Blend hummus, cream of cauliflower soup or chocolate ganache directly in the bowl, pot or pitcher with this versatile hand blender. Stainless steel blades provide puree power, while the ingenious removable pan guard protects cookware from the spinning blades. Ideal for sauces and smoothies, the included blending jar seals with a lid for storage in the refrigerator. The variable-speed trigger switch offers flexibility as you work, and the blending arm and accessories all clean up easily in the dishwasher.KitchenAid has been creating high-quality kitchenware for over a century.