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There are Stronger, higher-wattage blenders on the market, but this is still a decent option


That is especially good at creating frozen fruit smoothies.
Favored by the famed Culinary Institute of America, which trains professional chefs, the Vitamix
CIA 1363 can whip, crush, puree, blend and mix smoothies, nut butters, soups and salsas. The
Versatile Vitamix CIA blender is one of the best blenders available but does not quite find its

Sound it produces and a relatively low final temperature when making soup. Warm soup can
Always be microwaved, obviously, but other blenders did a better job of heating and mixing in
1 step.
The two Vitamix units we tested were great at making smoothies. This lively machine turned out
Top-quality smoothies every time -- and we were using frozen-solid fruit. Somehow the Vitamix
CIA faltered a bit as it came to crushing ice, though. It left some larger chunks behind in the
Ice test, which is not the end of the world, but other blenders did a much better job of shredding ice into
Equally sized pieces, which can be fine for making frozen drinks.

The Maximum temperature for our soup out of this blender was 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which was
Good but not good. A few other blenders got the soup sexier in the same amount of time.
This blender zooms along on 1,491 watts and gives you 10 speed settings, so you can adjust it as
needed. That's an adequate amount of blending power, but there are now machines that have more.
Unfortunately, you do not get a single-serve jar with this kitchen appliance so you have to clean
The pitcher out even if you only make a little bit of food.
This blender is somewhat noisy when it is going at high speed, with a 95 dB reading. That sound level
Is not surprising, given its power, but be ready if you're planning to create an early morning smoothie
With ice once the rest of your household is asleep. Of course, it is quieter at lower rates.
You also might need to consider storage issues with this blender, since it seems quite tall at
20.5 inches. It might not fit well under your kitchen cabinets.
Can be a nuisance at 6 ft long, though you do get a cord wrap. This will clear up some space on

For all its many virtues, this blender is not dishwasher safe, so you must hand-wash the jar,
blades and lid. You also do not get controls which are flush with the blender base, which would be
Instead, the controllers protrude, and You'll need to wipe them around with a
Sponge or dishcloth, and maybe even a toothpick, to get everything clean.
If you do invest in this blender, then the manufacturer is going to be there with a few fine customer
support. You receive a free seven-year warranty covering this appliance when you buy it, and you
Have the choice of paying for an additional three years. The two-part seven-year warranty covers both
The blender and the engine, which means you're covered if anything goes wrong.
If you want to get in contact with the producer, you can do this by telephone or email. There is no
Live chat on the company's website.
And two recipe books, so you should have no trouble working, nor should you run out of ideas
For food and beverages to prepare.
Summary
The Vitamix CIA 1363 is somewhat noisy, Can't go into the dishwasher and lacks a singleserve
Jar, but it still does a great job at making smoothies and a good job at other common
Blender jobs like making soup, salsa and nut butter. Its laser-cut and stainless steel blades,
Large jar, consistently excellent food and drink manufacturing, and long warranty make it an option
worth your consideration.