I bought this 6 weeks ago.  I wanted a counter top griller to avoid the mess and grease splatters in my oven as well as the smoke created by splattered grease.  I have grilled pork chops, hamburgers, steaks, fish, game hens.  Since I live at 7200 ft altitude, I've had to lower the heat setting usually 25 degrees less and often cook several minutes less than suggested.  It is super easy to clean.  I bought a griller brush elsewhere to clean the grooves but find I usually do not need to use it.  Hot soapy dish water loosens any residue and cleans easily.