I bought this on a whim because I love fried oysters. I used it for the first time yesterday and all the product features worked as described. It heated up quickly, the oysters came out just right, and the oil drained through the filter into the container. The major parts went right into the dishwasher, so clean-up was easy. I did not test the temperature of the oil, so I can't say whether it was precise. I was very pleasantly surprised, so I'm hoping it continues to work well.