The KitchenAid KHB2571SX 5-Speed Immersion Blender, in stainless steel, comes with an 8 in. and 13 in. blending arm with interchangeable bell blades plus, a blending pitcher, chopper and whisk, all for task-specific precision. With 5 speeds plus a powerful, quiet, direct current (DC) motor for long-lasting controlled blending, it performs beyond regular immersion blenders. This blender includes an "S" blade to puree, blend, shred or crush ice for drinks or smoothies and a multipurpose blade to quickly chop or mince dense foods. The beater blade blends pancake batter, whips cream or froths. With 2 extra-long arms this blender reaches the bottom of stockpots, blending hot or cold ingredients and twist locks for sturdy, steadfast operation. A removable pan guard for blade attachments preserves side walls of mixing bowls or cookware. Plus, the soft-grip, nonslip ergonomic handle with one-touch control provides superior comfort for easy single-handed operation.