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)

10 11
MANUAL
ManualManual
Safety alert symbol and signal words .................................................. 3
Important safeguards ............................................................................... 4
Save minimum internal temperature chart ....................................... 9
Technical data ............................................................................................. 12
Introduction ................................................................................................ 13
Your Thermomix®TM5 ............................................................................. 14
Before you start .......................................................................................... 16
How to insert the mixing bowl correctly ........................................................ 17
How to remove the mixing knife .................................................................... 18
How to insert the mixing knife ....................................................................... 18
Accessories ................................................................................................... 19
Mixing bowl ..................................................................................................... 19
Mixing bowl base ............................................................................................. 19
Mixing bowl lid ................................................................................................ 20
Measuring cup ................................................................................................. 21
Simmering basket ............................................................................................ 22
Spatula ............................................................................................................. 23
Butterfly whisk (Stirring attachment) ............................................................ 24
Varoma ............................................................................................................. 25
How to combine the Varoma parts ................................................................. 25
How to use the Varoma ................................................................................... 26
Practical work with the Varoma ..................................................................... 28
Working with the Thermomix®............................................................... 29
Starting the Thermomix®................................................................................ 29
Switching the Thermomix®off ....................................................................... 30
Security and safety messages ......................................................................... 30
Weighing ingredients with the Thermomix®.................................................. 31
Further information about weighing .............................................................. 31
Operating the Thermomix®from the Home screen ...................................... 32
Adjustment of preset time ............................................................................... 33
Temperature dial ..............................................................................................34
Soft heating at speeds 2 and 3 ......................................................................... 34
Varoma temperature setting ............................................................................35
Speed dial .........................................................................................................35
Gentle stir setting .............................................................................................35
Stirring ..............................................................................................................35
Mixing/blending ..............................................................................................36
Turbo mode .......................................................................................................36
Forward/reverse knife movement operation .................................................. 37
Dough mode .....................................................................................................37
Connecting a Thermomix®recipe chip ...........................................................38
Thermomix®Menu ...........................................................................................38
Favourite recipes .............................................................................................. 38
Recipes .............................................................................................................. 39
By category .......................................................................................................39
From A to Z .......................................................................................................39
Recently cooked ................................................................................................ 39
Cooking a recipe from a Thermomix®recipe chip
using the “guided cooking function” ...............................................................40
Parallel steps .....................................................................................................40
Automated recipes ............................................................................................41
Transportation mode .......................................................................................42
Settings ............................................................................................................. 42
Manage favourites ............................................................................................ 42
Language ..........................................................................................................43
Unit System ......................................................................................................43
About Thermomix®........................................................................................... 43
Reset to factory settings ................................................................................... 44
Background colour ...........................................................................................44
Locking your Thermomix®............................................................................... 45
Contact ..............................................................................................................46
Things to remember ................................................................................... 47
Automatic shutdown ........................................................................................47
Electronic motor protection ............................................................................. 47
First time use and high loads ........................................................................... 47
Cleaning .........................................................................................................48
How to clean the mixing bowl and its lid ........................................................48
How to clean the mixing knife .........................................................................49
How to clean the Varoma .................................................................................50
How to clean the main Thermomix®................................................................ 50
How to clean the area below the mixing bowl ................................................. 51
Additional information for cleaning ................................................................ 51
Changing the protection grid ...................................................................52
Changing the protection grid at the back ........................................................52
Changing the protection grid on the bottom ...................................................53
Notes for your own recipes .......................................................................54
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................55
Legal regulations/Copyright .................................................................... 56
Warranty/Customer service ....................................................................57

12 13Technical 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 34.10 cm height 13.10 cm
width 32.60 cm width 38.30 cm
depth 32.60 cm depth 27.50 cm
weight 7.95 kg weight 0.80 kg
TECHNICAL DATA

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2ndedition, December 2014
ID2016 03 20535/2 AU/n
ONE THERMOMIX®, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
WELCOME TO YOUR CUSTOMER JOURNEY
Commence your Thermomix® story with this selection of
over 180 basic recipes from Thermomix® Recipe Developers
around the world. These are recipes for every day – from
breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas, to sweet and savoury
baking, sauces, conserves and drinks.
The Basic Cookbook is your guide to making the most
of your Thermomix®, converting your own recipes, and
creating those everyday surprises.
The Basic Cookbook
Creating everyday surprises®
THE
BASIC
COOK
BOOK
ISBN 978-3-03844-104-5
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14 15Your Thermomix® TM5
YOUR
THERMOMIX®TM5
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Your Thermomix® TM5
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 Thermomix®Recipe Chip
15 Lid sensor
16 Selector
Varoma
6Varoma lid
7Varoma tray
8Varoma dish
17 Handle
18 Cookbook
19 Instruction manual
19
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16 17
BEFORE
YOU START
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.
• If liquid leaks or spills into Thermomix® TM5 base unplug the
Thermomix®TM5 and refer to the care and maintenance section (p.48)
for cleaning.
Congratulations on purchasing the
Thermomix®TM5!
Before using your Thermomix®TM5 (in the following simply called
“Thermomix”) for the first time it is recommended that you attend a
demonstration with a qualified Thermomix®advisor to familiarize yourself
with using your Thermomix®.
Before you start
WARNUNG
The use of attachments or items not recommended or sold by
Vorwerk may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use your Thermomix® with damaged accessories.
• Do not modify your Thermomix® or any accessories.
• Never use the Thermomix® in combination with parts or equipment for
older generations of Thermomix®.
Damaged accessories may cause injury.
• If any Thermomix® accessories are damaged by mixing knife during
food preparation, discard food. Contact Vorwerk for replacement
accessory.
Before you start 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 and protective covering from the locking arms.
Clean your Thermomix®thoroughly before using it for the first time. Follow
the instructions in the chapter on cleaning (page 48).
How to insert the mixing bowl correctly
WARNING
To avoid scalding, burn injury and laceration hazard:
• Do not try to open the mixing bowl lid by force. Only open the mixing
bowl lid when the speed is set to “0” and the locking mechanism has
released it.
• Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
any hot surface, such as a stove.
• 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.
CAUTION
Locking arms may pinch you.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Never touch the locking arms or mix-
ing bowl lid when opening or closing the Thermomix®.
• Make sure the appliance is switched off before taking off or putting on
accessories.
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 horizontally
onto the mixing bowl 2. The lid will lock automatically when the speed
selector is activated.
1
2

18 19Accessories
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
WARNING
Overfilling may lead to scalding/burn injury
• Ensure that the hole in the mixing bowl lid remains free of food
• Do not fill the mixing bowl past the max fill line (2.2 litres).
• Remove mixing bowl carefully to help prevent contents from spilling
orsplashing.
• Never heat up the mixing bowl when it is empty.
• Only use the mixing bowl lid to close the mixing bowl.
On the inside and on the outside of the mixing bowl there are marks
indicating the filling level 6. The mixing bowl has a maximum capacity of
2.2 litres 7.
Mixing bowl base
NOTICE
• 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®. If liquid leaks or spills
intoThermomix® base unplug the Thermomix® and refer to the care and
maintenance section (p. 48) for cleaning.
• To help prevent corrosion of your Thermomix®, ensure that the contact
pins of the mixing bowl are thoroughly dried after cleaning so that
moisture does not enter the Thermomix®.
The mixing bowl base 8is used to fasten and loosen the mixing knife within
the mixing bowl. The whole mixing bowl may be placed on any work surface.
ACCESSORIES
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
How to remove the mixing knife
WARNING
The blades of the mixing knife can cut
• BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULY. Hold the upper part of
mixing knife when removing or re-inserting it.
• Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts of the Thermomix®.
• Use care when removing the mixing knife to prevent it from falling out
accidentally.
• Keep hands and utensils out of the mixing bowl to reduce the risk of
injury to persons or damage to the mixer.
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 1.
Carefully hold the upper part of the mixing knife and remove it together with
its seal ring 2.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble the mixing bowl while it is hot.
How to insert the mixing knife
NOTICE
Leaks from around the mixing knife may damage the Thermomix®
• 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.
• If liquid leaks or spills into Thermomix® base unplug the Thermomix®
and refer to the care and maintenance section (p. 48) for cleaning.
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 it’s handle firmly.
Now push the mixing knife through the hole in the bottom of the mixing
bowl 34until 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 5.
Before you start
BEFORE YOU START
Maximum
capacity
of mixing
bowl
2.2 litres
2.0 litres
1.5 litres
1.0 litre
0.5 litre
2.2 litres