Tefal EY4018 vs ActiFry: Check the Model Code First

Short answer: EY4018 is not a Tefal ActiFry Original. It belongs to the Easy Fry Precision basket-style range. Tefal’s official pages identify EY4018 variants as 4.2 L digital air fryers; the 1 kg ActiFry Original with an automatic stirring paddle uses an FZ710 model code. Check the full code on the appliance label before ordering a manual, basket, paddle or other spare part.

This is a specification-led model-identification guide based on current Tefal documentation, checked 22 October 2026. We have not hands-on tested these appliances. Regional suffixes matter, so confirm the complete reference on your own unit.

The model-code correction

If the label starts with	Product family	Cooking container	Key identifying feature
EY4018	Easy Fry Precision	Pull-out basket	Digital controls; official 4.2 L variants include EY401815 and EY401840
FZ710	ActiFry Original	Round cooking pan	Automatic stirring paddle; official guidance covers 1 kg of fresh chips

The name printed in a marketplace title is not enough. Use the complete reference—such as EY401815, EY401840 or FZ710038—from the rating label. The final digits can identify a regional or retail-market version.

What Tefal confirms for EY4018

Tefal’s official support pages describe EY4018 as Easy Fry Precision, not ActiFry. The global EY401815 page lists a 4.2 L capacity, up to six portions, and fry, grill, roast and bake functions. The UK EY401840 page also lists a 4.2 L basket, digital touchscreen controls, eight programs, adjustable time and temperature, auto-off and dishwasher-safe removable parts.

Item	Verified EY4018 information	What to check on your unit
Family	Easy Fry Precision	The words “Easy Fry” and the full EY4018xx reference
Capacity	4.2 L on official EY401815 and EY401840 pages	Do not convert this to a 1 kg ActiFry rating
Controls	Digital; EY401840 is listed with eight programs	Program names may vary by suffix and market
Cooking style	Stationary pull-out basket with hot-air circulation	No ActiFry stirring paddle
Cleaning	EY401840 lists dishwasher-safe removable parts	Follow the manual for the exact suffix before dishwashing

Important: specifications above are manufacturer-listed. They are not performance claims, and the “up to six portions” wording does not mean every six-person meal will fit. Food shape and usable basket area often matter more than headline litres. Use our air fryer capacity calculator for portion planning.

What identifies a real ActiFry Original

Tefal’s official FZ710 support page identifies the ActiFry Original as a different design. It uses a round pan and an automatic stirring paddle. Tefal states that the FZ710 can cook 1 kg of fresh chips and that the paddle removes the need for manual stirring.

• Choose the EY4018-style basket when you want the familiar pull-out-basket format and digital preset controls.
• Choose an FZ710-style ActiFry when the automatic paddle is the feature you specifically want for foods that benefit from continuous movement.
• Do not assume accessories cross-fit. A basket accessory for an EY4018 is not a paddle or pan for an FZ710.

Five checks before buying used or ordering parts

1. Photograph the rating label. Ask for a clear image of the complete reference, not just the front badge.
2. Match the prefix. EY4018 points to Easy Fry Precision; FZ710 points to ActiFry Original.
3. Check the cooking chamber. A pull-out basket and a round paddle pan are not interchangeable designs.
4. Use the matching official support page. Download the manual for the full suffix whenever possible.
5. Reject vague “compatible with Tefal” claims. Require the exact model reference in an accessory or replacement-part listing.

If you are comparing EY4018 with a newer Tefal basket-and-grill model, our Tefal EY501D guide explains what the grill plate changes. For a broader basket-layout decision, see single-basket versus dual-basket air fryers.

Buying verdict

The old description “Tefal EY4018 ActiFry Original 1 kg” combines the code of one product with the name, capacity convention and paddle of another. Treat any listing that uses that wording as unverified until the seller shows the appliance label.

For an EY4018, expect an Easy Fry Precision 4.2 L basket air fryer, subject to the exact suffix. For an ActiFry Original, look for an FZ710-series reference and the visible stirring paddle. This distinction matters more than a generic star rating because it determines the cooking action, manual and compatible parts.

Frequently asked questions

Is EY4018 an ActiFry?

No. Tefal lists EY4018 variants under Easy Fry Precision. ActiFry Original examples use FZ710 references.

Does the EY4018 have a stirring paddle?

No official EY4018 support page describes an ActiFry-style automatic paddle. EY4018 is a pull-out-basket air fryer.

Is the EY4018 capacity 1 kg or 4.2 L?

Tefal lists EY401815 and EY401840 as 4.2 L appliances. The 1 kg fresh-chip figure belongs to the FZ710 ActiFry Original guidance and should not be transferred to EY4018.

Do all EY4018 variants have eight programs?

The UK EY401840 page specifies eight programs. Check the manual for your full suffix before assuming an identically named variant has the same control set.

Can I use ActiFry parts in an Easy Fry EY4018?

Do not assume so. The product families use different cooking systems. Confirm the exact compatible reference on Tefal’s parts or support page before ordering.

Official sources

• Tefal Easy Fry Precision EY401815 support page
• Tefal Easy Fry Precision EY401840 support page
• Tefal ActiFry Original FZ710 support page

Sources checked 22 October 2026. Availability and regional suffixes can change; use the manufacturer page that matches the complete code on your appliance.