This cooker I have now almost 3 years he worked at daily repeated use properly as the first day! Highlight is the non-drip Ausgiesen and easy 1-hand operation. In my case has become, emerged unlike my Vorrezensenten, no disturbing plastic smell or taste. The outside is not extremely hot, except for the stainless steel surface, but my feeling is normal warm as in other similar devices also. Conclusion: highly recommended, very good value for money!