Rival FD300D 3-Quart Fondue Pot

by Rival

Product Features

• Sunbeam #FD300-D 3QTFondue Maker
• SUNBEAM PRODUCTS INC

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 13.2 x 9.5 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005OTYR
• Item model number: FD300D
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,363 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #31 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Fondue
  • #73 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Cheese Tools

Product Description

Cooking food is fun with fondue! Don't worry about lighting sterno with this electric model that's fully immersible in water after use. Cool-to-touch handles make it easy to move from table to countertop without getting burned. Fully immersible when temperature dial and cord is removed. Adjustable temperature control. Eight fondue forks and fork holder ring included. Magnetic breakaway plug for safety. Cool touch handles. 3-quart capacity.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy, February 24, 2009

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LDB (Savannah, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rival FD300D 3-Quart Fondue Pot (Kitchen)

This pot is great for making quick fondue. Unfortunately, it comes with a really short cord. I have to use an extension cord to set it on the table. Also, it seems to be either too hot or not hot enough. On the plus side, I have washed it in the dishwasher a bunch of times with not a single problem. I make a lot of fondue & it has been very reliable. It's good when you want to make a quick fondue dinner & not have to deal w/the fuel pots and all the irritation that goes along with that. I like this pot overall. Great bargain, too!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best pot I have, June 16, 2011

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LeMoyne Emory - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rival FD300D 3-Quart Fondue Pot (Kitchen)

This Rival fondue pot is the best. (I have 4) I have tried others and ended up giving them away. We use beef or chicken stock and it heats up quickly and stays hot with all the meat laden forks in. We are a family of six so I use 2 for meat, 1 for cheese, and 1 for chocolate.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great, but for one BIG flaw, May 2, 2011

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Jem (MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rival FD300D 3-Quart Fondue Pot (Kitchen)

My family loves fondue, and not just cheese. We actually prefer fondue with meat cooked in oil. So, we need a pot that gets real hot to bring the oil up to temp to cook meat safely. This pot is a great size and the temperature adjustment is easy to use and maintain, so I bought three.

However, the pot has a MAJOR FLAW - the "magnetic breakaway plug for safety." At first this seems like a good idea. The problem is that the slightest movement disengages the plug, and it's not immediately apparent. So the oil or cheese ends up losing heat very rapidly. This is a real hassle when doing a fondue party for many people because when you finally notice the pot is no longer on, you end up waiting and waiting for it to come back to temperature. I miss the days when people could be relied on to have common sense and be careful when working with a hot fondue pot, and not have unnecessary "safety" features added to perfectly fine appliances. They don't feel the need to add this breakaway plug to electric griddles...

This would work great if you are looking for a fryer that will stay on the counter, but not so great for fondue. Sadly, it seems that all the new models of fondue pots have this safety feature.