Vitamix A3500i blender in graphite color, with 5 automated programs. Modern and minimalist design. Vitamix Ascent 3500i is a high-power, high-performance blender with 2.2 HP that can be used to prepare hot soups and creams, purees, vegetable milks, smoothies, ice creams, baby food, and even crush dry ingredients or crush ice. Features Vitamix Ascent 3500I 5 automated programs: smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, sauces and spreads and self-cleaning. By using the programs, you will always achieve the same textures. Once the program has finished, the blender stops automatically. Variable speed selector and pulse button: allows you to experiment with your preparations and awaken the chef within you. You will be able to achieve impeccable textures, from chunky sauces to ultra-fine purees. The variable speed control together with the pulse button allow you to perfect the texture of any recipe. Touchscreen interface: Touchscreen controls give the machine a sleek look and are easy to clean. Operation is simple and completely intuitive. The touchscreen features on/off control, automated programs, Pulse button and variable speed control dial (1-10). Programmable digital timer: helps you have full control over mixing times. You can set the timer to the desired duration and the machine will automatically shut off. Self-Detect Technology: the motor base is able to identify the size of the jug or container. This way the program and maximum times are automatically adjusted. INTERLOCK technology: This is a new safety system. It prevents the blender from starting if the lid or the jar are not properly closed. If the lid is removed from the blender, it will stop automatically. Compatibility with different sizes of jugs and glasses to adapt to every need. 10-year warranty: 3 years more than classic models. 2.2 HP motor capable of crushing the toughest ingredients. 2-litre jug, modified with an easy pouring 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 to be sharpened. Versatility You can perform a large number of functions on the Vitamix A3500i without the need for any other appliance: Mingle. Blending: making smoothies, green shakes, vegetable milks, nut creams, sauces... Cut, chop or shred vegetables, cheese, chocolate, crush ice, frozen fruit sorbets... Grind coffee, sugar, cereals or legumes to make flour, breadcrumbs... Cooking: preparation of hot soups and creams thanks to the friction generated by the blades in contact with the food (no heat source involved). Cleaning: With a drop of dish soap and warm water, the Vitamix Ascent 3500i blender cleans itself in 30-60 seconds. Simply select the self-cleaning program. Technical characteristics 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-litre jug, tamper bar, instruction manual. "First Mixes" book + 5 recipe eBooks Plug Type: EU Plug.