This is a great fryer.  I had to replace my deep fryer and purchased this one.  This one is wider and not deep like my other one and because this one is wider it cooks more evenly and much better.   I love this fryer.  It is very easy to clean and much easier to pour the oil out than my other one.  I definitely recommend this product!!!!!  I have many Cuisinart products and am happy with every one of them.