Vitamix Explorian Series E520 - Black
Powerful enough for demanding ingredients and spacious enough for family-sized recipes, the Vitamix Explorian E520 delivers smooth, consistent results with simple controls. Its large 2L low-profile container fits comfortably beneath most kitchen cabinets while providing ample capacity for everyday meals and entertaining.
Select one of three automatic programmes for convenient walk-away blending, or use the ten variable speeds and Pulse function to fine-tune every texture.
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Specifications
Specifications
Product Details
- Series: Explorian
- Motor power: 1,100–1,300W
- Container capacity: 2L
- Speed settings: 10 variable speeds
- Programmes: Smoothie, Hot Soup and Frozen Dessert
- Additional control: Pulse
- Blade: Four laser-cut hardened stainless-steel blades
- Container material: BPA-free Tritan™
- Electrical rating: 220–240V, 50–60Hz
- Dimensions: 44.5 × 20.3 × 22.9cm
- Weight: Approximately 4.7kg
- Use: Household
- Warranty: Seven-year manufacturer’s warranty
Why You’ll Love It
- High-performance motor handles tough ingredients
- Three automatic programmes for consistent results
- Ten variable speeds offer precise texture control
- Pulse function creates chunky and layered textures
- Spacious 2L low-profile container for larger batches
- Laser-cut hardened stainless-steel blades
- BPA-free Tritan™ container
- Easy self-cleaning
- Backed by a seven-year manufacturer’s warranty for household use
Three Automatic Programmes
- Smoothies: Creates smooth drinks from fresh or frozen ingredients
- Hot Soups: Blends ingredients into smooth, steaming soups
- Frozen Desserts: Produces thick frozen treats such as sorbet and ice cream
What’s Included
- Vitamix E520 motor base
- 2L low-profile container
- Container lid
- Low-profile tamper
- Recipe book
Ideal For
Smoothies, nut butters, dips, dressings, sauces, soups, frozen desserts, purées, batters, dough and family-sized food preparation.
Use & Care Instructions
Use & Care Instructions
- Before first use: Wash the container, lid and tamper with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Place securely: Position the blender on a dry, level surface and ensure the container is seated properly on the motor base.
- Load in order: For smoother blending, add liquids first, followed by soft ingredients, leafy greens, frozen ingredients and ice.
- Secure the lid: Always operate the blender with the lid and lid plug firmly fitted. Never exceed the marked maximum capacity.
- Start gradually: When using manual controls, begin at a low speed and increase gradually. Use the Smoothie, Hot Soup or Frozen Dessert programme for automatic blending.
- Use the tamper safely: Insert only the supplied low-profile tamper through the lid opening. Never place hands or other utensils inside while the blades are moving.
- Hot blends: Take extra care when blending hot ingredients. Keep the lid secured, avoid overfilling and open the lid away from your face to release steam safely.
- Self-cleaning: Fill the container halfway with warm water, add one or two drops of dish soap and blend on the highest speed for 30–60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly.
- Dishwasher-safe: The container and lid are dishwasher-safe, although handwashing is recommended to preserve the Tritan™ material and blades.
- Motor base: Unplug before cleaning. Wipe the base and centring pad with a soft, damp cloth. Never immerse the motor base, plug or power cord in water.
- Prevent overheating: Avoid running very thick mixtures at low speed for extended periods. If the motor shuts down, switch it off and allow it to cool before restarting.
- Before storage: Ensure all components are clean and completely dry. Store the container without sealing the lid tightly to allow airflow.
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Whole Ingredients. Endless Possibilities.
Since 1921, Vitamix has been helping people enjoy healthier, whole-food cooking through high-performance blending. Built around power, precision and lasting quality, its machines are trusted in home kitchens and professional settings around the world.
From silky smoothies and steaming soups to nut butters, frozen desserts and sauces, Vitamix blenders are designed to transform whole ingredients into an incredible variety of recipes. Durable construction, hardened stainless-steel blades and intuitive controls deliver dependable results, blend after blend.
More than a blender, Vitamix is a versatile kitchen companion created to make fresh, homemade food simpler.
We want you to love what you buy from us. If you change your mind, don’t sweat it!
The Features We Love
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING
Metal drive system and cool running motor deliver even torque for consistent blending, every day.
LASER-CUT STAINLESS STEEL BLADES
Aircraft-grade stainless steel blades provides chef-quality results even with the toughest ingredients.
CHEF-PREFERRED VERSATILITY
Automatic blending programs make it easy to create soups, dressings, smoothies, and sauces with culinary-grade texture.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLENDER FOR YOU
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Vitamix E310 |
Vitamix E520 |
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Individuals, couples and smaller households |
Families, entertaining and larger batches |
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1.4L |
2L low-profile container |
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1,000–1,200W |
1,100–1,300W |
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None |
3 programmes - Smoothies, Hot Soups and Frozen Desserts |
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Fully manual |
Manual controls plus automatic programmes |
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Approximately 250ml |
Approximately 500ml |
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Yes |
Yes |
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5 years |
7 years |
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You want a compact, straightforward Vitamix with full manual control |
You want greater capacity, automatic programmes and a longer warranty. |

