Customer reviews for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender : Follow the leader in superior blending technology. Ordinary blenders can't begin to approach the speed nor output of this extraordinary commercial quality blender. This multi-tasking, heavy-duty electric blender uses1380-watt power to chop vegetables, juice fruit, blend shakes, mix ice cream and create delectable sauces, dressings, vinaigrettes and much more easily with the touch of a button. Ordinary blenders jam or overheat, but with a 2-plus peak horsepower motor, 1-10 speeds, and a laser-cut stainless steel blade, this blender chops, grinds, minces, juices and crushes ice with smooth efficiency; even cooks soup! The oversized 64-oz. jar is made of durable copolyester - the same material used in airplane windows. Blender cleans easily without removing blade. Jar fitted with a soft-touch handle. Instructional DVD and Recipes and Techniques from the CIA Master Chefs cookbook. UL* approved. Made in USA. Full 7-year warranty. 7 1/4"W x 8 3/4"D x 20"H. Model: 136. Product Features Locking spill-proof lid with vents Blends so fast that it cooks soups and sauces right in the container Spill proof lid vents allow hot or cold food to expand and contract Removable lid plug allows ingredients to be added while processing Ergonomically designed soft touch handle for comfort and control Patented 64-oz./2.0 liter container design creates a powerful vortex that forces ingredients up from the blade and back down the center to ensure all ingredients are properly processed with 1-10 speeds The copolyester container is virtually unbreakable, lighter and more durable than glass Stainless-steel, laser-cut blades literally explode molecules of food and ice inside the container to ensure consistently smooth results Metal-to-metal (not rubber or plastic) container-to-base drive coupling for maximum durability and long life 10 variable speed control allows for a wide range of food prep tasks; puree, grind, chop, ice crushing or blend a variety of foods at precisely the right speed Patented accelerator tool allows for processing thick, dense ingredients that would bring other appliances to a halt High-performance 2+ peak horsepower motor propels the blade tip speed to 240 mph Thermally protected motor prevents burnout 7 year full warranty Made in USA *Underwriters Laboratories is an independent, not-for-profit product-safety testing organization.
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48 out of 48(100%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
Review 1 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
Anonymous
fromND
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
I have used this mixer for smoothies and it's great to be able to put whole ice cubes in and the smoothie is completely chunk free.
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Review 2 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
Philpro
fromLittle Rock
This machine does everything they said it does and more! Chefs delivered it promptly in perfect condition and had an extremely low overnight delivery fee!! I love the Vitamix and will buy from Chefs again!!
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Review 3 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
MeowyCat
fromTampa, FL
Awesome! I'm using my Vita-Mix to make protein & fruit smoothies for breakfast and super green drinks for lunch (using raw greens and veggies). This baby pulverizes everything in a few seconds! I am using my Vita-Mix everyday. ♥
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Review 4 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
YakimaCook
fromYakima, WA
I have used many blenders over the years, but this one amazes me. In moments it turns ice, fruit, honey and milk into a smoothy and seems to have no end of power. Never would I have thought that I could "cook" a hot soup by friction. It is easy to clean, versatile, and I love the video that comes with it.
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Review 5 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
This blender is the last you'll ever buy. It is high quality and lasts––with zero problems. The smoothies are absolutely smooth with no chunky bits as other blenders tend to leave. It really does crush ice effectively and makes ice cream in seconds from frozen fruit and cream. My guests can't believe I pull off such amazing concoctions so quickly. I also love that you don't have to take it apart to clean it.
The best feature of this model as opposed to some others is the knob in the middle that lets you adjust the speed on the fly by tiny increments until you have exactly the result you desire. This is especially useful when working with hot liquids that are likely to 'explode' a bit when blended on high too suddenly. You can start on low and dial up faster, then switch to the high setting if you need to.
There's a reason professional chefs use this blender. It's fool proof, efficient and completely reliable. I used it for baby food when that was needed, I make my own hummus, great soups and a million other things. No other blender can compare.
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Review 6 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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PostedApril 22, 2013
mike40
fromOregon, USA
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Beginner
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
the Vita mix is an excellent machine to use that's why chefs use them and in my opinion if a person wants either a food processor or a blender and an excellent juicer then the Vita mix is the product to buy hands down :).
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Review 7 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Happy to spend the money.
PostedDecember 23, 2012
Etcs1990
fromGuam
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Mad Scientist
I tend to cook meals that are:Budget
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Julia Child
Very strong feeling product. It feels I will have this unit in my kitchen for decades to come!!
My Favorite BrandKitchen Aid
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Review 8 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Nothing Better
PostedNovember 28, 2012
Mandy885
fromRockaway, NJ
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
A superior product, for sure. This truly does it all. I just ordered the dry blade attachment for it as well. The Vitamix will become one of those appliances that gets used regularly, like the coffee pot or the toaster - it is that good and that versatile. We've already made several smoothies, as well as a frozen sorbet for dessert. The cookbook that comes with the Vitamix is also a great recipe source for smoothies, soups, desserts, etc. A huge plus: It is also a snap to clean!
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Review 9 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Works like a charm! So impressed !
PostedSeptember 12, 2012
Terry656
fromFlorida
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I love the mixer. Better then a juicer because you drink the whole fruit/ vegitables! This machine is powerful and protectects itself from burning out if it gets stressed, which I have yet to see.
My Favorite BrandColavita
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Review 10 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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hands down the best I ever used
PostedJune 15, 2012
drjt
fromsouthern utah
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Self-proclaimed Gourmet
this machine is really the best I have ever used and will recommend it to all of my friends. It's definitely on another level when it comes to blenders bar none.
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Review 11 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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This product is my third hand in the kitchen
PostedJune 12, 2012
SophieK40
fromChicago, IL, USA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Expert
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Mad Scientist
This tool allows quick and easy cooking. Powerful, strong and reliable, it gives delicate and smooth texture to any preparation. It is my favorite experimental cooking tool.
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Review 12 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Vitamix
PostedFebruary 27, 2012
ChefBethVT
fromVermont, USA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I hesitated for months on getting a Vitamix, because of the hefty price, but this baby is worth EVERY PENNY! Smoothies, soups, sauces... it's fabulous! Even my honey, who doesn't like many vegetables, but "tries to eat more veggies," says this is perfect for him. They're all blended smoothly into a delicious soup (and the Vitamix even HEATS your mixture when blended for just 2-3 minutes). It's an amazing machine... EVERY household should have one, so everyone could eat a more healthy, nutritious diet.
My Favorite BrandThe Pampered Chef
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Review 13 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Awesome!
PostedJanuary 30, 2012
ChuckERoast
fromSan Diego, CA, USA
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Beginner
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
It's extremely powerful and will liquefy whole fruits and veggies. I am getting all the fiber I was throwing out when I was juicing. It's fun making quick desserts and hot soups with it. And it does a great job at all the stuff a regular blender would do.
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Review 14 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Amazing beyond belief!
PostedDecember 30, 2011
Catco
fromTennessee, USA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Beginner
I ordered the vitamix based on it's great reputation. I was skeptical but now that I have seen it in action I'm impressed. It blends like no other blender I have ever owned. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good quality blender.
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Review 15 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Great Product
PostedAugust 26, 2011
Melodymaker
fromFlorida
I was a little concerned after reading various reviews on different websites about the vitamix and other whole food blenders, but I finally made the purchase of this product, and so far I'm really glad I did!
Just used it for the first time and I'm very pleased. Other reviewers had said the noise was really bad, but I did not find it offensive at all. Although I did look at the cookbook, my goal is to create smoothies that are high in nutrition, without adding sugared products. So I created my own recipe for the first try, based on a friend's comment that she liked apples and carrots together.
1 cut up apple - hand full of baby precut carrots-1/2 cup apple cider-1/2 cup water- about 10 ice cubes. Processed on the variable level, cranking it all the way up for a minute or two until it was a consistency I liked. You'll have to experiment to see what you enjoy.
As for cleaning the blender by filling with soapy water and running it: I did do this as recommended before using. However after making the smoothie, I ran it with soapy water again and I found that I still had to wash the spout and the edges of the cover where the churning water would not reach. It's easier to just give it a quick wash by hand.
One complaint some people had was that it was too tall to fit under their cabinet. Seriously, take the blender jar off, store it in the pantry closet, and just keep the base on the countertop. Or keep the base and jar next to each other on the counter and pull them forward to use. Problem solved.
As I said, I've only used it once, but so far I love it. Planning on using it every day, and will try some of the recipes in the book as well. I know it's pricey, but I think it's going to be a great addition to our health and cooking fun. Enjoy everyone!
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Review 16 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Awesome CSI Vitamix!
PostedAugust 22, 2011
Blacklabmom
fromNear Branson, MO
I've wanted a Vitamix blender for 10 years since I saw it used at a cooking school. I LOVE THIS appliance. It does so much more than a blender. My first sauce (apricot coulis) was silker and smoother than any blender in the past. Smoothies are amazing. I even made ice cream! It may be a pricey "blender", but it's so worth it.
Fortunately, I have a bank of cabinets that are installed at a higher level than standard otherwise it would not have fit under on the counter under the cabinets. I believe the smaller container would solve it if you find you have that issue.
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Review 17 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Investment worth every penny!
PostedJuly 15, 2011
RR55
fromWestminster, MD
I believe strongly in investing in quality, when possible. Getting started in my home kitchen 35 years ago, I did not have the luxury of selecting high end, serious equipment very often. But over the years, I have invested in excellent knives, mixers, cookware and now the Vita Mix. My last Kitchenaid blender lasted 7 years, but i swore when it finally broke, I would add the Vita Mix, and I am glad I did.
It is not the quietest piece of equipment, but that just is not a factor when you consider what a work horse it is I have an appropriate location to manage its height, and it is used every day, at least once, sometimes multiple times. It is so much more than a blender, that I am certain I will find more uses than I ever would have considered a traditional blender for. A great addition to my kitchen!.
It is not the quietest piece of equipment, but that just is not a factor when you consider what a work horse it is I have an appropriate location to manage its height, and it is used every day, at least once, sometimes multiple times. It is so much more than a blender, that I am certain I will find more uses than I ever would have considered a traditional blender for. A great addition to my kitchen!.
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Review 18 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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Love at first smoothie
PostedJune 2, 2011
Stevelena
fromNew York, NY
I wasn't sure if I could commit to using this everyday but I am in love and enjoying my morning smoothie right now. Oh and the smoothies fill you up without filling you out.
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Review 19 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO PURCHASE!!!!
PostedJanuary 19, 2011
cjs63
fromyellow springs, oh
I have only had this machine for less than two weeks. It more than exceeds its reputation! I couldn't be happier! Everyone in our family uses it. It is sooooooooo easy to clean. It is amazing to see what it is able to do......and so quickly!
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Review 20 for Vitamix CIA Professional Series Blender
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AWESOME
PostedJanuary 19, 2011
Artbyshay
fromNew York
Vita-mix is absolutely awesome....I have tried to improve my health with green smoothies and this is the ONLY machine that makes it perfect consistency. It is worth every penny and CHEFS delivered it fast and in great shape with 2 boxes. I am so very pleased with this order!!!!! I would recommend it to anyone!
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