Fryer purchased 1 year ago At first I was a little afraid of cooking oil smells because there is no filter. In the end, no more odor than with a fryer / filter and then, it's fresh and less. I often use the fryer outside, so it's not really a problem The drain valve at the front of the device is very convenient Cleaning is rather easy. Cooking is fast and the fries are crispy, a real treat