This is my 3rd AF. Previous two were more than double of the price, and has been collecting dust in the storage. I like AF but many things I dread dearly: cleaning, washing, device taking too much space, too loud, generating sorching heat in the kitchen, and foremost not being able to visually monitor cooking progress. Crispi is one simple yet brilliant glassware device that resolves all these things. Before buying I was wary about the lacking of temperature control. In pracice, that's not an issue, all because of the see-thru glassware that based on visual cues I know the time to adjust the temp or to open the cooker/lid and give it a stir. Combine that with a wireless thermometer for steaks, chicken drums... etc, this gives me a precise control of the cooking process. I have even made pan cakes, stir fry vegi, grill nuts... those less conventional AF dishes. The food are heavenly! And the glass is so easy to clean: soak for a few minutes, then some easy scrubs to remove the soilds, and dishwasher it goes. It will come out spanking new. Though I handwash the grill plate. This is the only non-stick coated unit in this cooking vessal. Since the plate is easy to sponge clean so I do it to elimiate the risk of dishwisher.