It is an amazing product!  But at only 8 months old and use lightly in the Kitchen; was making some soup, which I have done a few times with no issue, for some reason, today the motor started to smoke (visible smoke) and slow, while on soup mode.   
Although I had an issue, I might have just got one that was not right, which happens with any with electronics (just happens).   With all that said, really nice machine.   Would give it 5 stars if I did not have this issue. I will update my review after I see how the Warranty Process works.