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.

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Risk of injury
from using
incorrect ac-
cessories.
The use of attachments, accessories or items not recom-
mended or sold by Vorwerk, or the use of defective or in-
compatible accessory parts may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
• Use only the recommended original Vorwerk accessories.
• Only use the blade cover in the Thermomix® TM6 or TM5 and
never in any older predecessor models.
• Do not make any modifications to the blade cover.
• Do not use the blade cover if it is damaged.
Material
damage from
improper
use.
If the blade cover comes into contact with the mixing
knife or other accessories when the appliance is running,
it could crack or break.
• Ensure that the blade cover is correctly positioned on the
mixing knife before setting the speed.
• Never exceed speed 1 and only use reverse rotation.
• Do not use the blade cover attachment in combination with
other accessories within the Thermomix® bowl (e.g. butterfly
attachment or simmering basket).
• Do not add any foods that could damage or block the blade
cover. Always follow the instructions in the recipe regarding
the ingredients and quantities.

12 For your safety
Damage to
the appliance
as a result of
incorrect
cleaning or
failure to ob-
serve in-
structions on
long-time
cooking.
If the mixing bowl and mixing knife are in contact with
water, other liquids or food residues for a long time, they
could get damaged.
• Always clean the components directly after use.
• Do not leave the mixing knife in water for a long time as this
may damage the gasket system of the knife bearing.
• Because of variations in water quality, it is possible for rust to
form in the mixing bowl when cooking food over a long
period of time (slow cooking, sous-vide or fermenting).
Please therefore follow the instructions on adding special in-
gredients (e.g. citric acid) to the cooking liquid.

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2.2 CLASSIFICATION OF SAFETY
WARNING MESSAGES
The safety warning messages in this manual are highlighted by
safety symbols and signal words. The symbol and signal word in-
dicate the severity of the potential hazard.
Classification of
Safety Warning
Messages
The safety warning messages that precede each action are shown
as follows:
WARNING
Type and source of hazard.
Explanation of type and source of hazard / con-
sequences
• Measures to prevent hazard
MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING Risk of death or serious injury if hazard is not
avoided.
CAUTION Risk of minor injury if hazard is not avoided.
NOTICE Material damage if hazard is not avoided.
MEANING OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
Safety warning message indicating the severity of
the potential hazard

14 For your safety
Reference to material damage
2.3 OBLIGATIONS OF THE USER
To ensure that your appliance and Vorwerk accessory operate
correctly, please follow the guidelines below:
1. Please read the instruction manual and all accompanying
documents carefully.
2. Store the manual in a safe place near the appliance.
3. Ensure that any damage to the appliance is repaired by the
manufacturer without delay.

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3 INTENDED USE
Use this accessory only for its intended purpose in order to pre-
vent risks to you and other people and to prevent damage to the
accessory or other property and equipment.
As an accessory for the Thermomix® TM6 and Thermomix® TM5,
the blade cover is suitable for household or similar use.
Using the blade cover, you can cook food in the mixing bowl at
temperatures of up to 100 °C without it coming into contact with
the mixing knife. This means that food can be gently cooked at
low temperatures in a suitable pouch in a water bath (sous-vide)
or in liquid (slow cooking). If sufficient liquid is present, the
blade cover can also be used for recipes for which the volume of
the simmering basket is too small, or if the food should not come
into contact with the mixing knife.
Due to the potential health risks involved in cooking at low tem-
peratures, ensure that you always cook for at least the amount of
time specified in the recipes provided by Vorwerk.
The accessory is exclusively intended for use by adults. It may
not be used by children even when supervised by an adult. Chil-
dren should always be kept away from appliances in operation.
Please ensure you warn children of the potential dangers of
heat/steam development, hot condensation and hot surfaces.
The accessory may be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or
knowledge, only if they are supervised or instructed with regard
to the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting
hazards.

16 Intended use
This appliance may only be used for its intended purpose. No
other use is permitted. The manufacturer bears no responsibility
for damages resulting from improper use. If the appliance is sub-
ject to technical modifications, the warranty shall be rendered
invalid.
When working with the Thermomix® and the accessory, please
observe all accompanying documentation as well as the instruc-
tions on the display. The manufacturer accepts no liability for
damages resulting from improper use.

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4 OPERATION
The blade cover is a plastic accessory that is placed on the mixing
knife. Using the blade cover, you can cook food gently.
WARNING
Risk of injury from using incorrect ac-
cessories.
The use of attachments, accessories or items
not recommended or 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 ac-
cessories.
• Only use the blade cover in the Thermomix® TM6
or TM5 and never in any older predecessor mod-
els.
• Do not make any modifications to the blade cover.
• Do not use the blade cover if it is damaged.

18 Operation
WARNING
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 (tem-
perature and time).
• Once the food is cooked, it must be consumed im-
mediately.
• Meat and poultry must be briefly roasted in many
cases following 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. Fol-
low Vorwerk Thermomix® recipe instructions care-
fully to reduce this risk.
Note Please note the following:
1. The speed must not exceed 1.
2. The blade cover may only be used in reverse rotation.

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4.1 INSERTING THE BLADE COVER
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1. Place the blade cover onto the mixing knife from above.
The side featuring the two grippers (1) must face upwards.
2. Ensure that the blade cover is correctly attached.
4.2 SOUS-VIDE COOKING WITH THE
BLADE COVER
1. Ensure that the blade cover is properly inserted; see Inserting
the blade cover [}19].
2. Pour the amount of water specified in the recipe into the mix-
ing bowl. Ensure that the water level does not exceed the
"max" marking after adding the pouch - place the pouch into
the water to test the level, and then reduce the amount of wa-
ter if necessary.

20 Operation
3. Add any extra ingredients required. Follow the instructions
on the display while doing so.
4. Set the desired temperature on the display of your
Thermomix®.
5. Set the rotation direction to reverse on the display of your
Thermomix®.
6. Set the speed to a maximum of 1 on the display of your
Thermomix®.
ðThe water in the mixing bowl is heated up to the desired cook-
ing temperature.
7. Once the water has reached the desired cooking temperature,
place the sealed vacuum pouch into the mixing bowl.
8. Set the desired cooking time on the display of your
Thermomix®.
9. Set the rotation direction to reverse on the display of your
Thermomix®.
10.Set the speed to a maximum of 1 on the display of your
Thermomix®.
ðThe cooking process starts.