I love that this is compact. I've made a cake without heating up the whole house. A 8"x 8" baking pan fits with plenty of room. Instruction are easy to follow. Preheats rather quickly and there's even baking all around, no hot spots. On the broiler pan I roasted 2 loin chops and broiled the tops. Clean up is fairly simple. I do see the importance of lining the pans with foil. This is the perfect size for just the two of us! Doesn't take up much counter space. I'm looking forward to trying homemade bread!!! Just started trying, what I believe to be, endless possibilities. My only wish is that the cord was a little longer.