This is a little late but here goes..
I disagree about using the extractor radially.  I have extracted shallows
radially..and for me at least it was quite easy...and not a long
process...maybe 3-4 minutes of spinning.  But this may be due to the  fact
that i use Plasticell foundation only..thus I can spinn relatively fast
and not worry about the comb breaking.  Otherwise..its a great little
machine..:)
 
 
                          Ian Watson
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