Product review (5 stars): Great Buy!
When I first plugged the unit in and let it get cold, the sides got really hot! Once the unit got to temperature & I filled it, the sides were no longer hot. Haven't had a problem with this great little cooler. I really like that it doesn't have a freezer in it to defrost.  The thermostat works great. I have it set about 3/4 of the way to coldest and my beer is ICE cold!!!!!!!!!