Vita-Mix 4500 Blender
"Vita-Mix is one of the fastest, easiest, most powerful blenders ever created for home use. A workhorse in the kitchen, Vita-Mix pur es and blends quicker and smoother than any blender or food processor you have ever used. Its 2 speeds, up to 218 miles per hour, ensure perfect consistency. It allows you to pur e, blend and chop many different ingredients with no chunks, no separation and no chugging or grabbing of the blender itself, just smooth operation and results. Vita-Mix is so much more than an ordinary blender. Vita-Mix produces the most incredible smoothies imaginable! Perfect texture. Absolutely no graininess and so completely blended they won't separate for a surprisingly long time. Vita-Mix' makes exceptional pur es, sauces, soups, salad dressings and many more menu items. Vita-Mix will also chop small quantities of ingredients from nuts and carrots to soft mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. You can actually make home made nut butters with the Vita-Mix extra oil may need to be added for nut butters . The powerful motor enables Vita-Mix to chop 6 cups of ice cubes in just a few seconds. Vegetables, fruits, hard ice cubes blend fast and completely, with no residue. Once you use Vita-Mix in your kitchen, you will never want to be without it. Also included is a recipe book that contains nearly 200 recipes that presents methods, variations and suggestions for a myriad of menu items, including creamy smoothies and drinks, frozen concoctions, sauces, pur es, dips, glazes and soups. Crushes a half-gallon of ice in just 3 seconds! No chunks, no separation, just fabulously smooth! All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings. Thermally Protected Motor Prevents motor burnout. Durable components ensure reliable performance. Specially designed clear polycarbonate container is virtually unbreakable and lets you see inside. Blends as little as 4 oz. with the same consistency and quality as a 64 oz. full load. Metal to Metal drive coupling for high speed production Heavy-duty 2+ hp motor engineered for demanding foodservice operations. Flexible 2 Piece Thermoplastic Lid Removable plug. Allows you add ingredients while blending . Full 5 Year Warranty. Vita-Mix 4500 Specifications: 2+ peak horsepower speeds up to 218 miles per hour 64 oz carafe 5 Year warranty 2 speeds Easy to clean 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" D x 20" H 120 Volts 50/60 hz 11.5 amps 14pounds"