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.