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
The Waring WDF1700 is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The Winco EFS-16 costs $529.25 less ($157.75 vs $687).
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Winco EFS-16
The cheapest way into a 16 lb sanitation-listed fryer that runs on a 120 V outlet. Expect slow recovery under steady loads.
Amazon $157.75$157.75
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 WDF1700 | Winco EFS-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 7 120 W per lb of oil | 3 109 W per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 27 15 lb of oil | 30 16 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 WDF1700 | Winco EFS-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 15 lb | 16 lb (8 L) |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Fries per hour | 15 lb | - |
| Baskets | 2 | - |
| Duty rating | Heavy | - |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 1,800 W | 1,750 W |
| Thermostat range | 170 to 390 F | - |
| Controls | Dial thermostat | - |
| Timer | 60 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 | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 11.5 x 20.8 x 19.5 in (W x D x H) | 11.8 x 16 x 13.6 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 21.3 lb | - |
| Certifications | UL, NSF | ETL Sanitation (NSF 4), ETL (UL 197) |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |