Arriving with a glass pitcher, the new KitchenAid Artisan blender brings a touch of class to your blending needs! A die-cast metal base provides a robust foundation that is built to last. Thanks to a uniquely designed jug made using durable glass, this large 1.5L pitcher makes for easy pouring and cleaning. The jug has a well-sealed stay-put lid along with an ingredient cup for practical use. Also included is a 0.75L culinary jar, for small capacity recipes and single servings. Sharp stainless steel blades make light work of blending - there is even an ice crushing setting, ensuring ultimate ice crushing and fast, consistent blending. Meanwhile the powerful motor with intelli-speed control maintains the optimal speed with each setting, so you can blend everything from soft cooked vegetables for soup, to chunks of ice, and this motor will handle it with ease. If you always forget to put the lid on the blender before whizzing your food, fear not! To avoid mess, this blender has a ‘Soft Start' feature : this starts slowly and then quickly increases speed for clean blending. For even more reliable and safe use, a locking collar ensures that the blades don't rotate until the pitcher is properly attached. Integrated into the smooth, rounded design of this blender is a clean-touch control pad : those inevitable spillages are superbly easy to wipe clean. Effortlessly incorporate this blender into every meal you have throughout the day: Breakfast Fancy a power breakfast of fresh fruit and yoghurt? You can even have this on the go, for a healthy and convenient start to your morning Elevenses After a morning run or workout, a refreshing, vitamin-packed smoothie can be whipped up in a flash: simply throw fruit and vegetables into this blender and let it create a wonderfully creamy smoothies Lunch Velvety soups, invigorating salads and homemade spreads for a sandwich are just the touch of a button away with this KitchenAid blender Afternoon tea A sweet afternoon treat really picks up flagging spirits: a delicious milkshake or fool is super-quick to whip up, and if you're feeling a little more indulgent, this blender can even help you to make a cake Baby's dinnertime If you have a baby in your life, it can be easy to reach for the ready-made food to save time. But with the KitchenAid, you can quickly make homecooked food - nourishing your baby has never been easier Happy hour After a hard day, take your tipple of choice and blend with a few flavourings for a delicious cocktail - alternatively crush some ice with the ice crushing setting and enjoy your favourite drink on the rocks, or easily whip up a virgin cocktail Dinner Cook a three-course meal in the same time that it would take you to prepare just one dish with the help of this KitchenAid blender Wellness When the long day is over, release your stress with a homemade facial: create a face pack using fresh ingredients, apply the mask to your face, lie back for a few minutes and enjoy the clean, bright skin