Vitamix 1.4 L Explorian — Which blenders is the container compatible with?

The Classic container 1.4 L fits the E310, E320, E510, E520 and Pro 750. Not compatible with the Ascent series (A2500i, A3500i).

Vitamix 1.4L Explorian — The lid fits very tightly, how do I close it more easily?

A tight fit is normal with a new lid. The surrounding sealing lip is firm at first, which is what makes it seal reliably. With use, the sealing lip adjusts over time, and the lid becomes easier to fit.Warm the lid before fitting it: put the lid in warm to hot washing-up water for 1–2 minutes, then fit it onto the container while still warm. When warm, the sealing lip gives way more easily and slides over the container rim more easily. This helps mainly in the early period; once the lid has adjusted, it is no longer necessary. Do not use boiling water.Alternatively, dishwasher – top rack only: if you clean the lid in the dishwasher, put it in the top rack. That is where the distance to the heating element is greatest and cleaning is gentlest. Do not put it in the bottom rack.

Vitamix Classic Container 1.4 L | Pesto

Vitamix Explorian 1.4 L container with lid — clear Tritan container with measurement markings

Vitamix Classic Container 1.4 L

209,00 €

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The compact 1.4-litre container in the Classic system for pestos, dips, and small servings.

The container has the same blade diameter as the 2.0 L Classic container, but is more compact — which lets you blend liquid ingredients cleanly from as little as 250 ml. That keeps pesto and hummus for two people in the right range. For ice cream and nice cream made from frozen fruit, approx. 400 ml is enough, and the matching short tamper is included in the box.

Your benefits

Small quantities: 1.4 L capacity, usable from as little as 250 ml of liquid ingredients.
For pestos, dips, and nut butter: a compact format for servings that would get lost in the larger container.
Wet blade assembly: 4 laser-cut hardened stainless steel blades.
Material: Tritan, BPA-free, heat-resistant up to 100 °C. Comes with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty for household use.

Good to know

The Classic containers are not dishwasher-safe, please hand-wash only. Rinse the container out with lukewarm water right after use. For thick preparations or oil: fill halfway with water and 1–2 drops of dish soap, blend on the highest speed for 30 seconds, empty, and rinse. Loosen residue under the blades with a cleaning brush, and remove discoloration from leafy greens or herbs with a basic baking soda clean.

It's normal for a new lid to fit very tightly at first: the sealing lip around the edge is firm at the start, which is what makes it seal reliably. With use, it adjusts and the lid goes on more easily. In the early days, you can place the lid in warm to hot dishwater for 1–2 minutes (not boiling water) and fit it while still warm. If you clean the lid in the dishwasher, it belongs in the top rack — that's where it's furthest from the heating element.

The container belongs to the Classic system and is compatible with blenders in the Explorian and Professional series as well as Vitamix legacy C- and G-series machines — not with the Ascent Interlock series and not with the Ascent X series. You'll find the full compatibility list further down this page.

Containers purchased separately carry a 3-year manufacturer's warranty for household use; your statutory rights remain unaffected (warranty terms).

Vitamix Explorian mit dem 1,4-Liter-Classic-Behaelter voller Orangen, daneben ein Glas Saft

What's included

Compatible with

Technical data

Container volume: 1.4 L
Container system: Classic system
Material: Tritan, BPA-free, up to 100 °C
Blade type: Wet blade — 4 laser-cut blades made of hardened stainless steel
Tamper compatibility: Short tamper
Blender compatibility: Explorian and Professional series
Cleaning: Hand-wash recommended
Warranty: 3-year manufacturer warranty

FAQs

How do I care for the container?

Rinse the Classic container 1.4 L with lukewarm water straight after use. For thick mixtures or oil: fill it halfway with water and 1–2 drops of washing-up liquid, blend on the highest speed for 30 seconds, empty and rinse. Loosen residue under the blades with a cleaning brush. For discolouration from leafy greens or herbs: do a deep clean with bicarbonate of soda. Classic containers are not dishwasher-safe — hand-wash only.
Which blenders is the container compatible with?

The Classic container 1.4 L fits the E310, E320, E510, E520 and Pro 750. Not compatible with the Ascent series (A2500i, A3500i).
The lid fits very tightly, how do I close it more easily?

A tight fit is normal with a new lid. The surrounding sealing lip is firm at first, which is what makes it seal reliably. With use, the sealing lip adjusts over time, and the lid becomes easier to fit.

Warm the lid before fitting it: put the lid in warm to hot washing-up water for 1–2 minutes, then fit it onto the container while still warm. When warm, the sealing lip gives way more easily and slides over the container rim more easily. This helps mainly in the early period; once the lid has adjusted, it is no longer necessary. Do not use boiling water.

Alternatively, dishwasher – top rack only: if you clean the lid in the dishwasher, put it in the top rack. That is where the distance to the heating element is greatest and cleaning is gentlest. Do not put it in the bottom rack.