Works very well, and my wife has been very much enjoying it (Christmas present). The only two improvements I would make to push it to 5 stars would be to 1) made the hing on the left a different color (or insulated) so you don't mistake it for the opening handle on the opposite side (ouch), and 2) make the top and bottom cooking surfaces detatchable for easier cleaning. That said, cleanup is pretty easy as it's got good non-stick performance, and once you burn your twiddlies on the left hinge, you won't ever grab it again ;)