Vorwerk Thermomix TM 31 User manual

Thermomix TM 31
Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual Thermomix TM 31
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 chil-
dren'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 impor-
tant to avoid splashing.
If you use the turbo button while opera-
ting 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 speci-
fic cable by the Vorwerk after-sales-ser-
vice. 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 pre-
paration.
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 faith-
ful partner makes your kitchen work faster,
easier and safer.
And because we want to keep our promise we
prepared these operating instructions to familia-
rise 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 cus-
tomers, from the very first stages of develop-
ment 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 correct-
ly. Please read them carefully to become famili-
ar 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
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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 opera-
te 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 hand-
le 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 illu-
stration, 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 - especi-
ally 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 bot-
tom 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, butter-
fly, simmering basket, measuring cup, lid and
VAROMA can be cleaned in the same way.
Please ensure that the contact pins at the bot-
tom 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 'remo-
val' 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 dama-
ge 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 loo-
sen 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 ingre-
dients 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
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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 appli-
ance 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 pus-
hing 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 occasio-
nally 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: positi-
on 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 gra-
dually 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
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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 simme-
ring 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 simme-
ring 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 intelli-
gent 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 bla-
des. This means that you can use the spa-
tula during cooking, simmering or chop-
ping.
The spatula can also be used to scrape all
ingredients from the mixing bowl. The tip
of the spatula is shaped to fit exactly bet-
ween the blade assembly and the wall of
the mixing bowl.
We have already described one of its pos-
sible uses: when filtering fruit or vegeta-
ble juices use it to hold the simmering
basket in place.
For your safety
Only use the spatula provided with your appli-
ance 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 bea-
ting egg whites. It is also the perfect uten-
sil 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 pre-
vent 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 remo-
ved easily.
Important:
Only switch on speed after the butter-
fly 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 butter-
fly 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 pre-
vents the Thermomix TM 31 from opera-
ting if the mixing bowl has not been inser-
ted properly and the lid has not been cor-
rectly locked (speed selector is blocked).
Likewise, a safety device prevents the lid
from opening while the appliance is opera-
ting.
The electronic scales work within a tem-
perature range between -20°C and +50°C
(4°F and +122°F). If the appliance has
been transported in winter and the tempe-
rature falls below -20°C (-4°F) wait until
the Thermomix TM 31 has reached room
temperature again. In this way, the inte-
grated scales will work perfectly.
If you do not need your Thermomix TM 31
for a prolonged period of time please dis-
connect it from mains supply as you do
with most electric appliances (economi-
zing 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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Important:
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-clock-
wise operation
Lid locked
Lid unlocked
On/Off button