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Compact all-rounder with time programs
With the Vitamix E510, Vitamix combines the benefits of the popular 1.4-liter container with the convenience of three timed programs for smoothies, soups, and frozen creations. Ideal for anyone who wants to prepare small to medium quantities, values programmed blending sequences and is looking for a compact blender. Liquids such as smoothies and soups are successful from approx. 250 ml, more solid creations such as hummus or nice cream from approx. 400-450 ml.
And should the desire for larger preparation quantities arise at some point, the Vitamix E510 can easily be expanded with a suitable 2-liter container.
Vitamix E510 product highlights
:- Space-saving: The Vitamix E510 can be easily stored under standard wall cabinets in the kitchen.
- Small quantities possible: Thanks to the narrow blender jug, liquid preparations such as smoothies or soups are possible from 250 ml. For firmer consistencies such as nicecream or hummus, it starts at 450 ml.
- Culinary precision: Due to the fully variable speed control over 10 levels, you can produce a wide variety of blender consistencies with precision - from coarser pestos and chunky salsas to the finest smoothies soups or creams.
- Flexible operation: You decide for yourself - either blender manually at variable speed or let one of the three pre-programmed automatic programs do the work (for smoothies, soups or ice cream creations).
- Expandable: The 1.4-liter container can be supplemented with a larger 2-liter container if required - all Classic containers are compatible with the E510.
- Covered: 5-year Vitamix full warranty on all parts including container and tamper (for private use only)
Overview
- Preparation options
- Handling & operation
- Container
- Cleaning
- Recommended accessories
- Technical data
- Safety features
- Scope of delivery
- Manufacturer's warranty
- Vitamix E510 vs. Vitamix E520
- Vitamix E510 vs. Vitamix E310
- Questions and answers
Preparation options with the Vitamix E510
- Creamy green smoothies
- Delicious fruit and vegetable smoothies
- Vegan plant and nut milks such as fresh almond milk
- à la minute ice cream creations like fruit sorbets, frozen yogurt or healthy nicecream
- Fresh pestos, spreads, dips, salad dressings and sauces
- Heavenly creamy hummus made from chickpeas or beans
- Hot soups heated by friction heat, such as cream of tomato soup
- Vital baby porridge and applesauce
- Homemade nut butter
- Liquid dough preparations - e. G. for pancakes, muffins or crepes
- Chopped vegetables for salads, e. G. carrot salad
- Freshly ground coffee or freshly ground almond flour
- Crushed ice
Handling & operation of the Vitamix E510
Operating the Vitamix E510 is straightforward and self-explanatory. The blender is started using the switch on the right-hand side.
The central dial offers two options: Turn it to the left to choose between the three automatic programs for smoothies, soups or frozen desserts. If you turn it to the right, 10 manual speed levels are available to suit the respective preparation. The button on the left activates the pulse function: as long as it is pressed, the blender runs at the preselected speed. Alternatively, this effect can also be achieved using the on/off switch - by pressing it repeatedly instead of holding it down continuously while blending.
Container
The Vitamix E510 is equipped with a 1.4 liter container with the characteristic Vitamix filler opening on the lid. The lid can be removed during the blending process - either to feed the blender blades with the tamper or to add ingredients such as oil or spices.
The narrowly tapered container shape offers two decisive advantages:
- Compact overall height: with its dimensions, the E510 also fits under standard wall units.
- Low minimum quantities: The narrow-tapered container processes significantly smaller portions than wide 2-liter containers. Liquid preparations such as smoothies, soups or shakes can be made from as little as 250 ml. For thick creations such as hummus, nice cream or nut butter, the lower limit is 400-450 ml - ideal for single portions or if fresh spreads are to be consumed quickly.
Cleaning the Vitamix E510
Cleaning the Vitamix E510 container
The easiest way to clean the container is to clean it immediately after use. For liquid preparations such as smoothies or plant milk, it is usually sufficient to rinse the container thoroughly with water and then dry it with a tea towel.
For more solid consistencies and especially if oil was involved, fill the container halfway with lukewarm water, add 1-2 drops of washing-up liquid and run the whole thing on the highest setting for around 30 seconds. Then empty out and rinse with clean water. If there are still residues - especially in the area underneath the blades - our specially shaped cleaning brush will help you to clean thoroughly. Finally, rinse again briefly and dry with a cloth if necessary.
Our care tip: Even if manufacturers sometimes state otherwise, we recommend hand washing the container, lid and sealing cap. In our experience, not using the dishwasher significantly extends the service life of the container.
Care of the Vitamix E510 motor housing
Dirt or food residue on the motor housing can be easily removed with a damp cloth. The rubber mat on the top can be removed for cleaning.
Recommended accessories for the Vitamix E510
Vitamix Aer Disc Container Classic
The Vitamix Aer Disc Container Classic is a real upgrade for your kitchen, TV gourmet creations are no longer unreachable. Perfected for emulsifying, foaming, stirring and whipping, it can be used to make hollandaise sauce, fine emulsions and gourmet foams or simply cream.
Vitamix Dry Grains Container Classic for coffee or cereals
If you regularly grind coffee or cereals, the Vitamix Dry Grains Container Classic (dry container) is recommended. For occasional grinding, the normal "wet" containers are also suitable. The containers may become blind/cloudy over time, making it difficult to see the containers content. This may not matter when grinding, but when blending pesto, which needs to have a very specific consistency, it is important to see when this consistency is reached in order to stop the blender at the right time.
Vitamix Personal Cup Adapter: Turn your Vitamix into a personal blender!
The Vitamix Personal Cup Adapter turns your Vitamix blender into a real personal blender. With the Mix & Go container, you can prepare shakes, smoothies or baby food up to 600 ml and use the double-walled container as a drinking cup or transport container for on the go. Another advantage: The Mix & Go container can of course also be used to prepare small amounts of salsas, pestos or dips and even for grinding coffee or grains.
Cleaning brush
We recommend our practical cleaning brush for cleaning the blender jug - especially after preparing thicker consistencies such as hummus.
Kitchen Clever spatula
If you like making thick products such as ice cream, the spatula will come in handy.
It is used to move the mixture from the bottom and sides of the container. Especially with sticky, viscous preparations (nut butters, pestos, dips and sauces), it sticks right there. Unlike a spoon, which scratches the container in the long term, the spatula helps to empty the container without damaging it.
Technical data for the Vitamix E510
- Power: 2.2 hp output; 220 - 240 volts / 50 Hz - 60 Hz; 1000 - 1200 watts
- Dimensions (width x height x depth): 19.5 x 44.20 x 24 cm
- Weight: approx. 4.7 kg
- Material container and container incl. lid insert: 100 % Tritan plastic (BPA-free); food can be heated up to 100°
- Operating elements: Rotary knob with 10 variable speed levels on the right and with 3 time programs for smoothies, soups and ice cream on the left; on/off switch on the right, pulse button on the left
- Volume of the blender jug: 1.4 liters
- Blade type and material: 4 blades made of laser-cut stainless steel; HCS (Japan)
Safety features of the Vitamix E510
- Overheating protection/overload protection: If the motor gets too hot due to overloading, it automatically switches off to cool down. This means you cannot overload the blender.
Vitamix E510 Scope of delivery:
- Vitamix E510 motor block
- Vitamix 1.4 liter container made from BPA-free plastic (Tritan™)
- Vitamix tamper (short)
- Lid incl. lid insert
- Operating instructions in German
- Recipe book
Manufacturer's warranty for the Vitamix E510
For purely private use:
- Motor block: 5 years
- Container: 5 years
- Tamper: 5 years
For commercial use:
- Engine block: 6 months
- Container: 6 months
- Stopper: 6 months
Vitamix E510 vs. Vitamix E520
The Vitamix E510 looks like the little brother of the E520 - both blenders share the same powerful motor block with identical functions. The operation is absolutely the same for both: three practical time programs and the manual mode with 10 speed levels. Even the compact dimensions in height hardly differ. The main difference lies in the blender jug - and therefore in the focus on different household needs.
The decisive difference: the container
The Vitamix E510 is equipped with a narrow 1.4-liter container, which is ideal for small to medium preparation quantities. Liquid recipes such as smoothies or soups can be made from as little as 250 ml, thick creations such as hummus or nice cream from 400-450 ml. These low minimum quantities make the E510 perfect for singles, couples or small families who want to prepare fresh and in portions.
The Vitamix E520, on the other hand, is equipped with a wide 2-liter container - in our opinion the best smoothie container for the finest, fluffiest consistency - even for fibrous green smoothies. This is made possible by the larger base and longer blades. However, this design comes at a price: smaller quantities are not possible. For liquid preparations, the minimum quantity starts at around 400 ml, for firmer consistencies only from around 800 ml.
Guarantee and price
Another difference lies in the warranty period: the Vitamix E510 offers a solid 5-year warranty, while the Vitamix E520 comes with an extended 7-year warranty. This longer coverage, as well as the wider container, is reflected in the higher price of the E520. The E510 is therefore the cheaper alternative.
Our conclusion:
The Vitamix E510 is the right choice for smaller households and anyone who values small preparation quantities. If you often only blender for 1-2 people, prefer fresh spreads in small portions or simply don't want to prepare more than necessary, the E510 offers you exactly this flexibility - at an attractive price.
The Vitamix E520 is aimed at anyone who wants to make the finest and fluffiest smoothies and regularly needs larger quantities of up to 2 liters. Families, meal-prep fans or anyone who wants to experience premium smoothie consistency will make the right decision with the E520. The longer warranty also underlines the premium positioning of this model.
Vitamix E510 vs. Vitamix E310
At first glance, the Vitamix E510 and Vitamix E310 look almost indistinguishable. Both blenders use the same narrow 1.4-liter container, which shows its strengths especially when making small portions: Liquid preparations succeed from as little as 250 ml, viscous creations from 400-450 ml. With their compact dimensions, both blenders fit easily under standard wall units and offer the same solid Vitamix 5-year warranty on all parts.
The decisive difference: operation and price
The Vitamix E510 has three pre-programmed timed programs for smoothies, soups and ice creations. These automatic functions do the work for you - you simply start the desired program and the blender takes over the speed control and running time. Of course, the E510 also offers manual operation with 10 speed settings. The Vitamix E310 does without these time programs and relies exclusively on manual control: You select the speed and blending time yourself using the control dial. This leaner feature set is reflected in the lower price.
Our conclusion:
If you like the convenience of automatic programs and are prepared to invest a little more, the E510 is the right choice. The timed programs are particularly practical if you often make the same preparations or don't want to determine the optimum speed yourself every time.
If you prefer to retain full control over the blending process yourself and can do without time programs, the Vitamix E310 is the budget-friendly alternative. The blending performance and results are identical for both models - you only decide whether you want to work manually or partially automatically.
