Ten variable speeds allow you to refine every texture with culinary precision, from the smoothest purées to the heartiest soups The size and shape of the 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds The blades in the Vitamix container reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes High/Low Control can be used to adjust speed of the blades for processing tough, whole-food ingredients and fine-tuning textures