The Manual Juice Press series are manufactured by hand in Turkey out of stainless steel. We recommend washing the parts before the first use to remove any residue from the manufacturing process and dust that may have collected during shipping window.*Products are guaranteed for performance. If there are any variations in color, it would be due to the casting process. This does not affect operation or performance.Refer to the Manual Juice Press MJP-100 / MJP-105 user manual for more information.