Bought this when Amazon had a $60 off deal on the black color. Vitamix products are expensive. Especially so, considering these are only blenders, but they are the best when it comes to blending anything you put into it and the durability, (though nothing is made like it used to be, even these.)
I chose the cheaper model as I don't need the programs, nor the latest container sensing system, and the 48 oz container is just the right size for 3 of us. The 3" blades allow for smaller quantities if making a recipe for one. The other higher-priced models have 64 oz containers and 4" blades, but need a greater minimum quantity of ingredients to work correctly and immerse the blades. The 2 hp matches the 3" blades and does the same job as the 2.2 hp motor does on the larger containers. So, model choice really is down to minimum batch size and what bells and whistles you feel you want, but don't actually need!
So far I haven't found fault with the E310. It does a fantastic job of blending anything I've put into it, as long as you follow the loading rules; liquids first, followed by lighter ingredients like leafy material, then heavier items like apples followed by heavy ice cubes. This ensures the blades start blending the easier stuff first and the heavier items weight the load down to maintain a feed into the blades until everything is flowing in a strong vortex, completing the blend.
Made lots of smoothies and also some soup, heated by the Vitamix itself in 6 minutes or so. I did struggle with a frozen dessert, but I think that was because all the fruit ingredients were frozen solid and I missed the recommendation to let them thaw a little for 10-20 minutes on the counter before blending. The Vitamix had no problem breaking down the solid frozen lumps with the aid of the included tamper, but an air pocket kept forming around the blades and the mix didn't "flow" and produce the classic 4-segment, stiff vortex shape on the surface. Everything was too frozen. It did produce a nice sorbet though after much tampering!
Clean-up is a breeze. You just rinse the container, add warm water with a couple drops of dish liquid and run at high speed. Rinse again and let dry. And that's it!
Unlike other blenders, the blades are not razor sharp and it would be difficult to cut yourself on them if wiping out the container. The "wet" container blending is all about the blade shape, the speed of rotation (most times you are running at the highest speed of 10 and the only factor to think about is run-time) and the subsequent mixing vortex driving the ingredients into the blades. For flour and other dry seed blending, you need a "dry" container, supplied separately as an accessory, but over $100 !! Its blades are a different configuration and keep the fines from broken-down seeds in suspension in the container, while the heavier seeds fall back into the blades. You can, however, make nut butters in the supplied "wet" container using peanuts, almonds, etc..
The pulse function is good for "lumpy" salsa and for adding some chunks at the end of a blend for texture. I added some more baked potatoes and roasted cauliflower to the soup after blending to temperature. Then pulsed them to leave some larger chunks in the smooth soup.
As with any high speed blender, these units are noisy, but we don't live in an apartment to have to worry about the noise!
We are using the Vitamix every day for healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies and look forward to a long time doing so with the 5 year warranty. Vitamix customer service is reputed to be very good. I expect an even longer life from the unit as the Vitamix is well designed.
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48-Ounce ContainerThis container is the perfect size for creating small family meals, and fits easily under most kitchen cabinets. |
Variable Speed Control + PulseYou’re in control—adjust the speed during the blend to achieve a variety of textures, or use the Pulse feature to create quick bursts of power. |
High-Performance MotorBlend frozen fruit, heavy powder, all the greens—our powerful motors transform tough ingredients into smooth blends, year after year. |
Stainless-Steel BladesOur laser-cut blades are designed to deliver the same quality results, from first blend to last, and are resistant to dulling or bending. |
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Hot soup without a stoveMake steaming-hot soup without a stove—in under 10 minutes. The friction from our blades brings soup to serving temperature, right in the container. |
Frozen treats in secondsCreate chilled desserts—just add frozen ingredients to your machine and you’ll be enjoying ice cream, fruit sorbet and more in seconds. |
Grind nuts, coffee and moreMaking nut butter has never been easier. Grind your favorite nuts into delicious nut butter, turn coffee beans into ground coffee, and more. |
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Dressings & SaucesCreate flavorful dressings that can double as marinades for your entrées. If sauce is on the menu, make pesto, tomato sauce, or applesauce in seconds. |
Easy to CleanWith a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds. |
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Works really well. I use it to make slushies and it blends the ice perfectly. I also used it to blend white sugar to get powder sugar....excellent.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020
Color: BlackStyle: BlenderVerified Purchase
Lets face it, if your looking at this blender already then its not a matter of if you want it, but a matter of whether you want to spend this much on a blender. Well, I've had mine for a few weeks now and can say it is totally worth the investment! I make delicious healthy smoothies every day now. Just like having a Jamba Juice in your house. I even made a green smoothie with spinach and kale the other day and it had a completely smooth texture, no leafy bits or stems whatsoever. Plenty of power!
Easy to clean too. I usually just rinse it after each use and then blend water with a drop of soap for a minute every other use. Couldnt be easier. Its a hefty boy though! But thats the trade off for all that power. And it stays put while blending too with no walking or virbrating all over the counter.
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The machine has been running strong. However after 3 years, the blade shaft bearings siezed up in the middle of a blend. I called up Vitamix customer service since it is still within the 5 year warranty. I got an actual person from Ohio on the phone right away. Explained what had happened, gave her the serial number of the unit, and within about 5 minutes she shipped out a new pitcher for free under warranty. Yes, the pitcher is covered under warranty too! She told me to test the base with the new pitcher to make sure it wasnt damaged when the other pitcher seized, and if so to call back to set up a repair. Within a week my new pitcher was deliver and the machine is running better than ever. Absolutely stellar customer service. I would give Vitamix 6 stars if i could!
Easy to clean too. I usually just rinse it after each use and then blend water with a drop of soap for a minute every other use. Couldnt be easier. Its a hefty boy though! But thats the trade off for all that power. And it stays put while blending too with no walking or virbrating all over the counter.
3 year update:
The machine has been running strong. However after 3 years, the blade shaft bearings siezed up in the middle of a blend. I called up Vitamix customer service since it is still within the 5 year warranty. I got an actual person from Ohio on the phone right away. Explained what had happened, gave her the serial number of the unit, and within about 5 minutes she shipped out a new pitcher for free under warranty. Yes, the pitcher is covered under warranty too! She told me to test the base with the new pitcher to make sure it wasnt damaged when the other pitcher seized, and if so to call back to set up a repair. Within a week my new pitcher was deliver and the machine is running better than ever. Absolutely stellar customer service. I would give Vitamix 6 stars if i could!
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