--- title: "Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266 review" description: "Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266 review: baskets, temperature range, timer, size and the spec conflicts on Salter's own page, plus who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/salter-deep-fat-fryer-5l-ek6266/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-13 score: 7.5 --- # Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266 review > **Our verdict:** The Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266 ranks 9th of the 10 deep fat fryers we compare, with 7.5 out of 10. No. 9 of 10 in our [deep fat fryers ranking](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **7.5 out of 10** The Salter EK6266 is a countertop deep fat fryer with a 5-litre tank and three baskets: one large and two smaller. It suits households that fry big batches or two foods at once and have the space. Why it's here: - One large basket plus two smaller baskets in the box, for two foods at once - Viewing window in the lid and a 30-minute timer - Temperature adjustable from 130 to 190C - A low price for the capacity Keep in mind: - Bulky at about 36cm deep, and awkward to store - No oil filtration, so you strain used oil yourself - Salter quotes different wattages on its page and in its manual, so check the rating label [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFHNZPCG) ## Why the Salter EK6266 scores 7.5 - How happy owners are: 9th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 2nd of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Morphy Richards FilterPro 3L Deep Fat Fryer 482001 The Morphy Richards FilterPro 3L Deep Fat Fryer 482001 (7.6) beats the Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266 (7.5) because it leaves owners a little happier. ## About the Salter EK6266 The EK6266 is a stainless steel countertop fryer with a viewing window in the lid, so you can check the food without lifting it. The temperature is adjustable from 130 to 190C and there is a 30-minute timer. Salter lists one large 5-litre basket and two 2.5-litre baskets. Use the large basket for a big batch, or the two small ones to cook different foods together. The baskets are removable. It measures about 23.8 x 34.35 x 35.9cm, so it is deep for a fryer. Salter gives no weight on its page. The brand's page also contradicts itself on power and oil volume: the description says 3000W and the specification says 2600W, and a FAQ mentions 3 litres of oil against the 5-litre tank. Check the rating label on the unit and the manual before filling it. ### Key specs - Tank capacity: 5 litres (Salter's product description) - Baskets: 1 x 5-litre basket and 2 x 2.5-litre baskets - Temperature: 130 to 190C, adjustable - Timer: 30 minutes - Size: 23.8 x 34.35 x 35.9cm - Power: Salter quotes both 3000W and 2600W; check the rating label - Lid: Viewing window - Guarantee: Extendable to 3 year guarantee when registered ## What owners report about the Salter EK6266 We found little owner feedback for this exact model that we could read, so we are not reporting patterns on what owners like or dislike. ## Who the Salter EK6266 suits It suits a family or anyone cooking for guests who wants a large fryer and a choice between one big basket and two small ones. It is also for people with worktop or cupboard space to spare, since it is deep. Look elsewhere if you want built-in oil filtration: the Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040 is the one to consider if you fry often. For one or two people with little room, the Tower 1500W 2 Litre Deep Fryer T17001 is more compact. ## Questions about the Salter EK6266 ### How big is the Salter EK6266 deep fat fryer? About 23.8cm wide, 34.35cm deep and 35.9cm high, according to Salter's page. Salter does not list a weight. ### What is the temperature range of the Salter EK6266? 130 to 190C, adjustable, with a 30-minute timer. ### How many baskets does the Salter EK6266 come with? Three: one large 5-litre basket and two 2.5-litre baskets. Use the small ones to cook two foods at once. ### What is the warranty on the Salter EK6266? Salter says it is extendable to a 3 year guarantee when registered. The base length is not stated on its page. ## All 10 deep fat fryers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Swan 3 Litre Stainless Steel Fryer SD6040N](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/swan-3-litre-stainless-steel-fryer-sd6040n/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Tefal Oleoclean Pro FR804040](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tefal-oleoclean-pro-fr804040/) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 3 | [Russell Hobbs Digital Deep Fryer 24580](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/russell-hobbs-digital-deep-fryer-24580/) | 8.2 | | | 4 | [Tower Easy Clean 3 Litre Deep Fryer T17002](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tower-easy-clean-3-litre-deep-fryer-t17002/) | 8.1 | | | 5 | [Tefal Filtra One FF162140](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tefal-filtra-one-ff162140/) | 7.9 | | | 6 | [Tefal Oleoclean Compact FR701640](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tefal-oleoclean-compact-fr701640/) | 7.8 | | | 7 | [Tower 1500W 2 Litre Deep Fryer T17001](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/tower-1500w-2-litre-deep-fryer-t17001/) | 7.7 | Best Budget | | 8 | [Morphy Richards FilterPro 3L Deep Fat Fryer 482001](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/morphy-richards-filterpro-3l-482001/) | 7.6 | | | 9 | **Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L EK6266** (this review) | 7.5 | | | 10 | [Hamilton Beach Professional PureFry 3L HB189PDF](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/#hamilton-beach-professional-purefry-3l-hb189pdf) | 7.3 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 18 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Salter: Deep Fat Fryer 3000W (EK6266)](https://salter.com/products/deep-fat-fryer-3000w.html) - [Ideal Home: Salter deep fat fryer review](https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/salter-deep-fat-fryer-review) - [Currys: Salter EK6266 Deep Fryer - Silver](https://www.currys.co.uk/products/salter-ek6266-deep-fryer-silver-10265563.html) - [YPC: Salter Deep Fat Fryer 5L with large and small baskets](https://www.ypc.co.uk/product/salter-deep-fat-fryer-includes-large-small-cooking-baskets-for-crispy-fried-chicken-chips-onion-rings-5l-oil-capacity-easy-viewing-window-adjustable-temperature-control-to-190/) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/deep-fat-fryers/salter-deep-fat-fryer-5l-ek6266/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md