Vorwerk Thermomix TM5 User manual

THERMOMIX® TM5
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ID: 20872-1716 AU V3
ID: 20872-1716 AU V3

2 3Safety alert symbol and signal words
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Signal words
Note the use of signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The signal word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WA R N ING
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in injury.
NOTICE
is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
AND SIGNAL WORDS

4 5Important safeguards
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Important safeguards
Read all instructions
WARNING
Electric shock hazard
• Unplug the Thermomix®TM5 from
outlet when not in use, and before clean-
ing. Do not put on or take off parts while
the Thermomix®TM5 is in operation.
• Do not put the Thermomix®TM5 in
water or other liquid. Clean with
a damp cloth only. No water or dirt
should enter the base unit.
• Do not operate the Thermomix®TM5
if the cord or plug becomes damaged,
if the appliance malfunctions, or if the
Thermomix®TM5 is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return your
Thermomix®TM5 to the nearest
authorised service facility for
examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
WARNING
To avoid scalding, burn injury and
laceration hazard, do not try to
open the mixing bowl lid by force.
• Never force the mixing bowl lid open.
• Only open the mixing bowl lid when
the speed is set to “
O ” and the locking
mechanism has released it.
WARNING
If the hole in the mixing bowl lid is
blocked with food and the heating
is active, an overpressure can build
up in the mixing bowl and the hot
contents can erupt from it.
• While cooking, if you find the hole
in the mixing bowl lid blocked or if
the measuring cup is being pushed
up, unplug the Thermomix®TM5.
DO NOT touch the controls.
• Do not fill the simmering basket past
the max fill line.
• Do not fill the mixing bowl past the
max fill line (2.2 litres).
• Ensure that the hole in the mixing
bowl lid remains free of food.
• Never hold down or fix the measuring
cup when processing hot food.
WARNING
You may get burned or scalded by
escaping hot food or steam or by
touching hot surfaces.
• Remove the mixing bowl carefully to
help prevent contents from spilling or
splashing.
• Do not let the power cord hang over
edge of table or counter, or touch any
hot surface, such as a stove.
• Place Thermomix®TM5 on a clean,
solid, even surface to help prevent it
from slipping.
• Never use the Thermomix®TM5
in combination with parts or
equipment for older generations of
Thermomix®.
• The use of attachments or items not
recommended or sold by Vorwerk may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• To avoid injury when processing hot
food, place the measuring cup into
the opening of the mixing bowl lid.
Never touch, hold down or fix the
measuring cup when processing hot
food.
• Using the turbo mode or abruptly
increasing mixing speed with hot food
may result in scalding injury. When
processing hot food, increase the speed
gradually.
• Do not touch the surface of the mixing
bowl, the mixing bowl lid, the Varoma
and parts of the measuring cup as
they will become hot when processing
hot food.
• Touch only the handles on the sides of
the Varoma when the Varoma is hot.
• Do not not touch or fix the measuring
cup when processing hot food.
When using the Thermomix®TM5, basic safety precautions should
always be followed. Only use the Thermomix®TM5 in accordance
with this instruction manual.

6 7Important safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Important safeguards
• The Thermomix®TM5 can generate
a constant flow of steam while cooking
depending on the chosen settings.
Keep away from the steam. Hot steam
will continue to rise up through the hole
in the mixing bowl lid when removing
the entire Varoma. Hot steam may
escape at the sides and from the top of
the Varoma lid during operation.
• Do not use your Thermomix®TM5
with damaged accessories.
• Scalding due to food boiling over may
occur if heating large quantities of
food at high temperatures. If boiling
over occurs, push the selector (see p. 14)
to stop the machine.
• When removing the Varoma lid, tilt
the lid away from your face and body
to avoid escaping steam.
• Ensure that some slots of the Varoma
dish and tray remain uncovered of
food to avoid an uncontrolled escape
of steam.
• Position the Varoma correctly onto the
mixing bowl and Thermomix®TM5
to prevent the Varoma from becoming
detached.
• Unhook and remove spatula from
simmering basket after removing
simmering basket and placing it on
a level surface. If hooked to simmering
basket, spatula may cause simmering
basket to tip and spill hot contents.
• Contents of simmering basket may
splash during removal. Use care
when removing simmering basket.
• Do not disassemble the mixing knife
from the mixing bowl while it is hot.
WARNING
Fire hazard
• Your Thermomix®TM5 may catch fire
or be damaged if exposed to an outside
heat source. Do not place on or near
a hot surface or stove top.
WARNING
Laceration hazard
• BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE
CAREFULLY. Do not touch the blades.
Hold the upper part of the mixing
knife when removing or re-inserting it.
• Use care when removing the mixing
knife to prevent it from falling out
accidenta lly.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the
mixing bowl while it is in operation to
reduce the risk of injury to persons or
damage to the mixer.
WARNING
Not intended for use by children
• Close supervision is necessary when
the Thermomix®TM5 is used by or
near children.
• If the Thermomix®TM5 is used
around children consider using
a locking code, see page 45.
WARNING
The magnets in the recipe chip
may affect pacemakers
• The magnets in the Thermomix®
Recipe Chip and the Thermomix®
Recipe Chip interface may affect
pacemakers or internal defibrillators.
Keep Thermomix®Recipe Chips and
the Thermomix®Recipe Chip interface
away from pacemakers or internal
defibrillators. Warn people with
pacemakers or internal defibrillators.
CAUTION
Pinching hazard from moving
Thermomix®TM5 parts
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
Never touch the locking arms or
mixing bowl lid when opening or
closing the Thermomix®TM5.
• Keep hair and clothing away from
moving parts of the Thermomix®TM5.
• Make sure the Appliance is switched
off before taking off or putting on
accessories.
CAUTION
Damaged accessories may
cause injury
• If any Thermomix®TM5 accessories
are damaged by the mixing knife
during food preparation, discard food.
Contact Vorwerk for replacement
accessory.

8 9Important safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Safe minimum internal temperature chart
• Do not operate the Thermomix®TM5
with damaged parts or accessories.
CAUTION
You may suffer injury or damage
your Thermomix®TM5 or
proper ty.
• Do not modify your Thermomix®TM5
or any accessories.
• Never use the Thermomix®TM5 in
combination with parts or equipment
not provided by Vorwerk.
• Never leave the Thermomix®TM5
unattended while it is running.
(Note that some automated recipes
that use low mixing speeds and
low temperatures can be prepared in
the Thermomix®TM5 without
supervision. These exceptions will be
explicitly stated in the recipe.)
• An imbalance of the Thermomix®TM5
may develop when kneading dough or
chopping food and cause the device to
move along the counter. Keep your
Thermomix®TM5 away from the edge
to help prevent it from falling off.
• The Thermomix®TM5 must only be
repaired by an authorised service
facility. Improper repair works or
improper handling may result in a
serious risk of injury. Vorwerk accepts
no liability for any damages that may
arise after using a non-authorised
repairer.
NOTICE
• Leaks from around the mixing knife
may damage the Thermomix®TM5.
Ensure that the sealing ring of the
mixing knife is fitted to the knife
bearing. Ensure that the mixing knife
is locked into the bowl base correctly.
• To help prevent corrosion of your
Thermomix®TM5, ensure that the
contact pins of the mixing bowl
are thoroughly dried after cleaning
so that moisture does not enter the
Thermomix®TM5.
• Do not use outdoors.
SAV E T HESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing food-
borne illness. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness.
In every step of food preparation, follow the four guidelines to keep food safe:
• Clean – Wash hands and surfaces often.
• Separate – Separate raw meat from other foods.
• Cook – Cook to the right temperature.
• Chill – Refrigerate food promptly.
Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food
thermometer before removing food from the heat source. For reasons of personal
preference, consumers may choose to cook food to higher temperatures.
SAFE MINIMUM INTERNAL
TEMPERATURE CHART
Product Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time
Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb
Steaks, chops, roasts
60 °C (140 °F) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes
Ground meats 70 °C (160 °F)
Ham, fresh or smoked (uncooked) 60 °C (140 °F) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes
Product Minimum Internal Temperature
All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, and
wings, ground poultry, and stuffing)
70 °C (160 °F)
Eggs 70 °C (160 °F)
Fish & Shellfish 60 °C (140 °F)
Leftovers 70 °C (160 °F)
Casseroles 70 °C (160 °F)