I initially purchase the 6 cup model . after a few month it suddenly stop work . plug it into a good outlet and no light , heat , nothing . since it be just the wife and I , I think I would try this smaller moldel . this one only last 1 month before the very same thing happen . the thing be cheap enough that it be not worth the hassle and pay return shipping - so I 'll just eat the loss and learn a lesson about Black & Decker appliance .