Device with a simple design. The downside: the manual is in English and German on request BUT brand they send by email leaflet in French ... surely expecting it to be integrated into the existing record. It would make sense that there are 2 or 3 recipes to help the grip. The good: very easy and easy to use: one button on off, 1 smooth button: cooking and mixing vegetables for a smooth preparation, 1 chunky button: cooking and mixing for preparation with pieces. 1 button with 3 preset temperatures to cook, reheat or keep warm: 100 ° C, 80 ° C, 60 ° C 3 buttons for 3 mixing speeds 1 knob to adjust the time more (extra) 1 specific button for crushed ice ... in 45 seconds it's done ... Alternative mixing to avoid the effect "soup" Perfect device for making soups without worrying about anything 25 minutes, but also usable for making children purees, or vegetable purees, also usable for compotes .. The bowl by cons is very heavy but very solid hit and it can be cleaned easily, do not immerse in water or place it in the dishwasher, but just put water in it and heat a few minutes with temp to 100 ° C key and then press one of the keys to mixing remove all impurities, finish with a rinse with clear water. As there are 3 mixing programs, it can also be used to make smoothies, milkshakes, cocktails. It is guaranteed for 2 years. A recipe tested to help start: 1 onion, 500 g pumpkin peeled 1 stalk déleri, 1 chicken bouillon cube or vegetables, salt + 500 ml water Smooth program ... and the result is a picture.