If you’re looking for a blender with pre-set program settings, this one comes with five: smoothies, hot soups, dips and spreads, frozen desserts and self-cleaning. The Ascent A3500 features LED, touchscreen controls as well as a control knob and pulse setting to manually adjust speed to accommodate any recipe’s texture. So, if you want your Vitamix to be able to grind nut butters and spices, but still want an entry-level model, opt for the Vitamix Explorian. Another thing to note is the Vitamix One isn’t powerful enough to blend things like nut butters, hot soup or whole spices and grains (in fact, the manufacturer states that making those items in the Vitamix One will void its 2-year warranty). One major drawback users noted is that it’s one of the noisiest models. The container’s compact, 32-ounce capacity makes the unit counter-top friendly, so it can fit seamlessly into your current kitchenscape. The streamlined design features a single dial with no separate on/off switch, so take care that the dial is turned to off mode before plugging it in. Like all Vitamix models, the design features stainless-steel blades that can break down tough ingredients such as fibrous fruits and veggies, and the container pulls the ingredients down into the blades to ensure even textures and consistent results, whether you’re blending smoothies, dressings, dips, sauces, purees or frozen treats. If your kitchen space is limited and you just need basic blender controls with Vitamix’s signature high-blending power, the Vitamix One is the perfect starter Vitamix. Be especially careful while cleaning around the sharp blades at the bottom. Allow the container to soak in an upright, standing position for several hours, then pour the contents out and use a soft pot scrubber to clean the inside of the container.

To remove cloudiness or stains: if you notice a film on your Vitamix container, pour one cup of white vinegar into the container and fill half-full with warm water.

Pour contents out and rinse the container thoroughly.

To perform a deep clean (monthly, or as needed): Pour 4 cups of cool water and 4 cups of white vinegar into the Vitamix container and let it soak, about four hours.

Turn the container upside down and allow it air dry. Pour contents out and rinse container thoroughly.

Start the machine on the lowest setting, slowly increasing it until it reaches the highest setting. Secure the lid and turn lid plug to locked position. Add 1 to 2 drops of dish soap to the container and fill it halfway with warm water. If your machine does not have a Clean setting: perform the following steps: after use, rinse the container thoroughly with warm water (not hot).Pour the soapy water out and rinse the container thoroughly, then turn the container upside down and let it air dry. The machine will automatically shut off when the cycle is done. Select the Clean setting and start the machine. Secure the lid and ensure the lid plug is in the locked position. Place one to two drops of dish soap in your container and fill halfway with warm water. If your machine has a pre-programmed Clean setting: after use, rinse the container thoroughly with warm water (not hot).

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