Instruction: Answer the given question by extracting information from the supporting document.

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Question: What is the wattage of the heating element?
Document: The heating element located slightly above the bottom of the 'bowl' does in fact provide a cool area below the heating element.
From the ease of use to the ease of cleanup, this is an excellent Deep Fryer. It heats up in less than 15 min and the easy oil drain is a plus. It disassembles easily and every thing but the heating element can be put in the dishwasher.
The deep fryer worked great for the few times it worked. The product only lasted a few times as plastic parts on the housing did not hold up to the heat. The holder for the heating element cracked after just a few uses making it inoperable. The part to replace is as expensive as the unit making it about $20.00 per use. Not a good ROI! Will not purchase DeLonghi products in the future.
The unit works as advertised. The temperature control seems to be accurate and the heating element is fast. My only complaint is the basket. It is stamped out of a sheet of metal rather than made from round or tubular stock. Because all the holes are a result of cuts in the metal, all the holes in the basket have rough edges which allows batter and other items in the fryer to stick to the basket way to easy. It is generally easy to clean (except basket).
The best part of this fryer is it's ease of cleanup being that the oil is easilly drained, and the pan that holds the oil comes out. Also the element disconnects so you can really clean this thing. The unit will not turn on if the heating element isn't attached properly which is a nice safety feature. The outside doesn't get as hot as I thought it would though I'm sure you could still burn yourself if you touched it for any long period of time.
The best things about this are1)  Gets very hot and stays hot2)  Simplicity and ease of use (cleaning could not be easier with hose to drain oil and all parts except heating element dishwasher safe and removable) - this is probably the biggest plus3)  Extra large capacity is awesome especially if you are frying for a family, etc.Considerations:1)  I definitely appreciate the simplicity but it takes some getting used to (especially if you are going from a smaller more insulated model).
I've had "fry daddy" machines for years & ALWAYS hated that you can't emerse 'em to clean them properly...THIS FRYER IS DIFFERENT!The heating element in my new fryer hangs off the back (very securely on slide clips). Once I'm done frying, I just let the oil cool, open the little door on front & open the spigot. VERY easy to drain & strain the oil & then I store it away. The element just wipes clean w/a paper towel or 2.
I bought this deep fryer to replace my old one that was taking way too long to deep fry anything.This one is soooo much better; heats fast; stays hot and just works great! Clean up is a breeze; just through everything but the element in the dishwasher; so it always looks just like new.
Got this fryer for Christmas and it is great. Oil draining system is so helpful to keep it clean and I like how you lift out the element and oil pan for cleaning. The filter system seems to work OK.  You still know you've been frying when your through. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 rating is that there seems to be some sharp edges on the frame that could cut. Other than that it is a great fryer.
This was a gift and we only used it twice, to make Rosettes, a dainty scandinavian Christmas cookie. So I wasn't even that hard on the thing. When we tried to start it up this last Christmas to make the cookies it wouldn't turn on. I jiggled the heating device and it would turn on only briefly. Looks to be an electronic issue.
Answer: Well I wasn't sure either, so I checked online and so far, all resources agree on 1500 WATTS of power. That said, I've had great service so far with mine, after regular use, the past four years.