Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I left my original review below. Nevertheless it is irrelevant given that this product ceased to work in less than ten days. Great while it lasted. Used PRECISELY as directed. I did notice that the wash cycle was probably splashing water into places that it should not. In point of fact, when a product ceases to work after such a short period of time, it deserves zero stars. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Quality product and well priced. It does what it is intended to do - as it is intended to do it. I would buy it again. I would recommend it to a friend with the following caveats: 1. This device is not going to turn you into Julia Child or Bobby Flay. If your cooking sucks it will continue to suck. In fact, it might get suckier. 2. There is a learning curve. I made spectacular baked ziti. I also had a misadventure with buttermilk corn bread that approximated an early experiment from "The Fly" when matter was first transported between two telepods. The final result was a mix of carbon, concrete and primordial ooze. 3. The device is awkward. You need to figure out what to do with the hot top while you are inspecting, turning or removing cooked food. Moreover, reaching down and into the bowl to add or remove stuff is not what most people are accustomed to. Being adventurous and expecting some disasters is the best way to achieve some masterpieces. You need a good pair of oven mitts. An instant read thermometer is a very good idea. One way to get accustomed to this thing is to lower recipe temperatures by 50 degrees and then cook as directed. Food on the top rack is going to broil and brown accordingly - or burn if you are inept. The best result for most dishes is achieved by placing the food directly on the rack but the glass bowl is easy to clean. It is nice having something that doesn't smell, smoke or heat up my small condo. Convection cooking not only speeds things up but distributes flavors. Put some garlic and herbs inside a chicken and the flavors will infuse the legs. Convection also produces consistently even results. Halogen browns things very nicely. Unmentioned is that setting about a third between "Off" and "Thaw" is perfect for proofing yeast or rising dough. Conclusion: This has the potential to turn out a wide variety of very good food. Leave it out and plugged in and you will enjoy it every day. Put it in a cupboard and it will likely stay there.