Item arrived in good condition and very rapidly, to 25% cheaper! Thank you Amazon! I first read the instructions not to make mistakes. The compartments are big enough, we are four at home. I'm finally going to save water, gas, crockery and win .... vitamin! I tried it and it is fast, 20 minutes for whole potatoes and whole carrots .... I'll see now testing other foods and recipes .... To be continued .... ah ... in plus it is very nice !!!!