I have read all the reviews and as always I had four opinions in the head. So myself ordered the skepticism about whether the thing which is good. Finally, I had read here Spülmaschinenuntauglichkeit. The part comes in Karon and behold the package is full of small images that explain quite simple (no Waldorf students) that the press can be mechanically cleaned very well. Let's talk about functionality. ....... Ähhhhh words fail me. Perfect would be an exaggeration, ultimately comes from England, but close to it. The handling is very simple press on toe purely Press to finish with or without shell of the press do not care, you do what you want. Why you want to compress two toes as some here I do not understand, but I've also tried to do it. Of course, the opening angle of the press in relation to the hand closing movement we say unnatural, the angle a bit unfortunate but un hello two toes !!! But if we take a and what a miracle you pressed and pressed and pressed. Well a garlic press flat. Mean to say that this machine is unusual by its robust construction but one no longer needs to provide but press no matter how good and Doll. Garlic cut into slices goes well but I do not know why you need this feature. Strong buy recommendation !!!!! Have fun cooking PS. Ginger is also not a problem