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Cooks Essentials Air Fryer TSV - How Is It Working For You?

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 21:58:47 GMT

I ordered several for gifts, but now I'm reading reviews and am a somewhat concerned. If you bought the large Cooks Essentials Air Fryer, how is it working for you? Are you keeping it or sending it back? Did you have trouble getting the basket in and out?

Would be grateful to hear some feedback.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:05:32 GMT

There is a trick to getting the basket in/out. I just watch it as I'm scooping it down & in. You have to lower the handle part down enough for it to go in without hitting the front of the air fryer. Not having any problems after the 1st time.

I don't have that problem with the smaller Air Fryer Q sold.

I'm planning on keeping it to use with the smaller one.

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Gokat — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:08:56 GMT

Did you realize that the CE's only have a 60 day warranty, @JeanLouiseFinch ?

Their history overall hasn't been good with the air fryers so I hope yours all come through well for you.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:13:57 GMT

@Gokat wrote:
Did you realize that the CE's only have a 60 day warranty, @JeanLouiseFinch ?

Their history overall hasn't been good with the air fryers so I hope yours all come through well for you.

Yes, I did see that @Gokat. The way I see it, there's still the holiday return policy but I'm not opposed to returning them and replacing with a different model.

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Gokat — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:29:11 GMT

You still have plenty of time, @JeanLouiseFinch. I know these One Day Values are tempting, but there are tons of Air Fryer threads with recommendations here on the forum.

Mine's a smaller one from Evine's Cook's Companion line, and it's going strong and often. I love the whole concept, so I'm sure the lucky recipients of yours will be just as pleased.

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kiamom23 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:32:30 GMT

I'm happy with mine, but when the basket is hot you do have to angle it to get it back in. I don't even think about it anymore. It is more powerful than my smaller Black & Decker so I am learning to not cook things as long. Love the bigger size for sure. Time will tell on the warranty. I got the Cinnamon color by the way.

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fthunt — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 23:12:47 GMT

Don't intend to increase your concerns but.....yes.....ordered two (me and friend) and I could not get the baskets out nor apart - and I tried for hours with two calls to customer service. Got it Thursday - USPS picked it up Friday. However, my friend had no problem, she cooked a chuck roast (not the most tender of cuts) and she said it smelled devine and was delicious. Sounded like she thought I was a nut job complaining about my machine. Decided to get a smaller one for me - so have ordered Emeril G (spelling) 3 qt which should come soon.

Tell your gift receiver about the problem - just a heads up - cuz they may not want to disappoint you. Good Luck!

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cancun08 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 23:49:10 GMT

Absolutely love mine. I was on the fence but I am sure glad that I caved in!

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Twoaces — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:33:52 GMT

I can't push the basket release button down enough for the basket to release. My DH tried, too. Does it work pretty easily for you? Is there any trick that you can share, or do we have a faulty one? (Haven't checked with the company yet)

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:41:43 GMT

Thanks to everyone for their responses. I mulled things over all day yesterday and just couldn't get past the negative reviews. I don't want to give someone a gift and then tell them they need to learn a trick to be able to use it. I've decided to return them.

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cancun08 — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 16:07:09 GMT

In my opinion, the so called "knack" of getting the basket into the unit is no different than getting the bowl onto a food processor or chopper. It isn't difficult at all as long as you have it aligned properly.

As far as the button release on the handle, I find that it does take some pressure, but I have arthritis in my wrist and I don't have the hand strength of a normal person.

I don't find either one of these an issue at all.

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Nuisie1 — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 16:39:58 GMT

I bought the Power Air Fryer XL 3.5 from Bed Bath and Beyond. Paid $88 using the 20% coupon. I really like it. Made a roast, turkey breast, fries, onion rings. 3.5 is plenty big enough for 2-4 people.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:51:20 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Gokat wrote:
Did you realize that the CE's only have a 60 day warranty, @JeanLouiseFinch ?

Their history overall hasn't been good with the air fryers so I hope yours all come through well for you.
Yes, I did see that @Gokat. The way I see it, there's still the holiday return policy but I'm not opposed to returning them and replacing with a different model.

@JeanLouiseFinch @Gokat

Sherbear1 posted this on the forums about the warranty. She called Q & was told it has a 60 day Mfg. Warranty but Q gives it a Cook's Essential 1 yr warranty. Read Post #4 at link below.

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Today-s-Special-Value/Why-only-a-60-day-MFG-Warranty-on-CE-Air-Fryer-TSV/m-p/3228801#U3228801

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Gokat — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:10:27 GMT

That's good, @Nightowlz , but consumers probably won't weed through these threads to find it out.

QVC really should have that information readily available under their listed product information.

I only speak for myself, but when I research an item before purchase I look to the offering party to supply me all the information I need to make an informed purchase decision.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:18:19 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Gokat wrote:
Did you realize that the CE's only have a 60 day warranty, @JeanLouiseFinch ?

Their history overall hasn't been good with the air fryers so I hope yours all come through well for you.
Yes, I did see that @Gokat. The way I see it, there's still the holiday return policy but I'm not opposed to returning them and replacing with a different model.

@JeanLouiseFinch @Gokat

Sherbear1 posted this on the forums about the warranty. She called Q & was told it has a 60 day Mfg. Warranty but Q gives it a Cook's Essential 1 yr warranty. Read Post #4 at link below.

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Today-s-Special-Value/Why-only-a-60-day-MFG-Warranty-on-CE-Air-Fryer-TSV/m-p/3228801#U3228801

Thanks, @Nightowlz. I remember this thread. I'm still uncomfortable giving a gift where someone needs to learn how to fanagle something to get it to work. They're going back.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:36:40 GMT

@Gokat wrote:
That's good, @Nightowlz , but consumers probably won't weed through these threads to find it out.

QVC really should have that information readily available under their listed product information.

I only speak for myself, but when I research an item before purchase I look to the offering party to supply me all the information I need to make an informed purchase decision.

@Gokat ITA it should be listed on the product page. It should also state 60 day warranty thru Mfg & 1 yr with Cooks' Essentials.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:38:24 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Nightowlz wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Gokat wrote:
Did you realize that the CE's only have a 60 day warranty, @JeanLouiseFinch ?

Their history overall hasn't been good with the air fryers so I hope yours all come through well for you.
Yes, I did see that @Gokat. The way I see it, there's still the holiday return policy but I'm not opposed to returning them and replacing with a different model.

@JeanLouiseFinch @Gokat

Sherbear1 posted this on the forums about the warranty. She called Q & was told it has a 60 day Mfg. Warranty but Q gives it a Cook's Essential 1 yr warranty. Read Post #4 at link below.

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Today-s-Special-Value/Why-only-a-60-day-MFG-Warranty-on-CE-Air-Fryer-TSV/m-p/3228801#U3228801
Thanks, @Nightowlz. I remember this thread. I'm still uncomfortable giving a gift where someone needs to learn how to fanagle something to get it to work. They're going back.

@JeanLouiseFinch Sorry you are sending them back. It only took me 1 time sticking it back in to see I had to scoop down & in. I just went & took it out & put it back in with no problems. I also have the smaller one so I'm used to using it.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:39:52 GMT

@Twoaces wrote:
I can't push the basket release button down enough for the basket to release. My DH tried, too. Does it work pretty easily for you? Is there any trick that you can share, or do we have a faulty one? (Haven't checked with the company yet)

@Twoaces I just press the center button on the handle of the basket & it comes right out of the bottom.

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10sluvr — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:25:08 GMT

for those that are using the air fryer, did you also pick up the blue jean chef cookbook or are there recipes that come with a.f. good enough? i've seen some at the library and i might check out one of those. my a.f. is on waitlist and i can't wait for it to come.

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momtochloe — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:30:09 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
for those that are using the air fryer, did you also pick up the blue jean chef cookbook or are there recipes that come with a.f. good enough? i've seen some at the library and i might check out one of those. my a.f. is on waitlist and i can't wait for it to come.

@10sluvr the first thing I would do is look up various air fryers on the shopping channels as many of them have downloadable recipe books (they are not huge mind you but they do give you some great ideas). My second stop is Amazon as they have several Kindle books for $2.99. I also love to cruise through YouTube as they have so many great recipes/demos. I have learned a ton there (and please know I have never been a YouTube person but now I can spend hours there).