Tefal FW1020 Friteuse Oleoclean Pro - 3.5 L Oil Capacity

Tefal FW1020 Friteuse Oleoclean Pro is a countertop electric deep fryer built around a 3.5 L oil reservoir, a 1.2 kg food capacity, and automatic oil filtration. Its stainless-steel bowl and immersed 2,300 W heating element give the appliance a larger cooking setup than compact home fryers.

Capacity And Heating

The fryer holds 3.5 L of oil and accepts up to 1.2 kg of food per batch. Tefal lists a 2,300 W power rating, a removable stainless-steel bowl, a cool zone, and a metal filter.

A thermostat adjusts the cooking temperature from 150 C to 190 C. The lid includes a viewing window, while the integrated timer adds a separate time-setting control for frying cycles.

Automatic Oil Filtration

After cooking, the automatic system drains and filters the oil into a storage container beneath the fryer. The filtered oil can then remain in that container until the next cooking session, rather than staying in the frying bowl.

The removable bowl, lid, basket, and oil container are dishwasher-safe according to Tefal's listed cleaning specifications, while the heating element is excluded. The arrangement separates the oil-handling step from the cooking vessel and keeps the main bowl removable.

Model Context And Use

The FW1020 designation identifies the Oleoclean Pro model discussed here, while current Tefal listings also show closely related FR8040 references with the same 3.5 L oil capacity, 1.2 kg food capacity, and 2,300 W rating. Those matching figures place the FW1020 in the larger countertop-fryer class rather than the compact 1.8 L category.

Compared with a 1.8 L T-fal deep fryer listed for the US market at 1.8 L, the FW1020 offers 1.7 L more oil capacity based on the stated product figures. That comparison favors larger batches, while the smaller class takes less counter space.

Placement In The Category

The Oleoclean Pro FW1020 fits households that need a full-size electric fryer, automatic oil handling, and a removable bowl. Its 3.5 L oil reservoir and 1.2 kg food limit support larger batches than compact fryers, but the appliance requires countertop storage and access to a standard household electrical outlet.

The practical verdict is specific: the model suits cooks who want conventional oil frying with a built-in filtration routine. It is less suitable for kitchens limited to compact appliances or for users seeking air-fryer cooking without a separate oil reservoir.