The KitchenAid Classic 5 Speed Blender offers Exceptional Performance. A robust motor, unique one-piece, BPA-Free pitcher, patented stainless steel blade and electronic controls combine to create an exceptional blending system that is fast, consistent and powerful for perfect results, every time. Five speeds, along with an Auto Crush Pulse mode, provides consistent, powerful blending for all tasks from frozen drinks to ultra smooth purees. The Automatic crush mode pulses at staggered intervals to uniformly crush a pitcher of ice in seconds. The Inteli-Sped Motor Control automatically adjusts the blade speed to blend through all densities of food, at peak power, even when the thickness of the ingredient changes. The Soft Start Feature helps prevent splattering. The Durable Steel-reinforced Coupler with 12 interlocking teeth provides direct transfer of motor power to the blade. The coupler is coated for quiet operation. The 56 oz BPA Free Blend and Serve Pitcher is one-piece, shatter res