The Rival Professional Cool-Touch Deep Fryer CZF530 makes it simple to enjoy your favorite home fried foods without the fuss and the mess. This unit is the size of a small, round bread machine with a generous oil reservoir and removable frying basket. In fact, the entire unit can be disassembled (including the basket, lid, oil reservoir, cool-touch outer housing, and condensation trap) and most of the parts can be safely cleaned in the dishwasher. The control panel and power strip are the only parts that should not be immersed in water.

The Professional Cool-Touch Deep Fryer has a hinged lid system, which closes completely over the frying basket to seal in messy splatters. Once closed, a front basket lever lowers the food. The lid is also fitted with a charcoal odor filter and grease filter to further reduce any oily mess from the escaping steam. The oil reservoir is marked with minimum and maximum measurements so you know exactly how much oil to use. The basket holds up 1-1/2 pounds of food or 3 to 4 serving-sized pieces of fish or enough French fries for 4 servings. Since the fryer retains its oil temperature, multiple batches are no problem.

The unit has two control dials to select the temperature (265-375 degrees Fahrenheit) and timer (up to 30 minutes). There are also power and ready lights to indicate when the unit is heating and when the desired temperature has been reached. The automatic timer is handy for calculating the cooking time of various foods. A bell sounds when the time is up, and the unit shuts off automatically.

You can raise the frying basket while the lid is still closed to allow the excess oil to drain back into the reservoir. The initial preheating time takes about 10 minutes, depending on the setting. An electronic thermostat combined with a 1700-watt immersion heating element helps the unit maintain its temperature between batches. This is not only a timesaver; it ensures a crispy desirable result. The cordset on this unit has a magnetic SureRELEASE end that attaches easily and can be removed for cleaning.

Warranty
1 year, limited