The Bamix is the original hand mixer, blender, and food processor engineered and made by the Swiss since 1954. The Swiss line m150 has a quiet, but powerful ac motor. It is versatile enough to puree soups, turn frozen fruit into sorbet or your favorite smoothie and whip nonfat milk into cream. Most commonly found in the kitchens of gourmet chefs and professionals, it is considered the most elite of food processors because of its versatility and strong starting torque. This Swiss line m150 unit comes in black and runs at 150w. It has two speeds. The low speed turns at 9,000 rpms and the high speed at 12,000 rpms. The box includes three removable blades and food processor for dry foods. The completely flat disc is used for aerating or whisking. This blade is used to make whip cream or stiff peaks out of egg whites and should be used at the low speed. The blending blade has holes in the disc and can be used for making aioli or emulsifying your favorite salad dressing. The chopping or multi-purpose blade can be used to crush ice, make smoothies or to blend soups at the high speed. The dry grinder or food processor can be used to grind spices, nuts, bread or cheese among many other things. It is perfect for making homemade rubs. Also included is a 900 ml beaker, a recipe book and table stand for storage. The Bamix carries a 2 year parts and 3 year labor warranty. They have been known to last for generations.