The Esspresskocher has an appealing shape, and does its job without complaint. The parts can also be put in the dishwasher, as made of stainless steel. You can complain about the screw thread between the upper and lower part. Both parts can be only with resistance (and corresponding sound) turn together, what the joy of Espressekochen a little clouded. In my view, the company Bialetti is not working here carefully. Otherwise, the cooker is but ok