I use it to make chili and gumbo. Ours has lasted 14 years. Great product.I haven't used it yet but it seems to be like the one I am replacing. Hope it last 20+ years like the old one.After using a heavy aluminum roasting pan and a Le Creuset french oven for our deep frying, I decided it was time to get a dedicated deep fryer. Only problem; so many reviewed as not reaching 400 degrees F. I finally opted for this model and am genuinely happy with this purchase.I always use a (constantly tested) candy thermometer when deep frying, and have continued to do the same with this Presto multi cooker. It does take longer to heat up to 400 degrees - around 20 minutes minimum. But that gives me food prep time. Note this multi-cooker reads a bit over 400 on my tested thermometer (and I've never let it sit without placing food in it at that temp, so it might go higher; use caution, don't assume it's stopping at 400 degrees). One other note of caution, at 400, the temperature dial gets extremely hot - it now has heat blisters on it - not from oil spatter. I do sugar sculpting, and my fingers are used to heat, but I still have to use a hot pad on the dial to turn this off if it's been on a while at 400 degrees.I typically fry onion rings, fries, okra, chicken, fish, zucchini, mushrooms, ice cream, zeppole, cauliflower, the kitchen sink (gotcha!) lower than 400 (360 to 375), but I must have 400 for sopapillas. For those that test their fryer, please understand in any type of cooking pot the oil temp will drop when food goes in - and your temps vary depending on the location of the thermometer (top or bottom readings). My thick-walled aluminum roasting pan and cast iron pot drop 10 - 40 degrees depending on how much is put in, whether it's breaded, etc. The Presto will also loose heat. This is why you fry small batches, and allow the heat of the oil to recover. Cast iron tends to hold heat better, but it'll still drop in temp. Cast iron is also heavy (mine is 10 lbs.) which is why it's not a preferred method for me - too much of a hassle to handle and wash. My heavy aluminum roasting pan has thicker walls than the Presto, thus a thicker lip, so I spill oil everywhere when emptying for straining/storage. Again, not a preferred method due to waste. I typically fry enough for 2 to 4 people, but do so in batches, same as with both my other pots.Hint: Use a thermometer, set the dial for 400 even if you're frying food at a lower temp. The oil comes back up to temp more quickly at the highest dial setting.I like the magnetically attached heat control - it can be pulled off in an emergency. I reached a dangerous smoke point in my cast iron Creuset when I left the stovetop dial set too high - moving the pot with smoking oil was not a risk I'd take.The steamer basket is just that - a steamer basket, despite what the instructions say. Purchase a separate 8" diameter wire mesh fry basket if you want it for your fries and any un-battered items. I use the Can cook things like stew and French Fries.Multiple purposes.It goes to a high enough temperature that I can actually deep fry in it.This cooker/steamer was a replacement for the same type that we purchased right after Hurricane Katrina. Absolutely love it and recommend it with no reservations!I wanted to replace my FryDaddy. Since this does the same thing, plus, I purchased it!! It is really nice!Buena compra, la uso para derretir cera de soya. super fácil de controlar la temperatura, estable, el teflon evita que se pegue absolutamente nada... he visto en otras partes que le hacen un orificio en la parte inferior para colocar una llave de paso y drenar la cera, pero a mi parecer no vale la pena alterarla de esa manera, si es mucha cera con un cucharón la puedes sacar y es tan ligera que la puedes levantar para vaciar.Ha cumplido con las expectativas que tenia sobre ella.El tiempo de cocción es realmente menor al que yo había pensado, y el lavado es mucho más sencillo.En general todo parece esta excelente.Quizá con el continuo uso, podría ser más amplio mi comentario.I like that it’s the perfect size. Doesn’t take up a lot of counter space. I’ve made rice and popcorn so far. Both came out perfect. Can’t wait to try French fries. Cleans up well. I love this so much I gave away my old deep fryer. This product does it all.Este es el segundo que compro . Es una olla eléctrica que debe haber en toda cocina. La calidad del recubrimiento antiadherente es muy bueno. Y la conexión eléctrica magnética es un excelente aditamento. Funciona muy bienI use this for my candles, and candle business. It works very well; and has saved me so much time. Easy to use all around.