All the power you need to: Mix, puree, chop, crush ice, and more - with only 5 simple buttons. With 700 watts of peak blending power in this milkshake blender. Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-Cup (710-ml) level. Tips & care for the best performance: The minimum amount of liquid needed per recipe is one cup (8 oz/250 ml). If using this blender for shakes and smoothies, add more liquid if your mixture is not blending properly to ensure smooth consistency. To add food or liquid to when blender is operating, open the hinged pouring cap and add ingredients through the opening. If blending action stops during blending or ingredients stick to sides of jar, there may not be enough liquid in the jar to blend efficiently. Perfect for everyday use, this versatile Hamilton Beach blender for kitchen makes it easy to create your favorite drinks -- combining the convenience of a reliable smoothie blender and drink blender into one sleek design.