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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 5000 weighs 11 lbs. and the Super 5000 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 Vita-Mix machine from burning out like other "blenders"?
A: The Vita-Mix 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 Vita-Mix Super 5000 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 Vita-Mix machine can process as little as 4 ounces and as much as 1/2 gallon.

Q: How long is the cord?
A: The Vita-Mix 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 email service@vitamix.com. Please have your serial number available. Click here to view the complete warranty.

Q: How is the Vita-Mix Super 5000 different from the TurboBlend 4500?
A: The Vita-Mix Super 5000 is our top-of-the-line model. The Vita-Mix 5000 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 Vita-Mix.

The TurboBlend 4500 is a high-performance 2-speed blender which Vita-Mix makes available through its dealer network. To further explain the differences between the two models, please review the chart below:

	Vita-Mix Super 5000	Vita-Mix 5000	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 (Ice Blade)

To review the differences in functionality:

The Vita-Mix Super 5000, with its variable speed control, does 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 Vita-Mix Super 5000 and Vita-Mix 5000 includes the "Quickstart" video, the "Getting Started" cookbook, the Vita-Mix "Recipes for Better Living" filled with 300 recipes in a convenient three-ring binder, and (with the Super 5000 only) the "Whole Grains Cookbook". The Vita-Mix Super 5000 and 5000 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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