In less than 1 year it broke! We returned it because it was still under warranty and they told us that we broke it due to misuse! We know how we used it, so the store is unacceptable in every aspect. Anyway, it worked fine for the first 6 months and then it started to malfunction at the joint, until at some point it became like Karagiozi's hand. In the end, the rod got stuck with the motor, they became a mess and it became useless. Made in France they say afterwards. If it wasn't washed in the dishwasher at 70, it wouldn't clean at all. A worthless product!