Professional-style fryer in a convenient at-home size! 1800-Watt immersion element assures quick preheating and fast oil temperature recovery Big 9-cup food capacity for frying family-size batches Oblong-shaped basket Fits large pieces of chicken or fish Spatter-shield cover helps to reduce spattering Large enameled pot and fry/steam basket enable fryer to steam and boil too—great for vegetables and seafood.