It can be easily grate carrots or celery or cut with the appropriate cutting disc into slices. I take the equipment like cut for salads or vegetables for the pan in strips / discs. For these purposes, it is fully fit for purpose.
The components are fully spühlmaschinentauglich except the gear unit as evidenced by the manual (gray part above, is also where the cutting material inserted).
After about 3 months, there is no defect, the device appears enough for a long time to do his service robust.
Supplement 12/2011: The device will continue to function without problems - the long-term quality is so.
Supplement 09/2013: no problems - long-term quality perfectly.