In view of the comments, I really questioned this I still decided dacquérir for my part it is very functional, once the elements inserted properly (check marks provided for this purpose), he n ' is not possible to remove anything at all with the blades. I did everything with which my surprise with a big, hard core rapper who became carefree, while flexibility because if you press too hard here actually can block the engine (that is written on the package insert). It cleans easily, the blades are well done no concern for them and remove the grate properly and they especially if your food remains perpendicular facilitated by two chimneys (when you perform a grater with large fireplace always remember to take the small walk with pusher), there is almost nothing left on the sides. I have no problems with the rasp, the smallest grater carrots to the size we used to practice with a hand grater, for me it is as it should, julienne and everything else (slices) produces a very good result. leaflet says that you should not wash items with an abrasive surface (so no scouring pads), really a shot of water and have nothing remaining so no worries with the cleaning. Otherwise one must actually put his bowl high enough to be sure to receive all this must be the only drawback. Low noise level with two small children ages, it is an asset !! So the comments I've read highlighting another brand that in view notes and opinions engine capacity seems to be much worse than this model, I have difficulty to understand ...