10 presets including: dehydrate, bread, whole chicken, chips, fish, steak and chops, drumsticks, cake, defrost and pizza
LED display
Stainless steel housing
1700W
Includes: air fry basket, 10" pizza stone, 8-prong rotisserie set, bake tray and crumb tray
It will be sitting in my garage 99.99% even if I had one :)
So true
What time do we have to line up to secure one of these?
Arrived two hours before opening and still nearly missed out on it
I was first in the long queue a couple of weeks ago, happily expecting to be the first one!
A few minutes later, I saw an elderly couple, they were coming from 2 hours away. So I said well you both should be first.
A few minutes later, there was a pregnant woman who popped up, she said she was coming from 3 hours away, so I said don't worry you can go first.
Right on a minute before the door was opening, I saw my next door neighbor who was running toward me, I said to him, hey bro I know where you live so don't give me the story. He replied where is your mask…. WTF! &$@%#^!^
@MasterScythe: I'm guessing the neighbour was vision impaired and couldn't see the mask being worn, before running into the pregnant lady and being escorted out by security.
@MasterScythe: My bad, he was actually asking where is my ma (in his country language) not my mask ;>)
That question really depends where you live doesnt it?
In my town specialbuys usually sell out within about 48 hours.
Id advise going to a suburb with very low population, or an abundance of aldi's.
I just happen to live in a suburb just outside of brisbane, where there are 4 Aldi's within 10 minures of each other.
Never missed out on anything yet.
Yup, sold out at the Aldi I went to
I was here before the 200 downvotes on your comment.
;)
This is gonna cause punch ons
I usually just ask the store manager to hold one the night before if its really important.
Which store?
Because im not sure if they're "allowed" ill respect their privacy in doing the favor.
But its not just one store; its multiple.
Ive been asked for iD, or to pre-pay etc.but nobody has actually refused.
They're just humans too, like you or I.
Why would they refuse?
@MasterScythe: Why would they refuse?
Because it's against the interests of Aldi (Special Buys are to attract a frenzy of customers - it's central to their marketing), & therefore the job security of the staff member!
(Discussed this with a District Manager, when consulting for a supplier to Aldi. She just said there would be consequences for staff.)
They're just humans too, like you or I.
So what's in it for them to go to that extra effort to help a customer? Nothing.
In my town specialbuys usually sell out within about 48 hours.
So why do you even need to do it?
@INFIDEL: I disagree with both points.
No other customers know; so the impact to aldis 'frenzy' will be zero.
And whats in it for them?
The same thing as anyone doing any favor for anyone.
The good feeling of helping out your fellow human.
If you think there needs to be "something in it for them" for a person to make another persons life a little easier; i genuinely feel sorry for you.
@MasterScythe: Self interest is a major driver in our society & on Ozbargain. Otherwise, why are you here?
To potentially risk their job or promotion at this point in time is definitely not in their self interest.
There is no real benefit in helping another when it takes more effort than saying no, when there is a potential risk for them.
Self interest is a major driver in our society & on Ozbargain. Otherwise, why are you here?
You should try and fix your society.
Mine's not like that at all.
As for ozbargain; to try and help others by sharing information and ways to save money.
Every dollar can make life a little less stressful.
There is no real benefit in helping another when it takes more effort than saying no
Wow, I dont even need to explain whats wrong with that thought pattern.
I wish you all the luck in the world with finding happiness and a less toxic social life.
Good luck, and I hope you find normal caring people soon; just try not to hurt others with that attitude while you grow.
@MasterScythe: Seems you don't understand much about what motivates humans.
And you certainly don't know me!
I've previously posted about my volunteer work in poor communities overseas & a social enterprise I set up to train & employ disadvantaged people in Brisbane. Just a small part of my unpaid volunteering.
@INFIDEL: Im afraid you're extremely incorrect, but thats OK; you only know what ive chosen to share.
If you'd like to know more about be, please ask :)
Just like I only know what you choose to portray of yourself to 'know you'.
You sound defensive?
If you dont like the person you're portraying, you can work on that also.
There's always time to self improve; dont stress.
You'll learn (hopefully not a hard way) that millions of people arent driven by your definition of reward.
A good example is doctors;
They can keep their job, and make money, by doing the bare minimum; and almost always saying "no" . Its easier!
However, they all seem to go that extra mile and provide more than they are obligated to.
Its called decency; and the 'warm fuzzy' feeling of helping another is something a lot of people also like.
If you dont, thats your choice, but just understand usually humans instinctively do help other humans, so try not to hurt others seeking your idea of "real benefit".
@MasterScythe: Lol!
What an angry defensive response!
Its called decency; and the 'warm fuzzy' feeling of helping another is something a lot of people also like
Yes, that's also self interest. It makes the person feel better about themselves - they benefit from it.
That's why I have provided free training & support to disadvantaged people, run a free food service, etc - because it makes me feel good - richer, but not in dollar terms.
@INFIDEL: Sorry if my tone came off as angry or defensive, it was written in neither tone.
The issue with text based mediums huh? Infliction is difficult to portray.
As for earlier (the tone here, is soft and concerned, to avoid confusion), editing your post to 'humble brag' as the kids call it, isn't a fantastic indication of the self worth you associate to yourself.
I genuinely wish you luck, and all the best in whatever life throws at you.
People are inherently nice and helpful.
A lot less than you think need your idea of what a "real benefit" is, and will help someone just because its a nice thing to do.
Yes, that's also self interest. It makes the person feel better about themselves - they benefit from it.
If that's what you believe; that's totally valid.
But I don't understand why a retail employee isn't entitled to feel that for helping someone; while a doctor is?
Regardless;
A lot less humans are as greedy as you think.
Most will help you, if you just have the courage to ask for help.
Just try :) Trust them.
@MasterScythe: So I am an uncaring person who needs to find happiness and a less toxic social life according to you. You don't know me!
But when I point out my life is filled with care for others & the happiness that brings to me - that's a 'humble brag' you say that isn't a fantastic indication of the self worth you associate to yourself.
A caring society is also driven by self interest, but usually not in dollar terms.
When volunteering, it's wise to understand why we do it - what's in it for me to keep me doing it. For me, it's the satisfaction of helping others, who for what ever reason need help.
No winning with you - you decided long ago & stopped listening to ideas other than what you believe. I'm always learning.
Now who is the one with the problem?
Maybe there is a deal on mirrors!
So I am an uncaring person who needs to find happiness and a less toxic social life according to you. You don't know me!
Less toxic people; I said that.
The rest? I didn't say that.
I left an open ended statement about how people in my life experience don't behave as you describe; and that I wished you happiness.
If you've reflected on that, and you're concerned you're coming off as an uncaring person and unhappy?
Then, it's a good start. (but unfortunate news).
You don't know me!
I might; we clearly work in the same city, for the same sort of charities.
But when I point out my life is filled with care for others & the happiness that brings to me - that's a 'humble brag' you say that isn't a fantastic indication of the self worth you associate to yourself.
Yes, that's what I said, thank you for validating it, but it's unnecessary.
For clarity;
When someone takes a mundane topic (like asking a manager to hold an item) and escalates it to 'a city wide social endeavor' It's usually (but to be fair to you,not always, you could just be quirky) because aggrandizing the situation appears an easy way to impose authority.
A clever strategy, but unnecessary. I'd have listened to your views regardless;
So relax! you don't need to prove yourself :)
A caring society is also driven by self interest, but usually not in dollar terms.
In truth, that's likely correct;
but if that is how you're thinking while you do it, and why you choose to do it, that's not good.
I don't understand your value system; can you explain it?
* Why is the hypothetical doctor allowed to feel good for helping someone?
* Why is a retail staff member not allowed to feel good for helping someone?
* Why does a chosen profession decide when someone qualifies for your "real benefit"?
You seem to agree that helping others is 'worthwhile', I just don't understand who's allowed to feel self worth in your system.
Now who is the one with the problem?
Maybe there is a deal for mirrors!
You sound genuinely aggravated for some reason (but, text mediums, so I could just be wrong, sorry if I am).
So, it sounds like it could still be you.
I'm having a fantastic chat about ethics on a beautiful Saturday morning! I literally couldn't be happier.
@MasterScythe: But when an Aldi employee may risk their job in a time of high unemployment, by asking them to help you - that isn't caring for them & their family!
That's purely for your own self interest - that you decry!
Promoting that idea here just makes your lack of care for others worse.
@INFIDEL: A store manager is unlikely to fire themselves.
I just finished reading through the Aldi 'paperwork' for a manager position (you can find it on seek);
A store manager is well within their rights to decide when stock is moved from the store room, to the floor;
So I disagree with this risk you're portraying;
Can you explain it further?
EDIT: Why do you always edit your posts, btw (but yes, I see the irony, lol)?
Slow down, I'll wait for the reply in full, you don't need to stress so much.
@MasterScythe: A store manager is still an employee, who can be fired or receive other consequences.
They are managed by the District Manager - who as I commented, said there would be consequences for staff setting aside stock before a sale, for a customer.
Contact Aldi for clarification of their policies.
Yes, I know my edits can be annoying. Its an old habit of being a print editor long ago. Then there was time between receiving the proof, correcting & finally printing. I re-read & edit or add. After so many years & posts, not used to the immediacy of Digital.
@INFIDEL: That's true, but even if a store manager wasn't allowed to decide when stock is moved to the floor (which, they are); the Award (and associated union) Aldi operates under demands notice of regional assessment; at least, it did 6 months ago.
So once again, I'm not sure I'm seeing the same risk as you.
Regardless;
What gives me a hierarchical advantage here?
What inhibits their ability to self assess risk vs reward?
And ultimately, their ability to say no, if they deem a risk exists?
I rarely find asking an open question to be unethical.
Contact Aldi for clarification of their policies.
I'm on hold now! :)
I'll report back.
@INFIDEL: Reporting back.
Holding stock is not something Aldi 'offer\advertise' the public, as a company.
A store may not process the sale of 'Special Buy' stock before the date (I expected that, I've never gotten to take an item early).
However the person I spoke to didn't see an issue if a manager wished to agree to hold something to allow for travel time, disability, etc. (The way she worded it, if it's not at risk of costing a sale, it's their discretion).
Oooo, comparing notes time! (I love comparing experiences, haha)
What did you find out when you asked about their policies?
@MasterScythe: I only discussed this with a District Manager. Of course, what is actually done may be different to what they say should be done.
I was consulting for an electronic equipment supplier to Aldi, to help resolve issues with returned stock & quality control. So wanted to understand the Aldi Special Buys process.
That manager should be sacked - same as the managers that let the staff take all the real good specials.
Sorry mate, but holding items for a customer in retail is super common.
In fact I'd argue it's the norm. They all do it.
In fact, i cant think of a chain thats ever refused… Even coles and woolworths are happy to.
Aldi customer service says its up to the manager; nothing in their marketing tells the customer they cant; so its not misleading.
Just because the marketing is clever and makes you FEEL like you need to line up, nothing tells the customer they have to.
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/customer-information/s…
I think people are just embarrassed or dirty that they didn't think to ask for a service almost all stores in the country offer.
As for retail staff getting access to specials first?
They aren't usually 'raking in the big bucks' so its probably very helpful to them to have first selection.
I remember first leaving school and living off the '$1 meat' coles would mark down, because my mate worked there.
A company offering what they already own, to the staff employed by them ALSO is not uncommon.
It happens from employment opportunities all the way down to leftover food from meetings.
Offering your staff first is usually (almost universally) a common perk of working for a company.
Regardless;
I strongly believe the whole world shouldn't be first in best dressed.
Why should I miss out on an item just because my eyes don't work well?
Did you feel the same way about 'elderly shopping hours' also?
They're slower, so they don't deserve food or TP?
Fire the manager for helping someone?
Sorry, we live very different lives.
Meh, they promised us hydrate level technology by 2015 and we still don't even have that today
Have you ever cooked prawn crackers?
The future is here!
Doubtful of the build Quilty
Or the speeling quilty
it's sland talk get with the times bomer
Ive had one of their microwave+convection ovens since 2009.
Its the only cooking device i own, so its used for at least 2 meals a day, every day.
Goin strong still.
Unfortunately, that's no indication of the build quality of this very different product, 11 years later.
It can be hit & miss with Aldi's products, rebadged with their trademark. They come from different factories.
General advice: Aldi suppliers source from different manufacturers, & add Aldi's trademarks. That's why quality is inconsistent. Some products can be great, others crap.
So experience with previous models is no prediction of experience with new product!
Can return within 60 days for easy refund.
So it's just like a normal oven?
If your oven has a leaf blower for a fan, then yep!
It has fan bake. Does that count?
The whole schtick with air fryers is that they have really strong fans. Like strong enough to crisp stuff up more than you really could in a full size oven. I haven't used one this big, I hear that they suffer at larger sizes, but it'll still be moving the air around more than you ever would in a full size oven. That keeps the air dry. Fan bake is great, but if you've heard an air fryer in operation, scale up the volume of air its moving to the scale of a normal oven and unless your oven sounds like a leaf blower, I don't think it'd be moving as much air. So, no, I don't think fan bake counts :)
While not quite the same, the results are very similar.
Some folk are just very sensitive to crispy foods.
Personally, i just microwave my chips. i dont care if they're soggy, still taste the same drowned in chicken salt and bbq sauce.
These things are good, and air fryers, because you can be messy in them without ruining the built in oven. If it breaks or gets too ugly then so what, it's only $100. You'll try to be more careful with the next one.
Man, this would be pretty awesome in my caravan. Not sure if it's worth getting shanked in the aldi line up for it though.
Love this but this model won't have a chip rotating cage I don't think like the one they had a few months back.
Looks like it does not have a rotisserie basket.
thnxx - pass
is this a convection oven?
Yes
Doesnt come with Rotisserie basket like the Kmart one…
is this the one everyone is on about? https://www.kmart.com.au/product/3-in-1-air-fryer-oven/27548…
That's the one
Kmart one is $29 more… Rather spend the $29 than 3 hours in line for a "maybe"
The kmart one is better. Hardly in stock though.
Which one?
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/3-in-1-air-fryer-oven/27548…
The aldi one is bigger capacity but bigger isn't necessarily better as the results are a bit uneven.
I'm more interested in the pizza stone/mode. Great for making Naan Bread at home.
There's only 1 air fryer oven from kmart in this style (non egg shaped).
What about the pizza oven feature?
Grabbed it last week, it's pretty good. Here's a pic of the roast pork belly i did tonight. Now to find a small chicken to test out the rotisserie!
Username doesn't check out
I have forsaken my people 🥺
@capslock janitor: The Kmart one definitely does have a rotisserie and chip basket. The above comment is referring to the Aldi one in the OP
@Chickenleg: Ohhh my bad since they updated the bottom of Ozb page i dont know easily when the threads ends now
I'm thinking of buying one just to do pork belly. I've tried and tried in my regular oven and can't get the even all over crackle, what's your method?
I've tried drying out the skin, oiling the skin, salting the skin, scoring the skin, cooking on high first then the low, then low first then high, and every combination of those things. Nothing I do seems to work :(
I have the same problem, my old oven was ok but the fancy new GE for $1800 has a weak fan, no high fan option. I suppose throwing the skin away everytime is healthier.
Don't worry, i also can't get anything close to a decent crackle in my crappy electric regular oven.
The air fryer did it to absolute perfection. All i did was:
* wipe dry and leave uncovered in fridge morning to evening
* score skin with utility blade
* rub meat side with 5 spice powder
* wrap meat with foil
* poured a layer of table salt on rind
It was in air fryer at 180 for 30mins, taken out to remove foil and scrape off salt, and then 200 for 20 mins.
@Chickenleg: i find cutting the skin off and doing it separately works well.
You can do the meat for a little less time so it's still moist and juicy. And then you can crank up the heat on the skin for a bit more time to get a nice crisp.
If you have some crackling left over, break it into little pieces and add it into a fried noodle dish the next day - you won't be disappointed :)
Low to cook the pork, then high. If crackle does not happen, wrap the bottom of the pork in foil and expose the skin. Move to the top of the oven and use the grilling function (top element on burn everything, no fan) you need to watch the crackle as it will burn easily. Can cover done parts with foil so the rest pops.
Make you you have drainage of the fluid and oil, pooling will stop the skin from crackling.
I just use the grill to get the crackle going. Use blow torch if grill not even
@lainey13: Tried that too, and either get part of it crackling and parts rubbery or part burnt.
The blow torch has a similar effect and also leaves an chemical aftertaste.
It's going to be airfryer or bust…
That looks good.
You can't buy the Kmart Oven!!
Why not? All my locals show stock, and it lets me add to cart.
i looked at a half-dozen stores in Sydney and outside of Sydney, but no stock available.
Because I FORBID IT! I have spoken.
that KMart one looks like a good model too.
decent price, for all of the 'required' functions.
…and you're right about the lack of stock.
I went online, stock available and get free delivery to Charlestown 2290, near Newcastle.
I went into our local K & their kitchen area is row after row of empty shelves.
Doesn't stop them from putting out all of the Xmas junk early, though. :P
It's kind of funny. I have never had a chance to see any of the Aldi's superdeal in the store, it's only in the brochure! It doesn't matter how early I get there, I am always too late!
Best to start lining up now and you will have a small chance of getting one
Your not too late they just don't get the stock in, I've caught them out few times being there when the store opens and no stock.
Yeah, Aldi has been struggling to get these special deals since the pandemic, more than once I saw these turned up nearly a month after schedule date. But lately it's very bad with pantry items take over the isles instead.
I see you're not from the late 90's/early2000's videogame era.
If you're not in a sleeping bag as they lock up, the night before; you're not trying hard enough :p
99.99% chance of sold out within 2 minutes of store opening