First off, I like that it is small, doesn't use alot of oil and heats up fast. It is fairly easy to clean. The food from first use did not taste metallic.

It is rather flimsy for a stainless steel Cuisinart product, the instructions warn you to not use it more than 1 hr in a two hr period, and the bottom of the oil container is very close to countertop, necessitating insulation between the fryer and the counter to prevent damage to counter.