Waring WDF1300
A 10 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 $562$562
The Waring WDF1300 is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Waring WDF1000 costs $249.27 less ($312.73 vs $562).
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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
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 WDF1300 | Waring WDF1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 27 180 W per lb of oil | 27 180 W per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 10 10 lb of oil | 10 10 lb of oil |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Features 15% | 100 drain valve, high-limit cutoff, cold zone, cover included | 20 cover included (some not published) |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Waring WDF1300 | Waring WDF1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 10 lb | 10 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Fries per hour | 10 lb | 10 lb |
| Baskets | 2 | 3 |
| Duty rating | Heavy | Medium |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Thermostat range | 170 to 390 F | Up to 390 F |
| Controls | Dial thermostat | Dial thermostat |
| Timer | 60 min | 30 min |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | - |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes | - |
| Cold zone | Yes | - |
| Cover included | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current draw | 15 A | 15 A |
| Plug | NEMA 5-15 | NEMA 5-15 |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 11.5 x 20.8 x 17.5 in (W x D x H) | 13 x 22.8 x 12 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 32 lb |
| Certifications | UL, NSF | UL, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |