I have no problems using the XL version. It is a very useful product. It makes cooking worry-free. The beeping and color indicators makes things easier for me. I can focus on preparing other items or do other things with my time. I just wish it was slightly wider. You can cook about 3 large items comfortably. 4 large items may be difficult. If you have a large family (4+) or you want to cook a lot of items quickly, I would recommend purchasing two of these machines.