West Bend Deep Fryer with Adjustable Temperature Control Nonstick Basket Easy-View Window…
- Deep Fryer
- 12.7 cups
- 1500 watts
- Stainless Steel
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How it ranks among the 52 deep fryers we track
4.4★ across 808 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
808 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 52 deep fryers we track - how the scorecard works · full deep fryers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The West Bend DFWB3LBK13 is a compact 3-liter deep fryer with a detachable oil tank and adjustable temperature dial, sized for family batches without the footprint of a full-size fryer.
- Folding handle for compact storage
- Locking cover for closed-lid frying
- Nonstick frying basket
- Printed temperature guide on the unit
Who it's for
Fits smaller households wanting family-size fry batches without a bulky footprint on the counter. Not the choice if you need proven heavy daily-use durability, since a few early-failure reports exist.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most owners praise fast heat-up, easy cleaning and the removable oil tank, comparing it favorably to bulkier fryers like Presto or T-fal models that were harder to assemble. A couple of buyers report indicator light or power issues appearing after the very first wash, with one describing intermittent operation afterward. One detailed review from a former food industry owner rated the unit only one star despite praising its easy-clean removable filter and basket.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Detachable oil tank simplifies cleaning and oil changes
- Adjustable temperature dial with printed guide
- Easy-view window to check frying without opening lid
- Compact 3-liter size for smaller households
Performance notes
The heating element sits in the base of the detachable oil tank, and an adjustable dial with a printed temperature guide sets the frying heat, viewable through the window in the locking lid so food can be checked without opening it. Once done, the basket hooks onto the tank rim to drain, and the whole oil tank lifts out for pouring off and cleaning.
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Model | DFWB3LBK13 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.5 × 10.4 × 9.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Oil Capacity | 12.7 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Deep fryer, Stainless steel basket, Oil tank, Care and Use Manual |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | with Adjustable Temperature Control Nonstick Basket Easy-View Window and Temperature Guide, Folding Handle and Locking Cover for Easy Storage |
| Part Number | DFWB3LBK13 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in deep fryers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Deep Fryer with Adjustable Temperature Control Nonstick Basket Easy-View Window…This product | 4.4 / 5 | 808 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep FryerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 30,100 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach Professional Style Electric Deep Fryer with Basket and LidHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EDF2100 Electric Immersion Deep Fryer Removable Basket Adjustable…Elite Gourmet | 4.1 / 5 | 6,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
| T-fal 3.5L Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket for Home UseT-Fal | 4.4 / 5 | 22,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the West Bend DFWB3LBK13
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How big a batch can the West Bend DFWB3LBK13 fry?
It holds 3 liters of oil, sized for family-scale batches rather than large or commercial volumes.
Can you watch food cook without opening the West Bend fryer's lid?
Yes, the locking cover has an easy-view window so you can monitor frying while the lid stays closed.
Is the oil tank removable for cleaning?
Yes, the inner oil tank detaches for pouring out oil and cleaning separately from the rest of the unit.