This is my second Deni Mini Deep Fryer. For its size it is a powerful fryer. One needs to arm themselves with good tongs or oven mitts when opening the lid. It fries well and I have had no problems with cleaning or replacing oil.I use E.V.V.O. only. The filter it comes with is useless. Once a good filter is placed this baby does it as any large fryer. Very happy with the item."..."Read more