With its gallon-size oil reservoir and a powerful 1800-watt immersion element, this deep-fryer cooks large quantities of food quickly and crisply without that greasy fried food feeling. Simply fill the tilt-out, heavy-duty mesh basket with food, lower into the hot oil, and monitor progress through the glass window. The domed lid ingeniously catches condensation and channels it away, keeping splattering to a minimum. Built-in safety features include a breakaway cord, automatic shutoff if the unit gets too hot, and indicator lights. Also, the unit will not operate unless all parts are securely interlocked. A timer can be set for up to thirty minutes. Made of high quality stainless steel, the body and lid, oil reservoir with pour spout and basket hook, and control panel should give years of service. The oil reservoir, basket, and lid are dishwasher safe. The fryer measures approximately 17 by 8-1/4 by 14-1/2 inches. Extreme caution should be taken when cooking with large quantities of hot oil.