This is a great pot. DO NOT EVEN THINK OF BUYING ONE!!!!! It is easy to use, nice looking, functional in every way. But it was not engineered well. The design of the tank to heater pan seal is too tight when the pot is at temperature and so the plastic tank stress fractures at the warmest/weakest point. Usually radiating out from one of the handle mount holes. They all leak after some time but averaging about 6 months.My wife and I have bought 6 of these terrific pots over the last few years and we like them.There is no repair possible short of replacing the whole outer shell so it is not worth repairing the units. We figure it is time to look for something else. If at first you don't succeed, lower your expectations!?