Farberware Open Hearth Broiler & Rotisserie
- Rotisseries & Roaster
- Corded electric
- Knob
- Stainless Steel
Owners who receive a well-preserved unit tend to love this discontinued rotisserie for decades; others get a unit with cord or motor problems, since condition varies by seller.
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How it ranks among the 8 rotisseries & roasters we track
4.0★ across 72 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
72 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 8 rotisseries & roasters we track - how the scorecard works · full rotisseries & roasters data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Built around Farberware's cool zone air-circulation method, the 455ND Open Hearth Broiler & Rotisserie is sized to grill 4 hamburgers or rotisserie a whole chicken. It's a discontinued model, so units sold now are used or old stock rather than new production.
Because Farberware stopped making this model, buyers are effectively purchasing a decades-old appliance whose condition varies by seller, and several reviews describe exactly that gamble: some received a unit that still works after 20-30 years, others got one with a melted cord or a motor that died within a meal or two. Anyone buying should treat it as a used-goods purchase and expect to possibly source a replacement cord or motor part.
- Grills 4 hamburgers or rotisseries a whole chicken
- Cool zone design drains fat, seals in juices
- Discontinued model, sold as used or old stock
- Some units include an original recipe booklet
Who it's for
Buyers specifically seeking this discontinued Farberware rotisserie for nostalgia or because they wore out a previous one, and who are comfortable troubleshooting an old appliance or sourcing parts, are the target here. It's not a fit for anyone who wants a new appliance with a working manufacturer warranty, since Farberware no longer supports the model.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who've owned this model for decades say it cooks proteins evenly with little smoke and cleans up largely in a dishwasher; several complained about receiving old stock in rough shape, including a melted or out-of-date cord and a motor that failed after only one or two uses, and one buyer called the unit unusable out of the box. Multiple reviewers had to source replacement cords or motor parts themselves since Farberware no longer makes the model.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cooks with minimal smoke via cool zone air circulation
- Handles both rotisserie and open broiling
- Most parts are dishwasher safe
- Long service life reported by repeat owners
- Discontinued, so condition varies by unit sold
- Some received a worn or out-of-date power cord
- Motor failure reported after limited use on some units
Performance notes
The cool zone design circulates air around the meat as it cooks so fat drains away while juices stay in, letting it broil and rotisserie without the smoke or spatter of an open flame. It handles rotisserie loads like a whole chicken or prime rib and doubles as an open broiler for burgers and chops. Since it's an older, discontinued design, wear parts like the motor and power cord are the most common failure points reported by buyers.
Specifications
| Brand | Farberware |
|---|---|
| Model | 455ND |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12.6 pounds |
| Size | Medium |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Color | stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Grill |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Rotisserie Feature |
| Part Number | 455ND |
| Manufacture Year | 1966 |
| Door Style | Open |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rotisseries & roasters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farberware Open Hearth Broiler & RotisserieThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 72 | 3.8 / 5 |
| GrillPro 41331 Chrome Wire Chicken RoasterGrillPro | 4.6 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ronco ST5000PLAT Digital Showtime RotisserieRonco | 4.5 / 5 | 523 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach 28 Lb Turkey Roaster 22 Quart OvenHamilton Beach | 4.6 / 5 | 481 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Nutrichef Vertical Countertop Oven with RotisserieNutriChef | 4.2 / 5 | 652 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Farberware 455ND
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Farberware 455ND Open Hearth Rotisserie still made new?
No, it's discontinued, so units available now are used or old stock rather than current production.
Can the Farberware 455ND parts go in the dishwasher?
Reviewers report most parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
What can the Farberware 455ND cook?
It's built to grill items like 4 hamburgers at once or rotisserie a whole chicken, along with other roasts, chops, and hot dogs using its open hearth cool zone method.