Vitamix Ascent 3500i Blender is the highest-performance model of the revolutionary new generation of high-performance blenders: the Vitamix Ascent series. With the same high power and robustness as always, but with multiple new features: renewed design, programmable digital timer, SELF-DETECT and INTERLOCK technologies, transparent lid with new sealing system, compatibility with different types of jars and grinding vessels. Vitamix Ascent Series blenders combine cutting-edge design, power and precision to create professional-quality preparations from the comfort of home. They are the first high-performance blenders with an integrated timer, security system and wireless connection, offering the ultimate in convenience and versatility. Vitamix is ​​the high-performance blender that meets the most demanding needs: it is the blender of the best chefs, due to its efficiency and the special quality of the textures it obtains. It is the ideal blender to optimize the diet of athletes and people interested in getting the most out of nutrients or in increasing the amount of vegetables in their diet or in eating more raw or semi-raw foods. Vitamix facilitates a healthy lifestyle, thanks to its simplicity of use, self-cleaning and the soft and pleasant texture of its preparations. It is also the blender of choice for people with swallowing or tube feeding problems. Optimized motor: The Vitamix Ascent 3500i motor has a power of 2.2 HP and up to 1400W. The entire Vitamix Ascent range emits less startup sound, making them currently the quietest Vitamix blenders (it's a small difference, but they actually make a little less noise than other blenders of the same size). Automated programs: this new model includes 5 automated programs (compared to the last top model, Vitamix PRO750, the difference is the new sauces and spreads program, which replaces the previous purees program). The programs are: Smoothies: perfect textures in 50 seconds. Hot soups: creams and soups at 80-85ºC in 5:45 minutes. Sauces and spreads: prepare a pesto or avocado cream in 60 seconds. Ice cream: frozen fruit ice cream or iced fruit in 60 seconds. Self-cleaning: a little water and detergent and Vitamix cleans in 35 seconds. Compatibility with different sizes of jugs and glasses to adapt to the needs of the moment. Optional 600 and 225 ml cups are now available, to be able to blend smaller quantities of ingredients. The 600 ml glass is a to-go glass, perfect for transporting the smoothie to work, the gym or wherever you want. No dry food jar needed: The new Vitamix Ascent series does not need a separate jar to process dry food, as was the case with previous models (it was not essential, but the option existed). With Vitamix Ascent you can use any of the cups or jugs for all types of foods. SELF-DETECT technology is a new and exclusive wireless connectivity system that detects the size of the grinding jars and glasses and, thanks to this, automatically adjusts the settings of the chosen program and duration. This optimizes the operation of the machine, grinding in each case just what is necessary to obtain the perfect result. INTERLOCK technology: safety system that prevents the machine from starting if the jug, glass or lid is not properly positioned. The lid also has a new, completely secure closing system, which emits a "click" once it is fitted correctly. In addition, the blender does not work if a jug or glass is not placed on the base and if the lid is not properly placed (it shows a prohibition symbol on the display). Programmable digital timer: if we use the manual control of the mixer instead of the programs, with the timer we can predefine the grinding time so that the mixer stops by itself. It is not a timer to delay the start of operation, but rather it determines the duration of operation. Both in program use and manual use, the control panel shows the countdown to know the time remaining until it stops. It helps to always achieve the perfect texture, according to each person's preferences. Touch interface: allows simple and intuitive use through its digital control panel. It shows a clean design and makes cleaning easy. The Vitamix Ascent 3500i's touch screen has on/off control, automated programs, and pulse control. It also has a variable speed control button (1-10). If the control panel is not used for 60 seconds, the screen dims and turns off and goes into sleep mode. If you touch the panel, it activates again. The display shows the speeds of the programs or the manual selector, as well as the remaining operating time. Jug: 2 liter capacity and low profile, so it fits well under kitchen furniture and is easier to handle and clean. With an easy, drip-free pouring system. <s