This handsome Vitamix black blender offers three program settings to make flawless smoothies, hot soups and frozen desserts. Each program automatically adjusts to the size of the container selected, processes the ingredients and stops the blender when complete. Variable speed control allows you to refine textures, from a batch of chunky stew to small servings of super-smooth baby food. The included tamper presses down on thick and frozen mixtures toward the stainless steel blades with no need to stop and scrape the sides of the shatter-resistant container. Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup, the Ascent X2 blender also features a handy self-cleaning function.3 recipe programs: Smoothie, Frozen Dessert and Soups. 10 variable speeds plus pulse option. Self-Cleaning Program: The Self-Cleaning program is standard on all Ascent X Series models. Just add warm water and a drop of dish soap. 48-oz. BPA-free shatter-resistant Tritan™ plastic container with soft-grip handle. Built-in wireless connectivity: detects the container size or attachment used and automatically adjusts program settings and blend speed accordingly. Digital Timer: Removes the guesswork with recipes you process manually, helping you achieve the perfect texture every time. Shatter-resistant Tritan™ plastic tamper holder attaches to motor base for easy access to tamper while blending. Digital recipe book access. 1,500 watts. Hardened stainless steel blades. Zinc, copper, steel, plastic, stainless steel and Tritan™ plastic construction. Dishwasher-safe removable parts. Wipe base clean with damp cloth. Made in USA of Imported Materials.