EASY TO USE: Intuitive control panel with six preset functions (Timer: 35 sec, 60 sec, 90 sec and Power level: Low, Medium, High). Pulse button (recommended for tougher ingredients and green smoothies) POWERFUL: A 2,238 Watt Motor allows the Optimum 8200 to outperform other blenders on the market, crushing whole fruits/vegetables, nuts/seeds, ice and more! Make smoothies, juices, nut butters, ice cream, desserts and more in seconds VERSATILE: Large wet-dry 1.5 Liter Jug, BPA free with hammer-forged stainless steel blades able to achieve over 15 functions in 1 appliance! The high speed of the blender allows optimal performance in seconds, and the heavy duty tamper + comprehensive hard-copy recipe book will make the job quick and simple QUALITY ASSURANCE: Designed and Tested in Australia by Globally Respected brand: Optimum rated 5-stars by Product Review, thousands of online reviews and testimonials. The most important component of a Vortex blender is the power of the motor and the speed. The Optimum 8200 has a 3HP motor and a speed of 38.000 rpm able to easily withstand the toughest ingredients and outlast most other domestic blenders. The Optimum can blend fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, ice and fruits into a smooth texture which can be used to make soups, ice cream, nut butters and sauces. At a speed of 38.000 rpm the Optimum can also be used to grind nuts/grains and crush ice in seconds. Automatic blender functions LOW, MED and HIGH speeds as well as 3 pre set timer functions allow you to simply press a button and walk away.