The "Soup-chief" was delivered shortly after the order. The package was safe, so I just simply could assemble all the parts. The device is characterized by a great look and makes a very strong impression. Directly ahead: Secure, such a device is not, because if the lid is not optimally set up, then nothing happens. After perusing the more than scant instructions I have first of all tested the purge function. The scale (for rinsing must be introduced after a given amount of water), which must be read from the inside and from the outside well, unfortunately shows only English degree. It really goes a very small squirts of dish soap, so the Soup Chef does not end in the bubble bath. But it's a good possibility the device, with little effort to get clean except for small exceptions. There is after use corners that require reworking by hand. When cooking soups I have kept myself in need of a little recipe booklet, the quantities that I know of my recipes ago. This worked less than optimal, because my vegetable soups were a bit thin. Hint: Keep the amount of liquid low and then top up if necessary. If you are used to cook so-called. Basic soups, which will anyway be a bit disappointed with the soup from the "Soup-chief". Unfortunately, the device does not allow a sauté the dry ingredients and then filling with fluid. Among the volumes: There must be a minimum amount in the appliance, otherwise the knife is not working. Therefore less suited to single-person households or make double the amount and freeze or eat the next day. Apple sauce or apple sauce could be excellent cook. Also cold foods from eg yogurt and fruit (if it is understood as creams) could be mix with no problems. Even frozen berries were well made. Then when cleaning was missing a kind of rubber lip or scraper to get into the corners. Conclusion: a device with potential for expansion in terms of the accessories and the instruction manual. A recipe booklet with matching amounts would facilitate cooking. Therefore 4 of 5 stars.