I truly enjoy this soymilk maker. I have made soymilk for years, enjoying it and using it for tofu. This is the best kitchen time-saver I have ever bought. Soak the beans, put them in the pot with water, plug it in, turn it on, and 15 minutes later you have delicious, healthy, and cheap soymilk.Cool it and drink it, or you are ready to make your tofu. The milk screen is a little hard to clean but do it as soon it cools enough that you can handle the screen. There is a perfect little brush to help and it is so much easier hot. It is a wonderful appliance. Price is great. I bought the refurbished because I couldn't believe it was going to be as valuable as I was told. But, nothing was exaggerated. It is exactly as described.