The Ascent Series A3500 Gold Label is the ultimate kitchen upgrade. Eye-catching gold accents and sophisticated colors elevate the look of any kitchen. The A3500 offers exceptional performance and compatibility with a wide range of containers and attachments. And since Vitamix blenders last up to 10x longer than an average blender, it’ll be the centerpiece of your kitchen for years to come. Program Settings Five program settings (for Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts, and Self-Cleaning) ensure walk-away convenience and consistent results. Programmable Timer Built-in programmable digital Timer helps avoid over- or under-processing your custom recipes. Set the timer to the length of your blend, and it will turn the machine off automatically. Touch Interface Touchscreen controls give the machine a sleek silhouette and are easily wiped clean. You’re In Control Variable Speed Control and Pulse feature let you manually fine-tune the texture of any recipe. Self-Detect Technology Built-In Wireless Connectivity allows the motor base to read the container size you’ve chosen and automatically adjust program settings and maximum blending times accordingly.