My parents got a Litton in 1975 or early 1976 while I was in college. It got used heavily and was still working like new in May 2002 when they sold their house. lThe Litton I bought in Summer/early fall 1978 lasted for 24-26 years. Also used very heavily. I did chuck roasts, cooked lasaagna casseroles, meat loaf, so many other things.