To start off I would like to say that this machine is amazing!! It is made of quality materials. The plastic pieces feel dense and heavy duty. The work bowl has a 9cup capacity. Another amazing thing is the multi blade, the slice/shred blade, the whisking disk, the dough blade, and the refrigerator lid  are designed to all fit within the work bowl!!! That saves on counter space and storage space. It is very simple to use. It whipped up a dough with ease. It shreds carrots quickly. It isn’t very loud. I was able to have a conversation while pulsing and using the low mode. I made salsa with ease. I made a dough in a breeze. This machine is absolutely amazing. It’s a great addition to my home.