Updated 22 Oct 2015
DeLonghi
Multifry Classic FH1163
Snapshot: The DeLonghi Multifry Classic FH1163 has a capacity of 1500g. How well does it cook fries and crumbed chicken?
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Test results
Overall score
Performance
Ease of use
Good points
- Good result for thick-cut fries.
- Very good result for crumbed chicken.
- OK to use.
- Clear viewing lid can be removed for cleaning.
- Pan is dishwasher safe.
- Non-slip feet prevent moving on bench.
- Overheat cut-out function.
- Comes with a mixing paddle.
- Can be used to fry, grill and bake.
But
- No timer cut-out function.
- Food can get stuck under and around stirring paddle.
- Ceramic pan may chip and scratch.
- Fan quite noisy so it’s difficult to hear timer.
- Lid exterior reaches above 60°C when cooking on Dial 4 setting.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Performance (60%): Weighted equally on thick-cut frozen chips and crumbed chicken breast nuggets. We also test new models on home-made French fries. This test wasn’t conducted on previously tested models so doesn’t contribute to our overall score.
Ease of use (40%): Assesses how easy it is to assemble, clean and store the cooker and use its controls.
Running costs calculated on 30 minutes’ use 3 times a week (electricity costs of 26¢/kWh).
Prices from a May 2018 survey.
Key data
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Specifications
Power (W)
Weight (kg)
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
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Internal pan
Noise (dB)
Running costs ($/yr)
Features
Cord storage
Dishwasher safe parts
Timer
Timer cut-out
Overheat cut-out
Lid/drawer
Member reviews
"design fault"
25 Jan 2017, Ross A.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
follow up to my review earlier
it is still a great cook
Cons:
after 18 months the plastic paddle deteriorated and broke in half a new one cost $41. and is now made with a metal arm. I believe this means Delongi know it is a design fault and should replace it for free, if buying one insist on the paddle being metal.
De longi still make great products
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Easy to use and clean"
09 Jan 2016, Philip D.
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
Cooks oven fries much better than in the oven. They are evenly brown and crisp in the air fryer and require no turning. Cooked corn fritters well too.
Cons:
I agree it is a bit noisy.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"De Licious De light"
31 Oct 2015, Ross A.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
great for frozen chips don't have to open oven and turn. Cooks nice Foccia bread (check the recipe book). Solid and well built. Use all the time bought 10 months ago when they first came out. You can detatch the time and take it with you into another room.
Cons:
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Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
