The KitchenAid Blender provides the ultimate blending performance to stir, chop, mix, puree and liquefy, with pulse 1-5 settings and crush ice mode. A robust motor, unique one-piece, 56-oz BPA-Free pitcher, stainless steel blades and electronic controls combine to create a powerful vortex that is fast and thorough for exceptional blending results. Additionally, Intelli-Speed Motor Control senses contents and maintains optimal speed to power through all ingredients.