The Vitamix Ascent 3500i blender in graphite color is a high-power and high-performance blender with a modern and minimalist design, with 2.2 HP, that allows you to prepare hot soups and creams, purees, plant-based milks, smoothies, ice creams, baby food, and even crush dry ingredients or chop ice. Features of the Vitamix Ascent 3500I Blender 5 automated programs: smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, sauces and spreads, and self-cleaning. By using the programs, you will achieve the same textures every time. Once the program is finished, the blender stops automatically. Variable speed selector and pulse button: allows you to experiment in your preparations and awaken the chef within you. You can achieve impeccable textures, from chunky sauces to fine purees. The variable speed control along with the pulse button allows you to perfect the texture of any recipe. Touch interface: the controls on the touchscreen give the machine an elegant look and are easy to clean. The usage is simple and completely intuitive. The touchscreen has on/off control, automated programs, pulse button, and variable speed control wheel (1-10). Programmable digital timer: helps to have total control over mixing times. You can set the timer according to the desired duration, and the machine will turn off automatically. Self-Detect Technology: the motor base is capable of identifying the size of the jar or container. In this way, the program and maximum times are automatically adjusted. INTERLOCK Technology: this is a new safety system. It prevents the blender from operating if the lid or jar is not properly closed. If the lid of the blender is removed, it will automatically stop. Compatibility with different sizes of jars and cups to adapt to each need. 10-year warranty: 3 years more than the classic models. 2.2 HP motor capable of crushing the toughest ingredients. 2-liter jar modified with an easy-pour system, low profile, and made of Tritan®. Transparent lid and includes a small cap that also serves as a measuring cup. Blades: made of stainless steel, blunt, 5 cm in diameter, laser-cut and do not need sharpening. Versatility You can perform a large number of functions in the Vitamix A3500i without the need for any other appliance: Mixing. Whipping: making smoothies, green smoothies, plant-based milks, nut creams, sauces... Chopping, dicing or crushing vegetables, cheese, chocolate, chopping ice, sorbets from frozen fruits... Grinding coffee, sugar, grains or legumes to make flour, breadcrumbs.... Cooking: preparing hot soups and creams thanks to the friction generated by the blades in contact with the food (it does not involve any heat source). Cleaning: With a drop of dish soap and warm water, the Vitamix Ascent 3500i cleans itself in 30 – 60 seconds. Simply selecting the self-cleaning program. Technical specifications Net weight: 7.1 kg Power: 2.2 HP Dimensions (height x width x depth): 44 x 20 x 26.5 cm What’s included: Motor base, 2-liter jar, tamper, instruction manual. Book "First Mixes" + 5 recipe Ebooks Type of plug: European plug. Features of the Vitamix Ascent 3500I 5 automated programs: smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, sauces and spreads, and self-cleaning. By using the programs, you will achieve the same textures every time. Once the program is finished, the blender stops automatically. Variable speed selector and pulse button: allows you to experiment in your preparations and awaken the chef within you. You can achieve impeccable textures, from chunky sauces to fine purees. The variable speed control along with the pulse button allows you to perfect the texture of any recipe. Touch interface: the controls on the touchscreen give the machine an elegant look and are easy to clean. The usage is simple and completely intuitive. The touchscreen has on/off control, automated programs, pulse button, and variable speed control wheel (1-10). Programmable digital timer: helps to have total control over mixing times. You can set the timer according to the desired duration, and the machine will turn off automatically. Self-Detect Technology: the motor base is capable of identifying the size of the jar or