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Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 48 Oz. Container, Black
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Brand | Vitamix |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Not-Applicable |
Capacity | 48 Fluid Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 11"D x 8"W x 17"H |
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About this item
- Variable Speed Control: Ten variable speeds allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups
- Pulse Feature: Layer coarse chops over smooth purées for heartier recipes, such as chunky salsas or thick vegetable soups.
- The 48-ounce container is ideal for blending medium batches for small family meals. Cutting blades measuring 3-inch diameter to ensure a consistent blend every time. Electrical Ratings-120 V
- Hardened Stainless-Steel Blades: Our aircraft-grade stainless steel blades are designed to handle the toughest ingredients, so from the first blend to the last, you get the same quality results. Cord length: 4.5 feet
- Self-Cleaning: With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds. What's in the Box: motor base, 48 oz. container, mini-tamper, cookbook
- Design Feature: Radial cooling fan and thermal protection system
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Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Blending power | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 |
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material | Tritan | Tritan | BPA-Free Tritan | : Tritan container, ABS base and knob | BPA-Free Tritan | Plastic |
number of speeds | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
wattage | 1400 watts | 1500 watts | 1380 watts | 120 watts | 1380 watts | 1500 watts |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
voltage | — | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
weight | 11.5 pounds | 10 pounds | 10 pounds | 907 grams | 9.6 pounds | 13 pounds |
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Key Features
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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. |
Make It In Minutes
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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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Dips & SpreadsWhether you’re looking for easy after-school snacks or planning a big party, our simple dips and spreads are healthy and delicious. |
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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Product information
Brand | Vitamix |
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Color | Black |
Special Feature | Not-Applicable |
Capacity | 48 Fluid Ounces |
Product Dimensions | 11"D x 8"W x 17"H |
Included Components | Motor Base, Juice Container, Tamper, Cookbook |
Style | Blender |
Recommended Uses For Product | Blending, Emulsifying, Chopping, Creams, Coffee, Grinding |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Number of Speeds | 10 |
Voltage | 120 |
Material Type Free | BPA Free |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Warranty Type | 5-Year Full Warranty |
Item Weight | 11.5 pounds |
Manufacturer | Vitamix |
ASIN | B0758JHZM3 |
Item model number | VM0197 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,172 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #27 in Countertop Blenders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Care instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 4 |
Warranty Description | 5-Year Full Warranty: We stand behind the quality of our machines with full warranties, covering all parts, performance, labor, and two-way shipping at no cost to you. |
Batteries required | No |
Import | Made in USA |
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Vitamix fuels passions. It’s why we’re the brand most trusted by professional chefs. But you won’t just find us in restaurant kitchens. You’ll also find us in home kitchens around the world. Because whether you’re interested in the culinary arts, making healthier choices, or enjoying restaurant-quality smoothies at home—when you’re ready to move on and move up, when you’re ready to invest in your passion, you’re ready for Vitamix. Built to Last A bargain blender's not a bargain if it doesn't last. We know purchasing a Vitamix blender is an investment. But Vitamix blenders are built to last, helping you buy dependable, not disposable. Easy to Clean Just blend warm water and a drop of dish soap at your machine's highest speed, and watch it self-clean in 60 seconds or less - no disassembly required. The Difference Is in the Blend Since the number-one reason people purchase a blender is to make smoothies, it’s important to get them right. Whether you prefer an icy blend or a perfectly smooth purée, nutrition-packed with veggies or a light, fruity treat, Vitamix smoothies give you a delicious, even blend in every sip. Power We don’t aim to have the highest horsepower. You don’t need more horses; you need trained ones. The focused power of our complete blending system causes every component of the Vitamix machine to work together, creating faster, smoother blends packed with flavor. The Universal Tool Make smoothies & juices, hot soups, flours & dough, nut butter, frozen desserts, batters, dressings & sauces, non-dairy milks, and more. Manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio USA. Vitamix blenders last up to 10x longer than the average blender. Data gathered through a Vitamix study which compared Vitamix Ascent and Explorian Series blenders against a select blender model determined to be average. Analysis completed in August of 2022.
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Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of cleaning of the food blender. They mention that it's well built, produces smooth results, and is easy to clean. That said, opinions are mixed on size, value, noise, and blending power.
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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." Read more
"...I've had it for approximately a year and no issues whatsoever. No regrets." Read more
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"...It's a breeze to clean. And best of all, it is MUCH quieter than any previous blender I've owned...." Read more
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"...The only drawback is the noise level, but I suppose it can't be helped with such a powerful motor. I love the simplicity, too...." Read more
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"...Backed by a good warranty.Container size is perfect for a 1-2 people. So far I only made iced cocktails (frozen fruit, ice cubes)...." Read more
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The controls are simple and easy and are perfect for their function. It's a breeze to clean. And best of all, it is MUCH quieter than any previous blender I've owned. It has a nice, low, throaty sound that doesn't hurt the ears.
Plus, it's made in America and feels like it will last a long time.
TL;DR: GREAT BLENDER
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.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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Don't be drawn in by claims that it "cleans itself", though. You can use it to swirl soap water around to help you (considerably), but for anything except the most trivial mixes, you will need to do some cleaning yourself.
Pros
-powerful (variable speeds with fast top end speed. Breaks through ice with ease)
-smaller container is good as it fits under kitchen cabinets better, easier to clean, and is better for doing small smoothie portions which is what I generally make. You can always buy the bigger container later if you are looking to do a high volume smoothies, soups, etc.
-price (being an entry level model it’s much cheaper. It doesn’t have the timed settings, but I’m my opinion those are a gimmick (as long as you have speed settings and an on/off button you’re good to go with blenders.
Cons
-vibration, when reading reviews there was complaints of vibration. I have noticed a bit of a vibration especially starting a harder blend with lots of ice. The vibration goes away once the ice crushes down a bit. Just put on hand on the top until the ice smooths out a bit and it’s all good.
-noise (to be expected), all vitamixes are notoriously noisy because of their power, not a huge con but it’s why Starbucks uses those sound proof containers
-plastic knobs feel cheap, not an issue but compared to their older models these knobs feel like a cheap appliance and could be a weak point in the future.
Overall it’s a good blender, and if you can get it on sale in the low $300s I would recommend.
I have used it 3 times so far and holy **** does this thing pulverize anything you put into it. When you start this thing on setting 1 and slowly ramp it up to setting 10 it sounds like a jet engine starting up. (THIS UNIT IS NOISY BUT TO ME THAT IS A GOOD THING. YOU KNOW ITS DAMN POWERFUL) If it bothers you throw some earplugs in when using it. That's what I do. The results are worth it.
I have seen a couple of people mention that it doesn't lock into the base. That to me is a good thing as it will stop the stress of the motor when starting and stopping or using the pulse feature. It hasn't caused me any issues at all./
I have seen other people mention that you cant take the blades out. Again to me that is a huge bonus. No removable parts or O-rings which can fail in the future and cause leaking. If you clean it right away you wont have any issues. You can also dump some hot water and soap and blend it for 60 seconds and that will clean anything out of it.
As for the final product. My smoothie experience has just gone from a 5 to a 10. Wow it is just so damn smooth. I love making smoothies now. This is by far the best investment I have ever made and I guarantee you wont be disappointed.
If loud bothers you then don't by a high powered blender. Simple. By a low powered one and have lumpy smoothies.
If you can overcome that awesome Jet engine blending power then this is the product for you.
I AM BY NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THIS COMPANY. JUST CHECK OUT SOME OF MY OTHER REVIEWS AND YOU WILL SEE THAT. I AM AN UNBIASED AMAZON VIEWER WHO LIKES TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE AND THIS IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU.