Which containers fit the Vitamix Explorian E520?

The Vitamix Explorian E520 uses the Classic mount system. The 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container is included. Additional compatible containers: the 2.0 L Classic container (tall), the 1.4 L Classic container, and the Aer Disc container Classic. Interlock containers from the Ascent series are not compatible with the Explorian E520.

What sets the Vitamix Explorian E520 apart from the Ascent series?

Both blender lines have a high-performance motor and preset programs. The difference lies in the container system and warranty: the E520 uses Classic containers without SELF-DETECT or Interlock lid detection; it carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty for household use. The Ascent series uses Interlock containers with SELF-DETECT; the A2500i and A3500i carry a 10-year warranty.

What is the minimum blending quantity for the Vitamix Explorian E520?

In the included 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container, the minimum quantity for the Vitamix Explorian E520 is approximately 500 ml for liquid preparations and approximately 800 ml for thick mixtures such as smoothies with frozen fruit.

How hot can ingredients be in the Vitamix Explorian E520?

The Classic containers are made from Tritan and are heat-resistant up to 99 °C. The user manual rules out higher temperatures. Hot soups are prepared by blending cold or lukewarm ingredients and heating them through friction — the Hot Soups program of the Vitamix Explorian E520 starts with cold ingredients and runs for a fixed, preset time.

Can I grind grains or coffee with the Vitamix Explorian E520?

Grinding is only partially practical in the included 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container — it is fitted with wet blades and is not optimized for dry grinding. For regular grinding of grains, coffee, or spices, a dedicated dry-grinding container or the Aer Disc container Classic is recommended.

How do I clean the Vitamix Explorian E520?

Rinse the container with lukewarm water immediately after blending. For fatty ingredients (avocado, nuts, oil): fill the container halfway with lukewarm water, add 1–2 drops of dish soap, run the dial at the highest setting for about 60 seconds, then rinse. The Classic containers are dishwasher-safe; Vitamix recommends hand-washing to protect the Tritan material and blades. Wipe the motor base and rubber mat on top with a damp cloth.

Is the container of the Vitamix Explorian E520 dishwasher-safe?

Yes, the 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container of the Vitamix Explorian E520 is dishwasher-safe. However, Vitamix recommends hand-washing to protect the Tritan material and the blade assembly from long-term wear. The lid and lid plug are also hand-wash only.

Vitamix E520 High-Performance Blender, 7-Year Warranty

Vitamix Explorian E520 High-Performance Blender

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The Vitamix E520 is the high-performance blender for anyone who blends green smoothies for two to four people every day and wants three program settings to fall back on.

The 2.0 L low-profile Classic container has a wide base with particularly long blade wings. At the same motor speed, the longer blades reach a higher tip speed — that's exactly what creates the vortex that makes green smoothies silky when blending leafy greens, with no stringy bits. If you blend for several people every day, you'll notice the difference from the narrower 1.4-litre container, you can taste it straight away. Three program settings for smoothies, soups and frozen desserts run on their own, and you control everything else manually via the dial. You get a 7-year manufacturer's warranty for household use, covering the motor base and all parts included in the box.

Your benefits

Creamy smoothies: a wide base and long blade wings reliably pull leafy greens into the vortex.
3 program settings: Smoothies, Hot Soups and Frozen Desserts run without you lifting a finger.
10 speeds plus Pulse: full manual control whenever you want to take over yourself.
2.0 L for 2–4 servings: family smoothies or batch prep in a single go.
7-year manufacturer's warranty for household use — and four colours: Black, Slate, Red, White.

How to use it

Three programs, ten speeds, one hand — the central dial does both: turn it left to select a program, turn it right for speed control. The three program settings run once you let them; the ten manual speeds respond as soon as you take over yourself. You start and stop the blending process with the start/stop toggle switch on the right, and get short bursts from the Pulse toggle switch on the left. And a genuine on/off switch sits at the base — no hidden power draw when the device is switched off.

Vitamix 2.0 L low-profile Classic container

The wide 2.0 L low-profile container is designed for 2–4 servings and suits family smoothies or batch prep. The vortex works reliably from 500 ml of liquid; for ice cream and nice cream, plan for approx. 800 ml. The long blade wings and wide base create a powerful vortex that pulls ingredients from the edge of the container back to the centre of the blades and chops leafy greens evenly — the smoothie turns out creamy, with no stringy bits, even with larger servings. Classic containers work without automatic detection: you choose the program or run time yourself.

Who it's for

For you, if you want set routines to make everyday cooking easier: choose a program, press start — or take over manually with the speed dial and Pulse feature. The wide container delivers the creamiest smoothie consistency in the Explorian range.

Inspiration to get started: Try our guides for green smoothies, pesto and ginger shots, explained step by step.

Not sure whether the E520 is the right one?

The E520 is the largest Explorian with program settings. Without programs, it's the E320 (E320 vs E520), smaller is the E510 (E510 vs E520). Comparing it against the Pro 750: Pro 750 vs E520.

A 7-year manufacturer's warranty for household use covers the motor base and all parts included in the box; your statutory rights remain unaffected (warranty terms).

Specifications

Program settings (3)	Smoothies Hot Soups Frozen Desserts
Controls	Speed dial (turn left: 3 programs / turn right: 10 speeds) Pulse toggle switch (left) Start/stop toggle switch (right) Main on/off switch at the base
Container system	Classic system
Container capacity	2.0 L
Minimum blending quantity	approx. 500 ml (liquid) / approx. 800 ml (solid, ice cream and nice cream)
Container material	Tritan, up to 99 °C
Blade type	Wet blade — 4 laser-cut blades made from hardened stainless steel
Motor power	1,100–1,300 W
Voltage	220–240 V / 50–60 Hz
Available colours	Black, Slate, Red, White
Dimensions	44.5 cm (H, with container) × 20.3 cm (W) × 22.9 cm (D)
Weight	4.7 kg
Warranty	7-year manufacturer's warranty for household use

What's in the box

Vitamix Explorian E520 motor base
Vitamix 2.0 L low-profile Classic container
Vitamix tamper (medium)
Vitamix recipe book
User manual

Vitamix Explorian E520 High-Performance Blender in 360-degree view

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FAQs

Which containers fit the Vitamix Explorian E520?

The Vitamix Explorian E520 uses the Classic mount system. The 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container is included. Additional compatible containers: the 2.0 L Classic container (tall), the 1.4 L Classic container, and the Aer Disc container Classic. Interlock containers from the Ascent series are not compatible with the Explorian E520.
What sets the Vitamix Explorian E520 apart from the Ascent series?

Both blender lines have a high-performance motor and preset programs. The difference lies in the container system and warranty: the E520 uses Classic containers without SELF-DETECT or Interlock lid detection; it carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty for household use. The Ascent series uses Interlock containers with SELF-DETECT; the A2500i and A3500i carry a 10-year warranty.
What is the minimum blending quantity for the Vitamix Explorian E520?

In the included 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container, the minimum quantity for the Vitamix Explorian E520 is approximately 500 ml for liquid preparations and approximately 800 ml for thick mixtures such as smoothies with frozen fruit.
How hot can ingredients be in the Vitamix Explorian E520?

The Classic containers are made from Tritan and are heat-resistant up to 99 °C. The user manual rules out higher temperatures. Hot soups are prepared by blending cold or lukewarm ingredients and heating them through friction — the Hot Soups program of the Vitamix Explorian E520 starts with cold ingredients and runs for a fixed, preset time.
Can I grind grains or coffee with the Vitamix Explorian E520?

Grinding is only partially practical in the included 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container — it is fitted with wet blades and is not optimized for dry grinding. For regular grinding of grains, coffee, or spices, a dedicated dry-grinding container or the Aer Disc container Classic is recommended.
How do I clean the Vitamix Explorian E520?

Rinse the container with lukewarm water immediately after blending. For fatty ingredients (avocado, nuts, oil): fill the container halfway with lukewarm water, add 1–2 drops of dish soap, run the dial at the highest setting for about 60 seconds, then rinse. The Classic containers are dishwasher-safe; Vitamix recommends hand-washing to protect the Tritan material and blades. Wipe the motor base and rubber mat on top with a damp cloth.
Is the container of the Vitamix Explorian E520 dishwasher-safe?

Yes, the 2.0 L Low-Profile Classic container of the Vitamix Explorian E520 is dishwasher-safe. However, Vitamix recommends hand-washing to protect the Tritan material and the blade assembly from long-term wear. The lid and lid plug are also hand-wash only.

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Recipes

Kürbiscremesuppe

Cremige Kürbiscremesuppe aus geröstetem Hokkaido-Kürbis, Kokosmilch und Ingwer. Im Ofen geröstet für Röstaromen, im Vitamix® Mixer in einem Mixgang heiß und seidig-glatt.