Description The KitchenAid K400 Artisan blender has a three-part mixing system consisting of a motor with up to 1.5 HP output, an asymmetrical blade and a mixing bowl with ribs. This combination gives you a perfect consistency even with hard ingredients. You can regulate the speed in five steps and you have three preset programs (Ice-Crush, Iced Drinks and Smoothie) and a self-cleaning program at your disposal. Special features Power 1200 watts (1.5 hp) Metal housing Asymmetrical blade 5 speed levels 3 preset recipe programs 1.4 L glass container with corrugations Adaptive motor control and Intelli-Speed motor control Mixing, chopping, pureeing Ice Crush Mix as you like With this ingenious three-part mixing system, ingredients are chopped in a powerful whirl in no time at all. The unique asymmetric blade, the ribbed glass bowl that draws the ingredients into the swirl and the motor with adaptive motor control that maintains the optimum speed ensure an optimal mixing result. Sturdy metal housing Its base and the injection-moulded metal knob make this blender particularly durable. It's heavy, robust and ready for any recipe you can think of. Its solid construction and 5-year warranty inspire confidence. When the going gets tough Hard ingredients are good for your health thanks to their fibre, protein and nutrients. This KitchenAid blender is designed to process nuts, fine seeds, ginger, firm fruit and leafy vegetables such as kale, giving them the best consistency for your creations. This thorough mixing action ensures wonderfully even results with a balanced taste every time you sip or spoon.