Powerful Blender - The hand blender has a motor , grinding unruly lumps, stubborn clumps, tough meats, and rock-hard fruits for smoothies, soups, milkshakes, and batters.TURBO Boost - For additional power and speed, use the TURBO button on your emulsion blender. You will get a boost speed perfect for blending tougher stuff, such as frozen fruits or hard vegetables.Detachable Base - The stick blender easily detaches from the base for cleaning or storing. The blades are dishwasher safe, but the handheld blender stick should never be put through the dishwasher or immersed in water.Ergonomic Design - The slim base on this portable blender allows for a steady grip and blending right in a pot or storage container.Durable Metal-Crafted of supremely durable metal, this stick mixer is meant to last you through many happy years of kitchen love.