There’s a reason why Vita-Mix blenders are used throughout the many teaching kitchens and bakeshops of The Culinary Institute of America. . . performance! Now with the Vitamix Professional Blender you can have the trusted brand and reliability that opens up culinary experiences rivaling those of a professional chef. Introducing the CIA™ Professional Series by Vita-Mix. Whether it’s blending a velvety peach smoothie, preparing a hot soup, pureeing a pesto sauce, creating fresh nut butters, or emulsifying a perfect dressing, this Vitamix Blender does it all and more. Backed with a full 7-year warranty, the CIA Vitamix Blender is built to withstand the toughest blending tasks time and time again. This versatile Kitchen Appliance outperforms every other—after all, it’s not just a blender, it’s a Vita-Mix! Vita Mix CIA Professional Series Features: * Super-efficient 2 peak hp motor * NEW - 64 oz. Eastman Tritan™ copolyester container with blade assembly and soft touch handle * that is virtually unbreakfable, more chemical resistant and contains no BPA * Locking lid design for easy removal * Variable speed control dial for processing at just the right speed * Laser-cut one-piece stainless steel blade that spins at 240 Mph * All metal-to-metal connection from container to base * Mirror-gloss finish in assorted colors: Platinum, Ruby & Onyx * Brushed aluminum faceplate with soft touch switches and dial