Vitamix presents the new powerful, smart and chic ASCENT® Series Blenders. The unique blender line combines start-of-the-art design with premium engineering and innovative technology for the ultimate blending experience. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, including a digital timer and program settings. The machines are compatible with all-new SELF-DETECT™ containers in different sizes. The SELF-DETECT technology reads each container and adjusts the blend time accordingly. A lid interlock system prevents the machine from operating if lid and container are not properly secured.