I have the ELNA 7100, which the site says is Janome 1600 (both made by same company). I've had mine since last summer & I LOVE it..absolutely no problems, tho I do break the needle thread whenever I get too rambunctious. But the plate to cover the feed dogs is as mentioned above--just snaps on ..and seems to make the machine noisier. I'd like the plate that is stationary. 'Carole'..did you buy yours separately? I should do a search!