This powerful whirring machine truly gets the job done. The 5 speed blender features options from Stir to Liquify plus additional Pulse and Crushed Ice functions. It's durable stainless steel blade works on four planes for fast and thorough blending and it's advanced airflow design keeps blender cool during continued use. It's heavy die-cast metal base, which is scratch and shatter resistant, ensures stable operation plus it's four rubber feet provide a nonslip, non-marring grip. The Intelli-Speed controls adjusts power to compensate for thicker mixtures and the Soft Start™ feature reduces start-up speed and pulls ingredients into the blade before increasing to selected speed. The 56 oz polycarbonate pitcher is bottom rack dishwasher safe and the lid and ingredient cap are top rack dishwasher safe. Seamless Clean Touch Control pad easily wipes clean. The power cord even stores under the unit for a clutter-free counter top. Blue willow in color.