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 3.0. The Waring WDF1300 leads on heating power. The Waring WDF1700 wins on oil capacity. The Waring WDF1300 costs $125 less ($562 vs $687).
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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 Waring WDF1300 for heating power (180 W per lb of oil vs 120 W per lb of oil).
- Choose the Waring WDF1700 for oil capacity (15 lb of oil vs 10 lb of oil).
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 WDF1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 27 180 W per lb of oil | 7 120 W per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 10 10 lb of oil | 27 15 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 | 100 drain valve, high-limit cutoff, cold zone, cover included |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Waring WDF1300 | Waring WDF1700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 10 lb | 15 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Fries per hour | 10 lb | 15 lb |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Duty rating | Heavy | Heavy |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Thermostat range | 170 to 390 F | 170 to 390 F |
| Controls | Dial thermostat | Dial thermostat |
| Timer | 60 min | 60 min |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes | 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) | 11.5 x 20.8 x 19.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 21.3 lb |
| Certifications | UL, NSF | UL, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |