We have had this blender for a few weeks now and everyone in the family is enjoying it! Whatever you are wanting or needing to make is at your fingertips. We have tried everything from making sorbet, to making soup to just regular smoothies. I am very impressed with the hot soup function, it makes it quick and easy to enjoy healthy warm home made soup in just a matter of minutes. The self clean in the best part though no trying to make it fit into the dishwasher or fumbling with a bunch of parts in the sink. Cleaning the base is a breeze all you need to do is just wipe it down.