Vorwerk Thermomix TM 31 User manual

Thermomix TM 31
Instruction Manual
Retain for future reference!

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Table of contents
Table of contents
Notes for your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction/Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Your Thermomix TM 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to insert the mixing bowl correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to remove the mixing knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to insert the mixing knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mixing bowl, mixing bowl base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mixing bowl lid, measuring cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Simmering basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Spatula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Stirring attachment (butterfly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
VAROMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to combine the VAROMA parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to use the VAROMA correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Practical work with the VAROMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Starting the Thermomix TM 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Explanation of symbols on control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Weighing and adding with the tare button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Further information about weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Timer buttons and timer display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjustment of preset time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Temperature buttons and illuminated temperature indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Indicator for remaining heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Soft start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Gentle heating setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
VAROMA temperature setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Speed selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Gentle stir setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Stirring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mixing/blending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turbo button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clockwise/counter-clockwise operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Dough mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Things to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electronic motor protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
First time use and high loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to clean the mixing bowl and its lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to clean the mixing knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
How to clean the VAROMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
How to clean the main appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Additional information for cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Notes for your own recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Legal Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Notes for your safety
The Thermomix TM 31 is intended for domestic use
(and similar use e.g. hotels and restaurants).
It complies with the most advanced safety standards.
For your own safety, read this instruction manual
carefully before using your Thermomix TM 31 for the
first time and be sure to take particular note of the
following.
Retain instruction manual for future reference. This
instruction manual is part of the Thermomix TM 31.
Therefore always add this instruction manual to the
appliance when a third person uses it.
The Thermomix TM 31 is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given super-
vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
The Thermomix TM 31 complies with the safety
standards of the country in which it was sold by an
authorised Vorwerk organisation.
Compliance with the local safety standards cannot
be guaranteed should the Thermomix TM 31 be
used in any other country.
Vorwerk therefore accepts no liability for any
damages that may be arise as a consequence.
Danger of electric shock
•Disconnect the appliance from mains power
supply before cleaning and if appliance is not used
for a prolonged period of time.
•Do not immerse the Thermomix TM 31 in water.
Clean with a damp cloth only. No water or dirt
must be allowed to enter the housing.
•Inspect your appliance, its accessories including
the mixing bowl and the connecting cable regularly
for possible damage. Damaged parts can impair
safety. If damage does occur, do not use the
appliance and contact Vorwerk customer service
or an authorised Vorwerk repairer.
•The Thermomix TM 31 may only be repaired by
the responsible Vorwerk customer service or an
authorised Vorwerk repairer. This also applies in
the case of damage to the connecting cable which
may only be replaced by the Vorwerk customer
service or an authorised Vorwerk repairer.
Improper repair works or inexpert handling may
result in serious risks for the user.
Danger of injury from sharp mixing knife
•Do not touch the blades of mixing knife. They are
very sharp. Hold upper part of mixing knife when
removing or re-inserting it.
Danger of scalding by splashing hot food
•Place a maximum filling quantity of 2 litres of food
into mixing bowl.
•Observe the fill level marks of mixing bowl.
•Use Thermomix TM 31 only with correctly fitted,
clean sealing ring of mixing bowl lid. Inspect the
sealing ring regularly for possible damage. In case
of a damage or leakage exchange the sealing ring
immediately, at the latest every 2 years.
Notes for your safety

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•Only open the mixing bowl lid after the processed
food stops moving. This is especially important if
you are using high speed levels above speed 5.
•Never try to open mixing bowl lid by force. Only
open the mixing bowl lid after the speed selector
is pointing to open lid position.
•Never use the turbo button or abruptly increase
the speed when processing food that has not
been heated in the Thermomix TM 31.
•Mind single spots of hot food escaping from
opening of mixing bowl lid. Place the measuring
cup correctly into the opening leaving it in place
especially when processing hot food (e.g. jam,
soup) at medium (3–6) and higher (7– 10, Turbo)
speed levels.
•When processing hot food (for temperatures
above 60°C) do not touch the measuring cup or
press the Turbo button.
•Do not use VAROMA temperature to heat up or
cook large quantities of food.
•Use only low speed levels ( –2) when selecting
VAROMA temperature. Higher speed levels can
lead to splashing of hot food or frothing up of
liquid.
•Be sure to place the Thermomix TM 31 on a clean,
solid, even and non-heatable surface, particularly
when using the VAROMA.
•Be sure to position the VAROMA correctly onto
mixing bowl and appliance.
Danger of scalding by hot steam and hot
condensed water
•Mind hot steam escapes at the sides and from
the top of VAROMA lid during operation.
•Touch only the handles at both sides of VAROMA.
•Never use VAROMA without VAROMA lid.
•Hold VAROMA lid in such a way that the rising
steam or hot dripping liquid cannot come into con-
tact with you when taking it off.
•Mind hot steam which will continue to rise up out
of opening of mixing bowl lid when removing the
entire VAROMA.
•Keep children away from Thermomix TM 31 when
using VAROMA and warn them about the danger
of hot steam and hot condensed water.
•Ensure that opening of mixing bowl lid and some
slots of VAROMA receptacle and tray remain free,
otherwise there can be uncontrolled escape of
steam.
Danger of injury by contact with hot parts
•Keep the appliance always out of children's
reach and warn children that the mixing bowl and
VAROMA will heat up.
Danger of injury by escaping food
•Hold measuring cup firmly while operating the
Thermomix TM 31 at medium (3–6) and higher
(7–10) speed levels or pressing turbo button to
chop or to purée cold food.
Notes for your safety

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Notes for your safety
Danger of injury by usage of not intended items
or equipment
•Use only parts provided with the Thermomix
TM 31 (page 10–11) or original spare parts from
Vorwerk Thermomix.
•Never use the Thermomix TM 31 in combination
with parts or equipment not provided by Vorwerk
Thermomix.
•Use only the measuring cup to close the opening in
the mixing bowl lid. Do not cover mixing bowl lid
with towels or similar items.
•Use only the spatula with safety disk for stirring
food in mixing bowl. Never use other items such
as spoons, cooking spoons or any other tools for
stirring. These might get caught in the rotating
mixing knife, possibly resulting in injury.
•Lock the mixing bowl lid before inserting the
spatula through the opening in the mixing bowl lid.
Property damage
Thermomix TM 31 can move
•Place your Thermomix TM 31 on a clean, solid,
even and non-heatable surface so that it cannot
slip. Keep Thermomix TM 31 in a sufficient
distance from the edge of this surface to prevent
it from falling down. 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 surface.
Risk of damage
•By hot steam: Ensure a sufficient distance over
Thermomix TM 31 and VAROMA (suspended
cupboards, shelving) and around them to prevent
damage of hot escaping steam.
•By external heat source: Keep a sufficient
distance between the Thermomix TM 31 and
external heat sources such as radiators, hot
plates, ovens etc.
Do not place the Thermomix or its connecting
cable on any heat source (e.g. hot plates, cooking
elements, stove or oven) because unintended
turning on may cause damage to the appliance.
•By leaking out food: Ensure sealing ring of
mixing knife is fitted to the knife bearing. If there
is no sealing ring the food to be mixed or cooked
may leak out and damage the appliance.
•By insufficient cooling of Thermomix TM 31:
Ensure ventilation openings on both sides of the
appliance are always free from splashes of fat,
food leftovers or suchlike and not covered.
Otherwise damage of the applicance may occur.
•By improper use: Use Thermomix TM 31 only
with alternating current and a mains power supply
duly installed by a specialist.
The mains power supply voltage and mains
frequency must correspond with the type plate
(on the bottom of the main appliance).

8Technical data
Technical data
Symbol of conformity/
Mark of conformity
Motor
Heating system
Integrated scales
Housing
Mixing bowl
Connected load
Country details
Motor
Heating System
Max. power consumtion
Voltage
Dimensions and weight
Thermomix TM 31
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 2,000 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 220…240 V 50/60 Hz or 110… 127 V 60 Hz alternating
voltage (see country details).
Maximum power consumption 1,500 W.
Pull-out connecting cable, 1 m long.
Canada Mexico Taiwan
400 W 500 W 500 W
900 W 1,000 W 1,000 W
1,300 W 1,500 W 1,500 W
120 V 127 V 110 V
excl. Varoma Varoma
height 30.0 cm height 11.8 cm
width 28.5 cm width 38.5 cm
depth 28.5 cm depth 27.5 cm
weight 6.3 kg weight 0.8 kg

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on having chosen the
Thermomix TM 31!
During a Thermomix TM 31 demonstration, you
experienced and tested with your five senses the
benefits of your new Thermomix. An experienced
Thermomix advisor helped you optimize the usage
of all possible functions to your individual needs.
Now you are ready to start taking advantage of your
own Thermomix. Preparing tasty and healthy food
becomes fast and easy.
Cooking with Thermomix saves you time for other
activities.
This instruction manual will familiarize you step by
step with your new Thermomix. 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 without expert knowledge.
We wish you, your family and your friends a lot of
fun with your new Thermomix!
Vorwerk Thermomix
If you have any questions or difficulties please do
not hesitate to contact:
Your Thermomix TM 31 advisor:
Name
Telephone
Fax
Mobile phone
Email
Thermomix customer service: see page 42
Vorwerk International Mittelsten Scheid & Co.
Verenastrasse 39
8832 Wollerau
Switzerland
This instruction manual is available in further
languages at www.thermomix.com
Version: 20101102/230_120
Customer service
Introduction Customer service

10 Your Thermomix TM 31
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
•VAROMA
•Recipe Cookbook
•Instruction Manual
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Your Thermomix TM 31
Main appliance
Mixing bowl
Mixing bowl base
Mixing knife
Sealing ring for mixing knife
Simmering basket
Spatula with safety disk
Measuring cup
Mixing bowl lid
Sealing ring for mixing bowl lid
Stirring attachment (butterfly)
VAROMA
VAROMA receptacle
VAROMA tray
VAROMA lid
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Before you start
Congratulations on purchasing the Thermomix TM 31!
Before using your Thermomix TM 31 for the first
time attend a demonstration with a qualified
Thermomix advisor. Familiarize yourself with using
your Thermomix TM 31.
Before you start
Make sure to place your Thermomix TM 31 on a
clean, solid and even surface so that it cannot slip.
Keep your Thermomix TM 31 in a permanent position
in your kitchen, so that you can operate it easily.
Clean your Thermomix TM 31 thoroughly before
using it for the first time. Follow the instructions in
the chapter on cleaning (page 36).
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 picture ,
and if the bowl itself is securely fixed in the appliance.
To close the mixing bowl correctly press the mixing
bowl lid vertically onto the mixing bowl . The
marker must point to the handle. Then turn the lid in
a clockwise direction you hear it “click” into place,
make sure to turn it all the way to the stop.
Turn speed selector to closed lid position ; otherwise,
the Thermomix TM 31 cannot be switched on.
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CAUTION
Danger of scalding by splashing hot food
Never try to open mixing bowl lid by force. Only
open the mixing bowl lid after the speed selector is
pointing to open lid position .
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How to remove the mixing knife
To remove the mixing knife: Hold the mixing bowl
with one hand, with your other hand turn the mixing
bowl base 30 degrees clockwise and pull the mixing
bowl base off downwards .Carefully hold
the upper part of the mixing knife and remove it
together with its sealing ring .
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Before you start
Important:
Take precautions to prevent the mixing knife from
falling out accidentally.
CAUTION
Danger of injury from sharp mixing knife
Do not touch the blades of mixing knife. They are
very sharp. Hold upper part of mixing knife
when removing or re-inserting it.
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How to insert the mixing knife
To re-insert the mixing knife, follow the
‘removal’ steps in the reverse order.
Put the mixing knife back into the mixing
bowl by pushing it through the opening
in the bottom of the bowl .
Now re-fit the mixing bowl base from below onto
the mixing knife. Push the mixing knife through the
opening in the bottom of the mixing bowl with one
hand. With your other hand hold the mixing bowl
and turn (at the same time) the mixing bowl base
30 degrees counter-clockwise to lock .
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NOTICE
Risk of damage by leaking out food
Ensure sealing ring of mixing knife is fitted to
the knife 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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1.5 litre
2.0 litre
0.5 litre
1.0 litre
maximum
capacity
of mixing
bowl
Accessories
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
On the inside and on the outside of the mixing bowl
there are marks indicating the filling level .
Each mark corresponds to 0.5 litre. The mixing bowl
has a maximum capacity of 2 litres .
Mixing bowl base
The mixing bowl base is used to fasten and
loosen the mixing knife within the mixing bowl.
The whole mixing bowl may be placed on any work
sur
face. There is no need to place a mat under the
bowl.
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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 of
the Thermomix.
CAUTION
Danger of scalding by splashing hot food
•Place a maximum filling quantity of 2 litres of
food into mixing bowl.
•Observe the fill level marks of mixing bowl.

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Mixing bowl lid
The mixing bowl lid 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.
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 mixing bowl lid clean the sealing
ring 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.
Place the measuring cup into the opening in the lid
with its opening showing upwards .
Only when using the butterfly: position the measur-
ing 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.
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CAUTION
Danger of scalding by splashing hot food
Use Thermomix TM 31 only with correctly fitted,
clean sealing ring of mixing bowl lid. Inspect the
sealing ring regularly. Should damage or leakage
occur replace immediately, at the latest every
2 years.
CAUTION
Danger of scalding by splashing hot food
•Mind single spots of hot food escaping from
opening of mixing bowl lid. Place the measu-
ring cup correctly into the opening leaving it
in place especially when processing hot food
(e.g. jam, soup) at medium (3–6) and higher
(7–10, Turbo) speed levels.
•Do not cover mixing bowl lid with towels or
similar items.
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Accessories
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, potatoes).
Removing the simmering basket is effortless:
place the hook of 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.
•In case of reducing liquid in food (e.g. tomato
sauce) put the simmering basket as cover onto
the lid instead of the measuring cup.
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Spatula
The spatula is another example for the intelli-
gent design of the Thermomix.
•The Thermomix TM 31 spatula is the only instru-
ment 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
mixing knife. This means that you can use the spa-
tula during chopping, cooking or simmering.
•The spatula should be used to scrape all ingre-
dients 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 top.
•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 17, photo 4).
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Danger of injury by usage of not intended items
•Use only the spatula with safety disk (provided with the Thermomix TM 31) for stirring food in mixing
bowl.
•Lock the mixing bowl lid before inserting the spatula through the opening in the mixing bowl lid.
•Never use other items such as spoons, cooking spoons or any other tools for stirring. These might get
caught by the rotating mixing knife, possibly resulting in injury.
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Accessories
Stirring attachment (butterfly)
•The butterfly (here positioned on mixing
knife ) 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 and remove the butterfly:
Insert the butterfly as shown in the picture .
Its ball-shaped end ensures that it can be removed
easily.
To remove the butterfly hold the ball-shaped end
and pull it out with rotations in both directions.
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•Only switch on speed after the butterfly has
been positioned 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 mixing knife is
in motion and the butterfly is fitted.
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VAROMA
The VAROMA consists out of three parts :
•VAROMA receptacle (bottom)
•VAROMA tray (middle)
•VAROMA lid (top)
All parts are made of high-quality, food compatible
plastic.
How to combine the VAROMA parts
You can use your VAROMA in either of the following
two combinations:
Combination 1:
VAROMA receptacle plus VAROMA tray and lid .
Use this combination for cooking different foods,
e.g. vegetables with meat or fish, or a larger
amount of the same food, e.g. yeast dumplings.
Combination 2:
VAROMA receptacle plus VAROMA lid .
Use this combination for cooking large amounts of
the same food, e.g. vegetables, potatoes or large
pieces of meat or sausages.
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Important:
If VAROMA lid is not positioned properly, the
steam will escape and the food inside the
VAROMA will not cook properly.
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NOTICE
•Always store the VAROMA with its lid closed
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•Use VAROMA only with Thermomix TM 31
(not suitable for microwave, oven or other
appliances).
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Danger of scalding by hot steam and hot
condensed water
Never use VAROMA without VAROMA lid.
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