Vorwerk Thermomix TM5 User manual

Thermomix® Tm5
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ID: 20872-2105 AU V1
ID: 20872-2105 AU V1

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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
Butterfly 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 5Manual Notes for your safety
MANUAL
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 super-
vision 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 mix-
ing bowl and the connecting cable) for
possible damage. If damage does occur,
NOTES FOR YOUR
SAFETY
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

6 7Notes 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
Notes 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.

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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 knead-
ing dough or chopping food, an imbalance
can develop in the mixing bowl which,
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 Notes for your safety
NOTES FOR YOUR SAFETY

10 11Technical Data Introduction
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
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

12 13Your Thermomix® TM5 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
1Thermomix®TM5
2Mixing bowl
3Mixing bowl base
4Seal ring for mixing knife
5Mixing knife
9Mixing bowl lid
10 Butterfly whisk
(Stirring attachment)
11 Spatula with safety disk
12 Simmering basket
13 Measuring cup
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7
8
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3
4
5
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14 Thermomix®Recipe Chip
15 Lid sensor
16 Selector
17 Handle
Varoma
6Varoma lid
7Varoma tray
8Varoma dish
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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 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®. To close the mixing bowl place the mixing bowl lid vertically
onto the mixing bowl 2. 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 Before 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 3.
Carefully hold the upper part of the mixing knife and remove it together with
its seal ring 4.
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.
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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 12until 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 3.
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 Accessories
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 4. The mixing bowl has a maximum capacity of
2.2 litres 5.
Mixing bowl base
The mixing bowl base 6is 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
ACCESSORIES
2.2 litres
6
5
4
2.0 litres
1.5 litres
1.0 litre
0.5 litre
2.2 litres
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3
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2

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Mixing bowl lid
The mixing bowl lid 1is 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
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 2.
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 3.
• 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 4and lift the basket 5. The spatula can be removed
at any time.
• The feet at the bottom of the simmering basket 6allow 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 7instead of the
measuring cup.
ACCESSORIES
Accessories Accessories
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