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THERMOMIX® TM5
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ID: 20646 AU V4

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  • Page 1 THERMOMIX® TM5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ID: 20646 AU V4...

  • Page 3: Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words

    SAFETY 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 D A N G E R...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: Read all instructions! children of the potential dangers of Only use the Thermomix TM5 in heat/steam development, hot conden- accordance with this instruction sation and hot surfaces.
  • Page 5 • Do not put the Thermomix TM5 in ® WARNING water or other liquid. Clean with a If the hole in the mixing bowl lid damp cloth only. No water or dirt is covered or blocked and the should enter the base unit. heating is active, excess pressure can build up in the mixing bowl •...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • At higher speeds, hot food may splash WARNING out or hot liquids may froth up. Please You may get burned or scalded by therefore only use low speeds ( –6) escaping hot food or steam or by when operating at high temperatures touching hot surfaces.
  • Page 7 • Do not use your Thermomix • Use care when removing simmering ® with damaged accessories. basket. Contents of simmering basket may splash during removal. • Scalding due to food boiling over may occur if heating large quantities of • Do not disassemble the mixing bowl food at high temperatures (>90°C and while it is hot.
  • Page 8 The use of attachments or items The magnets in the Recipe Chip not recommended or sold by may affect pacemakers. Vorwerk may cause fire, electric shock, injury or damage. • The magnets in the Thermomix ® Recipe Chips and the Thermomix ®...
  • Page 9 Keep your food preparation, discard food. Thermomix TM5 away from the edge ® Contact Vorwerk for replacement to help prevent it from falling off. accessory. • Ensure that there is sufficient clearance • Inspect the sealing ring regularly for above and around the Thermomix ®...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not add ingredients that can • To help prevent corrosion of your damage or block the butterfly whisk TM5, ensure that the Thermomix ® when it is attached to the mixing knife contact pins of the mixing bowl are and the motor is running.

  • Page 11: Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart

    SAFE MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE CHART 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: •...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    MANUAL Safety alert symbol and signal words ..........3 Important safety precautions ..............4 Safe minimum internal temperature chart ........11 Technical data ..................... 14 Introduction ....................15 Your Thermomix TM5 ................16 ® Before you start ..................18 How to insert the mixing bowl correctly ............20 How to remove the mixing knife ..............
  • Page 13 Thermomix TM5 Menu ................. 45 ® Favourite recipes ..................... 45 Recipes ......................46 By category ...................... 46 From A to Z ...................... 46 Recently cooked ....................46 Cooking a recipe from a Thermomix TM5 Recipe Chip ® using the “guided cooking function” .............. 47 Parallel Steps ....................

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA 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.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 16: Your Thermomix ® Tm5

    YOUR THERMOMIX® TM5 16 Your Thermomix® TM5...
  • Page 17 THERMOMIX® TM5 Thermomix TM5 base unit ® INSTRUCTION MANUAL Mixing bowl BASIC Mixing bowl base COOK ONE THERMOMIX®, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES WELCOME TO YOUR CUSTOMER JOURNEY Sealing ring for mixing knife Commence your Thermomix ® story with this selection of over 180 basic recipes from Thermomix ®...

  • Page 18: Before You Start

    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. •...
  • Page 19 CAUTION Damaged accessories may cause injury. • If any Thermomix® TM5 accessories are damaged by mixing knife during food preparation, discard food. Contact Vorwerk for replace- ment accessory. • Inspect the sealing ring regularly for possible damage. In case of damage or leakage, exchange the lid immediately.

  • Page 20: How To Insert The Mixing Bowl Correctly

    BEFORE YOU START How to insert the mixing bowl correctly WARNING To avoid scalding, burn injury and laceration hazard: • Only open the mixing bowl lid when the speed is set to “0” and the locking mechanism has released it. •...

  • Page 21: How To Remove The Mixing Knife

    How to remove the mixing knife WARNING The blades of the mixing knife can cut • Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Hold the upper part of mixing knife when removing or re-inserting it. • Use care when removing the mixing knife to prevent it from falling out accidentally •...

  • Page 22: How To Insert The Mixing Knife

    BEFORE YOU START How to insert the mixing knife 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. •...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Before you start using your Thermomix TM5 we would like to introduce ® its accessories in more detail. They are proof of a well thought out design. Every part has been designed intelligently and serves several purposes. 2,2 litres 2,0 litres Mixing bowl 1,5 litres...

  • Page 24: Mixing Bowl Lid

    ACCESSORIES Mixing bowl lid WARNING • To allow steam to escape and prevent excess pressure, ensure the hole in the mixing bowl lid is never blocked or covered – either from the inside (e.g. by food) or from the outside (e.g. by a towel). •...

  • Page 25: Measuring Cup

    Measuring cup WARNING You may get burned or scalded by escaping hot food or steam or by touching hot surfaces. • To prevent splashing, use the measuring cup, simmering basket or Varoma dish to cover the hole in the mixing bowl lid. The safety function can only be ensured when original Thermomix®...

  • Page 26: Simmering Basket

    ACCESSORIES Simmering basket WARNING You may get burned or scalded by escaping hot food or steam or by touching hot surfaces. • If the hole in the mixing bowl lid is covered or blocked and the heating is active, excess pressure can build up in the mixing bowl and the hot contents can erupt from it.

  • Page 27: Spatula

    WARNING • The use of attachments. accessories or items not recommended or sold by Vorwerk may cause fire, electric shock or injury. • Only use the spatula with safety disk provided to stir food in the mixing bowl. Never use other utensils (e.g. a spoon). These may get caught up in the rotating mixing knife and cause injury.

  • Page 28: Butterfly Whisk (Stirring Attachment)

    ACCESSORIES Butterfly whisk (stirring attachment) NOTICE • Only turn the speed dial when the butterfly whisk (stirring attachment) is attached correctly. Do not exceed speed 4 when using the butterfly whisk. If you do, there is a high likelihood of it being thrown off of the mixing knife and destroyed.

  • Page 29: Varoma

    Varoma WARNING Scalding hazard • The Thermomix® TM5 can generate a constant flow of steam while cooking depending on the chosen settings. Keep away from the steam. Be aware that hot steam will continue to rise up through the hole in the mixing bowl lid when removing the entire Varoma.

  • Page 30: How To Use The Varoma

    ACCESSORIES The Varoma 1 consists of three parts 2 : • Varoma dish (bottom) • Varoma tray (middle) • Varoma lid (top) All parts are made of high-quality, food compatible plastic. The Varoma can also be used without the Varoma tray to steam larger items (e.g.
  • Page 31 The Varoma lid underneath the Varoma dish will stop the liquid from washed vegetables, ripe fruit, raw meat or fish from wetting your work surface. When using the Varoma tray, add the ingredients and insert it into the Varoma dish 5 . Make sure the Varoma tray is positioned upright onto the locked mixing bowl lid (without the measuring cup) so that it sits level 6 .

  • Page 32: Practical Work With The Varoma

    ACCESSORIES Practical work with the Varoma NOTICE 30 minutes steam cooking requires 0.5 litres/500 g (2 cups/17.6 oz) of water, for every additional 15 minutes add 250 g (8.8 oz) of water. Observe the following basic rules for using the Varoma: •...

  • Page 33: Working With The Thermomix® Tm5

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Starting the Thermomix ® WARNING Not intended for use by children. • The Thermomix® TM5 is exclusively intended for use by adults. It may not be used by children – not even when supervised by an adult. Keep children away from the appliance when it is in operation.
  • Page 34 WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Pull the power cord lightly from the Thermomix TM5 housing and connect ® it to the mains power supply (220–240 V). You can choose whatever length of power cord you need, up to 1 m. If you do not need the whole length of the power cord the remaining length can be kept inside the Thermomix TM5 to ®...

  • Page 35: Switching The Thermomix Tm5 Off

    Switching the Thermomix TM5 off ® To switch off your Thermomix TM5, press and hold the selector until a message ® appears that the Thermomix TM5 is switching off. You can then release the ® selector. Safety measures Please read the safety measures carefully when using the Thermomix TM5 for the ®...

  • Page 36: Further Information About Weighing

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Further information about weighing The scales function works from 5 g to 6 kg in steps of 2 times 3 kg. When weighing and adding ingredients with the help of the scales function, always add ingredients gradually as it takes two to three seconds for the scales to show the correct weight.

  • Page 37: Operating The Thermomix Tm5 From The Home Screen

    Operating the Thermomix TM5 from the ® Home screen 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.

  • Page 38: Changing The Preset Time

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Step 3: Start the Thermomix ® Tap the speed dial and use the selector to set the desired speed. Once the speed has been set, the locking mechanism 1 will secure the lid and the preset time will begin counting down to 00:00 in one second increments.

  • Page 39: Temperature Dial

    Temperature dial WARNING You may get burned or scalded by escaping hot food or steam or by touching hot surfaces. • 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.

  • Page 40: Soft Heating At Speeds 2 And 3

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Soft heating at speeds 2 and 3 Speeds 2 and 3 are designed for soft heating. When these speeds are selected, the temperature will be increased more slowly than at the other speeds. This allows for the gradual heating of sensitive ingredients (e.g. zabaglione). Soft start (above 60 °C (140 °F)) If the Turbo mode is activated or the motor is started when the temperature in the mixing bowl is 60 °C or higher, an electronic system will help prevent...

  • Page 41: Speed Dial

    Speed dial Tap on the speed dial and turn the selector to start the Thermomix TM5. ® The following speeds are available: Designation Speed / mode Revolutions/min. Gentle stir Stirring 1–3 100–500 Mixing/blending 4–10 1100–10200 Turbo mixing Turbo 10700 Gentle stir setting The gentle stir setting 2 can be selected using the speed dial.

  • Page 42: Mixing/Blending

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Mixing/blending WARNING Laceration hazard • Keep hands and utensils out of the mixing bowl to prevent the risk of injury to persons or damage to the Thermomix® TM5. Scalding hazard • Watch out for individual splashes of hot food escaping from the mixing bowl opening.

  • Page 43: Forward/Reverse Knife Movement Operaion

    NOTICE Your Thermomix® TM5 switches off the heating at speeds higher than 6. Use the Turbo mode to operate the Thermomix TM5 at maximum speed. ® To activate the Turbo mode, tap on the modes icon 1 and select Turbo 2 . On the Turbo screen 3 select the desired blending time of 0.5, 1 or 2 seconds by tapping on the respective touch area.

  • Page 44: Dough Mode

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Dough mode WARNING Falling Thermomix® TM5 may lead to injuries. • Place your Thermomix® TM5 on a clean, solid, unheated even surface to help prevent it from slipping or catching fire. WARNING The locking mechanism can pinch your fingers •...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Thermomix Tm5 Recipe Chip

    Connecting a Thermomix TM5 Recipe Chip ® WARNING The magnets in the Thermomix® TM5 Recipe Chip and the Thermomix® TM5 Recipe Chip interface may affect pacemakers or internal defibrillators. Keep Thermomix® TM5 Recipe Chips and the Thermomix® TM5 Recipe Chip interface away from pacemakers or internal defibrillators.

  • Page 46: Recipes

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Recipes Select “Recipes” from the list to search through all the recipes 1 . There are four different ways to search for your desired recipe: by category, recipe name, favourite recipes or recently cooked recipes 2 . By category When you search by category, the Thermomix®...

  • Page 47: Using The "Guided Cooking Function

    Cooking a recipe from a Thermomix ® Recipe Chip using the “guided cooking function” Tap on “Menu” on the home screen and select a recipe. Once you have selected a recipe, it will be displayed in full view mode, allowing you to scroll up and down and to read the entire recipe and list of ingredients 6 .

  • Page 48: Automated Recipes

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Automated recipes Find recipe programmes here which take care of even When “Finish” appears in the top right corner, the dish is more preparation steps. The Thermomix TM5 uses its ready and can be served 8 . ®...

  • Page 49: Transportation Mode

    Transportation mode If you need to transport the Thermomix TM5, you should first lock the ® mixing bowl. Select “Transportation mode” to do so 10 . Select “Cancel” if you wish to continue using the Thermomix TM5 1 1. ® Never carry or lift the Thermomix TM5 by the locking arms.

  • Page 50: Languages

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Languages Set your preferred display language here 1 . As soon as you have made your selection, all information will appear on the screen in your chosen language 2 . Unit System Set your Thermomix TM5 to use the metric (grams, Celsius) or imperial ®...

  • Page 51: Reset To Factory Settings

    Reset to factory settings Use the “Reset to factory settings” option to revert to the original Thermomix TM5 manufacturer settings 6 . ® Please note that your personal settings will be lost 7 . Background colour Choose between light text on a dark background and black text on a light background 8 9 .

  • Page 52: Locking Your Thermomix ® Tm5

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Locking your Thermomix ® WARNING Not intended for use by children. • The Thermomix® TM5 is a kitchen appliance intended for use at home or in similar environments. Children must not be allowed to play with it. Keep the appliance and its connecting cables out of children’s reach. If the Thermomix®...
  • Page 53 Working with the Thermomix® TM5...

  • Page 54: Contact

    WORKING WITH THE THERMOMIX® TM5 Contact You can find your customer service local contact as follows: • Select “Contact” in the Thermomix TM5 Settings menu 1 . ® • Select your country from the list 2 . • The full contact details will be displayed 3 . Working with the Thermomix®...

  • Page 55: Things To Remember

    THINGS TO REMEMBER Automatic shutdown High loads The Thermomix TM5 automatically switches off after If the motor is subjected to a high load during food ® 15 minutes. A message appears for the last 30 seconds preparation, the motor may overheat and start smelling. giving you the opportunity to cancel the automatic shut The appliance may also shut down automatically.

  • Page 56: Cleaning

    CLEANING Inspect your Thermomix TM5 and its accessories (incl. mixing bowl, cable ® and mixing bowl sealing ring) for possible damage. Do not use your Thermomix TM5 with damaged accessories. ® As with all kitchen appliances or tableware you should clean all parts of your Thermomix TM5 –...

  • Page 57: How To Clean The Mixing Knife

    Remove the mixing bowl from the Thermomix TM5 and remove the mixing ® knife (see pages 21–22). Now clean the inside and outside of the mixing bowl 1 . (without the mixing knife) either in hot water with cleansing agent and a soft cloth or in the dishwasher;...

  • Page 58: How To Clean The Varoma

    CLEANING How to clean the Varoma NOTICE • All components are dishwasher-safe. Place plastic parts, in particular the mixing bowl lid, into the top rack of the dishwasher in order to avoid deformation resulting from exposure to higher temperatures and pressure from items above.

  • Page 59: How To Clean The Area Below The Mixing Bowl

    How to clean the area below the mixing bowl. Unplug your Thermomix TM5. Dry excess liquid out of the area below the ® mixing bowl using a towel. If you believe that liquid has entered the inside of your Thermomix TM5, do not attempt to disassemble it.

  • Page 60: Changing The Protection Grid

    CHANGING THE PROTECTION GRID Accessory in selected countries Changing the protection grid at the back Disconnect the Thermomix TM5 from the mains. Remove the ventilation grill ® by lifting it from the clips at the recessed grip 1 . You will now see the back of the Thermomix TM5 with the ventilation slits 2 .

  • Page 61: Changing The Protection Grid On The Bottom

    Changing the protection grid on the bottom To install the protection grid on the bottom of the Thermomix TM5, discon- ® nect the Thermomix TM5 from the mains power supply first. Remove the ® mixing bowl and tilt the Thermomix TM5 as shown 6 .

  • Page 62: Notes For Your Own Recipes

    NOTES FOR YOUR OWN RECIPES Example: Chopping vegetables Use similar recipes in the Thermomix TM5 cookbooks ® as a guide for adapting your own recipes. The easy to Settings: 7 sec/speed 5: understand step by step design of our recipes enables you 1 set timer to 7 seconds to prepare your own recipes with your Thermomix TM5.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Regularly inspect your Thermomix® TM5 and its accessories (incl. mixing bowl and cable) for possible damage. Damage can impair safety. Do not use your Thermomix® TM5 if it is damaged and contact Vorwerk Customer Service or an authorised Vorwerk repair service.

  • Page 64: Legal Regulations/Copyright

    Vorwerk or any other authorised third party in the USA, laws of the EU-Member States transforming this and no customer service is being provided in relation to...

  • Page 65: Warranty/Customer Service

    Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG Blombacher Bach 3 Use only parts provided with the Thermomix 42270 Wuppertal ® (p. 16–17) or original spare parts from Vorwerk Thermomix. www.vorwerk-elektrowerke.de Never use the Thermomix TM5 in combination with parts ® or equipment not provided by Vorwerk Thermomix for the...

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