Star Max 515F
A heavy countertop fryer for busy lines that fry all day without room for a floor unit. It needs a 30 A, 208 or 240 V circuit.
Amazon $1,738$1,738
The Star Max 515F is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The Star Max 515F leads on heating power and warranty. The Waring WDF1700 costs $1,051 less ($687 vs $1,738).
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Waring WDF1700
A 15 lb heavy-duty fryer that runs on a standard 120 V outlet. The drain spigot and cold zone make it the easiest to keep clean of the 120 V countertop fryers.
Amazon $687$687
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Star Max 515F for heating power (387 W per lb of oil vs 120 W per lb of oil) and warranty (2-year parts and labor vs 1-year parts and labor).
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 | Star Max 515F | Waring WDF1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 96 387 W per lb of oil | 7 120 W per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 27 15 lb of oil | 27 15 lb of oil |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Features 15% | 25 high-limit cutoff (some not published) | 100 drain valve, high-limit cutoff, cold zone, cover included |
| Warranty 20% | 67 2-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Star Max 515F | Waring WDF1700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 15 lb | 15 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Fries per hour | - | 15 lb |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Duty rating | - | Heavy |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 4,300 / 5,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 375 F | 170 to 390 F |
| Controls | Dial thermostat | Dial thermostat |
| Timer | - | 60 min |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | - | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cold zone | - | Yes |
| Cover included | - | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 208/240 V | 120 V |
| Current draw | 20.8/24.2 A | 15 A |
| Plug | NEMA 6-30 | NEMA 5-15 |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 12 x 24.8 x 16.6 in (W x D x H) | 11.5 x 20.8 x 19.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 38 lb | 21.3 lb |
| Certifications | UL EPH Classified, cULus | UL, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | 1 year |