I had to quit using mine, I think my dh and I gained about 10 pounds the year we got ours. lol...... I did use it a lot though.. made a lot of bread and homemade jam for Christmas gifts.... I like being able to put the ing. in and come back to a loaf of wonderful bread. Mine is a West Bend. It is a little tricky at first... order of ing. is important. If you buy at a garage sale be sure you get the book .... quilter 1234