If you choose to purchase Vitamix 5200, you will not find it difficult to learn how to maximize the use of the newest and one of the most valuable additions to your kitchenwares. The product comes together with a:
1. User’s manual containing all the nitty-gritty on how to deal with the product. This also has the complete details of the specifications, features, adjustments, troubleshooting methods, and steps to maintain the unit.
2. Binder of selected recipes that can help you become more familiarized with the use of the product and the techniques frequently used in its operation. The recipes are meant to illustrate and effectively emphasize the strengths, the features, and the use of Vitamix 5200.
3. Stick-like mechanism that can be used to push down food particles to the food processor even if the blades are rotating. There are times when the food that need to be processed need to be pushed down. With this tamper, you can now push down the food without worrying that it will break. It is also one of the safest ways to avoid cuts and other injuries.
4. DVD containing a tutorial video that will help you cope up by teaching the most important techniques that can be used in preparing food with Vitamix 5200. By carefully watching the demonstrations that are included in the DVD, you will find that there are easier ways on how to apply the product in the process of food preparation.
The product has inherent strengths. It shares some features with other products belonging to the Vitamix product line. The producers of Vitamix products have already established a certain degree of credibility. When you a product is manufactured by Vitamix, you can be assured of quality. Vitamix 5200 brags of the following strong points:
• In a quick yet smooth fashion, Vitamix can grind food. Backed up with a whopping 2 horsepower, you can be assured that the food underwent a very thorough grinding process.
• Vitamix is also known to do well in mixing dough for bread making, baking of cake, as well as in doing cookies. For vegetarians, worry no more on how to prepare the gluten, Vitamix can handle that as well.
• The grinding or mixing process can proceed very fast to the point of generating a significant amount of heat. Therefore in the process of grinding or mixing, cooking can occur. Make sure that it occurs intentionally and not as an accident.
• The mixer is capable of dealing with very thick mixtures.
• The clean up is easy. Just like other Vitamix products, this one is dishwasher safe.
On the other hand, there are a few disadvantages:
• A tamper is necessary when dealing with very thick mixtures. Without a tamper, it would be impossible to mix thoroughly without pushing down portions that are left behind.
• The product is too tall to actually fit in conventional tabletops. Most of the time, you might find yourself how to deal with the very low cabinets or the very tall mixer.
In any case, it is safe to conclude that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Vitamix 5200 is an essential addition to any kitchen.