Meet the most powerful blender* and the ultimate tool for making healthy, nutritious eating easy. *When testing the actual blender power output at the blade using a dynamometer, a machine laboratories use to measure mechanical power, this KitchenAid blender with its heavy duty motor and advanced motor control board, produces more power than the leading competitors.Features:Thermal Control Jar: Blend and heat soups and sauces in only five minutes with the thermal control jar and Adapti-Blend™ Soup recipe setting, while the outer jar remains cool.3 Pre-Set Adapti-Blend™ Programs: For Soup, Smoothies and Juice. The Soup setting, when used with the Thermal Control Jar, heats soup and keeps it hot.Powerful 3.5 Peak HP Motor**: Our blender’s 3.5 peak HP motor** quickly and easily blends everything from fruit and vegetable smoothies to silky, smooth soups, juices, nut butters, dressings and more.Unique Asymmetric Stainless Steel Blade: Blends on four different planes, creating a dynamic vortex for smooth, consistent results.Patented Flex Edge Tamper: Helps push ingredients into the blending vortex, and scrapes the sides of the jar so everything is blended evenly.Premium Die-Cast Metal Base, Dial and Switches: Easy to clean and offers extra stability on the counter. Backed with a 10 year warranty.