Had this for couple of weeks and is now a staple item in my kitchen. The compact size was ideal for me as could cook for 3 people on it. Grill plates are easy to clean & great that they adapt to size of food being cooked. It doubles up as a panini maker which saves money buying a separate maker. The built in drip tray is so much better than the original Forman machines.& the ease of removing plates for washing is so easy. Compact size for storing is a bonus.