Vorwerk Thermomix User manual

USER MANUAL
THERMOMIX® BLADE COVER
UK AU NZ • V 1.0 • 25914 08/19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BEFORE YOU START...................................................................... 5
1.1 Product description ................................................................................... 5
1.2 Storing of product documentation............................................................. 6
1.3 Applicable documents................................................................................ 6
2 FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................ 7
2.1 Hazards and safety instructions ................................................................ 7
2.2 Classification of Safety Warning Messages................................................ 13
2.3 Obligations of the user............................................................................... 14
3 INTENDED USE.............................................................................. 15
4 OPERATION ................................................................................... 17
4.1 Inserting the blade cover ........................................................................... 19
4.2 Sous-vide cooking with the blade cover ..................................................... 19
4.2.1 Removing the blade cover.......................................................................... 21
4.3 Slow cooking with the blade cover............................................................. 22
4.3.1 Removing the blade cover.......................................................................... 23
5 CLEANING ..................................................................................... 24
6 CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE .................................................. 25
6.1 Customer Care United Kingdom ................................................................ 25
6.2 Customer Service Australia / New Zealand................................................ 26

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7 WARRANTY ................................................................................... 28
7.1 Warranty/liability for material defects United Kingdom........................... 28
7.2 Warranty Australia / New Zealand............................................................ 28
8 DISPOSAL...................................................................................... 29

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1 BEFORE YOU START
As a Thermomix® user, you are already familiar with the appli-
ance and its accessories.
This manual will instruct you with regard to the use of the blade
cover for your Thermomix® TM5 or TM6.
1. Read this instruction manual carefully before using the blade
cover for the first time.
2. You must also read and observe the instruction manual for
the Thermomix® TM5 or TM6, which is supplied with the ap-
pliance.
1.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Your new blade cover will prevent food from coming into contact
with the mixing knife. This will allow you to cook at low temper-
atures over longer periods (slow cooking or sous-vide) using
your Thermomix®.
By using these cooking methods, you will be able to prepare suc-
culent and tender meat and fish, as well as retaining the vitam-
ins, minerals and colour in vegetables. The gentle cooking pro-
cess brings out all the flavours of the food.

6 Before you start
SOUS-VIDE
Sous-vide involves sealing food (e.g. meat, fish or vegetables) in
a vacuum pouch and cooking it at a low temperature in a water
bath while stirring evenly. The aim is for the target core temper-
ature to be transmitted directly to the food via the water. The
blade cover shields the pouch and food from the mixing knife.
SLOW COOKING
In contrast to sous-vide, slow cooking involves cooking food dir-
ectly in liquid, bringing out all the flavours and spices. This
gentle method prevents the food from burning, while the blade
cover prevents the food from being chopped by the mixing knife.
COMPATIBILITY
The blade cover can be used in the Thermomix® TM6 and in the
Thermomix® TM5.
1.2 STORING OF PRODUCT
DOCUMENTATION
Retain this instruction manual for future reference. It is an im-
portant part of the blade cover and must be kept with it if you
pass it on to someone else.
1.3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
– Blade cover instruction manual
– Thermomix® TM5 instruction manual
– Thermomix® TM6 instruction manual

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2 FOR YOUR SAFETY
Safety is an essential part of every Vorwerk product.
However, the product safety of the Thermomix® and the corres-
ponding accessories can only be ensured if this chapter and the
warning notices in the following chapters are observed.
Note The blade cover is designed exclusively for the Thermomix® TM6
and Thermomix® TM5 and may not be used with older prede-
cessor models.
2.1 HAZARDS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Risk to
health from
illness due to
spread of
germs.
With slow cooking or sous-vide cooking, food is cooked
at low temperatures which may cause a multiplication of
germs.
• 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 is cooked, it must be consumed immediately.
• Meat and poultry must be briefly roasted in many cases fol-
lowing the sous-vide process. This is in order to reduce the
number of potential germs on the surface of the food that
may cause illness. Follow Vorwerk Thermomix® recipe in-
structions carefully to reduce this risk.

8 For your safety
Risk to
health from
incorrect use
of accessor-
ies.
All of the accessories for Thermomix® are specifically de-
signed for use with Thermomix® and could get damaged
if not used properly.
• Do not use the accessories for other purposes, particularly at
high temperatures.
• Do not use the spatula in hot pots and pans.
• To rule out any potential health risks, do not use the butterfly
whisk when cooking food over a long period of time (slow
cooking, sous-vide or fermenting).
• Ensure that the blade cover is securely inserted. If you notice
that the blade cover has detached itself from the knife, use a
spatula to press it back down again. Otherwise the blade
cover could get damaged.
• Should an accessory become damaged, stop using it and re-
place it immediately.
Risk of injury
from dam-
aged ac-
cessories.
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 operat-
ing instructions and on the display.
• If any accessories are damaged by the mixing knife, discard
the food and contact Customer Care or your Thermomix®
representative for replacement accessories.
• Do not place frozen food in the sous-vide bag.
• Never use glass jars in the Thermomix® together with the
blade cover – not even glass jars that may be suitable for
sous-vide cooking in a cooking pot (e.g. preserving jars or
mason jars).

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Risk of
scalding as a
result of con-
tents escap-
ing.
Hot liquid or hot contents may splash and cause scald-
ing.
• The filled sous-vide bag and the water must not combine to
exceed the maximum 2.2-litre filling quantity of the mixing
bowl (‘max’ marking).
• Take out the hot sous-vide bag with care.
• Proceed with caution when transferring food following the
long cooking process. As the blade cover is not secured, it
may fall out when removing the food and cause splashing.

10 For your safety
Risk of
scalding as a
result of con-
tents erupt-
ing.
If the opening in the mixing bowl lid is firmly sealed, ex-
cess pressure can build up in the mixing bowl during the
cooking process. The hot contents may erupt from the
appliance and cause scalding.
• 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 con-
tents) or from the outside (e.g. by a towel).
• Never use anything but the original accessories (measuring
cup, simmering basket, splash guard, Varoma® dish) to pro-
tect against splashes through the opening in the mixing bowl
lid.
• Ensure that the sous-vide bag is no larger than 20 x 30 cm.
• When vacuum packing food, use only boil-proof pouches
that are suitable for sous-vide cooking and freezing. Pay at-
tention to the stated service life (cooking time for a single
use) when purchasing pouches.
• Observe the temperature specifications in the recipe and in
the instruction manual. Do not use a higher temperature un-
der any circumstances.
• The blade cover may only be used at temperatures up to
100°C. Never use the Varoma® function or the maximum
temperature in combination with the blade cover.
• If you notice during the cooking process that the opening in
the mixing bowl lid is blocked, unplug Thermomix®. Do not
touch the controls.