Easy to clean - bowl and blade are dishwasher safe. Has suction feet to keep it in one place on the counter.  

I tested and worked great.  When you start the machine steam or blend function, you have to make sure the lid is clicked on and that it is clicked into the base or will get a warning beep. Once I had it clicked in place, the machine worked perfectly. 

I do not have the instructional manual, but is available online.  

It does come with a booklet of Baby Food Recipes and Feeding Guide.