Cookworks deep fat fryer issue

[mrs twiddlepass]

I also bought this deep fryer, after considerable product comparisons. One of the deciding reasons was the "hi-tech" lid, which is stainless steel and plastic, with a filter gauze and a glass inspection window. I wanted to avoid splashing but also wanted to see how it was going through the window. I was therefore totally dismayed when I unpacked it, and found a notice on this "hi-tech" lid - DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE LID ON. So why don't they just use a tin or plastic cover, and why design and manufacture such a complex item that has no use whatsoever? Strange.

[silverfox1961]

I also bought this deep fryer, after considerable product comparisons. One of the deciding reasons was the "hi-tech" lid, which is stainless steel and plastic, with a filter gauze and a glass inspection window. I wanted to avoid splashing but also wanted to see how it was going through the window. I was therefore totally dismayed when I unpacked it, and found a notice on this "hi-tech" lid - DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE LID ON. So why don't they just use a tin or plastic cover, and why design and manufacture such a complex item that has no use whatsoever? Strange.

 

Hi and welcome to CAG.

 

I am going to move your post to a thread of its own as I think this may be interesting for others to read and comment on.

[silverfox1961]

That is done, just carry on posting as normal

 

Can you find the product code and post it up or a full description so that we can check out the listings on the Argos site.

 

At first thought, having a deep fat fryer where you cannot use the lid when the advert details the uses with the lid on is (in my opinion) a clear case of product not as described.