Vitamix Turboblend 4500 Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor
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Brand | Vitamix |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 64 Fluid Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20"H |
Style | Blender |
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About this item
- 2-speed blender with thermally protected 2+ peak horsepower motor
- Stainless-steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings
- Clear 64-ounce non-toxic polycarbonate container; locking lid and plunger
- Easy-to-clean front panel; full-color recipe book included
- Measures 7-1/4 by 8-3/4 by 20 inches; 5-year limited warranty
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Brand | Vitamix |
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Color | Black |
Capacity | 64 Fluid Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.75"D x 7.25"W x 20"H |
Style | Blender |
Recommended Uses For Product | Mixing |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Number of Speeds | 2 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Material Type Free | BPA Free |
Item Weight | 13 pounds |
Manufacturer | Vitamix |
ASIN | B0018QOG6O |
Item model number | 1700 |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,657,591 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 1, 2008 |
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Product Description
No need to worry about the sound of a strained, unhappy motor with this powerful machine--even when mixing up nut butters or icy concoctions. The versatile countertop appliance features a 2-plus peak horsepower motor, which runs substantially cooler and efficiently generates blade speeds of over 200 MPH for blending, pureeing, chopping, juicing, grinding, and more. The unit's stainless-steel enclosed blade assembly, with sealed ball bearings, can process fresh, whole foods--including the leaves, peel, and stem--in seconds for superior taste and a smooth texture without any stringy bits or unblended chunks. In addition, the unit's easy-to-clean front panel provides moisture-shielded switches, two speed options, and an on/off switch. The heavy-duty, commercial-quality blender also comes equipped with a large, clear, 64-ounce container made from Eastman Tritan copolyester material, which makes it BPA-free, virtually unbreakable, and more chemical resistant. The container offers convenient measuring marks, a plunger, and a spill-proof locking lid that removes easily. Blend a large batch of soup for the whole family or as little as 4 ounces at a time. Make delicious beverages, soups, homemade dips and sauces, salsas, dressings, desserts, baby foods, purees, and smoothies--the options are endless. A Healthy Lifestyle recipe book containing over 150 step-by-step recipes in full color comes included. The 1380-watt two-speed blender measures 7-1/4 by 8-3/4 by 20 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.
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Customers like the quality, value, ease of cleaning, ease and use of the food blender. They mention that it's an excellent product, worth the price, and easy to operate and clean. They appreciate the power and consistency.
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Customers like the quality of the food blender. They say it's a very nice blender, with exceptional quality. They also say it makes superb smoothies and terrific soups, with phenomenal results. Customers are happy with the noise level, saying it'll be worth it for the healthy, nutritious meal it produces.
"...shredded coconut to make coconut butter is a BREEZE and it produces very smooth results that I haven't been able to get in the food processor...." Read more
"...Really does make smoothies that are smooth - never realized it until using this blender. Only one star knock was it's very expensive and loud...." Read more
"...The unit is solid as a anvil and packs a *lot* of power with its motor, the bucket is shatterproof plastic and rinses quickly and easily while the..." Read more
"...For post-workouts, a nice green smoothie is extremely refreshing anyway. I even drop in six solid ice cubes before turning it on...." Read more
Customers like the value of the food blender. They say it's worth the price and a unique tool.
"...Although the price seems steep, I truly believe that it is cost-efficient, especially given how much I use it...." Read more
"...I use it every day, usually more than once. It is worth every penny. Buy one now and get healthy!!!" Read more
"...(even though - THANK YOU, AMAZON, the price here was far better, especially with Amazon prime & free shipping.)..." Read more
"...Absolutely worth it, because it's a unique tool and draws me, a hardcore meatlover, to eat more fruits and veggies...." Read more
Customers find the food blender easy to operate and clean. They mention that the blades clean up really quick with a quick spin.
"...power with its motor, the bucket is shatterproof plastic and rinses quickly and easily while the blades clean up really quick and easy with a quick..." Read more
"...Also, cleaning the blender is very easy. You just fill it 1/3 full of warm water, add soap, and turn it on...." Read more
"...Cleaning is actually fun--just rinse once, fill halfway with water, add a couple drops of soap, and don't forget to put the little cap back on top..." Read more
"...Super easy to clean with a rinse (if you do it right away) I used to juice and there is no comparison with regards to clean up...." Read more
Customers find the food blender easy to use. They mention it's simple to make smooth and delicious drinks with no effort. Some customers also appreciate the quick recipe guide.
"...to clean it so that a simple rinse doesn't work, it's still not difficult to do...." Read more
"...This blender can handle all of that with no effort. I've used a lot of different things including fruits, peanuts, ice, peanut butter, etc...." Read more
"...This thing is great and easy to use...." Read more
"...The quick recipe guide will keep you busy with it for a while... couldn't be happier with it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the food blender. They mention that it delivers excellent power, is incredibly powerful, and has the power to handle it.
"...cheaper prices on Vitamix blenders, but for an unused, incredibly-powerful blender with a 5-year warranty..." Read more
"...The unit is solid as a anvil and packs a *lot* of power with its motor, the bucket is shatterproof plastic and rinses quickly and easily while the..." Read more
"...When I used it for the first time, I was in awe of the power and efficiency of this baby...." Read more
"...It has not diminished in any way shape or form. It still delivers excellent power...." Read more
Customers like the consistency of the food blender. They mention that it's easy to use, easy to clean, and blends quickly. The tamper greatly reduces blending time, and the blender blends raw veggies like celery and ice cubes with ease. They are impressed with how smooth and uniformly mixed everything is, and say it dramatically reduces prep time.
"...The sound is a bit loud and bothersome, but thankfully it blends so quickly that you don't need to be subjected to the sound for very long...." Read more
"...I'm just blown away by how smooth and uniformly mixed everything is..." Read more
"...that impressed me most was absolutely true: this blender dramatically reduces prep time...." Read more
"...Not a problem any more with the Vita Mix. It blends quick and easy and I get a raw, healthy nutritious meal...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the volume of the food blender. They mention that it's loud and not whisper quiet.
"...The sound is a bit loud and bothersome, but thankfully it blends so quickly that you don't need to be subjected to the sound for very long...." Read more
"...Only one star knock was it's very expensive and loud. You'd think for that price they could have made it quieter to justify such a price...." Read more
"...It's not whisper quiet or anything, but it doesn't scare the neighbors either. The 2HP motor chews through entire apples no problem...." Read more
"...I heard some people remark that the motor was a bit loud. Not an issue with me at all...." Read more
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Now, of course on craigslist and eBay I found cheaper prices on Vitamix blenders, but for an unused, incredibly-powerful blender with a 5-year warranty (I think for a bit extra it can even be upped to 7) this price was the best.
I will now lay out the pros and cons, the latter of which are few.
Pros:
- The tamper. Whoever designed this tamper deserves a lifetime of happiness. Why don't ALL blenders come with a tamper? Seriously, my old Cuisinart's performance would have improved GREATLY had it come with a tamper. Instead, I'd have to blend on the highest setting and then turn it off, move stuff around with a spoon, and go again. The tamper greatly reduces blending time.
- You can make really, really thick things with this blender. I'm not one for watery smoothies - spoonable ones are best. I now make fruit smoothies so thick I just call them sorbets. You can also make nut butters, ice creams and when it becomes cooler out I'll be making some nice and thick soups in this.
- Things that normal blenders can't handle really do get obliterated in this. I don't like to blend for very long (long being over thirty seconds, haha) so sometimes things like raspberry and strawberry seeds won't get completely ground up, but if you were more patient they certainly would disappear (it's also much easier for the machine to grind them if the concoction is less thick). I absolutely LOVE that I can hide whole, raw carrots (no peeling or snipping off ends required) in my strawberry sorbets without affecting flavor or texture. When I'm in the mood for a more watery smoothie, I'll even add a whole cucumber to it (the taste might take some getting used to; I add some lemon juice to help with this, so it tastes like a lemon-berry smoothie).
- Clean up, as I was pleasantly surprised to find, is a breeze. If you just blend the dirty container in some hot water (sometimes I don't even bother with soap if it was just some fruit, veggies and water), it will be like brand-new. If you wait a while to clean it so that a simple rinse doesn't work, it's still not difficult to do. Just blend some hot water in it, let it sit for a few minutes with the top on so dried-on bits will absorb the water, pour the dirty water out, rinse it out, and take a clean cloth/paper towel/napkin and wipe off anything that didn't come off on its own (it won't take much effort). Give a final rinse and let it dry. Do occasionally give it a proper wash with soap and water in the sink, but it's not necessary most of the time.
- It works just as well as a food processor, perhaps even better because it makes it much smoother than a processor will.
- The top fits INTO the vessel, not ON it. This greatly reduces splashes and drips, as even if some liquid DOES get through the seal that the almost-airtight top creates, it will stay in the lip of the vessel and not go dripping down the sides.
- Although the price seems steep, I truly believe that it is cost-efficient, especially given how much I use it.
- You don't have to worry about burning out the motor, because it will turn itself off if it starts to get too stressed/overheated. This has only happened to me once, and it had been running for quite a while.
Cons:
- The "kickstart" can be a little harsh, even on the lowest setting. I understand that on Vitamix machines with more than 2 speeds, you can start it at an even lower setting, so the splash isn't as bad, but that's the only upside I see to those much more expensive machines - two speeds has worked fine for me. I don't mind it too much, but if you're using the tamper, you want to make sure that you press the tamper down, sealing the hole that it fits through, as you start the machine, otherwise you could end up with a mess on your hands if it splashes upon start-up.
- Grinding nut butters out of just whole nuts is really, really hard. I don't like to add oil to my nut butters, and water doesn't help at all. Even if I roast them beforehand to get the oils working, it just doesn't comply. To fix this I just buy salt-and-sugar-free almond butter (super cheap at Trader Joe's), add the whole container to the Vitamix, then add salt and loads of roasted nuts and seeds, like almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, walnuts, et cetera. It blends beautifully this way, so it's not a huge problem, but it is very difficult to manage otherwise. The few times I've strayed from the method have been unproductive.
That being said, grinding shredded coconut to make coconut butter is a BREEZE and it produces very smooth results that I haven't been able to get in the food processor.
- If you're making a thick, perhaps sticky product, like nut butter, and are trying to get it all out, it can take some effort. I usually remedy this by making something that will go well with what I've just made, like a smoothie. If not, you can just blend it with water and it'll go away; I just dislike that it can produce waste if you don't feel like eating something afterward to use up the stuff stuck in the container.
- The sound is a bit loud and bothersome, but thankfully it blends so quickly that you don't need to be subjected to the sound for very long.
- It's not sentient, which makes getting married to it really difficult.
I realize they state in the booklet that came with it that cleaning it by their method is just like a dishwasher.
However I prefer to take a blender container apart and hand wash it after every use so I can take a close look at it and make sure it is really clean.
They recommend taking the blade off only if you really have too, and then you need to purchase a special wrench to take it off.
There is no doubt the Vitamix is powerful, but it's not what I expected and I returned it.