The hand held Waring Commercial Immersion Blender has a 16" shaft, that is able to be immersed in a wide variety of ingredients and blends both hot and cold liquids. With a powerful 1 HP motor and variable speeds , the Waring Immersion Blender / Hand Held Stick Blender can blend from the top down and to your preferred consistency. Stainless Steel Blade. Product Features * 1HP Heavy-duty Motor, 18,000 RPMs * 750 Watt Variable Speed Motor - 9 settings * Rubberized comfort grip and second handle for safe and controlled operation * 16" Completely sealed stainless steel shaft is easily removable & dishwasher safe * 25 Gallon, 100 Quart Capacity * Limited One Year Warranty * ETL, NSF