Now with an Updated Look! Perfect for smoothies- dips- soups- sauces and more- the Classic Series blender helps with everyday meals and snacks. With amazing ice crushing power- you can take ice from cubed to crushed in seconds. Enjoy chunk-free smoothies and shakes- grind coffee beans- puree fresh vegetable soup- shred and grate cheese for pizza- tacos- salads and more. You can create your favorite recipes fresher and easier with 16-speed versatility. The blending motor is built with a boost of extra power at start-up with 700 watts- moving ingredients down into a spiraling vortex. For easy cleaning- the Boroclass glass blending jar is dishwasher safe and shatter-proof- so it can go to right from the dishwasher to blending icy- cold drinks.