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Table of contents
Notes for your safety
Technical data
Introduction/Customer service
Your Thermomix TM 31
Accessories
Before you start
Initial test
How to insert the mixing bowl correctly
Cleaning
How to insert the mixing blade
Accessories
Mixing bowl, mixing bowl base
Mixing bowl lid, measuring cup
Simmering basket
Spatula
Stirring attachment (butterfly)
Working with the Thermomix TM 31
Starting the Thermomix TM 31
Explanation of symbols
Multi-function display
Weighing and adding with the tare button
Other important information
Timer buttons and timer display
Adjustment of pre-set time
Temperature buttons and illuminated temperature indicators
Indicator for remaining heat
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Soft start
Gentle stir setting, soft heating setting
Varoma temperature level
Speed selector
Stirring
Mixing/puree making
Clockwise/counter-clockwise operation
Turbo button
Dough mode
Things to remember
Sleep mode
Electronic motor protection
Smells
Cleaning
Notes for your safety - VAROMA
Technical data - VAROMA
Your VAROMA, cleaning your VAROMA
Possible combinations of VAROMA
Inserting the VAROMA correctly
Cooking with the VAROMA
Practical work with the VAROMA
Notes for your own recipes
Troubleshooting
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The Thermomix TM 31 complies with the most
advanced safety standards. For your own
safety, please read these operating instructions
carefully before using your appliance for the
first time and be sure to take particular note of
the following:
The parts which you are using may be
hot, sharp or both. Please take the usual
care when handling household appliances
of this type.
Always keep the appliance out of children's reach and warn your children that
the mixing bowl will heat up.
Place your Thermomix TM 31 on a solid
and even surface so that it cannot slip.
Keep a sufficient distance from the edge
of this surface and leave enough space
above.
When preparing dough or chopping food,
an imbalance can develop in the mixing
bowl which, under certain circumstances,
may cause the whole appliance to move.
Do not, therefore, leave the appliance
unattended while it is operating as it
might fall from the work top.
Keep a sufficient distance between the
appliance and external heat sources such
as radiators, hot plates etc.
Always use the spatula provided with your
appliance together with its safety disk for
stirring. Do not use other items such as
spoons, cooking spoons etc. for stirring.
These might get caught by the rotating
mixing blade, possibly resulting in injury.
Always put on and lock the lid first before
inserting the spatula.
Always ensure that the sealing ring of the
lid has been correctly fitted. This is important to avoid splashing.
If you use the turbo button while operating the appliance at medium and higher
speed levels to chop food please hold the
measuring cup firmly.
Never heat up the mixing bowl when it is
empty.
When processing food that has not been
heated in the Thermomix TM 31 do not
use the turbo button as there is a danger
of scalding from splashing food.
The maximum filling quantity of 2 litres
must not be exceeded.
An overfilled mixing bowl may lead to
burns during and even after operation as
hot food may splash from the bowl. For
your own safety, please always observe
the quantities indicated in the recipes.
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Disconnect the appliance from mains
power supply before cleaning.
Do not immerse the Thermomix TM 31 in
water or use a lot of water when cleaning.
No water must be allowed to enter the
housing.
Inspect your appliance and its accessories
including the mixing bowl regularly for
possible damage. Damaged parts can
impair safety. If damage does occur, do
not use the appliance and contact our
customer service.
The Thermomix TM 31 may only be
repaired by the responsible Vorwerk
customer service. This also applies in the
case of damage to the connecting cable
which may only be replaced with a specific cable by the Vorwerk after-sales-service. Improper repair works or inexpert
handling may result in serious risks for the
user. Only use original spare parts since
otherwise your warranty is renedered
void.
Please take care not to cut yourself when
removing or re-inserting the blade.
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Technical Data
Symbol of conformity/
Mark of conformity
Motor
Heating system
Integrated scales
Housing
Mixing bowl
Connected load
Dimensions and weight
(excl. Varoma)
Maintenance-free Vorwerk reluctance motor 500 W
rated power
Speed continuously adjustable from 100 to 10,200
revolutions per minute (Gentle stir 40 rpm)
Special speed setting (alternating mode) for dough preparation.
Electronic motor protection to prevent overload.
1,000 W power consumption
Protected against overheating.
Measuring range from 5 to 100 g in 5 g increments; 100
to 2000 g in 10 g increments (to max. 6 kg)
High-quality plastic material
Stainless steel, with heating system and temperature
sensor integrated
Maximum capacity 2 litres
Only for 230 V alternating voltage
Maximum power consumption 1,500 W
Pull-out connecting cable, 1 m long
height 30 cm
width 28.5 cm
depth 28.5 cm
weight 6.3 kg
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Customer serviceIntroduction
If you have any questions or difficulties please
do not hesitate to contact:
Your Thermomix TM 31 advisor:
Telephone
Fax
Thermomix TM 31 Service Centre:
Customer Service Regional Headquarters:
Operating instructions giving guidance how to
make best use of the appliance!
During a Thermomix TM 31 demonstration, you
had the opportunity to have a closer look at what
we call "the revolution in your kitchen", our
Thermomix TM 31. An experienced Thermomix
advisor presented you with all the
options offered by this appliance, and you could
see that the handling of the Thermomix TM 31
is quick and easy.
Now you are surely looking forward to finally
using it yourself, to see how your new and faithful partner makes your kitchen work faster,
easier and safer.
And because we want to keep our promise we
prepared these operating instructions to familiarise you step by step with your new Thermomix
TM 31. With each step you will also see that in
designing this high quality product we have
focused on the interests and needs of our customers, from the very first stages of development to final production.
Use the Thermomix TM 31 recipe book for your
first attempts on your own. We recommend,
however, that you work with your Thermomix
TM 31 to master all the recipes you, your family
and your guests like best.
Our operating instructions are designed to help
you handling your appliance safely and correctly. Please read them carefully to become familiar with your new kitchen partner.
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Your Thermomix TM 31
After opening the packaging please check that
all Thermomix TM 31 components are included.
These are:
- Thermomix TM 31 including mixing bowl and lid
- Simmering basket
- Stirring attachement (butterfly)
- Measuring cup
- Spatula
- Recipe book
- Operating instructions
- VAROMA (p. 29)
1. main VAROMA unit
2. Inner tray
3. Lid
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Accessories
Mixing bowl
Mixing bowl base
Sealing ring for mixing blade unit
Cutting/Mixing blade unit
Simmering basket
Spatula with safety disk
Measuring cup
Lid
Lid sealing ring
Stirring attachment (butterfly)
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Before you start
Congratulations on having bought the Thermomix TM 31!
Before using your Thermomix TM 31 for the
first time you should attend a demonstration
with a qualified Thermomix advisor.
Before you start
Keep your Thermomix TM 31 in a permanent
position in your kitchen, so that you can operate it easily.
Initial test
Before using your Thermomix TM 31 for the
first time you should find out how it works.
How to insert the mixing bowl correctly
Before inserting the mixing bowl please always
ensure that the speed selector has been set to
. Insert the mixing bowl with the handle pointing to the front and push it gently into
position .
The mixing bowl has been inserted correctly if
its handle is at the front, as shown in the illustration, and if the bowl itself is securely fixed in
the appliance .
To close the mixing bowl correctly press the lid
vertically onto the mixing bowl . The marker
must point to the handle. Then turn the lid
clockwise direction until you hear it click into
place .
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Important:
Turn the lid clockwise as far as it will go;
otherwise, the Thermomix TM 31 cannot
be switched on.
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Cleaning
As with all new appliances or tableware you
should clean your Thermomix TM 31 - especially the mixing blade, the lid, the mixing bowl
and the simmering basket - thoroughly before
using it for the first time.
To remove the mixing blade: Turn the bottom of the mixing bowl anti-clockwise 30
degrees and pull it off downwards.
Remove the mixing blade together with
its sealing ring.
Now, clean the inside and outside of the mixing
bowl (without the mixing knife), either in hot
water or in the dishwasher; the spatula, butterfly, simmering basket, measuring cup, lid and
VAROMA can be cleaned in the same way.
Please ensure that the contact pins at the bottom of the mixing bowl are not dripping wet. If
necessary wipe them off.
We recommend that you dismantle the mixing
bowl for cleaning.
For your safety
Please take care not to cut yourself when
removing or re-inserting the blade.
Important:
Take precautions to prevent the blade from
falling out accidentally.
Important:
Never put the mixing bowl in the
dishwasher without first removing
the mixing blade.
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The main appliance can be wiped with a damp
cloth. Use water sparingly to prevent moisture
from entering the appliance.
To clean the mixing blade always hold it under
running water with the blade pointing upwards.
In order to facilitate the cleaning use a brush.
How to insert the mixing blade
To re-insert the mixing blade, follow the 'removal' steps in the reverse order.
Put the mixing blade back into the mixing
bowl by pushing it through the opening in
the bottom of the bowl. Take care not to
cut yourself!
Important:
Never use pointed or sharp objects for
cleaning as this may damage functional
parts or affect the safety of the appliance.
Important:
Never immerse the mixing blade in water
or put it in a dishwasher as this may damage the gasket system of the knife bearing.
Important:
When inserting the mixing blade please
ensure that the sealing ring is fitted to the
blade bearing. If there is no sealing ring the
food to be mixed or cooked may leak out
and damage the appliance.
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Now re-fit the bottom of the mixing bowl
from below onto the mixing blade. Turn
clockwise 30 degrees to lock.
Important:
All components - except for the mixing
blade - are dishwasher-proof. Put plastic
parts, in particular the lid of the mixing
bowl, into the top rack of the washer in
order to avoid deformation resulting from
exposure to higher temperatures. Some
foodstuffs such as curry, carrot juice, and
those with a citric acid content may cause
staining. Wipe such substances off the lid,
the spatula and the simmering basket as
quickly as possible. Any residual staining
will disappear in time.
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Accessories
Before you start using your Thermomix TM 31
we would like to present 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
The mixing bowl has a capacity of 2 litres. Never
exceed this maximum level because the food to
be cooked may boil over or spurt.
On the inside and on the outside of the mixing
bowl there are marks indicating the filling level,
which is a very helpful feature for everyday use.
Each mark corresponds to 500 ml.
Mixing bowl base
The mixing bowl base is used to fasten and loosen the mixing blade within the mixing bowl.
The mixing bowl may be placed on any working
surface. There is no need to place a mat under
the bowl.
For your safety
The maximum capacity is 2 litres. Never
exceed this quantity otherwise the ingredients may splash out of the bowl (Danger of
scalding!).
Important:
The mixing bowl base must be turned as
far as it will go and locked. Failure to fit the
bottom correctly may result in damage to
other parts.
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Mixing bowl lid
The lid of the mixing bowl is used to close the
mixing bowl. For safety reasons your
Thermomix TM 31 will not start working unless
the lid has been positioned and locked
correctly.
Never try to force the lid open when the appliance is locked. The appliance reacts with
“OPEn” (see page 36).
Take care to insert the sealing ring for the lid
correctly. Put the lid upside down on your work
surface and position the ring onto the lid by pushing it into the three hinges whereupon you can
hear a "click". The sealing ring prevents liquid or
food to be cooked from escaping between the
mixing bowl and the lid.
When cleaning the lid it is advisable occasionally to clean the sealing gasket separately.
Measuring cup
The measuring cup is a multi-purpose item: it is
a closing cap for the opening in the lid to avoid
heat loss and it prevents food to be mixed or
cooked from escaping.
The measuring cup can be used to measure
ingredients.
A measuring cup filled to the brim holds 100 ml,
and a half-filled measuring cup (middle notch)
50 ml.
Always place the measuring cup into the
opening in the lid with its opening showing
upwards (Only when using the butterfly: position the measuring cup with the opening pointing
downwards). If you wish to add some 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 ingredients through the opening in the
lid lift the measuring cup and add them into the
mixing bowl.
For your safety
Always ensure that the sealing ring of the lid
has been correctly fitted, otherwise liquid
may escape resulting in the danger of burns.
Do not operate the appliance without the
sealing ring!
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Simmering basket
The simmering basket for the Thermomix
TM 31 is made of high-quality plastic. Like the
measuring cup, the basket is a multi-purpose
item:
Filtering of fruit and vegetable juices. Chop
and make a puree in the Thermomix TM
31, 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
fishballs that are not suited to be prepared
in the mixing bowl as a whole should be
put into the simmering basket. Here they
can be stewed.
For cooking side dishes (e.g. rice).
Removing the simmering basket is effortless:
place the spatula into the notch of the simmering basket and lift the basket. The spatula can
be removed at any time.
The feet at the bottom of the simmering basket
allow juice to drip off the food in the basket.
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Spatula
The spatula is another example for the intelligent design of the Thermomix.
The spatula has a specially shaped safety
disk to make sure that it does not roll off
the work top.
The Thermomix TM 31 spatula is the only
instrument you may use to mix or stir the
ingredients in the mixing bowl. Push it
from above into the bowl through the
opening in the lid. The safety disk ensures
that the spatula is not caught by the blades. This means that you can use the spatula during cooking, simmering or chopping.
The spatula can also be used to scrape all
ingredients from the mixing bowl. The tip
of the spatula is shaped to fit exactly between the blade assembly and the wall of
the mixing bowl.
We have already described one of its possible uses: when filtering fruit or vegetable juices use it to hold the simmering
basket in place.
For your safety
Only use the spatula provided with your appliance for stirring. Do not use other items such
as spoons, cooking spoons etc. for stirring.
These might get caught by the rotating
mixing blade, possibly resulting in injury.
Always put on and lock the lid first before
inserting the spatula.
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Stirring attachment (butterfly)
This accessory will help you to achieve
best results when whipping cream or beating egg whites. It is also the perfect utensil for the preparation of creamy puddings
or cream mixtures.
When boiling milk or preparing puddings
or sauces the butterfly allows a constant
movement of ingredients. This will prevent the food from sticking.
It is easy to insert the butterfly:
Insert the butterfly as shown in the picture.
Its ball-shaped end ensures that it can be removed easily.
Important:
Only switch on speed after the butterfly has been locked into place.
Do not select a speed higher than
level 4 when the butterfly is fitted.
Never use the spatula when the
butterfly is fitted.
Do not add ingredients that might
damage or block the butterfly when
the machine is running and the butterfly is fitted.
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Working with the Thermomix TM 31
Find a permanent place in your kitchen for your
Thermomix TM 31 right from the start so that it
is ready at hand whenever you need it.
Starting the Thermomix TM 31
Pull the electric cable lightly from the housing
and connect it to the mains supply (230 V). You
can choose whatever length of cable you need,
up to 1 m. If you do not need the whole length
of the cable the remaining length is kept inside
the Thermomix TM 31 avoiding any tiresome
"spaghetti" of cables! Please avoid removing or
re-inserting the cable frequently as this may
result in cable rupture. Make sure that there is
no strain on the cable so that the scales work
properly. Do not place the appliance on the
cable. If you do, the appliance will not sit firmly
on the surface and the scales will not weigh
accurately.
Now the appliance is operable. Please turn the
appliance on with the button. The display
shows:
Before you start using your Thermomix TM 31
consider the following tips to make your work
easier:
A safety device is provided which prevents the Thermomix TM 31 from operating if the mixing bowl has not been inserted properly and the lid has not been correctly locked (speed selector is blocked).
Likewise, a safety device prevents the lid
from opening while the appliance is operating.
The electronic scales work within a temperature range between -20°C and +50°C
(4°F and +122°F). If the appliance has
been transported in winter and the temperature falls below -20°C (-4°F) wait until
the Thermomix TM 31 has reached room
temperature again. In this way, the integrated scales will work perfectly.
If you do not need your Thermomix TM 31
for a prolonged period of time please disconnect it from mains supply as you do
with most electric appliances (economizing on power consumption / see also:
"Sleep mode")
For your safety
Before operating your Thermomix TM 31
ensure that it is standing securely on an even
working top, not too near to the edge and
observing a sufficient distance from hanging
cupboards, shelves etc.
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Explanation of symbols
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Take care not to obstruct the ventilation
openings on the sides of the appliance.
This might cause overheating.
Timer buttons
Temperature buttons
Gentle stir setting
Button for dough mode
Tare button for scales
Button for clockwise /anti-clockwise operation
Lid locked
Lid unlocked
On/Off button
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Multi-function display
In the centre at the top of the control panel
there is a digital display.
This display provides the following information:
Timer mode
Weighing mode
The symbols and are displayed to indicate if the device is in weighing or timer mode.
Thermomix in dough mode
Anti-clockwise operation has been cho-
sen.
The latter two operating modes as well are indicated by their respective symbols ( or ).
Weighing and adding with the tare button
The integrated scales allow you to weigh out all
ingredients directly in the mixing bowl and in
the VAROMA. Please observe the following
sequence of steps:
Insert mixing bowl. The scales display will
show:
Press tare button. The scales display will
show:
Put in the first ingredient (2.0 kg max.)
and check the quantity on the scales display.
If you wish to add more ingredients push
the tare button again and add the next
ingredient.
Repeat these steps as often as required to the
maximum weight (6 kg). The variation for up to
2 kg +/- 30 g.
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Other important information
The tare function works from 5 g to 6.0 kg.
When weighing and adding ingredients with the
help of the tare function always add ingredients
slowly because two to three seconds are needed before the scales show the correct weight.
If you remove an ingredient from the mixing
bowl after you have pressed the tare button,
the following error message will appear on the
scales display:
When adding ingredients with the help of the
tare function do not add more than 2.0 kg at a
time. If you add more than 2.0 kg at a time the
scales display will start flashing, indicating an
overload:
Always press the tare button first before weighing or using the tare function. This will increase the accuracy of the scales. Please be careful
not to move the appliance during the weighing
process.
The display provides you with valuable information when weighing or adding ingredients.
Remember to observe the maximum of 2.0 kg
per adding process.
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Timer buttons and timer display
Observe the following sequence of steps if you
wish to heat or cook food in your Thermomix
TM 31:
Before setting the temperature, select a time.
Since the appliance only heats when the temperature has been selected.
Use the timer buttons to pre-set an operating
time of up to 60 minutes.
Press the "+" to increase time and the "-" button
to reduce it. To change time gradually, press the
button briefly. Press and hold the "+" button to
increment the timer display rapidly.
0-1 minute in increments of 1 second
1-10 minutes in increments of 30 seconds
10-60 minutes in increments of 1 minute
When the display is in the zero setting you can
preset the time directly to 1 minute by shortly
actuating the - button; herewith you do not have
to count up in increments of 1 second.
Subsequently proceed as indicated above.
Press both buttons simultaneously to set the
displayed time to “0”.
Time pre-setting can also be used in cold mixing
mode. After the appliance has been switched
on, the pre-set time is counted backwards in
steps of one second, until "0" is reached.
When the appliance is in cold mixing mode the
mixing speed switches off after the pre-set
time has expired. A buzzer will sound to indicate that the job has been completed.
When the appliance is in heating or cooking
mode the mixing blade will continue to rotate in
the gentle stir setting after the pre-set time has
expired. To switch off the buzzer turn the speed
selector back to / .
Heating and cooking are only possible if a time
period has been pre-set.
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Adjustment of pre-set time
The pre-set time can be changed at any time
during preparation. Press the "-" button to reduce the time, press the "+" button to increase it.
If the speed selector gets turned to /
before the pre-set time has expired, for example in order to add another ingredient, the display will flash, indicating the current time, until
the appliance is switched on again. Food preparation can thus be continued without difficulty.
If you wish to stop the mixing procedure altogether before the pre-set time has expired,
press both timer buttons simultaneously. This
will stop the display flashing and you may reset
the time. If no time has been pre-set the timer
will automatically be set to a maximum of 60
minutes when the speed selector is activated.
After this time, a buzzer will sound.
Temperature buttons and illuminated temperature indicators
The temperature buttons can be used to set a
temperature between 37°C and 100°C (99°F
and 212°F). Each button has a coloured indicator lamp which will flash after the respective
button has been pressed:
37°C (99°F) = green
50°C and 60°C (122°F and 140°F) = yellow
70°C and 80°C (158°F and 176°F) = orange
90°C, 100°C and
VAROMA (194°F and 212°F) = red
The illuminated temperature indicators are
points of reference.
Always ensure that none of the coloured indicator lights is flashing if you do not wish to heat or
cook food. Otherwise, switch off the heating
function by pressing the button. This will
prevent unwanted heating of ingredients in the
mixing bowl if a time has been pre-set.
When the pre-set temperature has been reached during cooking the indicator lamp stops
flashing and changes to continuous mode.
The illuminated indicators show the temperature that has been reached during the heating process. For example, if a temperature of 90°C
(194°F) is set the related light will start flashing.
As the Thermomix heats up the lights for 37°C,
50°C, 60°C, 70°C and 80°C (99, 122, 140, 158
and 176°F, respectively) light up one after the
other until 90°C (194°F) is reached. At this point
this light changes from flashing to continuous
mode. The illuminated temperature indicators
are only orientation values.
Indicator for remaining heat
If the mixing bowl is re-inserted into the appliance while it is still warm the relevant light will
show its remaining temperature (only 1 lamp /
continous mode).
No temperature for cooking and simmering can
be set unless a time has been pre-set.
Therefore please always proceed as follows:
Always start by setting a time, then choose the
temperature, followed by speed selection.
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Soft start (above 60°C/140°F)
If the turbo button is pressed or the speed
selector actuated while the temperature in the
mixing bowl is above 60°C (140°F), the electronic system prevents the food from escaping by
delaying the speed increase. This soft start only
works if the food has been heated up in the
Thermomix TM 31.
Gentle stir setting
The gentle stir setting can be selected using the
speed selector. At this setting, the food is stirred slowly in the same way as if you periodically stirred some food in a saucepan. If the setting
is selected, the food is not chopped and large
chunks remain.
Soft heating setting
Speed 3 is designed as Soft heating setting.
When this speed is selected the on-time of the
heating energy per timing device is reduced
and increased accordingly. This leads to a slower rise in temperature of the food being cooked.
Varoma temperature setting
If the Varoma temperature setting is selected
temperatures of more than 100°C (212°F) may
be reached depending on what ingredients you
are using. Only use the Varoma temperature
setting for recipes with Varoma, since the heating is especially drawn up for steaming.
For your safety
Never heat up the mixing bowl when empty.
For your safety
Soft start only works if the food to be mixed
or cooked has been heated up and prepared
in the Thermomix TM 31. If you wish to use
the Thermomix TM 31 to process food that
has not been heated in the appliance (e.g.
preparing a gravy from meat juices) you
should only increase the speed slowly and
gradually.
Do not use the turbo button, danger of scalding!
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Speed selector
Press the speed selector to start the
Thermomix TM 31. The following speeds are
available.
Designation Level Rev./min.
Gentle stir 40
Stirring 1 - 3 100-500
Mixing/puree making 4 - 9 1,100-7,600
Turbo mixing 10 10,200
Stirring
Use the lower speeds 1 - 3 for gentle mild stirring. This lower speed range is ideally suited for
delicious stews!
Mixing/puree making
Use the speed range from 4 to 10 for coarse,
fine and very fine chopping, mixing and puree
making.
Always be sure to put the speed selector slowly
to its desired position with the measuring cup
inserted. This will prevent the food to be chopped from escaping.
Clockwise/counter-clockwise operation
Press the button on the control panel to
reverse the rotating direction of the mixing
blade from clockwise to counter-clockwise.
There is no need to return the speed selector to
from its actual position.
Counter-clockwise operation is indicated by the
appropriate symbol on the display.
Counter-clockwise operation is intended for
gently stirring delicate food which is not to be
chopped.
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For your safety
If you operate the appliance at medium and
higher speed levels and press the turbo button, please hold the measuring cup firmly
with your hand.
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Turbo button
Use the turbo button to operate the Thermomix
TM 31 at maximum speed. The turbo function
only works as long as this button is pressed and
held. It is also useful for the "alternating" mode.
If, for example, you wish to coarsely chop a
large quantity of food, press the turbo button 3
or 4 times (repeat as necessary). In this way,
the food will be chopped evenly. The turbo
function is available when the selector is set to
or to level "5" or above. When the selector
is set to the timer is activated. Turbo function is not available if the dough mode is activated.
Dough mode
Use this mode to make heavy yeast dough or
bread dough.
To activate the dough mode put the speed
selector to and press the appropriate button on the control panel.
This will start the alternating operation to process the dough evenly in the mixing bowl. This
is an imitation of a special kneading procedure
used in the baking trade to achieve a high-quality dough.
Dough mode is only available if the mixing bowl
has cooled down after cooking to a temperature below 60°C (140°F). If the temperature is higher, a buzzer will sound. To prevent accidental
heating of bread dough the electronic system
blocks the heating system when dough mode
has been selected.
The appliance may move around during dough
preparation. Do not leave it unattended.
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For your safety
Soft start only works if the food to be mixed
or cooked has been heated up in the
Thermomix TM 31. This is the only way the
temperature sensor can measure the actual
temperature correctly and control soft start
accordingly. Therefore, never use the turbo
button with food that has not been heated in
the Thermomix TM 31. Food might escape
from the lid causing a danger of scalding!
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Things to remember
Sleep mode
If the Thermomix TM 31 is connected to mains
supply but not used it will automatically switch
to standby (sleep mode) after approx. 15 minutes. The display will be blank. To re-activate the
appliance press any key on the control panel. To
switch the Thermomix TM 31 to sleep mode
press and hold the button for approx. 2
seconds until "OFF" appears. The appliance can
now be re-activated only by a short press on the
button. In sleep mode, power consumption
of the Thermomix TM 31 is less than 1 W.
Electronic motor protection
All recipes contained in the Thermomix TM 31
recipe book have been developed in such a way
that the motor protection will not respond if all
directions are observed.
But even if quantities are exceeded, the motor
is protected by an automatic switch-off function. In such cases, the display will show the
error message "E.r 29". If the motor has turned
off:
- put the speed selector to
- remove the mixing bowl from the appli-
ance,
- reduce the quantity contained in the bowl
and/or add some liquid,
- wait for approx. 5 minutes (cooling down
time),
- re-insert the mixing bowl,
- re-start the Thermomix TM 31 by means
of the speed selector.
- If the error message "E.r 29" is still displayed
after the cooling time please call our customer
service.
Smells
When the appliance is used for the first time it
may smell. If the motor is subjected to a high
load during food preparation, the motor may
overheat and start smelling, in addition to the
possibility of an automatic switch-off of the
appliance. This is completely harmless and after
the cooling-down time indicated above, the
appliance will again be in perfect working order.
Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from mains power
supply before cleaning. Do not immerse the
Thermomix TM 31 in water or use a lot of water
when cleaning. No water must enter the housing. Wipe the housing with a damp soft cloth
and a gentle cleansing agent.
All components - except for the mixing blade are dishwasher-proof. Some of the plastic parts
may become slightly discoloured.
Clean the mixing blade with a sponge or a brush
under running water. Never leave it in dishwater
or clean it in the dishwasher.
Be careful when re-assembling the Thermomix
TM 31 (see section on first cleaning and assembly). If the mixing bowl or the other components
are only slightly soiled it is sufficient to perform
a short mixing operation with water and a few
drops of cleansing agent, followed by rinsing. If
food is sticking use a special cleansing agent for
stainless steel.
To improve ventilation during storage, do not
close the mixing bowl with the measuring cup.
If you do not use the Thermomix TM 31 for a
prolonged period of time we recommend that
you disconnect it from mains supply.
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Notes for your safety - VAROMA
Parts of the appliance become hot during
use and hot steam escapes from the
sides and from the top of the lid of the
VAROMA during operation.
Take care to place your Thermomix TM 31
safely and securely on a flat work surface,
especially when using your VAROMA with
it.
When you use the appliance, ensure that
there is sufficient clearance at the top
(suspended cupboards, shelving) and
around the sides. Please make sure that
you do not place the appliance too close
to the edge of your work surface.
For safety reasons, you should keep children away from the appliance when working with your VAROMA, and warn them
about the dangers of the steam and the
hot condensation that can escape from
the VAROMA.
Always use oven gloves to pick up the
VAROMA when hot, and never use it without the lid. When you take off the lid,
hold it in such a way that the rising steam
or hot dripping liquid cannot come into
contact with you. Please remember that
when you remove the entire VAROMA
unit, hot steam will continue to rise up out
of the opening in the lid of the mixing
bowl.
Always ensure that the steam openings in
the lid remain free, otherwise there may
be an uncontrolled escape of steam.
Use low speed settings when cooking
with your VAROMA. Higher settings may
cause the liquid to froth up (danger of
scalding!).
In the event that any repairs are needed,
they should only be performed by authorized Vorwerk service technicians.
Unauthorised repairs or incorrect use can
put the user at considerable risk and render the warranty void.
Technical Data - VAROMA
Material: stainless steel.
Handles, inner tray and lid: high-quality foodcompatible plastics.
Dimensions and weight:
Length 38.5 cm
Width 27.5 cm
Depth 10 cm
Weight 1135 g
Volume ca. 3 litres
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Your VAROMA
The VAROMA consists out of three parts:
The actual VAROMA unit made of topquality stainless steel
An inner VAROMA tray and
A lid, both made from top-quality, foodcompatible plastic.
Cleaning your VAROMA
... is easy and uncomplicated.
Before using your VAROMA for the first time,
you should wash all parts carefully in warm,
soapy water or in the dishwasher.
You can preserve the beautiful shine on the
stainless steel unit by periodically using a liquid
stainless steel cleaner.
Avoid using sharp objects or metal scouring
pads, as these are likely to cause scratches.
You will not need to use anything more than
your usual detergents and cleaning materials for
the lid and the inner tray.
All VAROMA parts are dishwasher-proof. Place
the plastic parts only in the top rack.
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How to combine your VAROMA parts
You can use your VAROMA in either of the following combinations:
Combination 1:
Stainless steel unit plus lid.
This is the best combination for cooking large
amounts of the same food, e.g. vegetables,
potatoes or large pieces of meat or sausages.
Combination 2:
Stainless steel unit, plus inner tray, plus lid.This
is the best combination for cooking different
foods, e.g. vegetables with meat or fish.
Important:
Whichever combination you use, always
use the lid. If the lid is not positioned properly, the steam will escape and the food
inside the unit will not cook properly.
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Inserting the VAROMA correctly
Your VAROMA is an accessory designed for the
Thermomix TM 31.
It can only be used with a Thermomix TM 31.
You will therefore need to set up your
Thermomix TM 31 correctly before you can use
the VAROMA:
Step 1: The Thermomix TM 31
Fill the Thermomix TM 31 mixing bowl with at
least 0.5 litres of water. Position the bowl as
usual, put on the lid and lock it in place. Do
everything up to this point in exactly the same
way as you would normally.
Step 2: Filling the VAROMA
The true value of a product is shown not only by
effective use, but by well thought-out design.
The best way to use your VAROMA
Put the lid upside down on your work surface and position the stainless steel unit
on top - it will fit precisely into the groove.
Now fill the stainless steel unit with food.
The lid underneath the unit will stop the
liquid from washed vegetables, ripe fruit,
raw meat or fish from wetting your work
surface.
For a flavoursome variation you can use a waterwine mix or vegetable broth instead of water.
The working steps with the VAROMA are coordinated perfectly.
As you fill your VAROMA, put food requiring longer cooking at the bottom, and food requiring
shorter cooking at the top.
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If necessary, you can use the inner tray
and put food on top of that.
Having filled your VAROMA, position it
upright on your locked Thermomix TM 31
and put on the lid.
All you have to do now is program the
cooking time and select the VAROMA
heat setting on your Thermomix TM 31.
Step 3: Cooking with your VAROMA
The cooking process begins when you start the
timer and select the heat setting. The water or
other liquid in the mixing bowl heats up to over
100°C and hot steam develops and rises
through the opening in the lid of the Thermomix
TM 31 into the VAROMA unit. The food is cooked slowly and gently in the hot steam.
It is very important that the stainless steel unit
and the lid of the VAROMA fit "snugly".
If these two elements are not positioned properly, not enough steam will rise up into the
VAROMA. This will slow down the cooking process and there may be a considerable risk of
scalding from steam escaping in an uncontrolled way.
In order to open the VAROMA slightly incline
the lid to the front so that the steam can escape on the back. Take care to let the condensation water drip into the VAROMA by holding the
lid centrally above the VAROMA.
Never leave the measuring cup in the mixing
bowl lid when using the VAROMA.
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Practical work with the VAROMA
The description shows clearly how easy it is to
use the VAROMA.
Please remember a few basic rules if you use
your own recipes:
Put enough water in the mixing bowl. ½ litre
of water is likely to evaporate during long
cooking times.
The bottom of the stainless steel unit and the
inner tray are both designed with an even
pattern of small slots to guarantee an even
distribution of steam in the VAROMA. The
food should always be positioned so that as
many slots as possible remain "free". Laying
the food in "loosely" is usually enough to
ensure this.
You can cook foods of different consistency
and hardness at the same time. Put the food
requiring longer cooking at the bottom, and
the food requiring less cooking at the top.
Do not thicken your sauces and soups until
after they are cooked. Thickeners may stop
steam from forming evenly in the mixing
bowl and slow down the overall cooking process.
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Use at least ½ litre of water for cooking
times up to 30 minutes and ½ litre to 1 litre
for cooking times over 30 minutes.
For your safety
Use low speed settings when cooking with
your VAROMA. Higher settings may cause
the liquid to froth up (danger of scalding!).
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Notes for your own recipes
Order of ingredients
When preparing food according to your own
recipes consider the order of the necessary
steps.
Weighing the ingredients
Before weighing the first ingredient put the scales to "0,000" by pressing the tare button.
Order of pre-settings
You will achieve best results by observing the
following order of settings:
Example: 5 Min./100°C(212°F)/Speed 1
Settings:
set timer to "5" minutes
press "100°C" (212°F) temperature button
put speed selector to "1"
Heating times
Heating time is dependent on the following:
starting temperature of the ingredients to
be heated
quantity, weight and volume of ingredients
heating conductibility of the food to be
prepared
heating level
speed
use of accessories
(with/without simmering basket)
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Troubleshooting
Error:
The appliance cannot be switched on
The appliance does not heat
The appliance stops during operation
Error display:
As a special feature the Thermomix TM 31 will
show the cause for the error on the display. If
the display shows "E.r" followed by a two-digit
figure please contact the responsible Vorwerk
customer service indicating the error message
(e.g. E.r 53 = temperature sensor failure) if it is
not possible to solve the problem by pulling the
mains plug and re-starting the appliance.
With respect to "E.r 29" please refer to the notes
on page 28.
Action:
Check if the connecting cable has been properly
plugged in and if the lid has been locked correctly. Check if the appliance is still in "sleep mode".
Check if a heating time and temperature have
been pre-set.
See section entitled "Electronic motor protection" on page 28.
Error messages of the appliance can be reset as
follows:
By pulling the mains plug:
E.r 23, 24, 28, 32, 38, 39, 70
By turning the speed selector to and
then to :
E.r 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36,
37, 51-69, OPEn
Only by the customer service:
E.r 71, 72
For your safety
The Thermomix TM 31 may only be repaired
by the responsible Vorwerk customer service. Only original spare parts may be used.
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