Vorwerk Thermomix User manual

THERMOMIX
USER’S GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions carefully before beginning to use your Thermomix. This will
help you achieve a high level of safety and security.
1. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
2. Do not use the Thermomix for anything other than its intended use.
3. Do not place the Thermomix on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
8.To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse the main appliance in water.
9. Use only Thermomix accessory attachments in the mixing bowl while blending.
The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Thermomix may cause
injuries.
10.The mixing bowl must be properly in place before operating the Thermomix.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
12. Avoid contacting moving parts.
13. Do not operate the Thermomix on any heat setting when the mixing bowl is empty.
14. Do not touch hot surfaces.
15. If you use hot liquids, do not press the Turbo button.
16.When blending hot liquids, always put the Thermomix measuring cup in place
on the lid.
17. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot liquids.
18. Do not clean the coating of the heating element with cleanser or metal scouring pad.
19.To avoid spillage, do not fill the mixing bowl above the recommended maximum
capacity.
20. Follow the important safeguards on page 24 regarding using the Varoma.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents
3
Description of parts 4
Cleaning before your first use 5
Assembling your Thermomix 6
Description of functions 7 - 10
Working with your Thermomix 11 - 16
Tips on individual recipes 17
Cleaning your Thermomix 18
Using and caring for your Varoma 19 - 20
Cooking with your Varoma 21 - 22
Using your Varoma 23
Important Varoma Safeguards 24
Troubleshooting tips 25
Technical specifications 26
Recipes 28
Tables of cooking times 29
Vegetables and accompaniments 30
Fish, poultry and meat 33
Desserts 38

4
Description
After opening the package, take the parts out
of the box and spread them out on the table to
familiarize yourself with the description of the
parts as shown below. The following items
should be included.
lThermomix TM 21 including mixing bowl
and lid
lBasket
lStirring attachment (butterfly/whisk)
lThermomix measuring cup
lSpatula
lVaroma (lid and inner tray)
lRecipe book
lUser’s guide
Details of the TM 21
1 = Main switch (lower, right side)
2 = Time selector
3 = Temperature selector
4 = Turbo button
5 = Speed selector
6 = Time/Scale display
7 = Electronic scale button
8 = Housing
9 = Temperature sensor
10 = Drain opening
11 = Motor speed setting
12 = Temperature setting
Accessories
13 = Mixing bowl
14 = Locking lever
15 = Handle
16 = Cutting/mixing blade unit
(blades are sharp)
17 = Sealing ring for
cutting/mixing blade unit
18 = Mixing bowl foot & blade
unit retainer
19 = Basket
20 = Stirring attachment
(butterfly/whisk)
21 = Spatula
22 = Lid
23 = Sealing ring for lid
24 = Thermomix measuring cup
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3
12
11
9
10
15
17
18
21
22
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24
19
20
13
16
14
4
5
7
8
1
2

5
Cleaning before your first use
The Thermomix must be thoroughly cleaned
before it is assembled and used for the first
time.To clean the mixing bowl (13) turn the
locking lever (14) to the right and remove the
lid (22). Next, remove the stirring attachment
(20), the Thermomix measuring cup (24) and
the basket (19). Now remove the mixing bowl
(13) from the appliance. Remove the
cutting/mixing blade unit (16) next. To do this,
turn the foot of the mixing bowl (18) 180° to
the left and remove it by pulling downwards.
This will enable you to carefully pull out the
cutting/mixing blade unit (16) with the
sealing ring (17) from the inside of the mixing
bowl (13).
Thoroughly clean the mixing bowl (13) with a
stainless steel cleaning agent and rinse. Then,
clean the outside of the mixing bowl (13) with
the same cleaner and rinse.
Carefully clean the cutting/mixing blade unit
(16) under running water by using a sponge or
brush.
Caution
Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
Important
1. Do not leave the cutting/mixing blade unit in
water for any length of time or clean in a
dishwasher because the detergents may
have an adverse affect on the sealing ring
or the cutting/mixing blade unit itself.
2. To avoid scratches, use only a soft, moist
cloth to clean the non-stick coated heating
ring.

6
Assembling your Thermomix
1. Fitting the cutting/mixing blade
unit (16)
Before assembling the mixing bowl, check to
make sure that the sealing ring is correctly
fitted to the cutting/mixing blade unit.Now
carefully insert the cutting/mixing blade unit
into the mixing bowl.
Caution
Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
Now attach the mixing bowl foot to the
cutting/mixing blade unit from below.This
foot is secured by turning it 180° to the right
until it will go no further. Now the mixing bowl
is ready to place in the base unit.
2. Inserting the mixing bowl (13)
Check to see that the locking lever is pushed
fully to the right. Insert the mixing bowl into
the base unit with the handle to the front.
Make sure that the mixing bowl is securely
seated in the base unit.
Fit the lid into the spout of the mixing bowl
and push it down gently until it slips into place.
Push the locking lever fully to the left until it
can go no further.
The Thermomix will not turn on unless the
mixing bowl is in place and the lid is fitted and
locked properly.

7
Description of functions
Thermomix measuring cup (24)
The measuring cup has three functions:
1.To close the lid opening to avoid heat loss
when heating.
2.To prevent food from splashing out when
being processed.
3.To measure ingredients. The content of the
measuring cup when full to the rim with
liquids is 1 dl (100 ml).
Always insert the measuring cup with the open
end up.
Liquids can be added in small amounts without
having to remove the measuring cup by pour-
ing them directly on the lid. Other ingredients
can be added during mixing simply by lifting
the measuring cup.
Lid (22)
When working with the Thermomix, the lid
together with the sealing ring must be properly
positioned on the mixing bowl.
Caution
The lid and the sealing ring must be properly
fitted to prevent contents from splashing out
between the mixing bowl lid and the mixing
bowl itself. When properly fitted, you will see
the grooved side of the sealing lip (see picture
on left). If fitted incorrectly, there is a risk of
scalding.

8
Mixing bowl (13)
The maximum capacity of the mixing bowl is 2
liters.Do not under any circumstances
exceed this amount.
There are 4 marks on the inside of the mixing
bowl. Each mark stands for approx. ½ litre.
Important
Make sure to remove the cutting/mixing
blade unit before cleaning the mixing bowl
in a dishwasher.
Basket (19)
The basket has multiple functions.
For example:
1. It will filter fruit and vegetable juices.To do
this, after the juice is made, place the basket
in the mixing bowl. Insert the spatula into the
groove in the basket. Pour the juice out by
holding the basket in place with the spatula.
2. It will hold ingredients for heating or cooking.
To do this, place any ingredients that you do
not want to be brought into contact with the
cutting/mixing blade unit into the basket.
Then place the basket into the mixing bowl.
To remove the basket, insert the spatula into
the groove and pull it out gently. Practice
carrying the basket with the spatula before
doing this with hot food inside.

9
Mixing bowl foot (18)
The mixing bowl foot serves to secure the
cutting/mixing blade unit in the mixing bowl.
The mixing bowl foot is made of a
heat-insulating plastic material so that the hot
mixing bowl can be safely placed on any
kitchen surface.
Spatula (21)
You can insert the spatula through the lid
opening during mixing to stir ingredients.
The safety disk prevents any contact with the
blades.
The special shape of the spatula makes it
suitable for scraping the mixing bowl.
You can also use the spatula to lift out the
basket as well as to hold the basket down
when pouring out juices.
The scraper (bottom portion of the spatula) can
be pulled off from the shaft for cleaning.
Caution
For safety reasons never insert any other
objects (spoons, forks, etc.) into the mixing
bowl. Only insert the spatula from the opening
in the lid.
Caution
The mixing bowl foot must be tightened until it will go no further. If this is not done, the
temperature sensor will not be in contact with the mixing bowl and the appliance will not
function properly. Improper seating of the mixing bowl could lead to damage to the Thermomix.

10
Stirring attachment (butterfly/whisk) (20)
The stirring attachment is normally used to
make such items as whipped cream and
whipped egg whites. It may also be used to
prevent burning or scalding of liquids when
heating them at low motor speeds (speed
settings 1-3). When using the stirring
attachment, always increase speed gradually.
To use the stirring attachment simply push it
onto the upper part of the cutting/mixing blade
unit and push it down gently until seated.
Caution
1. Never use the spatula when the stirring
attachment is attached.
2.When using the stirring attachment, do not
exceed the speed setting of 3. Increase
speed gradually.
3. Only turn on the speed setting after fitting
the stirring attachment.
Cooking with Varoma (see also pages 19 - 24)
The Varoma is a unique cooking method designed to steam fruit, vegetables, poultry, fish and
other meats. The heating of the liquid in the mixing bowl combined with the turning action of
the blades produces condensed steam which cooks the food in the Varoma while retaining
the vitamins and minerals in the food.
When working with the Varoma, the lid (22) together with the sealing ring must be properly
positioned on the mixing bowl. To use the Varoma, first remove the TM measuring cup from
the lid and place the Varoma on top of the lid of the mixing bowl. Generally, the Varoma
inner tray is used for steaming fruits and vegetables and the Varoma (bottom tray) is used for
poultry, fish and other meats.
To cook with the Varoma, select the Varoma setting on the temperature selector. On the
Varoma setting, temperatures of up to 100°C may be achieved.