The device is certainly not bad. However, the high preparation times (fries) are the reason why it is only rarely used by us. Homemade fries from fresh potatoes taste of this unit though really delicious, but this one should plan a preparation time of about 1 hour entirely. For other dishes taste seemed quite bland, but this may be due to reduced oil content. 1. unit had after about 1/2 annuality at a maximum use of 10 times already a technical defect, but was replaced immediately with no problems.