Unlike typical blenders that chop ice into hard granules, this device shaves ice cubes into delicate slivers for smooth frozen drinks. The shaver's stainless steel blades slice ice cubes into restaurant worthy ice shavings that are deposited into the standalone blender. The blender and shaver are powered by the same 450-watt base that allows you to shave ice or mix ingredients for fruit smoothies, daiquiris, or margaritas at low, high, or intermittent speeds. The durable five-cup capacity glass blending jar resists thermal shocks and scratches and the jar, lid, and blades are dishwasher safe. The ice shaver and base have brushed nickel exteriors that easily wipe clean. 16 3/4" H x 16 1/2" W x 10 3/4" D. (13 1/2 lbs.)