From Cuisinart, this deep fryer features:  Finally, a deep fryer that takes up less counter space. Designed to fry batches up to 3/4 of a pound in just 1.1 liters of oil, this is a great deep fryer even for spur-of-the-moment snacks and meals. Its compact design allows creative cooks to prepare fried calamari to top a salad and moms to fry up mozzarella sticks for kids. Easy to use, easy to clean and simple to store, it could make deep frying an everyday event. It features: 1000 watts of power fast heat-up and frying ability nonstick die-cast bowl with attached heating element for superior heating fry basket that holds up to 3/4 of a poundremovable charcoal filter for odor removal adjustable thermostat up to 375° F brushed stainless steel housing limited 3-year warranty Made for US standard 110 voltage Converter required for international voltage (220V, etc.) Imported. Cuisinart Compact Deep Fryer