Sunbeam MultiCooker Deep Fryer DF4400 / DF4500

My 1976 Sunbeam deep fryer died just recently. Has been used at least weekly since then, so great value. I purchased the DF4500 as a replacement and have been very pleased with its performance. Show details ·  1

My daughter had one of these and threw it away, which is in line with many other reviews here, however I totally love it. So why the difference? I think it has a lot to do with the fat/oil that you use because oils and fat heat at different temperatures. I use Supafry Solid Oil which is a fat. I boil my potatoes now, smash them a little then… Read more ·  1

put them in my fryer and OMG the crispiest 'roast' potatoes ever, I'll never roast in the oven again. I cook in batches of 8-10 (big family), then just before serving I'll put the lot back in to finish off. There's never any left!

I leave the lid on to heat to the top temperature but cook with lid off (mostly). I always make sure the fat is hot enough before adding food. After use I simply let it cool, turn the lid upside down and tuck it away in my cupboard. No smell. I also use the solidified fat, just scrape out a little if I want to use it instead of oil for cooking. I often don't use the basket unless I'm cooking chips.

Looks so much nicer than my previous metal one and much easier to keep clean. Makes food taste so much nicer, I'm totally a raving fan.

A deep fryer that never reaches frying temperature – This deep fryer never reaches a proper frying temperature. There's nothing else to say. It might cook other things fine, but it is not a deep fryer, unless you want soggy oil soaked things. It's garbage for frying, which is why I bought it. Avoid entirely. Show details

Very disappointed! – Well very interesting, I contacted sunbeam several times about my Multicooker that just stopped working after about 6-8 uses. First they wanted me to ring them I did, they wouldn’t do anything to help because my Multicooker was a few weeks out of warranty, the fact that I’d only used it a few times meant nothing to them. Then they asked me to send… Read more

my contact details, I did this. They then rang me and claimed there was nothing they could do yet again, as I told them there is plenty they could do, but they are choosing not to help.They also suggested it was probably the cord that was the problem, and said I should buy a new one. Then they asked me to contact them yet again to resolve this issue, I did this again. Then they said they couldn’t help because I couldn’t produce my proof of purchase. As I’d never been asked to produce it, one does wonder how they came up with that particular excuse for not helping. a few days ago I saw a sunbeam Multicooker on display at a store, exactly the same as mine, EXCEPT THE NEW ONE HAD A LITTLE SUPPORT ON THE PROBE, MINE DOES NOT HAVE A SUPPORT AND SURPRISE THE PROBE IS LOOSE. COULD THIS BE THE REASON SUNBEAM SUGGESTED THE CORD WAS THE PROBLEM ON MINE? WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE THAT THEY KNEW THIS WAS A FAULT AND ADDED THE SUPPORT TO STOP THE PROBE FROM COMING LOOSE? Amazing that they wouldn’t even send me a new cord when clearly they have changed the design for a reason? Even more disappointing!

Wait a while – Recently the thermostat of my old faithful (over 40 years) Sunbeam deep fryer failed, threatening to cause a conflagration. Decided to replace it with a Multicooker, despite reviews that the oil didn't get hot enough. Thought the same myself with the first use, so decided to experiment with a thermometer. Set the thermostat to highest setting… Read more ·  1

(10), and discovered that the light went out at 160 deg. celcius, much lower than the optimum temp for deep frying of about 180 deg. The thermostat then cycled on and off for several minutes until the oil temp reached nearly 190 deg. celcius. At that stage I turned it off.

Clearly it's worth waiting. The light going off (first time) is NOT an indication that the oil is hot enough. I'll know next time.

What persuaded me to buy the Multicooker is its versatility, compact size and the fact that it doesn't need vast quantities of oil. Compact. Versatile. Fine wire basket that drains well. Minimal oil requirement. Thermostat not necessarily indicative of temperature

Definitely a handy multi cooker :) – Bought secondhand on eBay but didn't look used. I use this for many MANY things :) Frying chips, samosas, curry puffs, poppodums. Roast meats, it can hold a LARGE roast, enough for 6 of us. Then when that's kept warm in the oven, all the potatoes. Also soups, curries and stews. I have not experienced any heating issues, the chips cook… Read more

perfectly and I wonder if it is user error? i.e. Filling the oil beyond the fill line or using oil that is too old? I use Golden Fields canola/vege oil or Jingilli Olive Oil for frying.

I don't have any oil leaks... maybe the metal rest on the handle has been bent or something? Mine rests perfecly so that the basket stays on an angle and drips back into the pot.

The size offers greater flexibility when frying things of different shapes, it handles a full bag a shop bought chips easily, can fit many small samosas or curry puffs. I have made big triangular puffs folded with quarters of the shop bought puff pastry and can do about 3 at a time. I find the circle shape less restrictive (i.e. offers a greater area to fry) than the previous rectangular shaped deep fryer I had.

We have also taken this to our powered camp site where its multi functions come in very handy. Vege soup being a family fave.

I use this maybe 3 times per week??? Have had it for a few years and find it to be a great kitchen item - no complaints here. Good price, many uses, reliable, does what it claims. Nothing so far :)

It’s great for deep frying fish – Bought strictly for deep frying fish. Don’t use the basket as batter can stick. Deep fries fish perfectly, have never had a problem and visitors comment on how good fish is cooked. Show details

Favourite piece of kitchen equipment – I bought this a couple of years ago and it has become my favourite piece of kitchen equipment. Deep fries really well. I also make curries in it, stews, soups, even scrambled eggs - love it. Cleans easily and the coating is excellent. Show details

So easy to use! – I have been waiting a long time to purchase the right deep fryer. I absolutely love it. It is so easy easy and quick to use. The delivery was also quick. Highly recommended it!  Show details

Piece of crap – This will not even heat to the minimum temperature. Of course I can’t find the paperwork or purchase receipt. Purchased from Target only a few months ago. Not happy and will never purchase again or recommend. Show details

Waste of money – Bought Sunbeam thinking it is meant to be a good product. Stopped working after 2 uses the day I bought it. Perhaps Sunbeam could correct the issue OR stop selling obviously faulty products Show details

Not the best – I had no issues with the heating of the oil or the frying. But, messy +++ oil all over the kitchen benchtops. Tried it a few times but couldn't deal with the mess it made so to the bin it went. Show details

Has Sunbeam changed the specs of their deep fryer we just bough a new one and it’s not as good as the old one – After many happy years of owning our sunbeam deep fryer the time came to update the old girl even though she was still working great after many years . We also bought one as a gift for our son thinking hey we can’t lose . Not sure what has happened but neither unit hits the correct temperature to cook chips or our own home made spring rolls which… Read more

our last unit did effortlessly for years ! So has the element been derated our something ? We have even replaced the power point thinking it may have an issue even though our sunbeam electric fry pan works well . Any help would be most appreciated as these items are basically new

I couldn’t burn anything in this thing if I tried – I dont know what else to say , I purchased this as a flyer but this thing just does not heat the oil properly, on full, it just heats and soaks your food with oil.. I cooked chips for 15 mins, on full, and still they were soggy and not even brown. After growing up with an old school Sunbeam deep fryer in the family I’m so bitterly disappointed in… Read more

this, I’ve owned it for 24 hours and will be taking this back ASAP. Worst thing is when I read the reviews I’m not the only one… fix this Sunbeam or stop selling it..

Didn’t last very long – Have only had about 18 months and Teflon peeling off. Not happy. I am not sure safe to use. We really liked the product till when cleaning it we noticed Teflon peeling off. Show details

What a massive disappointment – Bought this last Thursday. Tried it twice. It takes an age to get anywhere near desired heat. Very slow. Looks good. Will throw in bin, majorly peed off truth be told Show details

Heap of garbage! – I got rid of an old 1970's Sunbeam cooker to upgrade to this one. What a bucket of puss! Had it & an older 70's one side by side cooking fresh whiting fillets & the old one out cooked the new one. Was so sick of it not holding temp & ending up with soggy chips. Threw it in the bin.  Show details

Faulty control probes – Very good multi cooker but faulty control probes being supplied. I have had 3 replaced in 3 months & cooker is not even used weekly. My concern is these probes in particular should be withdrawn & replaced with fault free probes. It’s really inconvenient to be cooking & control fails also inconvenient to have to take back to Myer each time as they… Read more

want the cooker back as well, when there is nothing wrong with the unit. Sunbeam should send every stockists a bundle of an upgraded probe. Happy customers return to stores that give good service.

Wish I had read reviews first – Does not get hot enough for deep frying, despite being filled with the correct type/amount of oil and being left on '10' for thirty minutes. The oil did not go past 155 degrees, which is not hot enough for deep frying. This product is just poorly made chinese garbage. If you want to deep fry, do not purchase this product. Show details

Works surprisingly well! – Bought this today and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the oil heated up and deep fried meat pieces to perfection rather rapidly. What used to take me at least 45 minutes at the cooktop only took approx 15 - 20 minutes and since I can use this out on the balcony, now my apartment doesn't smell of deep fried oil and there's definitely less… Read more

oily mess to clean up afterwards. Added bonus is that this is not just a deep fryer but a multicooker that is dishwasher safe! It was on sale at Big W for under $52... what a great buy!

Compact & Great Kitchen Appliance – I've had mine for 15 odd yrs. Still works great. Simple to use. Purchased originally for it's multi use but predominently have used mine for deep frying. I would purchase again. Show details ·  1

Power plug no longer works – I brought this and was really happy until the power plug stopped working To replace that it’s $40 plus postage so it’s worth more than half the price I paid for it Not overly impressed Show details

Great cooker – I use mine a lot and absolutely love it. I don't use it for deep frying. I use it for soups and stews, spaghetti sauces. It is sturdy and the coating on this unit is magnificent. I cannot live without mine. It is also a perfect size and depth. Great product! Show details

Absolute Garbage! – We purchased this unit based on its brand name and it's simple rounded design similar to the ones owned by my parents and grandparents in the 1980's. I must say that this unit is TERRIBLE. It doesn't heat up enough to fry a hot chip and what heat it does have is instantly lost when food is added. I am not sure what has happened to the old SUNBEAM… Read more

electric cooking devices that were once reliable staples of any kitchen but these days they are all cheaply made imported rubbish that essentially ruining a what was a strong legacy.

Does the job – I have had my Sunbeam MultiCooker Deep Fryer for about 6 months. I've used it only deep frying chips, wedges, potato gems, mini dim sims, mozzarella sticks and chicken nuggets. Although a little slow to heat oil fully, I have no complaints with the end results. Crisp and tasty food Show details ·  1

Works well, except when it doesn't – I've had 2 of these now, both with the same problem as others seem to have had. Works well at first but after a while the heater just stops working. Both times that mine conked out, I had just done one perfect set of chips, then went to do the next batch and they just sat in the oil looking like a bunch of anemic soggy uncooked potatoes. Should have taken it back but couldn't be bothered a second time :(  Show details

Good deep fryer – I purchased my deep fryer as I was in the market for one. Got it a great price. I am very happy it fries chips perfectly. Haven't tried it's other functions yet as I am so happy with its frying capabilities and tend to only use it for that. It cooks my honey chicken nice and crispy. Glad I didn't see the reviews before buying as I may not have… Read more ·  1

purchased it, made me realise reviews are great although your own experience may not be what others have experienced.

not suitable as a deep fyer – I bought this a couple of months ago, probably used it at least a dozen times by now. I bought it as a deep fryer, for no other reason. It's advertised as such so should be fine. The quality of the pan is great, no problems there, it's easy to use, easy to clean etc. It only has one problem and it's a big one! it does not get hot enough for deep… Read more

frying. I've tried 3 different types of oils but it makes little difference, after heating up for about 30 mins, it's still only 142 Celsius. Anything I cook in it ends up greasy, undercooked, pale as it fails to brown. This product is clearly not suitable as a deep fryer! you are warned.

Worst purchase ever – The oil doesn't get hot enough the chips have to be cooked for a long time to get crunchy but they just end up oily and soggy and they don't brown up. Buyer beware. Do not even think about buying this deep fryer it is a waste of money. No way does the oil get to 180 deg .  Show details

Works perfectly – I have had my Sunbeam MultiCooker Deep Fryer for some years now. Have used it for deep frying, stewing fruit, boiling vegetables and as a slow cooker to make stews and casseroles with cheap cuts of beef. I have always been pleased with the results I achieve with this appliance.  Show details

Absolutely perfect – I don't know why other people are having problems with this I almost didn't buy it but very happy I did the oil gets more than hot enough for deep frying anything you need easily deep frys frozen chips and haven't had any issues with oil not being hot enough mine was bought from BIG W.  Show details