The most obvious use for the grinder is for meats--sausage, ground beef or lamb, chopped liver, pates, etc. (The handy sausage stuffer attachment helps guide the ground meat into the casings.) But it's also great for nuts, vegetables, and fruits. The fine grinder plate, for example, is great for making baby food.
Clean-up is easy; the detachable hopper and other parts are dishwasher-safe, and the white plastic housing can be wiped down with a warm, soapy rag (it is not immersible). The grinder measures approximately 14-1/2 by 7 by 9 inches (without attachments). Rival includes a one-year warranty against defects, and the grinder comes with a detailed booklet of instructions, recipes, and tips.