto shut-off function.
  • Unit is slightly unstable with more weight at back of unit.
  • Unit is quite loud when operating.
  • Some cracks and crevices under paddle where food can accumulate.
  • Timer button may require some pressure as slightly stiff.
  • Exterior temp of lid reaches above 60°C when in operation.
  • Only OK result for French fries.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Lid

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Performance score
78%
Ease of use score
67%
General ease of use
Ease of using the controls
Ease of cleaning
Crumbed chicken score
80%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
75%
Marinated chicken wings score
Not tested
Roast pork score
Not tested

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
B
Warranty (years)
Not collected
Country of origin
France

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$260.00
Running cost per year
Not tested

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
28°C / 26°C / 70°C
Temperature range
1 heat setting
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
21 x 31 x 44
Weight (kg)
4.1
Claimed capacity
1000g
Claimed power (W)
1400
Controls/indicators – type and location
Push buttons and a small digital display screen
Pre-programmed settings
One setting only (on)
Accessories supplied
Stirring blade (paddle), measuring spoon
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
tefal.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
1

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