Vorwerk Thermomix TM5 All-in-One Cooker User Guide

Vorwerk Thermomix TM5 All-in-One Cooker

YOUR THERMOMIX® TM5

1. Thermomix® TM5 base unit
2. Mixing bowl
3. Mixing bowl base
4. Sealing ring for mixing knife
5. Mixing knife
6. Varoma lid
7. Varoma tray
8. Varoma dish
9. Mixing bowl lid
10. Butterfly whisk (Stirring attachment)
11. Spatula with safety disk
12. Simmering basket
13. Measuring cup
14. Thermomix® TM5 Recipe Chip
15. Lid sensor
16. Selector
17. Handle
18. Cookbook
19. Instruction manual

Before you start

CAUTION

Damaged accessories may cause injury.

• If any Thermomix® TM5 accessories are damaged by the mixing knife during food preparation, discard the food. Contact Vorwerk for a replacement accessory.
• Inspect the sealing ring regularly for possible damage. In case of damage or leakage, replace the lid immediately. The sealing ring is not removable, and attempting to do so may result in damage that may make replacement of the mixing bowl lid necessary.

Be sure to place your Thermomix® TM5 on a clean, solid, and even surface so that it cannot slip. It is recommended that you keep your Thermomix® TM5 in a permanent position in your kitchen so that you can operate it easily. Remove the Foil from the Touchscreen. Clean your Thermomix® TM5 thoroughly before using it for the first time. Follow the instructions in the chapter on cleaning.

How to insert the mixing bowl correctly

WARNING

To avoid scalding, burn injury, and laceration hazard:

• Only open the mixing bowl lid when the speed is set to “0” and the locking mechanism has released it.
• To prevent splashing, use the measuring cup, simmering basket, or Varoma dish to cover the hole in the mixing bowl lid. The safety function can only be ensured when the original Thermomix® TM5 accessories are used. Ensure that the accessories or holes in the mixing bowl lid are not covered or blocked from the inside or outside by a towel or similar.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch any hot surface, such as a stove.
• Do not touch the surface of the mixing bowl or parts of the mixing bowl lid, Varoma, or measuring cup, as they will become hot when processing hot food.
• Do not disassemble the mixing bowl while it is hot.

Insert the mixing bowl with the handle pointing to the front and place it gently into position 1.

The mixing bowl has been inserted correctly if its handle is at the front, as shown in picture 1, and if the bowl itself is securely fixed in the Thermomix® TM5. To close the mixing bowl, place the mixing bowl lid vertically onto the mixing bowl 2. The lid will lock automatically when the motor is active.

How to remove the mixing knife

WARNING

The blades of the mixing knife can cut

• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Hold the upper part of the mixing knife when removing or re-inserting it.
• Use care when removing the mixing knife to prevent it from falling out accidentally
• Keep hands and objects out of the mixing bowl to prevent the risk of injury to persons or damage to the Thermomix® TM5.
• Do not disassemble the mixing bowl while it is hot.

To remove the mixing knife: Hold the mixing bowl with one hand so that its opening points upwards. With your other hand, turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees counter-clockwise and pull the mixing bowl base downwards 3.

Carefully hold the upper part of the mixing knife and remove it together with its seal ring 4.

CAUTION

Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts of the Thermomix® TM5.

How to insert the mixing knife

NOTICE

Leaks from around the mixing knife may damage the Thermomix® TM5

• Ensure that the sealing ring of the mixing knife is fitted to the knife bearing.
• Ensure that the mixing knife is locked into the bowl base correctly.
• The mixing bowl base must be turned as far as it will go and locked. Failure to fit the mixing bowl base and mixing knife correctly may result in damage to other parts of the Thermomix® TM5. If liquid leaks or spills into the Thermomix® base, unplug the Thermomix® and refer to the cleaning section (p. 56) for cleaning.
• To help prevent corrosion of your Thermomix®, ensure that the contact pins of the mixing bowl are thoroughly dried after cleaning so that moisture does not enter the Thermomix® TM5.

To re-insert the mixing knife, place the mixing bowl base on an even and clean surface, place the mixing bowl on top of it, and hold its handle firmly.

Now push the mixing knife through the hole in the bottom of the mixing bowl 1, 3 until its sealing ring touches the bottom of the mixing bowl.

Then turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees clockwise to lock the knife in 3.

ACCESSORIES

Before you start using your Thermomix® TM5, we would like to introduce its accessories in more detail. They are proof of a well-thought-out design.

Every part has been designed intelligently and serves several purposes.

Mixing bowl

WARNING

Overfilling may lead to scalding/burn injury

• Ensure that the hole in the mixing bowl lid remains free of food
• Do not fill the mixing bowl past the max. fill line (2.2 litres).
• Remove the mixing bowl carefully to help prevent contents from spilling or splashing.
• Take care when adding liquids to the mixing bowl, as they may suddenly be ejected again due to evaporation.

On the inside and on the outside of the mixing bowl, there are marks indicating the filling level 4. The mixing bowl has a maximum capacity of 2.2 litres 5.

Mixing bowl base

NOTICE

• The mixing bowl base must be turned as far as it will go and locked. Failure to fit the mixing bowl base and mixing knife correctly may result in damage to other parts of the Thermomix® TM5. If liquid leaks or spills into the Thermomix® TM5 base, unplug the Thermomix® TM5 and refer to the cleaning section (p. 56) for cleaning.
• To help prevent corrosion of your Thermomix® TM5, ensure that the contact pins of the mixing bowl are thoroughly dried after cleaning so that moisture does not enter the Thermomix® TM5.

The mixing bowl base 6 is used to fasten and loosen the mixing knife within the mixing bowl. The whole mixing bowl may be placed on any work surface.

Mixing bowl lid

CAUTION

Inspect the sealing ring regularly for possible damage. In case of damage or leakage, replace the lid immediately. The sealing ring is not removable, and attempting to do so may result in damage that may make replacement of the mixing bowl lid necessary.

NOTICE

Only use your Thermomix® TM5 with a clean mixing bowl lid and sealing ring. Ensure that the brim of the mixing bowl is clean at all times.

The mixing bowl lid is used to close the mixing bowl. For safety reasons, your Thermomix® TM5 will not operate unless the lid has been positioned and locked correctly. Never try to force the lid open when the Thermomix® TM5 is locked. The mixing bowl lid is being secured by the automatic locking mechanism. It consists of two locking arms securing the lid and a sensor located on the upper housing between the locking arms. Be sure to keep this sensor clean at all times.

Please note the delay between setting the motor speed to zero and the release of the locking mechanism. It is dependent on the motor speed to prevent the spillage of ingredients if the mixing bowl is filled to the maximum indicator.

Measuring cup

The measuring cup is a multi-purpose item: it is a closing cap for the hole in the mixing bowl lid to avoid heat loss, and it prevents ingredients from escaping.

The measuring cup can be used to measure ingredients. Please note that a measuring cup holds up to 100 ml, and 50 ml when filled to the notch.

Place the measuring cup into the hole in the mixing bowl lid with its opening showing upwards.

If you wish to add a small amount of liquid, there is no need to remove the measuring cup. Simply pour the liquid onto the lid. It will gradually trickle into the mixing bowl.

To add larger quantities of liquid or ingredients through the hole in the mixing bowl lid, lift the measuring cup and add them into the mixing bowl.

Simmering basket

WARNING

You may get burned or scalded by escaping hot food or steam or by touching hot surfaces.

• If the hole in the mixing bowl lid is covered or blocked and the heating is active, excess pressure can build up in the mixing bowl, and the hot contents can erupt from it.
• While cooking, if you find the hole in the mixing bowl lid blocked or if the measuring cup is being pushed up, unplug the Thermomix® TM5. DO NOT touch the controls.
• Do not fill the simmering basket past the max. fill line.

The simmering basket for the Thermomix® TM5 is made of high-quality plastic.

It is a multi-purpose item:

• Filtering of fruit and vegetable juices. Chop and make a puree in the Thermomix® TM5, then insert the simmering basket into the mixing bowl and use it as a filter when pouring the juice out. When pouring the juice, use the spatula to hold the simmering basket.
• Delicate food, such as meatballs or fish balls that are not suited for preparation in the mixing bowl as a whole, should be put into the simmering basket.

To remove the simmering basket: place the hook of the spatula into the notch of the simmering basket 3 and lift the basket from the mixing bowl. The spatula can be removed at any time.

• The feet on the bottom of the simmering basket 5 allow liquid to drip off the food into the basket.
• In case of wanting to reduce the liquid in the food (e.g., sauce), place the simmering basket as a cover onto the mixing bowl lid 6 instead of the measuring cup.

Spatula

• The Thermomix® TM5 spatula is the only accessory you may use to mix or stir the ingredients in the mixing bowl. Push it from above into the bowl through the hole in the mixing bowl lid. The safety disk ensures that the spatula is not caught by the mixing knife. This means that you can use the spatula during chopping, cooking, or simmering.
• The spatula should be used to scrape all ingredients from the mixing bowl after preparation. The tip of the spatula is shaped to fit exactly between the mixing knife assembly and the wall of the mixing bowl. Do not touch the sharp mixing bowl blades with the spatula – this may damage them!
• The spatula has a specially shaped safety disk to make sure that it does not roll off the work surface.
• When filtering fruit or vegetable juices, use the spatula to hold the simmering basket in place.
• Removing the simmering basket is effortless with the spatula.

CLEANING

Inspect your Thermomix® TM5 and its accessories (incl. mixing bowl, cable, and mixing bowl sealing ring) for possible damage. Do not use your Thermomix® TM5 with damaged accessories.

As with all kitchen appliances or tableware, you should clean all parts of your Thermomix® TM5 – especially the mixing knife, the mixing bowl, the mixing bowl lid, and its sealing ring – thoroughly before using it for the first time and after every usage.

How to clean the mixing bowl and its lid

Remove the mixing bowl from the Thermomix® TM5 and remove the mixing knife.

Now clean the inside and outside of the mixing bowl (without the mixing knife) either in hot water with cleansing agent and a soft cloth or in the dishwasher; the mixing knife, spatula, butterfly whisk, simmering basket, measuring cup, mixing bowl lid, and Varoma can be cleaned in the same way.

If food is sticking in the mixing bowl, use a special cleansing agent for stainless steel.

Ensure that the contact pins at the bottom of the mixing bowl are always clean and dry before you insert the mixing bowl. If necessary, wipe them off.

We recommend that you dismantle the mixing bowl for cleaning, especially when you clean it in the dishwasher.

To prevent any damage to the Thermomix® TM5, ensure that the air intakes at the back and on the bottom of the appliance are not obstructed. This is particularly important if your Thermomix® TM5 has a protection grid. Be sure to remove the protection grid during cleaning.

How to clean the mixing knife

To clean the mixing knife, hold it under running water with the mixing knife pointing upwards. In order to facilitate the cleaning, use a brush or clean it in the dishwasher. Carefully reassemble the mixing bowl and mixing knife (incl. sealing ring).

How to clean the Varoma

NOTICE

• All components are dishwasher-safe. Place plastic parts, in particular the mixing bowl lid, into the top rack of the dishwasher in order to avoid deformation resulting from exposure to higher temperatures and pressure from items above.
• Some foods and liquids, such as curry, carrot juice, and those with citric acid content, may cause staining. Wipe such substances off the mixing bowl lid, its sealing ring, the spatula, the simmering basket, the butterfly whisk, and all Varoma parts as quickly as possible.
• Any residual staining will disappear in time and does not affect your health or how the parts function.

Clean the Varoma dish, tray, and lid carefully in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher.

Use a soft, clean cloth and gentle cleansing agents for cleaning. Avoid using sharp objects or metal scouring pads, as these will cause scratches.

How to clean the area below the mixing bowl.

Unplug your Thermomix® TM5. Dry excess liquid out of the area below the mixing bowl using a towel. If you believe that liquid has entered the inside of your Thermomix® TM5, do not attempt to disassemble it. There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not start your Thermomix® TM5. Call our customer service or your Thermomix® TM5 Advisor.

Additional information for cleaning

Some of the plastic parts may become slightly discoloured, but this does not affect your health or how the parts function.

If the mixing bowl with mixing knife, mixing bowl lid and measuring cup are only slightly soiled, it is sufficient to perform a short mixing operation to clean them. Therefore, place approx. 1 litre of water and a few drops of cleansing agent into the mixing bowl, select speed 5 or 6 and tap on the reverse icon several times. Follow this operation by thoroughly rinsing with water, and if necessary, use a soft cloth as well.

To improve ventilation when the Thermomix® TM5 is not in use, leave the measuring cup off the mixing bowl lid.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The Thermomix® TM5 cannot be switched on.

Check if the power cord has been properly plugged in.

Check if the Thermomix® TM5 is still in “sleep mode”.

The Thermomix® TM5 does not heat.

Check if a heating time and temperature have been preset.

The Thermomix® TM5 stops during operation.

See section entitled “Electronic motor protection” on page 55.

Trouble with scales.

Check: while pressing the tare button, do not touch the Thermomix® TM5; nothing is leaning against Thermomix® TM5; There is no tension on the power cord; Thermomix® TM5 ”feet“ are clean; work surface is clean, solid, even, and not vibrating; do not slide
Thermomix® TM5 over the worktop. If the weight is correct, the scales are working.

For a complete list of all error codes, please see www.thermomix.com.

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