DO NOT BUY THIS!!! I bought this and tried to make hummus and it started smoking!!! I was so disappointed. I did NOT have a receipt, so I bought ANOTHER one. ....the first time I used it, it was fine. I was relieved. ....THEN the 2nd time I used it, it started shaking and then stinky white smoke came out the back AGAIN!!! I couldnt believe it. I don't think Black and Decker have very good products at all. I WOULD NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.