This is was a necessary upgrade in our kitchen has we were installing new counter tops and this model came with good rates as we were shopping around. Now after cooking on it for two weeks it does everything it says it will. The boiling feature I use the most and the lock mode it great when cleaning. However, I did go straight back to the store to purchase the cleaning spray and scrubbing pad since if water or a bit of food falls on the hot surface a light stain shows which is ugly to look at but must wait until surface cools to properly clean.