Vitamix A3500 Ascent Blender - Soup in 5 Minutes & Ice Cream in 30 Seconds

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Vitamix blenders come with a high price tag. The more tech and features a Vitamix has, the higher the cost. Choosing a basic or Legacy model with simple manual controls is one way to save some money when shopping for a Vitamix. Vitamix recently launched a food processor attachment, which resembles a traditional 12-cup food processor bowl with a multiuse blade and two reversible shredding/slicing discs. The attachment only works with the more tech-savvy Ascent and Venturist blenders, though.

Features and functions: We considered all the settings available on the machines, from basic pulse mode and speed settings to a variety of timers and automated smart features. To determine if they truly add usefulness, we ran batches using a variety of settings in addition to our kale and peanut butter tests. We also noted whether the controls made using the blenders more or less difficult.This blender makes things easy with five preset programs for cleaning, smoothie-making, frozen desserts, hot soup, and pureeing; When you don’t want to use a preset, you can choose your own speed or use the pulse feature for chunky blending (think chunky tomato sauce or salsa) or finer control. The low-profile 64-ounce container will fit neatly under most kitchen cabinets for easy countertop storage. The tamper, which is included with all Vitamix blenders, is designed to move food around without getting in the way of the blades, so it can be used when the blender is running. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.

At this point make sure you've got the lid secured because you are going to make a mess otherwise. There's not much ability to start slowly even if you've got the power turned down. There's a lot of power and it jumps to life rather suddenly. The lower speeds are more than enough power for crushing ice and aren't too loud. Turn the dial towards full power though and get ready for a lot to happen. Not only is there lots of noise but the air expelled from the side is pretty dramatic. There's no second guessing that this is a powerful system when you watch it spinning at full power.Similar to the Ascent 3500 model, this combines a variable speed dial with a digital timer and wireless connectivity that recognizes the blender jar size and adjusts the programs. It can also connect to the Vitamix Perfect Blend app and to the Perfect Blend Pro Smart Scale for precise measuring as you cook. More importantly, this has an impressive amount of power and can blend just about anything you put in the container. Open the box and there are four pieces. The most important part is the motor base. In most blenders this is just the motor but for the Vitamix Ascent think of it like a platform. With an Ascent series motor base. You have the ability to pair with any Self-Detect Containers. While most blenders leave you with only one container option Vitamix has a range of compatible container sizes. Perhaps even more interesting is the option to add a food processor. While it isn’t the most expensive blender on offer from Vitamix – that prize goes to sister Ascent machine, the A3500i – its price comes solely from its capabilities and features rather than accessories. Considering that more affordable Vitamix blenders, such as the Vitamix S30, can do most of the same tasks but with less capacity, the A2300i feels like a big investment. We found the digital interface incredibly intuitive and easy to use. This model exceeded expectations in testing, yielding a smooth and aerated smoothie that was comparable to top-tier Vitamixes. For denser foods, you'll need to blend in large batches or buy the smaller container, which is sold separately. Some users do mention that all of the power puts this blender on the louder side, but we found it to be quieter than less expensive models. That said, it was one of the more difficult to clean out of the models we tested. The pulse button came in handy for potato pancakes. First, we blended the egg, flour, onion, and some potato until it was almost smooth. Then, we added the rest of the potato and pulsed to get the texture of shredded potatoes without the work.