The unique conical design of the mixing jar guarantee food moves about easily for perfect blending while allowing you to introduce ingredients through the lid from the filter cup. The jar can be stored on the power base in many different positions without the need to lock it on the base. The reinfocred clear glass mixing jar features contents marks on both sides and blends up to 1-1/2-litres at a time. The high quality, solid steel blades are uniquely designed to to mix ingredients powerfully. Ice can be crushed in an instant. The lid contains a polycarbonate filler cup with level marks to pour exact amounts of ingredients into the glass jar. The cup can be bayonet locked into place to form a knob to lift the lid.