Vitamix S30 Questions & Answers

Thank you for contacting Vitamix Corporation and for your interest in our products. The most important thing to remember when shopping for a Vitamix is that they are all equal. They are created so that no matter which model you purchase, they are all equal in what they can make, how long it takes to make it, and the results you will achieve. From the least expensive to the most expensive, they are all equal in power and efficiency. The full sized machines are broken down into two categories, the Legacy Series (our classic Vitamix models) and our Ascent Series (our newest models, these were just released in Australia on 20 Mayember 2017).

In our Legacy Series, the Total Nutrition Center offers the capability of a manual speed control (a machine that has a 1-10 manual speed dial) and the Pro750 offers pre-sets (this machine has five pre-set timed programs as well as a 1-10 manual speed dial). The biggest difference between these two machines is that the Pro750 is 30% quieter when ran. This is still a powerful machine, and is by no means silent, but there is a noticeable difference in sound when blending. Both of these machines come with a 2L jug for blending. However, the Pro 750 has a “low profile” 2L jug that is shorter and wider than the jug on the Total Nutrition Center. The low profile jug is more likely to fit underneath the kitchen cabinets if the machines are displayed on the kitchen counter. Please note, the wider jug has a larger surface area down towards the blades. Because of this, at least three cups of ingredients are needed in order for the mixture to blend properly. Less than three cups of ingredients will not blend completely. You can blend as little as 1 cup in the Total Nutrition Center. The jugs on the machines in our Legacy Series ARE NOT dishwasher safe.

As mentioned above, our Ascent Series machines were just released in Australia on 20 Mayember 2017. These machines are equal in power to the Legacy Series, but they do boast a sleeker more updated appearance. There are three versions of this machine: The A2300i, the A2500i, and the A3500i. All three of these models boast a 1-10 variable speed option for when you wish to have more control over your blending. The A2500i has three automated timed settings, while the A3500i has five. Both of these models have a 2L low profile jug, and the jugs on these machines ARE dishwasher safe. These machines comes with a 10 year warranty. One interesting feature for the Ascent blenders is that you can purchase a separate “Starter Kit” that comes with a blade base adaptor and two .225ml blending bowls with lids. You can also purchase a .600ml blending cup with a flip top lid that is compatible with the blade base adaptor in the Starter Kit. These accessories allow you to use your full sized Vitamix as a very powerful personal blender.

The Vitamix S30 was discontinued in Australia and New Zealand quite some time ago, but you still might be able to find one for sale through a retailer. The S30 is Vitamix ‘s version of a personal blender. This blender comes with a .600ml blending travel cup with a flip top lid, and a 1.2L blending jug. Both of these blending vessels interchange with the blade base. Even though the S30 has half the motor power of our larger machines, it is fully capable of making everything our larger machines can make, just in smaller batches. (You would want to cut your ingredient amounts in half). The blade base, blending cup, blending jug and lids of this machine are dishwasher safe when placed in the top rack. This machine comes with a 7 year warranty.

You can review each machine further at www.vitamix.com.au .

I hope this helps.

The Vitamix S30 makes flour, nut butters, flax meal, powdered sugar and can even grind your morning coffee; however, all grains must be blended in the S30's 40-ounce container.

Hi, Thank you for your question. You can in fact make nut butter in an S30. We have great recipes on our website and also featured in the recipe book that came with your Vitamix S30 that can give further instruction and assistance depending on the type of nut butter you are wanting to create in your Vitamix. Please find these here: https://www.vitamix.com/au/en_gb/what-you-can-make/nut-butters?referer_st=nut+butter&sc=site. Alternatively feel free to call our customer service on 1800 766437 and they will talk you through any recipes or tips and tricks for blending nut butters.

Hello Jim,

We don't recommend using the S30 for grinding coffee as it does not have a dry grain jug option. There would be a strong possibility that it would discolour the inside of the jug or cause scratching damage, which would not be covered under warranty.

Regards, Vitamix.

Hi there,
Thanks for getting in touch, and we're very pleased to hear you've purchased the Vitamix S30. Our customer service team are more than happy to assist with this query; would you be able to send us a private message with your full name, email address and phone number so we can pass it along and have someone get in touch?

Hello,

Thanks so much for getting in touch with us. We would recommend that you look into the larger models if you are wanting to make four servings on a regular basis. The Vitamix S30 jug is great for two servings and to-go cups are suitable for individual serves. For more information on the models available please visit our website - www.vitamix.com.au.

Have a great day.
VM