It works really well, and I am happy with it, only after unscrewing the base (and voiding the warranty) to disable the horrible beeper speaker.  I would have returned this had I not watched  a Youtube video about how to do this. It beeps when you place or remove the pot, when you press any button, and when it is done.  It is loud, and annoyed all family members. I wish the level indicator was not plastic.  I would just skip that feature.  Boiling water and plastic does not seem good for the DNA.  Besides that, it's great.