Vorwerk TM5, Thermomix TM5 Instruction Manual

Thermomix® Tm5

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MANUAL

Notes for your safety ................................................................................. 5

Technical data ............................................................................................. 10

Introduction ................................................................................................ 11

Your Thermomix

TM5 ............................................................................. 12

Before you start .......................................................................................... 14

How to insert the mixing bowl correctly ........................................................ 14

How to remove the mixing knife .................................................................... 15

How to insert the mixing knife ....................................................................... 16

Accessories ................................................................................................... 17

Mixing bowl, mixing bowl base ...................................................................... 17

Mixing bowl lid, measuring cup ..................................................................... 18

Simmering basket ............................................................................................ 19

Spatula ............................................................................................................. 20

Butterf ly Whisk (Stirring attachment) ........................................................... 21

Varoma ............................................................................................................. 22

How to combine the Varoma parts ................................................................. 22

How to use the Varoma ................................................................................... 23

Practical work with the Varoma ..................................................................... 26

Working with the Thermomix

............................................................... 27

Starting the Thermomix

................................................................................ 27

Switching the Thermomix

off ....................................................................... 28

Security measures ........................................................................................... 28

Weighing ingredients with the Thermomix

.................................................. 29

Further information about weighing .............................................................. 29

Operating the Thermomix

from the Home screen ...................................... 30

Adjustment of preset time ............................................................................... 31

Manual

4 Manual

MANUAL

Temperature dial ............................................................................................. 32

Soft heating at speeds 2 and 3 ........................................................................ 32

Varoma temperature setting ........................................................................... 33

Speed dial ........................................................................................................ 33

Gentle stir setting ............................................................................................ 33

Stirring ............................................................................................................. 33

Mixing/blending .............................................................................................. 34

Turbo mode ...................................................................................................... 34

Forward/reverse knife movement operation ................................................. 35

Dough mode .................................................................................................... 35

Thermomix

Menu .......................................................................................... 36

Favourite recipes ............................................................................................. 36

Recipes ............................................................................................................. 36

By category ...................................................................................................... 37

From A to Z ...................................................................................................... 37

Recently cooked ............................................................................................... 37

Cooking a recipe from a Thermomix

recipe chip

using the “guided cooking function” .............................................................. 38

Parallel Steps ................................................................................................... 38

Automated recipes ........................................................................................... 39

Transportation mode ...................................................................................... 40

Settings ............................................................................................................ 40

Recipe management ........................................................................................ 40

Language ......................................................................................................... 41

About Thermomix

.......................................................................................... 41

Reset to factory settings .................................................................................. 42

Display colour .................................................................................................. 42

Locking your Thermomix

.............................................................................. 43

Contact ............................................................................................................. 44

Things to remember .................................................................................. 45

Sleep mode ....................................................................................................... 45

Electronic motor protection ............................................................................ 45

First time use and high loads .......................................................................... 45

Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 46

How to clean the mixing bowl and its lid ....................................................... 46

How to clean the mixing knife ........................................................................ 47

How to clean the Varoma ................................................................................ 47

How to clean the main Thermomix

............................................................... 48

Additional information for cleaning ............................................................... 48

Changing the insect mesh ........................................................................ 49

Changing the insect mesh at the back ............................................................ 49

Changing the insect mesh on the bottom ....................................................... 50

Notes for your own recipes ...................................................................... 51

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 52

Legal regulations/Copyright ................................................................... 53

Warranty/Customer service ................................................................... 54

5Notes for your safety

The Thermomix® TM5 is intended for domestic food use or similar areas of application. It complies with the most advanced safety standards. The Thermomix

TM5 has a number of safety features however it is still a cooking appliance and ordinary and sensible cooking safety precautions should be taken. Always take care when cooking and handle the Thermomix

TM5 in accordance with this manual. For your own safety, please read this instruction manual carefully before using your Thermomix

TM5 for the first time and be sure to pay particular attention to the notes for your safety. Retain the instruction manual for future reference. This instruction manual is part of the Thermomix

TM5. Always provide this instruction manual with the Thermomix

TM5 when a new person uses it. Key safety instructions are also available on the Thermomix

TM5

operating menu (see page 28 also).

The Thermomix

TM5 is not intended for users (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are given supervision or instruction concerning the

use of the Thermomix

TM5 by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Thermomix

TM5.

The Thermomix

TM5 complies with the safety standards of the countries in which it is sold by an authorised Vorwerk organisation. Compliance with the local safety standards cannot be guaranteed should the Thermomix

TM5 be used in any other country. Vorwerk therefore accepts no liability for any damages that may arise as a consequence.

Danger of electric shock

• Disconnect the Thermomix

TM5 from the mains power supply before cleaning and if the Thermomix

TM5 is not to be used for a prolonged period of time.

• Do not immerse the Thermomix

TM5 in water. Clean with a damp cloth only. No water or dirt must be allowed to enter the housing. This includes all food residue or debris whether liquid or solid.

• Regularly inspect your Thermomix

TM5 and its accessories (including the mixing bowl and the connecting cable) for possible damage. If damage does occur,

NOTES FOR YOUR SAFETY

6 Notes for your safety

do not use the Thermomix® TM5 and contact Vorwerk customer service or an authorised Vorwerk repairer.

• The Thermomix

TM5 (including the connecting cable) must only be repaired by the responsible Vorwerk customer service or an authorised Vorwerk repairer. Improper repair works or improper handling may result in serious risks for the user. Vorwerk accepts no liability for any damages that may arise as a consequence of using a non-authorised repairer.

Danger of injury from the sharp mixing knife

• Do not touch the blades of the mixing knife. They are very sharp. Hold the upper part of the mixing knife when removing or re-inserting it.

• Do not reach into the hole in the mixing bowl lid or touch the mixing knife when the Thermomix

TM5

is in operation.

Danger of scalding by splashing hot food

• Place a maximum quantity of 2.2 litres of ingredients into mixing bowl.

• Observe the fill level marks on the mixing bowl.

• 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. Inspect the sealing ring regularly for possible damage. Be aware that the sealing ring is not remova ble and attempting to do so may result in damage. In case of damage or leakage exchange the lid immediately. Do not use your Thermomix

TM5 until you have

exchanged the lid.

• Never try to force the mixing bowl lid open. Only open the mixing bowl lid when the speed is set to “

0” and the

locking mechanism has released it.

• Never use the turbo mode or abruptly increase the speed when processing hot food (temperature above 60 °C), especially if the food has not been heated in the Thermomix

TM5.

• Never hold or touch the measuring cup when processing hot food (temperature above 60 °C).

• Be aware of hot food escaping from the hole in the mixing bowl lid. Place the measuring cup correctly into the hole and leave it in place when processing hot food (e.g. jam, soup) especially at medium (3–6) and higher (7–10) speed levels.

• Do not use Varoma temperature to heat or cook large quantities of food.

• Use only low speed levels (

– 6) when selecting Varoma temperature. Higher speed levels can lead to splashing of hot food or frothing up of liquid.

• Be sure to place your Thermomix

TM5

on a clean, solid, even and non-heatable

NOTES FOR YOUR SAFETY

7Notes for your safety

surface, particularly when using the Varoma.

• Remove the mixing bowl carefully to prevent any spillage, especially when the mixing bowl contents are hot.

Danger of scalding by hot steam and hot condensed liquid

• Be sure to position the Varoma correctly onto the mixing bowl and Thermomix

TM5.

• Be aware that hot steam escapes at the sides and from the top of the Varoma lid during operation.

• Touch only the handles on the sides of the Varoma.

• Never use the Varoma without the Varoma lid.

• When removing the Varoma lid hold it in such a way that the escaping steam or hot dripping liquid cannot come into contact with you.

• Be aware that hot steam will continue to rise up through the hole in the mixing bowl lid when removing the entire Varoma.

• Keep children away from Thermomix

TM5 when using the Varoma and warn them about the danger of hot steam and hot condensed liquid.

• Ensure that the hole in the mixing bowl lid and some slots of the Varoma dish and tray remain free of food to avoid an uncontrolled escape of steam.

Danger of injury by contact with hot parts

• Always keep the Thermomix

TM5 out of children’s reach and warn children that the mixing bowl and Varoma will heat up.

Measuring cup – cold food – danger of injury by escaping cold food

• When processing cold food at medium (3–6) and higher (7–10) speed levels or when activating the turbo mode to chop or purée cold food, hold the measuring cup to prevent cold food from escaping. (But never hold the measuring cup when processing hot food.)

Measuring cup – hot food – danger of burn injury

• When processing hot food (temperature above 60 °C) do not touch the measuring cup or activate turbo mode.

Danger of injury from sharp edges

• The Thermomix

TM5 touch screen display is made from glass and can shatter if handled incorrectly.

Danger of injury by improper use

• Only use the Thermomix

TM5 in

accordance with this instruction manual.

• Never touch the locking arms or mixing bowl lid when opening or closing the Thermomix

TM5. Do not attempt to remove the mixing bowl or the mixing bowl lid with force.

• Never heat up the mixing bowl when it is empt y.

• When using the stirring attachment (butterfly whisk) switch on the speed only after the butterfly whisk is correctly in place.

• Do not select a speed higher than level 4 when using the butterfly whisk.

• Never use the spatula when the butterfly whisk is fitted.

• Do not add ingredients that might damage or block the butterfly whisk when it is attached to the mixing knife and the motor is running.

Danger of injury by usage of non intended items or equipment

• Use only parts provided with the Thermomix

TM5 (page 12–13) or original spare parts from Vorwerk Thermomix

which have been specifically approved for use with Thermomix

TM5.

• Never use the Thermomix

TM5 in combination with parts or equipment not provided by Vorwerk Thermomix

• Never use the Thermomix

TM5 in combination with parts or equipment designed for older generations of Thermomix

• Use only the lid provided to close the mixing bowl.

• Use only the Thermomix

TM5 measuring cup to close the hole in the mixing bowl lid. Do not cover the mixing bowl lid with any item including towels or dish cloths.

• Use only the Thermomix

TM5 spatula with safety disk for stirring food in the mixing bowl. Never use other items or utensils such as spoons, whisks or knives for stirring. These might get caught in the rotating mixing knife, and could result in injury.

• Lock the mixing bowl lid before inserting the Thermomix

TM5 spatula through the hole in the mixing bowl lid.

Property damage

Thermomix

TM5 can move

• Place your Thermomix

TM5 on a clean, solid, even and non-heatable surface so that it cannot slip.

• Keep the Thermomix

TM5 at a sufficient distance from the edge of the surface to prevent it from falling off.

• Be aware that occasionally when kneading dough or chopping food, an imbalance can develop in the mixing bowl which,

Notes for your safety

NOTES FOR YOUR SAFETY

under certain circumstances, may cause the whole Thermomix

TM5 to move.

Do not leave the Thermomix

TM5 unattended while it is kneading dough or chopping food.

Risk of damage

• By hot steam: Ensure that there is a sufficient clearance above and around the Thermomix

TM5 and Varoma (for example below suspended cupboards or shelving) to prevent damage from hot escaping steam.

• By external heat source: Keep a sufficient distance between the Thermomix

TM5 and external heat sources such as radiators, hot plates, ovens, hobs, etc. Do not place the Thermomix

TM5 or its connecting cable on any heat source as this may cause damage to the Thermomix

TM5.

Do not place the Thermomix

TM5

on hot surfaces.

• By leaking out ingredients: Ensure that the sealing ring of the mixing knife is fitted to the knife bearing. If there is no sealing ring the ingredients may leak out and damage the Thermomix

TM5. Ensure that the mixing knife is locked into the bowl base correctly.

• By insufficient cooling of

Thermomix

TM5: Ensure that the

ventilation openings on the rear side and on the bottom of the Thermomix

TM5

are always free from splashes of fat, food, leftovers and other substances, and are not covered. Otherwise damage to the Thermomix

TM5 may occur. This is especially important if the ventilation openings of your Thermomix

TM5 are covered with protection grids. Be sure to remove the protection grids during every cleaning process.

• By improper power supply: Only use the Thermomix

TM5 with alternating current and a mains power supply duly installed by an electrician. The mains power supply voltage and mains frequency must correspond with the type plate on the bottom of the main Thermomix

TM5.

• By corrosion: Ensure that you thoroughly dry the contact pins of the mixing bowl after cleaning the mixing bowl, so no moisture can enter the Thermomix

TM5 via the contact pins.

• By short-circuiting the Thermomix

TM5 recipe chip

interface: Never touch the

Thermomix

Recipe chip interface contacts with metal obejcts, e.g. spoons. You could damage your Thermomix

TM5.

Notes for your safety

10 Technical Data

Symbol of conformity/ Mark of conformity

Motor Maintenance-free Vorwerk reluctance motor 500 W rated power.

Speed continuously adjustable from 100 to 10,700 revolutions per minute (Gentle stir 40 rpm). Special speed setting (alternating mode) for dough preparation. Electronic motor protection to prevent overload.

Heating system 1,000 W power consumption.

Protected against overheating.

Integrated scales Measuring range from 5 to 3000 g in 5 g increments (to max. 6.0 kg);

-5 to -3000 g in 5 g increments (to max. –6.0 kg).

Housing High-quality plastic material.

Mixing bowl Stainless steel, with heating system and temperature sensor integrated.

Maximum capacity 2.2 litres.

Connected load Only for 220 … 240 V 50/60 Hz (TM5-1).

Maximum power consumption 1,500 W. Pull-out power cord, 1 m long.

Dimensions and weight

Thermomix® TM5

excl. Varoma Varoma

height 34.1 cm height 13.1 cm width 32.6 cm width 38.3 cm depth 32.6 cm depth 27.5 cm weight 7.95 kg weight 0.8 kg

TECHNICAL DATA

11Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the Thermomix

TM5!

During a Thermomix

TM5 demonstration, you experienced and tested with your five senses the benefits of your new

Thermomix

TM5. An experienced Thermomix® advisor helped you optimize the usage of all possible functions to

your individual needs.

Now you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of your own Thermomix

TM5. Preparing tasty and healthy food

becomes fast and easy. Cooking with Thermomix

TM5 saves you time for other activities.

This instruction manual will familiarize you step by step with your new Thermomix

TM5. Please read it carefully. With each step you will experience that we have considered your interests and needs when we designed this high quality product.

The easy to understand step by step design of our recipes will enable you to prepare your meals and dishes with great success.

We wish you, your family and your friends a lot of fun with your new Thermomix

TM5!

Vorwerk Thermomix

INTRODUCTION

12 Your Thermomix® TM5

YOUR THERMOMIX®TM5

After opening the package please check that all Thermomix

TM5 components are included. These are:

• Thermomix

TM5 including mixing bowl and mixing bowl lid

• Simmering basket

• Butterfly whisk (Stirring attachment)

• Measuring cup

• Spatula

• Varoma

• Cookbook

• Instruction Manual

• Thermomix

Recipe Chip

13Your Thermomix® TM5

Thermomix® TM5

Mixing bowl

Mixing bowl base

Seal ring for mixing knife

Mixing knife

Mixing bowl lid

Butterfly whisk

(Stirring attachment)

Spatula with safety disk

Simmering basket

Measuring cup

Thermomix® Recipe Chip

Lid sensor

Selector

Handle

Varoma

Varoma lid

Varoma tray

Varoma dish

BEFORE YOU START

Congratulations on purchasing the Thermomix

TM5!

Before using your Thermomix® TM5 (In the following simply called “Thermomix”) for the first time attend a demonstration with a qualified Thermomix

advisor. Familiarize yourself with using your Thermomix®.

Before you start

Be sure to place your Thermomix® on a clean, solid and even surface so that it cannot slip. It is recommended to keep your Thermomix

in a permanent position in your kitchen so that you can operate it easily. Remove the Foil from the Touchscreen. Clean your Thermomix

thoroughly before using it for

the first time. Follow the instructions in the chapter on cleaning (page 46).

How to insert the mixing bowl correctly

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

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

. To close the mixing bowl place the mixing bowl lid vertically

onto the mixing bowl

. The lid will lock automatically when the speed

selector is activated.

CAUTION

Danger of scalding by splashing hot food

• Never try to force the mixing bowl lid open. Only open the mixing bowl lid when the speed is set to “0” and the locking mechanism has released it.

• Never touch the locking arms or mixing bowl lid when opening or closing the Thermomix®. Do not attempt to remove the mixing bowl or the mixing bowl lid with force.

Before you start

15Before you start

How to remove the mixing knife

To remove the mixing knife: Hold the mixing bowl with one hand so that it’s opening points upwards. With your other hand turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees counterclockwise and pull the mixing bowl base off downwards

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

CAUTION

Danger of injury from the sharp mixing knife

Do not touch the blades of mixing knife. They are very sharp. Hold the upper part of mixing knife when removing or re-inserting it.

IMPORTANT:

Take precautions to prevent the mixing knife from falling out accidentally.

BEFORE YOU START

How to insert the mixing knife

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

until it’s sealing ring touches the bottom of the mixing bowl. Then turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees counter-clockwise to lock the knife in place

CAUTION

Risk of damage by leaking out ingredients

Ensure that the sealing ring of the mixing knife is fitted to the knife bearing. If the sealing ring is damaged the ingredients may leak out and damage the Thermomix®. Ensure that the mixing knife is locked into the bowl base correctly.

Before you start

17Accessories

Before you start using your Thermomix® 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

On the inside and on the outside of the mixing bowl there are marks indicating the filling level

. The mixing bowl has a maximum capacity of

2.2 litres

Mixing bowl base

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.

CAUTION

Danger of scalding by splashing hot food

• Place a maximum filling quantity of 2.2 litres of food and/or liquid into mixing bowl.

• Observe the fill level marks of mixing bowl.

IMPORTANT:

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®.

Maximum

capacity

of mixing

bowl

ACCE SSORIES

2.2 litres

2.0 litres

1.5 litres

1.0 litre

0.5 litre

2.2 litres

Mixing bowl lid

The mixing bowl lid 1 is used to close the mixing bowl. For safety reasons your Thermomix

will not operate unless the lid has been positioned and locked

correctly. Never try to force the lid open when the Thermomix

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 spillage of ingredients, if the mixing bowl is filled to the maximum indicator.

Measuring cup

CAUTION

Danger of injury by improper use

• Use only the lid provided to close the mixing bowl.

• Only use your Thermomix® with a clean mixing bowl lid and sealing ring. Ensure that the brim of the mixing bowl is clean at all times. Inspect the sealing ring regularly for possible damage. Be aware that the sealing ring is not removable and attempting to do so may result in damage. Incase of damage or leakage exchange the lid immediately. Do not use your Thermomix® until you have exchanged the lid.

Danger of injury

• Never touch the locking arms or mixing bowl lid when opening or closing the Thermomix®. Do not attempt to remove the mixing bowl or the mixing bowl lid with force.

CAUTION

Danger of scalding by splashing hot food

• Use only the Thermomix® measuring cup to close the hole in the mixing bowl lid. Do not cover the mixing bowl lid with any item including towels or dish cloths.

• Never hold or touch the measuring cup when processing hot food (Temperature above 60 °C).

Measuring cup – cold food – danger of injury by escaping cold food

Measuring cup – hot food – danger of burn injury

• When processing hot food (temperature above 60 °C) do not touch the measuring cup or activate turbo mode.

ACCESSORIES

Accessories

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. Besides the 100 ml mark 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 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 hole in the mixing bowl lid lift the measuring cup and add them into the mixing bowl.

Simmering basket

The simmering basket for the Thermomix® 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

, 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.

To remove the simmering basket: place the hook of the spatula into the notch of the simmering basket

and lift the basket 5. The spatula can be removed

at any time.

• The feet at the bottom of the simmering basket

allow liquid to drip off

the food in 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

instead of the

measuring cup.

Accessories

Spatula

The spatula 1 is another example of the intelligent design of the Thermomix®.

• The Thermomix

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. The tip of the spatula is shaped to fit exactly between the mixing knife assembly and the wall of the mixing bowl.

• 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 (see page 19, photo

CAUTION

Danger of injury by usage of not intended items

• Use only the Thermomix® spatula with safety disk for stirring food in the mixing bowl.

• Never use other items or utensils such as spoons, whisks or knives for stirring. These might get caught in the rotating mixing knife, and could result in injury.

• Lock the mixing bowl lid before inserting the Thermomix® spatula through the hole in the mixing bowl lid.

ACCESSORIES

Accessories

Butterf ly Whisk (Stirring attachment)

• The butterfly whisk 3 (here positioned on the mixing knife 4) will help you to achieve best results when whipping cream or beating egg whites. It is also the perfect accessory for the preparation of creamy puddings or cream mixtures.

• When boiling milk or preparing puddings or sauces the butterfly whisk allows a constant movement of ingredients. This will help prevent the food from sticking.

It is easy to insert and remove the butterfly whisk: Insert the butterf ly whisk as shown in picture

and slightly turn it against the intended rotation of the mixing knife. It should be hooked under the knife now and not be possible to pull it off vertically. Its ball-shaped end ensures that it can be removed easily. To remove the butterf ly whisk hold the ball-shaped end and pull it out with rotations in both directions.

CAUTION

• When using the stirring attachment (butterfly whisk) switch on the speed only after the butterfly whisk is correctly in place.

• Do not select a speed higher than level 4 when using the butterfly whisk.

• Never use the spatula when the butterfly whisk is fitted.

• Do not add ingredients that might damage or block the butterfly whisk when it is attached to the mixing knife and the motor is running.

Accessories

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