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*SALE UPDATE* 10/20/24.
Enjoy making fresh nut butters and frozen treats with the Vitamix Venturist Pro Blender from Costco. This powerhouse of a blender has 2.2 horsepower and a 1500 watt motor to power through fruits, vegetables, and ice to create a thick smoothie. Vitamix’s patented container is designed to fold ingredients back to the blades for a smooth, fast blend.
The Vitamix Venturist Pro Blender comes with a high capacity 64-ounce low profile container and a tamper. It has 10 variable speeds, a pulse feature, plus a digital timer. It’s also compatible with Vitamix Ascent Series SELF-DETECT attachments. Additionally, this package includes a recipe book so you can whip up some amazing fresh foods and treats at home.
Costco’s Price and Sale Dates
*SALE UPDATE* 10/20/24.
This is from the Costco Black Friday 2024 Ad (Plus Pre-Black Friday Sale!).
The Vitamix Venturist Pro Blender will be on sale at select Costco locations for $299.99, from November 18, 2024 through December 2, 2024. That is $100 off Costco’s regular price of $399.99. While supplies last. Prices, inventory, and sale dates may vary by location and may change at any time without notice. To see if your local Costco carries this item, give them a call and ask about Item #2561882 or check the Costco app.
Friendly Reminder: Costco will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Blender Features
- Digital Timer
- 10 Variable speeds
- Pulse Button for a quick burst of power
- Precise container design creates the Vitamix vortex
- Compatible with Vitamix Ascent Series SELF-DETECT Attachments
- Blade friction heating makes cold ingredients steaming hot in about 6 minutes
- Tamper and recipe book included
- Easy to clean
- Color selection may vary by location: Black or Slate with black accents
- Please read all instructions and follow all precautions in the manual
Blender’s Many Uses
- Baby food
- Dips and spreads
- Purees and sauces
- Smoothies and juices
- Grind whole bean coffee
- Grind nuts (for nut butters)
- Mix dough (like bread and pizza dough)
- Frozen treats (like ice cream and fruit sorbet)
- Hot Soup (created by the friction from the blades)
- Salad dressings and sauces (like pesto, tomato sauce, or applesauce)
- Mix batters (for pancakes, waffles, muffins, cookies, crêpes, and cakes)
Load Order
Start first with liquids, then add dry goods, leafy greens, fruits, other veggies, and last will be ice and frozen ingredients.
SELF-DETECT Technology
This Vitamix blender is smart and is equipped with SELF-DETECT Technology. The motor base automatically recognizes the container size and adjusts program settings and maximum blend times as well. You can purchase different container sizes that have built-in SELF-DETECT technology and use it with this motor base.
Cleaning Your Vitamix
- Fill container half full with warm water and a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid.
- Snap the complete 2-part lid into the locked position.
- Press Start/Stop switch. Slowly increase speed to 10.
- Let it run for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Rotate speed dial back to Speed 1.
- Press Start/Stop switch.
- Thoroughly rinse and drain.
Photos may not be a perfect representation of the product, especially the color and shading.
SPECS
- Capacity: 64 oz.
- Dimensions: 8″ W x 11″ D x 17″ H
- Cord Length: 6 ft.
- Number of Speed Settings: 10
- Voltage: 120V
- Motor: 2.2 Horsepower
- Watts: 1500 Watts
- Max Power: 12 Amps
- Container Material: Plastic (BPA-free)
- Blades: Stainless-Steel Laser-Cut Blades
- Model: VM0185B
NOTE: Legacy (C Series and G Series) containers and Vitamix Personal Cup Adapter will NOT work with the Venturist Pro motor base.
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