Presto 6003 24-Cup Rice Cooker  Product Reviews

"this item is not a fryer. It is underpowered for that use. I tried to use as a fryer: the oil takes a very long time to come up to temp (375 max), the recovery time after adding the cold food is very slow, resulting in oily food. Its possible to cook 10 wing pieces, but frozen french fries will completely overwhelm this units ability to keep up. It probably works just fine as a steamer/vegtable cooker, but if you want a indoor fryer look for 1800 watts of cooking power. Better yet, do what I did: buy a "turkey fryer" set up, and cook with propane (outside on the back porch). Propane provides real power to cook family sized loads of food quickly and easily. In my opinion all of the electric fryers- even the 1800 watt subbersible element models- are for small load frying. If youre cooking for 6 or 8, or are having a football party, etc, the exterior gas cooker gives you the performance and capacity that's similiar to the restaurant fryers speed and quality. Its all about getting the oil to 395 degs and having the power to keep it there."

"I've been looking for a cooker like this for a long time. I can start a pot of soup and not have to watch it closely after it is turned on low and simmering. It does just what I wanted it to do. i also love the magnetic disconnect."

"For many years, I've always hated giving up a burner to a stock pot or another for deep frying. This works like a charm and is cleverly designed, simple to use, heats up quickly and maintains its temperature. I feel very safe in deep frying with it; it sits very sturdily on the counter. Next to an electric skillet and food processor, this is a MUST for a busy kitchen and great for a summer cabin. I'd have paid twice the price."

"I use the Presto cooker primarily for deep frying potatoes, breaded chicken and pork chops only which does an excellent job and use a seperate similar cooker (Rival) for slow cooking only (which also can be used for deep frying with the crock removed). The Presto is deep enough that it does not splatter oil on the counter even though I use a fine wire mesh screen that covers it. I got rid of a Rival deep fryer only model CF151-WD because it required filters that had to be replaced, was hard to keep clean and when you lifted the lid condensation fell into the oil and caused the oil to splatter and could get burned. It was the only time I bought a kitchen applience without looking at reviews for it. The great reviews for the Presto 06003 on Amazon was what led me to purchase it."