Get Cooking with Thermomix®

Learn how to Get Started Cooking with your Thermomix®

• Can I change or switch off the Thermomix® TM5 warning tone?

  You can adjust the volume and duration of the warning tone as you desire. For safety reasons, the tone can’t be switched off entirely. You can stop the tone by reducing the speed (turning the selec...

• Can I do the Cookidoo® recipes for the Thermomix® Cutter only when owning one?

  No, you can do all recipes that ask for a Thermomix® Cutter also without it by manually slicing or grating the ingredients where it is asked for.

• Can I use WiFi in hotels or campsites with my Thermomix ® appliance?

  WiFi networks at campsites or hotels, so-called “captive portals”, are not supported by Thermomix ®. If this is the case, we recommend using your smartphone's hotspot.

• How can I access scaled recipes?

  Your Cookidoo® membership must be upgraded to 3.0. If you have already upgraded, you can access the pre-scaled recipes on Cookidoo® by clicking on serving size, and also scale any other Cookidoo® r...

• How can I find recipes on Cookidoo® that I can use with the Thermomix® Cutter?

  You will be able to find recipes when you type ""Cutter"" in the search field on Cookidoo®. However, you will be able to use the Thermomix® Cutter with much more recipes than are officially marked....

• How do I know if have this feature and should I upgrade?

    Every Cookidoo® customer who has already upgraded their annual Cookidoo® membership has the feature. If you have not upgraded your membership, you will not have access to this feature. Of course,...

• How do I use Scaled Recipes?

  With this new feature you are able to do the following:   1. Pick from Cookidoo®! You can choose hand-picked recipes on Cookidoo® that have been pre-scaled for you. We took the most loved recipes a...

• How do I Use the Varoma?

• How loud is the Thermomix® ?

  The Thermomix® is very quiet in most of its different modes.It may be noisier for a short time when starting to chop hard foods such as coffee beans, hard cheese, grains, ice or frozen fruits. This...

• How many parts does the Thermomix® Cutter have?

  5 Parts: 1. Drive shaft 2. Cutter basket 3. Cutting disc 4. Cutter lid 5. Pusher

• How many scaled recipes can I find on Cookidoo® and where can I access them from?

  We have looked at the most popular and most cooked Cookioo® recipes from all countries and added smaller and larger portions. We are continually adding tested portions to the Cookidoo® recipes for ...

• How practical is the Thermomix® Cutter?

  We created the Thermomix® Cutter to make your recipe preparation even more convenient and easy. It is an effort saver (as it avoids slicing or grating by hand).With its ergonomic design and the ded...

• How safe is the Thermomix® Cutter?

  It is safe to use. Lid & feeder tube prevent contact between the cutting disc and the fingers. Only use the pusher to feed the Cutter. Tips: Handle the disc with care and hold it always by the pla...

• How to activate your 6 month membership trial

  Ready to unlock your 6-month membership, have you just received a new TM6™ or Cook-key® and are ready to activate? Be sure to create your Cookidoo® account on Cookidoo.thermomix.com or Via the Coo...

• I did not upgrade: Will I be able to use Scaling?

  No, if you did not upgrade your annual Cookidoo® membership. You will see on the Cookidoo® WebApp that you can upgrade your membership to access new features such as Scaling.

• I have a Cookidoo® voucher. Can I now access the new feature with this?

  Vouchers will allow access to Cookidoo® and depending on when the membership was agreed to will be the same with the voucher.​ If the customer has an upgraded membership, the voucher will also show...

• I own a TM5 and am on Cookidoo 3.0. How can I access the scaling feature?

  For pre-scaled recipes on Cookidoo®: Thermomix® TM5 customers can see and use these recipes on Cookidoo® WebApp and iOS and Android app respectively. You can see, adapt, and plan those recipes in y...

• Important Safeguards for Thermomix® TM5

  Read all instructions 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...

• Important Safeguards for your TM6™.

   When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, including the following:  1. Read all inst...

• IMPORTANT Steps for Setting up Your TM6™.

  Now that you have your new TM6™, we want to help you set it up properly. Follow these steps to set your TM6™ Sign up for a Cookidoo® account at Cookidoo.Thermomix.com  Skip this step if you alread...

• Is it easy to clean a Thermomix®? Are all the Thermomix® accessories dishwasher -safe?

  YES! Cleaning the Thermomix® after cooking is very simple. If there is food residue inside the bowl, pour a little water into the bowl along with a drop or two of detergent, then turn it on at leve...

• Is there a thin plastic cover on the touchscreen of a new TM6™?

  Yes. New TM6™s come with a protective cover that needs to be removed before use.  If the cover is not removed, the screen can seem unresponsive or appear scratched.

• Is Thermomix® Cutter dishwasher-safe?

  Yes. Place all components loosely and separately in the dishwasher to avoid deformation resulting from exposure to high temperatures or pressure from items above or nearby. Attention:Never soak you...

• The lock on my Thermomix® opens too slowly- why?

  The locking mechanism releases slowly to make sure that the Thermomix® bowl doesn’t open until the contents have stopped rotating. This ensures that no food will escape out of the bowl.For the same...

• Thermomix® TM6™ Sous Vide Mode

• What accessories are included with a TM5®?

  Thermomix® comes with a complete set of accessories so you can get cooking right out of the box. This includes: - Cook-key® a wifi enabled the accessory to sync to our Cookidoo® online recipe platf...

• What accessories from the TM5 and TM6 are compatible?

  TM6 accessories like the mixing knife and mixing bowl are not compatible with the TM5 and vice versa. The bowls for each device can be inserted into the other, but you won’t be able to cook with th...

• What is the difference between pre-scaled Cookidoo® recipes and Cookidoo® recipes that I scale by myself/my own created recipes?

  Pre-scaled recipes on Cookdioo® have been tested in our recipe development kitchens around the globe. TM6 and TM5 users can use in the pre-scaled recipes in Guided Cooking. We have looked at the mo...

• What is the difference between tested serving sizes and Automatically Adapted Serving Sizes?

  Tested Serving Sizes: The most cooked and loved Cookidoo® recipes now come with multiple serving size options and Thermomix® Guided Cooking! These serving size options have been tested in our recip...

• What is the material of the Thermomix® Cutter?

  High grade plastic, BPA free; stainless steel.