I purchased this model to replace my 15 year old Kitchenaid food processor that was an absolute workhorse. This model pales in comparison. If you are grating anything, the food gets stuck in the crevices of the lid around the feed slot. You need to take a sharp point to get it all out. I could live with that but today was the last straw. When trying to puree fully cooked and very soft sweet potatoes for Christmas dinner, it started smoking. Yes, the pieces were small and liquid was added. The base of the unit is now sitting outside where it will remain until trash pickup. I can’t trust using it again.  Very disappointed. The unit is just 2 years old