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Table of contents Temperature buttons and illuminated temperature indicators ......30 Indicator for remaining heat ........... . 31 Soft start .
Vorwerk customer service or an authorised Vorwerk repairer. The Thermomix TM 31 is not intended for use by • The Thermomix TM 31 may only be repaired by persons (including children) with reduced physical,...
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VAROMA will heat up. • Be sure to place the Thermomix TM 31 on a clean, solid, even and non-heatable surface, particularly Danger of injury by escaping food when using the VAROMA.
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• By improper use: Use Thermomix TM 31 only • Place your Thermomix TM 31 on a clean, solid, with alternating current and a mains power supply even and non-heatable surface so that it cannot duly installed by a specialist.
Technical data Symbol of conformity/ Mark of conformity Motor Maintenance-free Vorwerk reluctance motor 500 W rated power. Speed continuously adjustable from 100 to 10,200 revolutions per minute (Gentle stir 40 rpm). Special speed setting (alternating mode) for dough preparation. Electronic motor protection to prevent overload.
Congratulations on having chosen the Thermomix TM 31! Your Thermomix TM 31 advisor: During a Thermomix TM 31 demonstration, you Name experienced and tested with your five senses the Telephone benefits of your new Thermomix. An experienced...
Your Thermomix TM 31 Your Thermomix TM 31 After opening the packaging please check that all Thermomix TM 31 components are included. These are: • Thermomix TM 31 including mixing bowl and lid • Simmering basket • Stirring attachement (butterfly) •...
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Your Thermomix TM 31 Main appliance Mixing bowl Mixing bowl base Mixing knife Sealing ring for mixing knife Simmering basket Spatula with safety disk Measuring cup Mixing bowl lid Sealing ring for mixing bowl lid Stirring attachment (butterfly) VAROMA VAROMA receptacle...
Thermomix advisor. Familiarize yourself with using your Thermomix TM 31. Before you start Make sure to place your Thermomix TM 31 on a clean, solid and even surface so that it cannot slip. Keep your Thermomix TM 31 in a permanent position in your kitchen, so that you can operate it easily.
Before you start How to remove the mixing knife To remove the mixing knife: Hold the mixing bowl with one hand, with your other hand turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees clockwise and pull the mixing bowl base off downwards .
Before you start How to insert the mixing knife To re-insert the mixing knife, follow the ‘removal’ steps in the reverse order. Put the mixing knife back into the mixing bowl by pushing it through the opening in the bottom of the bowl NOTICE Risk of damage by leaking out food Ensure sealing ring of mixing knife is fitted to...
Accessories Accessories Before you start using your Thermomix TM 31 we would like to present its accessories in more detail. They are proof of a well thought out design. Every part has been designed intelligently and serves several purposes. 2.0 litre Mixing bowl 1.5 litre...
Mixing bowl lid The mixing bowl lid is used to close the mixing bowl. For safety reasons your Thermomix TM 31 will not start working unless the lid has been positioned and locked correctly. Never try to force the lid open when the appliance is locked.
• Filtering of fruit and vegetable juices. Chop and make a puree in the Thermomix TM 31, then insert the simmering basket into the mixing bowl and use it as a filter when pouring the juice out.
CAUTION Danger of injury by usage of not intended items • Use only the spatula with safety disk (provid ed with the Thermomix TM 31) for stirring food in mixing bowl. • Lock the mixing bowl lid before inserting the spatula through the opening in the mixing bowl lid.
Accessories Stirring attachment (butterfly) • The butterfly (here positioned on mixing knife ) will help you to achieve best results when whipping cream or beating egg whites. It is also the perfect utensil for the preparation of creamy puddings or cream mixtures. •...
NOTICE • Always store the VAROMA with its lid closed • Use VAROMA only with Thermomix TM 31 (not suitable for microwave, oven or other appliances). How to combine the VAROMA parts You can use your VAROMA in either of the follow ing...
How to use the VAROMA correctly Your VAROMA is an accessory designed for the Thermomix TM 31 and can only be used with it. Before you can start steam cooking with the VAROMA you will need to set up your Thermomix TM 31 correctly.
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Mind hot steam escapes at the sides and from the top of VAROMA lid during operation. • Keep children away from Thermomix TM 31 when using VAROMA and warn them about the danger of hot steam and hot condensed water.
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Water or water-based liquid in the mixing bowl heats up to over 100 °C, developing hot steam. The steam rises through the opening in the mixing bowl lid of the Thermomix TM 31 into the VAROMA. The food is cooked gently in the hot steam.
Accessories Practical work with the VAROMA • Do not thicken your sauces and soups until the This description explains clearly how easy it is to steam cooking process is finished. Thickeners may use the VAROMA. Observe the following basic rules stop steam from forming evenly in the mixing for using the VAROMA: bowl and slow down the overall cooking process.
Find a permanent place in your kitchen for your and the temperature falls below – 20 °C (– 4 °F) Thermomix TM 31 right from the start so that it is wait until the Thermomix TM 31 has reached room ready at hand whenever you need it.
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 NOTICE Risk of damage by insufficient cooling of Thermomix TM 31: Ensure ventilation openings on both sides of the appliance are always free from splashes of fat, food leftovers or suchlike and not covered. Otherwise damage of the appliance may occur.
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 Multi-function display Step 3: Put in the first ingredient (2.0 kg max.) and In the centre at the top of the control panel there is check the quantity on the display a digital display.
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 Further information about weighing The tare function works from 5 g to 6.0 kg in steps of 3 times 2 kg. When weighing and adding ingre- dients with the help of the tare function always add...
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 Timer buttons and timer display Step 3: Turn the speed selector (see page 32ff.) Observe the following sequence of steps if you wish to prepare or heat food in your After the speed selector has been turned, the...
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 Adjustment of preset time has been reached during the heating process. For The preset time can be changed at any time during example, if a temperature of 90 °C (194 °F) is set the preparation.
31. Then the temperature sensor can measure the actual temperature correctly and control soft start accordingly. If using the Thermomix TM 31 to pro- cess food that has not been heated or cooked in the appliance (e.g. prepar ing a gravy from hot meat juices) you should only increase the speed slowly and gradually.
Working with the Thermomix TM 31 VAROMA temperature setting Stirring If the Varoma temperature setting is selected Use the lower speeds 1 – 3 for gentle mild stirring. temperatures of more than 100 °C (212 °F) may be This lower speed range is ideally suited for delicious...
CAUTION Danger of injury by escaping food Hold measuring cup firmly while operating the Thermomix TM 31 at medium (3 – 6) and higher (7 – 10) speed levels or pressing turbo button to chop or to purée cold food.
Thermomix TM 31 can move reverse the rotating direction of the mixing knife Place your Thermomix TM 31 on a clean, solid, from clockwise to counter-clockwise. Pressing even and non-heatable surface so that it cannot button is possible at any speed selection and slip.
In sleep mode, power consumption of the Thermomix TM 31 is less than 1 W. If you do not use the Thermomix TM 31 for a prolonged period of time disconnect it from mains power supply.
Cleaning As with all kitchen appliances or tableware you Important: should clean all parts of your Thermomix TM 31 – Never use pointed or sharp objects for cleaning especially the mixing knife, the mixing bowl, the as this may damage functional parts or affect the mixing bowl lid and its sealing ring –...
Cleaning How to clean the mixing knife Important: To clean the mixing knife hold it under running All components are dishwasher-safe. Place water with the mixing knife pointing upwards, as plas tic parts, in particular the mixing bowl lid, shown on picture .
Notes for your own recipes Notes for your own recipes Use similar recipes in the Thermomix TM 31 Example: Chopping vegetables cookbooks as a guide for adapting your own recipes. Settings: 7 sec / speed 5 The easy to understand step by step design of our...
Error display: Error messages of the appliance can be reset as follows: As a special feature the Thermomix TM 31 will show By pulling the mains plug: the cause for the error on the display. If the display E.r 23, 28, 32, 38, 39, 70 shows “E.r”...
EU-Member States otherwise, without the prior permission of Vorwerk transforming this Directive) to dispose of International Mittelsten Scheid & Co. this product or its electrical / electronic accessories as unsorted domestic waste.
For detailed information contact your Thermomix purchase contract. advisor, the sales company in your country, or refer to www.thermomix.com. The Thermomix TM 31 may only be repaired by the responsible Vorwerk customer service or an authorised Vorwerk repairer. Produced by Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH &...
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