The Multicookings came not in their original packaging with me - it had him obviously not anyone ever wanted. From a rudimentary German instructions I had read in the other reviews, but here she was missing completely. The decision not to retain the multi cooker, fell when I noticed the very wobbly lid and saw no possibility of this to reattach it (in my opinion, a design flaw, because the lid is quite difficult for these filigree holder and therefore not very confidence inspiring respect. safety and durability). But it was my first "encounter" with such a device, I admit therefore that there may have heard so. If I still make an attempt, rather then using a device with 200 pages manual :-), this one is - if at all more suitable for experienced users - given the relatively low price.