Waring WDF1000
A 10 lb, 120 V fryer for cafes, bars and caterers that fry a few batches at a time. The extra full-size basket and the night cover in the box set it apart from most fryers at its price.
Amazon $312.73$312.73
The Waring WDF1000 is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 2.7 to 2.4. The CROSSON CF-15 costs $53.73 less ($259 vs $312.73).
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CROSSON CF-15
An inexpensive 8 L fryer with both ETL safety and sanitation listings, for food trucks and concession stands. It fries one basket at a time.
Amazon $259$259
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single tank countertop commercial deep fryer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Waring WDF1000 | CROSSON CF-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 27 180 W per lb of oil | 4 111 W per lb of oil (oil weight from liters) |
| Oil capacity 20% | 10 10 lb of oil | 31 8 L of oil (about 16.2 lb) |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Features 15% | 20 cover included (some not published) | 20 cover included (some not published) |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Waring WDF1000 | CROSSON CF-15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 10 lb | 8 L |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Fries per hour | 10 lb | - |
| Baskets | 3 | 1 |
| Duty rating | Medium | - |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Thermostat range | Up to 390 F | - |
| Controls | Dial thermostat | Dial thermostat |
| Timer | 30 min | - |
| Features | ||
| Cover included | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current draw | 15 A | - |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 13 x 22.8 x 12 in (W x D x H) | - |
| Weight | 32 lb | - |
| Certifications | UL, NSF | ETL Sanitation, ETLus |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | - |