FAQ - Engineering

The Vitamix® blades reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat that can bring ingredients to steaming hot in four to six minutes. The Vitamix machine also quickly crushes and blends ice and frozen ingredients before enough friction heat is created to melt the mixture.

The dimensions vary based on the selected model. Refer to the specifications tab of each product description in our online store for dimensions.

The motor is a 120 VAC single phase universal with variations based on your model. Refer to the specifications area of each product page in our online store for additional information.

Vitamix-Geräte sind mit sehr effizienten Motoren, Radiallüftern und integriertem Überhitzungsschutz ausgestattet, die Überlastungen und das Durchbrennen des Motors verhindern.

Vitamix® machines in the C- and G-Series feature an extra-long, 6-foot / 1.83-meter, 3-prong safety cord with a special hideaway feature that keeps the unused cord safely stored under the motor base. S-Series machines feature a 4-foot cord.