Thanks for the informative reply! That doesn't sound too bad, I had pictured having to soak bits like you might with an oven roaster, and that's kind of hassle I don't need lol
I think after an imminent house move I might take the plunge and try one, everyone who has seems to only have good things to say (I have used a really old fashioned halogen one before they became trendy, so I know they can cook well, but I never had to clean that one haha)..