KitchenAid 5-Speed Custom Metallic Blender KSB580 : When entertaining, keep the smoothies and iced drinks coming with this 0.9 horsepower blender that's built for back-to-back blending. The 56 oz. contoured pitcher slides ingredients into the blade for faster blending. Patented blade strikes at 4 planes for optimum performance. Commercial-grade polycarbonate pitcher is remarkably strong and lightweight and resists temperature extremes and scratches and stains. Push of a button crushes ice evenly and you can pulse at any speed. Puree hot soups, chop thick veggies, and mix smooth batters faster than ever with ultimate consistency and control. Hassle-free 1-year replacement warranty. 7"W X 8 1/2"D x 15 1/2"H. 10 lbs. Model: KSB580. Product Features High-powered 0.9 horsepower motor with 740 watts reaches speeds up to 13,000 rpm Patented stainless-steel blade tines operate on 4 different planes for speedy, thorough blending 5 speed touch-pad controls from stir to liquefy are easy to use Intelli-Speed® rapidly monitors speeds and adjusts power to accommodate thicker mixtures Soft Start™ feature reduces start-up and pulls food or ice into the blade before increasing to the selected speed 56 oz. polycarbonate jar is shatter- and scratch-resistant Pitcher contours guide ingredients for fast, thorough blending Blend-and-serve pitcher features a soft, non-slip grip for easy handling One-piece pitcher eliminates food traps and any need to disassemble Automatic ice crush option pulses at staggered intervals for optimum crushing efficiency Commercial-quality coupler with 12 interlocking teeth is steel-reinforced for added strength and durability Stay-put lid with removable 2 oz. ingredient cap Advance air flow design keeps blender cool during continual use Heavy, die-cast metal base with 4 non-slip feet ensures stable, quiet operation Base's lustrous finish is plated a minimum of 5 times for durability and corrosion-resistance Clean Touch™ control pad is smooth and seamless so it wipes clean in an instant Pitcher is bottom rack dishwasher-safe. Lid and ingredient cap are top rack dishwasher-safe Easy-store power cord wraps under base Includes instruction and recipe guide in English, French and Spanish