Training | Thermomix Basics

Basics

For food only
Thermomix is a cooking appliance intended to be only used for food preparation.
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Handle with care
Take care when cooking with Thermomix and make sure that novice users are supervised or instructed in the use of Thermomix. Always take care and keep children away when using the Thermomix.
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Keep housing dry
Do not immerse the Thermomix housing in water. Make sure no water, liquid or solid food enters the housing. Clean housing only with a damp cloth. Disconnect the Thermomix from the main power supply before cleaning.
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Check it out
Check your Thermomix and accessories such as the connecting cable, the mixing bowl, the lid or the lid sealing ring (only TM31) for possible damage every time before using. Use only if undamaged and parts fit correctly.
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Use green sealing ring (TM31)
Always use your Thermomix TM31 with the green sealing ring only, properly fitted in the lid of the mixing bowl. If you don’t have a green sealing ring, contact your Vorwerk customer service in order to exchange your grey sealing ring with the new green one.
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Remember to replace
The sealing ring (only TM31) should be replaced every two years or in case of damage or leakage. Only use original Vorwerk Thermomix accessories. The use of a sealing ring older than 2 years affects the safety functions of the Thermomix.
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Sharp design
The blades of the mixing knife are very sharp. Only hold the upper part of the mixing knife when removing or re-inserting it. Do not touch the mixing knife when Thermomix is in operation.
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Find the right position
Place your Thermomix on a clean, solid, even and non-heated surface so it cannot slip. Do not place the Thermomix on a cooking plate as it may catch fire in case of being heated.
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It moves
Keep your Thermomix at a sufficient distance from the edge of the surface because occasionally when kneading dough or chopping food, Thermomix may move. Please observe the machine at any time while operating.
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Respect the sizes
Never exceed the maximum fill level markings of the mixing bowl, the simmering basket or the Varoma and never overfill the Thermomix. Check the fill level markings of the mixing bowl each time after adding ingredients. Overfilling the mixing bowl, the simmering basket or the Varoma affects the safety functions of the Thermomix and may cause serious injuries.
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Boiling hot
Place the measuring cup correctly into the hole in the mixing bowl lid. Be aware of hot food escaping from this opening when processing hot food. If food is escaping from this lid opening or elsewhere, immediately reduce the speed and hold at speed “1” at least for 3 seconds before turning to “lid open” position (only TM31). Wait until cooled down, check fill level and empty if necessary.
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Hot accessories
Several parts of Thermomix will become hot or release hot steam when being heated to temperatures above 60 ° C. Therefore, keep a certain distance and use oven gloves or other suitable hot temperature protection. Never hold or touch the measuring cup when processing food above 60°C.
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Steaming hot
Hot steam escapes at the sides and from the top of the Varoma lid when operating with Varoma. Touch only the handles on the sides of the Varoma. Hot steam will continue to rise up through the hole in the mixing bowl lid when removing the full Varoma accessory.
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Use turbo for cold food only
Use the turbo mode only for processing cold ingredients. Do not use the turbo mode whilst operating with hot food.
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Speed up slowly
After cooking with high temperatures, blend by progressively increasing the speed step-by-step.
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Speed down slowly
After blending, progressively reduce the speed and hold at speed “1” at least for 3 seconds.
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Take your time
Turn the speed down and wait at least 3 seconds until processed food has stopped moving. Only then should you turn the switch to “lid open” position (only TM31) and then open the lid carefully.
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Mind the cup
Do not cover the hole in the mixing bowl lid with anything other than the measuring cup designed for and provided with your Thermomix. Do not cover the measuring cup. Otherwise, steam cannot escape, the appliance can become pressurised and may cause serious injuries.
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Avoid fake copies
Only use original parts or accessories provided with and designed for your Thermomix.
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Use green sealing ring (TM31)
Always use your Thermomix TM31 only with the green sealing ring in the lid of the mixing bowl. If you don’t have a green sealing ring, contact your Vorwerk customer service in order to exchange your grey sealing ring with the new green one.
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Lock properly
Make sure that all corresponding parts are properly locked and correctly positioned as intended. That applies to (a) mixing knife, mixing knife sealing ring, mixing bowl and mixing bowl base (b) mixing bowl, mixing bowl lid, lid sealing ring and measuring cup and (c) mixing bowl, mixing bowl lid, lid sealing ring and Varoma.
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Open carefully
Open the mixing bowl lid with care – never try to force it open. For TM31 only: Only open the lid when the processed food has stopped moving and the speed selector is pointing to “lid open” position. For TM5 only: Open the lid only when the speed is set to “0” and the locking mechanism has released it.
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