Seven speed settings, the ability to stand upright on its base, a soft start feature to prevent spatter, and a rechargeable lithium battery that can make 200 cookies in one charge, what more could you want? Now you can enjoy seamless beating and whisking from anywhere in your kitchen with this sleek cordless hand mixer. All the power you'd expect from an ordinary KitchenAid appliance, without the hassle of a cord. The rechargeable lithium ion battery charges from zero to full within two hours. Includes a soft start feature which brings the beater up to the selected speed gradually to help reduce splatter.