Does this work - Yes - but maybe not suitable for all
5/5
first impressions - solid piece of equipment
pro - all the functions are separate on the front - one button for each - no menus to scroll through - its powerful but you know its on - its not the noisiest, but not far off, but you cannot have all things - it works without struggling to chop things.
conn- Base is heavy which is good - the jug is also heavy - not so good for some - solid glass but also contains the heating elements - it does take some lifting - if you have weakness in your wrists, this is not for you -
cleaning - not sure about other product but you cannot wash this by submersing in water or dishwasher. there is self clean option which does work - but I find it just as good to add warm water plus a drop of washing up liquid and pulse a few times - then rinse.
Does it work - Yes - what it states it can do - it does with ease
I did not read the instruction on 1st use - open it up - gave it a rinse out - throw in a few veg - like onions cut into quarters - plug in - press smooth soup - 30 minutes later - restaurant style soup. all other functions appear to work the same - its really good if you can handle the weight of the jug.