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Q: What are the measurements of the machine?
A: Dimensions are 20-1/2in. tall, 7-1/4in. wide, 8-3/4in.deep. The 5200 weighs 11 lbs. and the Super 5200 weighs 13 lbs. including the dry blade container.
Q: What are the specifications of the motor?
A: The motor is an open frame brush universal with a 2 peak motor horsepower rating, 120 volts, 60 hz, 11.5 amps, 1380 watts.
Q: What prevents the Vitamix machine from burning out like other "blenders"?
A: The Vitamix machine is built with a high efficiency radial cooling fan and has a built-in thermal protection system to prevent overload and burnout.
Q: What is the blade tip speed?
A: The blade tip speed is 11mph to 240 m.p.h.
Q: What is the variable speed control dial for?
A: Our unique variable speed control dial enables the Vitamix Super 5200 to perform 35 kitchen tasks without attachments. It chops, grinds, whips, blends, freezes, cooks, stirs, purees and so much more.
Q: How much will the container hold?
A: The container will hold up to 64 oz. The Vitamix machine can process as little as 4 ounces and as much as 1/2 gallon.
Q: How long is the cord?
A: The Vitamix machines feature an extra long 6 foot, 3-prong safety cord with a special hideaway feature that keeps the unused cord safely stored under the motor base.
Q: How can I tell if my machine is under warranty?
A: If you do not have your receipt, contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-2649 or click here to contact us. Please have your serial number available. Click here to view the complete warranty.
Q: How is the Vitamix Super 5200 different from the TurboBlend 4500?
A: The Vitamix Super 5200 is our top-of-the-line model. The Vitamix 5200 is the same model machine, but without the dry blade container, which is designed for chopping dry ingredients, grinding grain and kneading dough. Both machines have a variable speed control and are available directly from Vitamix.
The TurboBlend 4500 is a high-performance 2-speed blender which Vitamix makes available through its dealer network. To further explain the differences between the two models, please review the chart below:
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Vitamix Super 5200 |
Vitamix 5200 |
TurboBlend 4500 |
Product Type |
Food Processor |
Food Processor |
2-speed Blender |
Warranty |
7 years |
7 years |
5 years |
Speed |
Variable Speed (for 35 food tasks) |
Variable Speed |
2 speed (High and Low) |
Containers |
2 (Dry Blade, Wet Blade) |
1 (Wet Blade) |
1 ( Wet Blade) |
To review the differences in functionality:
The Vitamix Super 5200, with its variable speed control, handles over 35 food tasks including four food processes that no other machine can do: Whole Food Juice, Ice Creams & Sorbets, Hot Soups & Sauces, and Bread Dough (from milling grains into flour and kneading bread dough that is ready to rise in 5 minutes). Product support literature with the Vitamix Super 5200 and Vitamix 5200 includes the "Let's Get Started" DVD, the "Getting Started" cookbook, the Vitamix "Recipes for Better Living" filled with 300 recipes in a convenient three-ring binder, and (with the Super 5200 only) the "Whole Grains Cookbook". The Vitamix Super 5200 and 5200 models are designed for maximum versatility in your home kitchen. The difference between the two is grain-grinding capability.
The TurboBlend 4500 is designed for making smoothies, frozen treats, sauces, soups and purees. Product support literature includes a full-color cookbook with over 170 recipes ideally suited to two-speed processing.
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