Versatile and durable, this kitchen essential provides the high performance today?s home chefs demand. Equipped with a 300-watt DC motor that delivers maximum power with minimum noise, the Smart Stick® Variable Speed Hand Blender switches from low to high speed at the turn of a dial. The long stainless steel shaft reaches deep to blend in bowls, pots and pitchers, while the mixing/measuring cup, chopper/grinder and chef?s whisk make short work of a wide variety of food prep tasks. From puréeing soup to emulsifying mayonnaise to whipping meringues, this hand blender consistently delivers chef-caliber results.