Title: Over zealous safety
Product review: I agree with all the criticism of those folks who rated the product 2 or less stars. Power, yes, but the manufacturer has gone overboard on the safety bit just as other folks have described. Of course, that may be due to our over lawyer-ed litigious society! I have had my machine for about a year, use about once a week, and find the construction awkward too. Fortunately, no cracks yet but I am sure they will eventually show up. I have another criticism, the machine leaks terribly. I like to make soups, gazpacho etc. There is always a lot of liquid left behind on the bench when the bowl is removed. Furthermore, when you try to pour out the liquid, the cutter falls out unless you are sure to retain it. Hint: I fixed that problem by wrapping some teflon pipe tape around the shaft. Add that to overseas customer service, an oxymoron, and I am sorry I spent the bucks.
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