I was looking for a fryer, to change the old frying pan..so after a few days of internet research, I opted for this fryer, based on the previous review and attracted by the price(nearly half price). It used to take me 25-30 min with the old fryer to have the chips done, with this one 10-15 min depend how you like the chips. What a difference, in speed and most important ,,,quality, excellent fryer. The only problem I have is the cover which is coming with the fryer is only a dust cover, so you can't use it while cooking to prevent oil spread.