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What can Thermomix® do?

• Can I wash/blanch meat in my Thermomix?

  Washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. We call this cros...

• Can I check the next steps of a recipe on my TM6™ while I am waiting for the current step to finish?

  Yes. If you click on the field with three dots next to the ‘Next’ button, you can select ‘Recipe Details’ and will get the opportunity to have a look at an overview of all steps of the current reci...

• Why doesn’t the Thermomix® TM5 use steam pressure, like a pressure cooker?

  We decided on non-pressurized steam cooking because of the advantages it offers over cooking in a pan. For example, when you cook vegetables in a pan, the majority of the minerals, vitamins, flavor...

• Does the Thermomix® use induction heating?

  No, the Thermomix® TM5  or the TM6™ does not have an induction heating system – it uses an integrated direct heating system instead. This is a big advantage as the integrated direct heating system ...

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• My Thermomix® accessories became discolored after cooking, will this affect my meals?

  Some colored ingredients like curry, carrots, tomatoes etc. may cause stains on plastic. The specific surface texture of the parts means that this is often unavoidable. This will not affect your me...

• What are the rotations per minute for the TM5?

  TM5 Rotations per minute: Wooden Spoon: 40 Speed 1 100 Speed 2 200 Speed 3 500 Speed 4 1100 Speed 5 2000 Speed 6 3100 Speed 7 4400 Speed 8 5800 Speed 9 7600 Speed 10 10.200 Turbo 10.700

• Can I also bake in the Thermomix®?

  Although the Thermomix® isn’t an oven and doesn’t have a baking function, it still provides a quick and easy way to prepare a wide variety of different doughs ready for you to bake afterward in you...

• Is it possible for food to burn and stick on the bottom of a Thermomix® mixing bowl?

  Yes.  This can happen in a Thermomix® if: The ingredients are cooked for too long The ingredient mix is not moist enough, i.e. it is too many dry ingredients or does not have enough water A thick ...

• Where is the Cook-Key® ID located?

  The Cook-Key® ID on the sticker on the Cook-Key® packaging or on the back of the Cook-Key® itself. Once registered and synced to TM5 you can find the ID under menu > help>about Thermomix

• Can I use my Thermomix in high altitude? Do I need to adapt recipes or keep things in mind?

  Depending on the altitude you cook at, the boiling point of water may be lower than 212 °F. This means that certain ingredients like e.g. milk may boil over at lower temperatures than 212 °F and fo...

• What TM5 accessories are compatible with the TM31?

  The TM5 and the TM31 share 3 interchangeable parts: varoma lid, varoma tray, and simmering basket.

• What recipe chips are available for purchase in the US?

    You can find a list of our recipe chips here: https://shop.thermomix.com/product-category/recipes-cookbooks/?swoof=1&product_tag=recipe-chips&paged=1&really_curr_tax=274-product_cat  

• Can recipes be sent to Cook-Key® during cooking?

  Unfortunately the Cook-key® cannot sync recipes while using the guided cooking feature or cooking in manual mode

• How does one troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connection when the TM5 has been successfully configured but Cook-Key® cannot connect?

  Check the error code on the display on the TM5 and follow the instructions. If Cook-Key® still cannot connect:1. Make sure the internet connection is working properly.2. Make sure that Wi-Fi connec...

• Are there multiple language settings in the Thermomix®?

  Yes, however, earlier models of the TM5 (circa 2014) have a limited number of languages programmed into it. If the customer's ideal language is not available, they will have access to a larger quan...

• Can a US user access non US recipes and Cookidoo® information?

  Yes, US Cookidoo® users can access worldwide recipes and Cookidoo® information. To do so, login to the country your account is registered to. Then Click on the green search button. Once you are red...

• How can I check my Cookidoo® subscription status?

  Users should log into their Cookidoo® account online at cookidoo.thermomix.com or the official Cookidoo® app, then follow this path: "Account" > "Membership" Users can also check this on the TM6™ i...

• What can a Thermomix® do?

  Thermomix® combines the functions of more than twelve kitchen appliances into one easy-to-clean compact unit. It can weigh, mix, chop, grind, knead, blend, whip, emulsify, heat, steam, cook and sti...