DESC: Equipped with a 1000-watt high-torque motor, this powerhouse blender not only quickly crushes ice and blends drinks, but it can also mince meat and chop nuts. Backlit buttons make it easy to select from variable speed settings, while electronically controlled speed maintains consistent results, even under heavier loads. Choose from blend, smoothie, or ice/auto pulse. The pre-programmed functions have been designed to run for 60 seconds, but can be stopped or re-started at any time. In addition, the blender's innovative Hemisphere system features extra-wide blades that hug the bowl to prevent food from being trapped. Engineered from surgical-grade stainless steel, the serrated blades resist corrosion and maintain sharpness.