Vita-Mix 1709 Professional Series Blender

With its 2-plus peak horsepower motor that generates blade-tip speeds up to 240 miles per hour, this versatile countertop appliance works great for blending, pureeing, chopping, juicing, grinding, and more. The blender features a laser-cut stainless-steel blade assembly that can crush through ice in seconds, container-to-base drive coupling made of durable metal-to-metal (not rubber or plastic) to ensure long-lasting high-quality performance, and variable speed control for Processing at just the right speed for the Task at hand. Flip the Switch up to "high" for maximum speed or down to "variable" for adjusting the speed with the 1 to 10 control knob. Another switch makes it easy to turn the unit on and off. In addition, the blender's oversized 64-ounce BPA-free jar creates a powerful vortex that forces ingredients up from the blade and back down through the center to ensure thorough blending. Make everything from delicious homemade dips, pureed soups, and appetizers to creamy sauces, dressings, desserts, beverages, fruit smoothies, and more--the options are endless.

Countertop blender with laser-cut stainless-steel blade assembly

2+ peak hp motor generates blade-tip speeds of 240 MPH

Metal-to-metal container-to-base drive coupling; variable speed control

64-ounce BPA-free jar, recipe book, instructional DVD, and manual included

Measures 8-4/5 by 7-1/5 by 20 inches