Bandleader and inventor Fred Warring introduced the first blender in 1936, and this model pays tribute to that early version in its retro styling. A tall, old-fashioned-looking blender, it will crush ice and blend frozen fruit beautifully in a few seconds. This blender feels sturdy: the lid, with a cap that doubles as a 1-ounce measurer, fits securely, and the pitcher, made of thick, ridged glass, won’t wobble. Many chefs prefer a blender rather than a food processor for soups and creamy sauces–the blades of a good blender whirl more quickly than those of a food processor and will refine a thin liquid such as cream of tomato soup to an incomparably silky texture. This blender is definitely up to that task. The fixed, self-cleaning stainless-steel blades on the base of the pitcher mean the lid is the only separate part to wash.

Product Features

• Classic waterfall base
• Large 40-ounce cloverleaf carafe with English and metric graduations
• Simple 2-speed operation with 550 peak watts of power
• Heavy-duty base; dishwasher-safe glass jar and lid
• Measures 8 by 9.7 by 13.6 inches