Thermomix Blade Cover Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
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Thermomix Blade Cover

BEFORE YOU START

As a Thermomix® user, you are already familiar with the appliance and its accessories.
This manual will instruct you with regard to the use of the blade cover insert for your Thermomix® TM5 or TM6™.

Read the corresponding instruction manual carefully before using it for the first time.
You must also read and observe the instruction manual of the Thermomix® TM5 or TM6™, which is supplied with your appliance.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Your new blade cover prevents the contents from coming into contact with the mixing knife, allowing for low-temperature cooking (slow cooking or sous-vide) with your Thermomix®.
Low-temperature cooking not only enables you to prepare juicy and tender meat and fish, but also preserves the vitamins, minerals and colors of vegetables. This gentle preparation process makes food even more flavorful.

SOUS-VIDE
Sous-vide involves sealing food (e.g. meat, fish or vegetables) in a vacuum pouch and cooking this in a temperature-controlled water bath while stirring evenly. The aim is for the target core temperature to be transmitted directly to the food via the water.
The blade cover shields the pouch and food from the mixing knife.

SLOW COOKING
Slow cooking involves cooking food at low temperatures, directly in liquid, unlocking intense spices and aromas. This gentle method prevents the food from sticking or getting burned, 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.

STORING OF PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION

Retain this instruction manual for future reference. It is an important part of the blade cover and must be kept with the accessory if you pass this on to someone else.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Blade cover insert instruction manual
Thermomix® TM5 instruction manual
Thermomix® TM6™ instruction manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety is an essential part of every Vorwerk product.
However, the product safety of the Thermomix® and the corresponding 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 predecessor models.

HAZARDS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Risk to health| Sous-vide and slow cooking both involve cooking food at low temperatures. Due to the low cooking temperatures used, it is possible for germs to spread on the food and cause illness.

Ensure hygienic working practices at every stage of the food preparation and cooking process.
Immediately after the food has been prepared, it must be consumed.
Meat and poultry must be briefly roasted following the sousvide process. This is in order to reduce the number of potential germs on the surface of the food that may cause illness.

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Risk to health| All of the accessories for the Thermomix® specifically designed for use with the Thermomix® and could be 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, never 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. Failure to do this may lead to the blade cover being damaged.
Should an accessory become damaged, stop using it and replace it immediately.

Risk of injury| 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.
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 pouch.
Never use the blade cover together with glass jars that are suitable for sous-vide cooking in a cooking pot (e.g. preserving jars or mason jars).

Risk of scalding| Hot liquid or hot food could splash and cause burns if it comes into contact with your skin or clothing.

The filled sous-vide pouch and the water must not combine to exceed the “max mark” of the mixing bowl (maximum filling quantity 75oz/2.2-liter).
Remove the hot sous-vide pouch with care.
Proceed with caution when transferring the food following the long cooking process. As the blade cover is not secured, this may fall out when removing the food and lead to splashing.

Risk of scalding| If the opening in the mixing bowl lid is firmly sealed, excess pressure can build up in the mixing bowl during the cooking process. The hot contents may erupt from the appliance and cause scalding.

Never use any items other than original accessories (measuring cup, simmering basket, splash guard, Varoma® dish) as protection against splashes from the opening of the mixing bowl lid.
Ensure that the sous-vide pouch is no larger than 7.8 x 11.8 inches.
When vacuum packing the food, use only boil-proof pouches that are suitable for sous-vide cooking and freezing. Pay attention 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 under any circumstances.
The blade cover attachment may only be used at temperatures up to 208°F (98°C). Never use the Varoma® function or the maximum temperature in combination with the blade cover attachment.
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).
If you notice during the cooking process that the opening in the mixing bowl lid is blocked, unplug Thermomix®. Do not touch the controls.

Risk of injury| 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 accessories.
Only use the blade cover attachment in the Thermomix® TM6™ or TM5 and never in any older predecessor models.
Do not make any modifications to the blade cover.
Never use the blade cover attachment if it is damaged.

Risk of damage| If the blade cover attachment 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 attachment 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 (e.g. butterfly attachment or simmering basket).
Do not add any foods that could damage or block the blade cover attachment. Always refer to the instructions of the recipe to use the right type and amount of food.

Damage Risk| 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.

Clean and dry the components shortly after use
Because of variations in water quality, it is also possible for rust to form in the mixing bowl when cooking food over a long period of time (slow cooking, sous-vide or fermenting). Therefore please follow the instructions on adding special ingredients (e.g. citric acid) to the cooking water.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS

This is a safety alert symbol. It is used to warn of potential risks of injury. Comply with all safety instructions following the symbol to avoid potential hazards that can cause injury or death.

SIGNAL WORDS
Be aware of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE as they relate to safety notes. These are the signal words for the respective safety notes:

DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Used to address practices not related to physical injury.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE USER

To ensure that your appliance operates correctly, please follow the guidelines below:

Please read the instruction manual and all accompanying documents carefully.
Store the manual in a safe place near the appliance.
Ensure that any damage to the appliance is repaired by the manufacturer without delay.

INTENDED USE

The accessory has been manufactured and tested in line with the latest technological and safety standards. Use this accessory only for its intended purpose in order to prevent 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 insert is suitable for household or similar use.

Using the blade cover attachment, you can cook food in the mixing bowl at temperatures up to 208°F (98°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, either in a water bath (sous-vide) or in liquid (slow cooking). If sufficient liquid is present, the blade cover insert can also be used for recipes for which the volume of the simmering basket is too small for the amount of food or to prevent food from coming intocontact with the mixing knife.

The accessory is exclusively intended for use by adults. It may not be used by children – not even when supervised by an adult.
Children 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.

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 subject 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 instructions on the display. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from improper use.

OPERATION

The blade cover is a plastic accessory that is placed on the mixing knife. It can be used for gently cooking food.

WARNING

Risk of injury
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 accessories.
Only use the blade cover attachment in the
Thermomix® TM6™ or TM5 and never in any older predecessor models.
Do not make any modifications to the blade cover.
Never use the blade cover attachment if it is damaged.

Risk to health
Sous-vide and slow cooking both involve cooking food at low temperatures. Due to the low cooking temperatures used, it is possible for germs to spread on the food and cause illness.

Ensure hygienic working practices at every stage of the food preparation and cooking process.
Immediately after the food has been prepared, it must be consumed.
Meat and poultry must be briefly roasted 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.

Notes Please note the following:

The speed must not exceed 1.
The blade cover may only be used in reverse rotation.

INSERTING THE BLADE COVER

Place the blade cover onto the mixing knife from above.
The side featuring the two grippers (1) must face upwards.
Ensure that the blade cover is correctly attached.

SOUS-VIDE WITH THE BLADE COVER

Ensure that the blade cover is properly inserted; see Inserting the blade cover [} 20].
Pour the amount of water specified in the recipe into the mixing bowl. Ensure that the water level does not exceed the ‘max’ marking after adding the pouch. In case of doubt, place the pouch into the water to test the level and reduce the amount of water if necessary
Add any extra ingredients required. Follow the instructions on the display while doing so.
Set the desired temperature on the display of your Thermomix®.
On the display of your Thermomix®, set the rotation direction to reverse.
On the display of your Thermomix®, set the speed to a maximum of 1.
ð The water in the mixing bowl is heated up to the desired cooking temperature.
Place the sealed vacuum pouch into the mixing bowl once the desired cooking temperature of the water has been reached.
Set the desired cooking time on the display of your Thermomix®.
On the display of your Thermomix®, set the rotation direction to reverse.
On the display of your Thermomix®, set the speed to a maximum of 1.
ð The cooking process starts.

REMOVING THE BLADE COVER INSERT

Risk of scalding
Hot liquid or hot food could splash and cause burns if it comes into contact with your skin or clothing.

The filled sous-vide pouch and the water must not combine to exceed the “max mark” of the mixing bowl (maximum filling quantity 75oz/2.2-liter).
Remove the hot sous-vide pouch with care.
Proceed with caution when transferring the food following the long cooking process. As the blade cover is not secured, this may fall out when removing the food and lead to splashing.

Note Please note that the blade cover attachment is placed only on the
mixing knife. It may detach itself from the mixing knife, e.g.
when pouring out the water, and fall out of the mixing bowl.

Following the cooking and cool-down period, remove the mixing bowl from the base unit.
Remove the mixing bowl lid from the mixing bowl.
Carefully remove the hot sous-vide pouch from the mixing bowl.
Use a pair of kitchen tongs or another suitable kitchen utensil for this purpose.
Pour the water out of the mixing bowl.
Only remove the blade cover once the remaining contents have cooled down. Carefully grip the center of the blade cover and pull it upwards to remove it from the mixing knife.

SLOW COOKING WITH THE BLADE COVER

Ensure that the blade cover is properly inserted; see Inserting the blade cover [} 20].
Take the food specified in the recipe and add it to the mixing bowl.
Make sure that the maximum filling capacity is not exceeded.
Set the desired time and temperature on the display of your Thermomix®.
On the display of your Thermomix®, set the rotation direction to reverse.
On the display of your Thermomix®, set the speed to a maximum of 1.
ð The cooking process starts.

REMOVING THE BLADE COVER

WARNING

Risk of scalding
Hot liquid or hot food could splash and cause burns if it comes into contact with your skin or clothing.

Proceed with caution when transferring the food following the long cooking process. As the blade cover is not secured, this may fall out when removing the food and lead to splashing.

Note Please note that the blade cover is placed only on the mixing knife. It may detach itself from the mixing knife, e.g. when transferring the food, and fall out of the mixing bowl.

Following the cooking and cool-down period, remove the mixing bowl from the base unit.
Remove the mixing bowl lid from the mixing bowl.
Scoop the food out of the mixing bowl using a ladle.
Only remove the blade cover once the remaining contents have cooled down. Carefully grip the center of the blade cover and pull it upwards to remove it from the mixing knife.
Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the food to a large bowl. When doing so, note that the blade cover may fall into the bowl together with the food. If this should happen, you can carefully remove the blade cover from the bowl using a pair of kitchen tongs or another suitable kitchen utensil.

CLEANING

Information The blade cover can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Place the loose blade cover into the top rack of the dishwasher in order to avoid deformation resulting from exposure to higher temperatures and pressure from items above.
The blade cover can also be cleaned by hand, ideally using a dishwashing brush.
Note Clean the blade cover thoroughly after each use.

WARRANTY/LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DEFECTS

Never use the Thermomix® in combination with parts or equipment not provided by Vorwerk Thermomix® for the Thermomix®.
If you fail to observe these instructions, your warranty and the liability for material defects shall be rendered void.

DISPOSAL

This original Vorwerk accessory is largely made from recyclable raw materials. You can dispose of this accessory at a collection point.
This accessory must not be disposed of with household waste.

Ensure that this accessory is disposed of properly.
Observe the applicable national specifications.

COPYRIGHT

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