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The cooking temperature provided by the device. Most models are adjustable, so this item indicates the operating temperature range.

Deep frying is carried out at temperatures from 130 to 190 °С200 °С. But high operating temperatures (over 200°) are less common.

The capacity of the deep fryer basket or multi-oven bowl, or air fryer flask (see "Type") in kilograms is the maximum amount of food that can be loaded into the device at one time.

For deep fryers used in everyday life, a capacity of up to 0.6 – 0.8 kg is considered quite sufficient; it is rarely useful to fry numerous foods at a time at home. But models that can hold from a kilogram or more are designed mainly for industrial use — in cafes, canteens, etc. In turn, multi-ovens with a capacity of up to 0.8 kg can be called small, up to 1.5 kg — medium, more than 1.5 kg — large. Air fryers have approximately the same capacity.

The working volume of the bowl of the device.

This parameter is directly related to the capacity of the basket (see above) — for more products and volumes, larger ones are required. Also note that for deep fryers (see "Type"), the volume of the bowl is usually indicated not by the full volume, but by the amount of oil that is poured into the device during standard filling. Thus, this information allows you to estimate how much oil is required to use the device. In models with separate containers (see below), the volume can be specified for each compartment separately.

The type of timer provided in the design of the device.

The timer itself is a device for controlling the cooking time: it measures a user-specified period of time and at the end of it gives a signal, and in some models it also stops heating. And the types of such devices can be as follows:

— Mechanical. A basic type of timer commonly found in appliances is a mechanical timer, often in the form of a specialized knob. To set the timer, the knob is turned to the desired time division, and it rotates in the opposite direction, counting down the time. Mechanical timers are known for their simplicity, reliability, and affordability. However, they are not highly accurate, typically allowing time to be set with a precision of one or two minutes. Over time, the knob may become loose, further reducing the accuracy of the timer setting. Nonetheless, for most purposes, this level of accuracy is sufficient.

— Electronic. An electronic timer is set using electronic circuits and is equipped with a display that shows the set time and the countdown. The key advantage of electronic timers is their high accuracy, allowing time to be selected with precision down to the second. However, electronic timers are more complex and expensive compared to mechanical timers.

The power consumed by the device during operation. Usually indicated by the maximum energy consumption, at the most intensive mode of operation.

Large capacity requires more power. However, devices with similar characteristics may differ in this parameter. It is worth noting that, other things being equal, lower power does not mean more economical energy consumption: cooking in such a device takes more time and as a result, the amount of energy spent is almost the same. At the same time, lower power means less load on the electrical grid, which can be important in houses with poor wiring.

— Control knob. Control carried out by mechanical elements directly connected to the corresponding components of the device. The traditional, most popular option provides two rotary knobs: a thermostat and an off timer with a clock mechanism (see “Functions”). The main advantages of this type of control are simplicity and low cost. At the same time, the capabilities of the “mechanics”, although modest, are quite sufficient to control all key functions. Among the obvious disadvantages compared to electronic control, it is worth noting less accuracy.

- Push-button. Push-button control is based on electronic circuits. Such systems are more accurate than mechanical ones; more capabilities and modes are provided. On the other hand, such control is more complex and more expensive than mechanical control.

- Touch. A type of electronic control with touch switches. Compared to push-button models, it provides a high level of comfort in operation, and looks more modern and aesthetically pleasing. Touch control is found mainly in top models of juicers.

— Control knob with sensor. Another type of electronic control, where the main control is a rotary switch, which is complemented by touch buttons. The switch itself simplifies the selection of modes, temperature, timer time, and the sens...ors are secondary. However, the control panel itself looks stylish and is not inferior in design to models with only touch controls.