This is our second Cuisinart meat grinder. Nothing wrong with the first one, except I forgot that you are not supposed to put the washable pieces in the dishwasher, so I did (and it wasn't pretty)...boohoo. It would have been almost as expensive to replace the washable parts as to buy a brand-new one, so I bought the same model, again.
Great piece of equipment for the home Kitchen. Highly recommend it.
Just follow the instructions and don't put any part of it in the dishwasher -- the voice of experience speaking.
A great product by a trusted name in home appliances. I am currently using this to grind up my brisket trim and turn it into the best hamburgers you have ever tasted. It is so easy to use and clean.