Vorwerk Thermomix TM6 User manual

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TM6

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Table of Contents
1 Before You Start ................................................ 30
1.1 Storing of Product Documentation.................. 30
1.2 Presentation Format......................................... 30
2 Product overview .............................................. 31
3 For Your Safety .................................................. 32
3.1 Hazards and Safety Instructions ...................... 32
3.2 Classification of Safety Warning Messages...... 38
3.3 Obligations of the User ..................................... 38
4 Intended Use ..................................................... 38
5 Initial Startup .................................................... 39
5.1 Choosing the Setup Location ........................... 39
5.2 Switching on for the first time.......................... 41
5.3 Cleaning for the first time................................. 41
5.3.1 Disassembling the Mixing Bowl........................ 41
6 Operation .......................................................... 42
6.1 Switching on and off ......................................... 42
6.2 Help.................................................................... 42
7 Settings.............................................................. 43
8 Cleaning and Maintenance............................... 43
8.1 Cleaning............................................................. 43
8.2 Cleaning the Base Unit...................................... 44
8.3 Regular Maintenance........................................ 44
8.3.1 Replacing the Mixing Knife ............................... 44
9 Troubleshooting ............................................... 45
10 Customer Care .................................................. 46
11 Warranty/liability for material defects............. 46
12 Disposal ............................................................. 46
13 Technical Data................................................... 47
13.1 Manufacturer..................................................... 47
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1 Before You Start
Congratulations on purchasing your Thermomix® TM6.
Before using your Thermomix® TM6 for the first time, you should attend a
demonstration with a Thermomix® advisor. This is a quick and easy way to familiarise
yourself with your Thermomix® TM6.
1. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using Thermomix® TM6 and
its accessories for the first time.
2. This instruction manual will familiarise you with the safety features of this
appliance.
Further information can be found in the detailed user instructions on your
appliance under
Main Menu > Help > Instruction Manual.
Note Some of the features described in this instruction manual may not be available in all
regions.
For further information, please contact your Thermomix® advisor.
1.1 Storing of Product Documentation
• Retain this instruction manual for future reference. It is an important part of the
appliance and must be kept with it if you pass it on to someone else.
1.2 Presentation Format
This manual uses the following format:
Text Menu options
Example: Tare
Text > Text Menu navigation. The menu sequence is represented by the “>”
symbol.
Example: Menu > Settings
[>32] Reference to a page number
Example: For more information, see chapter on “Technical
Data [>12]”

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2 Product overview
1 Thermomix® TM6 base unit 9 Simmering basket with lid (permanently attached)
2 Mixing bowl base 10 Varoma® dish
3 Contact pins 11 Varoma® tray
4 Mixing bowl 12 Varoma® lid
5 Mixing knife and sealing ring 13 Spatula
6 Mixing bowl lid 14 Butterfly whisk (stirring attachment)
7 Measuring cup Instruction manual and
cookbook (optional)
8 Splash guard
For instructions on using the accessories, please refer to the detailed user guide on
Thermomix® TM6 under
Main Menu > Help > Instruction Manual.
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3 For Your Safety
Safety is an essential part of every Vorwerk product. However, product safety can
only be ensured if this chapter and the warning notices in the following chapters are
followed.
3.1 Hazards and Safety Instructions
Risk of electric shock if water
enters appliance.
If water gets into the electrical components, you could get an electric shock.
• Always unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
• Do not immerse the base unit in water or other liquids.
• Do not hold the base unit under running water.
• Do not pour water over the base unit.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply before cleaning the base
unit.
• Clean the base unit with a dry or damp cloth only.
• No water or dirt should enter the base unit.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• If water has managed to get into the appliance, contact your Vorwerk repair
service.
Risk of an electric shock
from improper connection
to the power supply.
An incorrectly installed power connection may cause an electric shock.
• Only connect the base unit to a plug installed by a qualified specialist.
Risk of an electric shock if
the base unit or power cord
are damaged.
If the base unit or power cord are damaged, you could get an electric shock.
• Regularly inspect the base unit, power cord and accessories for possible
damage.
• Ensure that the power cord does not touch hot surfaces or external heat
sources.
• Never use the base unit if the power cord is damaged.
• Do not use the base unit if it is dropped or damaged in any way.
• In the event of damage to the base unit or the power cord, return the base unit
to the Vorwerk repair service for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
• If the power cord on the base unit has been damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its repair service or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards.
• Never attempt to repair the base unit yourself.
• Never put your fingers into the openings that are intended for the contact pins
on the base of the mixing bowl and do not insert any objects into these
openings.
Fire hazard. If the base unit is placed on a hot surface, it may start to burn.
• Do not put the base unit on a stove (hob, ceramic hob, induction hob or similar)
or on any other heated or heatable surface.
• Keep the appliance a sufficient distance from hot surfaces and external heat
sources.
• Ensure that the power cord does not touch hot surfaces or external heat
sources.

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Fire hazard. The base unit has a high power consumption. An insufficient power rating could
cause a fire.
• When connecting the base unit, please observe the maximum power
consumption as indicated on the plug label (see also the section on Technical
Data).
• Never use power strips or other equipment between the socket and the base
unit.
Risk of scalding as a result of
contents erupting.
If the opening in the mixing bowl lid is completely sealed and heating is active,
excess pressure can build up in the mixing bowl. The hot contents may erupt from
the appliance and scald you.
• To allow steam to escape at all times and prevent excess pressure, ensure the
opening in the mixing bowl lid is never blocked or covered – either from the
inside (e.g. by the contents) or from the outside (e.g. by a towel).
• Never use anything but the original Thermomix® accessories (measuring cup,
simmering basket, splash guard, Varoma® dish) to protect against splashes
through the opening in the mixing bowl lid.
• Do not fill the simmering basket past the max. fill line.
• If you notice during the cooking process that the opening in the mixing bowl lid
is blocked, unplug the base unit. Do not touch the controls.
Risk of scalding as a result of
contents escaping.
Hot liquid or hot contents may splash and cause scalding.
• Do not fill the mixing bowl past the max. fill line (2.2 litres).
• Ensure that the opening in the mixing bowl lid remains free of food.
• Always place the original mixing bowl lid on the mixing bowl during operation.
• Only use the original Thermomix® accessories (measuring cup, simmering
basket, splash guard and Varoma® dish) to prevent fat or liquid from splashing.
• Take extra care when adding liquids to the mixing bowl.
• Remove the mixing bowl carefully from the base unit to help prevent contents
from spilling or splashing.
Risk of scalding as a result of
contents boiling over.
If you deviate from the recipe instructions and cook larger quantities of food at
higher temperatures (> 90°C), the food can boil over, escape from the mixing bowl
and scald you.
• Take extra care when cooking at high temperatures.
• If boiling over occurs, push the selector to stop the appliance.
Risk of scalding from hot
contents escaping.
If you use too high a speed in combination with high temperatures, there is a risk of
hot food escaping and scalding you.
• Do not use the Turbo Mode for hot food or liquid over 60°C.
• When blending hot food, increase the speed gradually.
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Risk of scalding from hot
steam.
Steam is generated during cooking, particularly when using the Varoma®, which can
scald you.
• Keep away from the steam.
• When preparing hot food, do not touch or cover the measuring cup. Make sure
that the steam between the measuring cup and the opening in the mixing bowl
lid can escape.
• Ensure that some slots in the Varoma® dish and Varoma® tray remain free of
food to allow the controlled escape of steam.
• Ensure that the Varoma® dish is correctly positioned on the mixing bowl lid so
that it does not tip and fall off. Do not place the Varoma® on the splash guard.
• When removing the Varoma® from the mixing bowl lid and setting it aside,
always keep the Varoma® lid on.
• When removing the Varoma® lid, tilt the lid away from the face and body to
avoid escaping steam.
Risk of burns from hot fat. The High Temperature Mode heats fat. Water and oil mixtures may spit. You could
burn yourself on the hot fat.
• Never pour fat that has already been heated into the mixing bowl.
• Never heat oil at High Temperature without other ingredients. If there is a delay
in adding the ingredients, the hot fat will spit excessively.
• Make sure that all Thermomix® TM6 accessories used are dry.
• Follow the instructions on the display.
• Always place the splash guard correctly onto the mixing bowl lid as soon as your
Thermomix® TM6 instructs you to do so.
• Ensure that the locking arms cover the splash guard.
Risk of burning yourself. Caramel retains a large amount of heat during and after preparation and can cause
burns.
• Take extreme care when preparing or using caramel.
Risk of scalding as a result of
improper use of the mixing
bowl lid.
If the mixing bowl lid is not correctly positioned on the mixing bowl, hot contents
can escape and scald you.
• Never try to open the mixing bowl lid or the locking mechanism using force.
• Only open the mixing bowl lid when the speed is set to “0” and the locking
mechanism has released it.
• Inspect the sealing ring regularly for possible damage. In case of damage or
leakage, replace the lid immediately.
• Only use the appliance with a clean mixing bowl lid. The rim of the mixing bowl
and the sealing ring must always be kept free of food residues to ensure that the
lid is properly sealed.
Risk of scalding and
injury.
The base unit may be accidentally pulled by a trailing cable. The base unit could fall
over and injure or scald you.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• Do not connect the base unit to an extension lead.

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Risk of injury from using
incorrect accessories.
The use of attachments, accessories or items that are neither recommended nor
sold by Vorwerk, or the use of defective or incompatible accessory parts may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
• Use only the recommended original Vorwerk Thermomix® accessories.
• Never use the appliance in combination with parts or equipment for older
generations of Thermomix®.
• Do not modify the appliance or any of the accessories.
• Never use the appliance with damaged accessories.
Risk of injury from improper
use.
If you use other utensils apart from the Thermomix® spatula to stir food in the
mixing bowl, they could get caught in the mixing knife and cause injury.
• Only use the Thermomix® spatula with the safety disk for stirring.
• Only put the flat end of the spatula into the mixing bowl and not the end with
the handle.
Risk of scalding from hot
contents.
You could scald yourself on hot food in the simmering basket.
• Use care when removing the simmering basket.
• Ensure that the spatula is hooked securely onto the simmering basket before
taking the simmering basket out.
• Once you have put the simmering basket down, remove the spatula to prevent
the simmering basket from tipping over.
Risk of injury as a result of
the appliance falling over.
The process of kneading dough or chopping food may cause the appliance to move.
The appliance could fall over and injure you.
• Place the appliance on a clean, solid and even surface.
• Ensure that there is sufficient distance between the appliance and the edge of
the work surface.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
Risk of injury from damaged
accessories.
If accessories get caught in the mixing knife when the appliance is running, small
splinters and sharp edges could cause injury.
• Use only Thermomix® accessories as described in the operating instructions and
on the display of the base unit.
• If any accessories are damaged by the mixing knife during food preparation,
discard the food and contact Customer Care for replacement accessories.
Risk to health from illness
due to spread of germs.
Sous-vide and slow cooking involve cooking food at low temperatures, which could
cause bacteria to spread.
• Ensure hygienic working practices at every stage of the food preparation and
cooking process.
• Follow the instructions in the recipe exactly (temperature and time).
• Once the food has been cooked, make sure that it is consumed immediately.
• In many cases, it is necessary to briefly sear meat and poultry after sous-vide
cooking. A brief searing at the end of the process will reduce the risk of bacteria
on the surface of the food that may cause illness. Follow the instructions in the
Vorwerk Thermomix® recipes to minimise any risk.
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Risk to health if germs
spread.
Food is fermented at low temperatures, which could lead to the spread of harmful
bacteria.
• Ensure hygienic working practices at every stage of the food preparation and
cooking process.
• Once the food has been fermented, transfer it to the refrigerator immediately.
Risk to health from incorrect
use of accessories.
All Thermomix® accessories are specifically designed for use on or with the
appliance and could get damaged if not used properly.
• Do not use Thermomix® accessories for other purposes, particularly at high
temperatures.
• Do not use the spatula in hot pots and pans.
• Never use the butterfly whisk for more than two hours (when cooking food over
a long period of time, e.g. slow cooking, sous-vide, fermenting) to rule out any
possible adverse effects on health.
• Should an accessory become damaged, stop using it and replace it immediately.
Risk of burns from hot
surfaces.
When preparing hot food, the mixing bowl and the accessories that are used will
also get hot. You could burn yourself on hot surfaces even after the heating process
has finished.
• Handle the mixing bowl, mixing knife and accessories with care, particularly
during and after the preparation of hot food.
• Only use the designated handles and grips when touching all components.
• Allow the mixing bowl and the mixing knife to cool sufficiently before
dismantling the mixing bowl and removing the mixing knife.
Risk of injury. The blades on the mixing knife are sharp and can injure you.
• Handle the mixing knife with care.
• Never take hold of the mixing knife by the blades.
• Use care when removing the mixing knife to prevent it from falling out.
• Do not reach into the mixing bowl.
• Keep parts of the body and hair away from the mixing knife.
Risk of injury from pinching
your fingers.
You can catch your fingers in the locking arms on the base unit or under the mixing
bowl lid.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts.
• Do not touch the locking arms or the mixing bowl lid while the locking
mechanism is opening or closing.
Risk to health from
production residues.
Production residues that may be present on the components of the appliance are
not suitable for consumption. Any production residues can pose a risk to your
health.
• Before first use, thoroughly rinse all components and accessories that could
come into contact with food.
Material damage from
steam.
If you place the appliance directly under furniture and fittings (shelving units, wall
units or similar), they could get damaged by any steam that is released.
• Ensure that there is sufficient clearance above and around the appliance.
• Also take into account the additional height of the Varoma®.