I have had this fryer a few years.  From all the reviews of other fryers I read this is a good one.  Consistent temperature.  Nice size with a good cover.  We like the drain spout and it was a feature that weighed heavily in our choice to purchase; however, the mesh filter that prevents the spout from clogging with fry debris fell out almost immediately and could not be reinserted.  I wanted to contact the manufacturer to see if they could replace tell us how to fix the filter