Thanks all!  We Yanks do have a lot to learn!    We don't have consultants in America, but I'm spreading the news as much as I can.  As far as voltage....we use 120Vs.  The machine is identical, except for the plug- 100% North America wattage.  My sister brought her machine back and had to buy a huge converter machine.  As for the receipts, we've compared our books and they appear the same (some updates to the book-- as she's had hers for about 2-3 years).  I use it a few times a week- and even though it's only me, I 'food share' with some friends. We each make a meal or two and split/share for the week.  Saves on money and we get a few different meals.