FAQs
Are all accessories dishwasher safe?
Yes, all accessories are dishwasher safe. For cleaning please always disassemble your mixing bowl, even for diswasher cleaning. Dry thoroughly, especially the pins on the button, before assemble and use.
How to assemble / disassemble the mixing blow
HOW TO DISASSEMBLE THE MIXING BOWL If you want to clean the mixing knife and mixing bowl thoroughly, you must remove the mixing knife.
- Hold the mixing bowl so that the opening points are upwards.
- Turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees clockwise counter-clockwise and pull the mixing bowl base off downwards. The mixing knife remains in the mixing bowl.
- Carefully hold the upper part of the mixing knife and remove it together with its sealing ring.
- Ensure that the sealing ring of the mixing knife is correctly positioned under the knife bearing.
- Hold the mixing bowl so that the opening points are upwards.
- Carefully hold the upper part of the mixing knife and insert it, together with the sealing ring, into the hole in the bottom of the mixing bowl until the sealing ring is touching the base of the bowl.
- Attach the mixing bowl base to the bottom of the mixing bowl.
- Turn the mixing bowl base 30 degrees towards the handle to lock the mixing knife firmly in place.
- Check that the mixing bowl base is firmly seated. The mixing bowl will only go into the base unit if it has been correctly assembled.
What is the benefit of the new measuring cup insertion
One of the benefits of our new measuring cup is the noise reduction, because the material absorbes. He is locked in the lid so it does not rattle while processing food (e.g. dough mode). Related to the fixed hold it does not fall down when removing the lid and you can remove the lid by using the cup as a handle. Hold the cup firmly so that the lid can be lifted off and turned over directly. This prevents liquids from dropping off the lid.
What is the capacity of the Measuring cup?
The capacity of the measuring cup is 100 ml.
Is it possible to find out the date of production (stamped number) of the knife?
"Yes, the knife is labelled with a 6 digit code; the first 4 digits contain the production year and week YY WW". A traceability document will be delivered as soon as it is available.
When do I need to replace my mixing knife?
The mixing knife will wear out over time if the Thermomix® TM6 is regularly used for chopping hard food. We recommended to replace the Mixing Knife every 250 - 300h of use.
How to insert the measuring cup
The measuring cup is a closing cap for the hole in the mixing bowl lid to avoid heat loss and it prevents ingredients from escaping. You can also use the measuring cup to measure liquids. It has a 100 ml and a 50 ml marking. If you wish to add a small amount of liquid, there is no need to remove the measuring cup. Simply pour the liquid slowly onto the lid. It will gradually trickle into the mixing bowl. To add larger quantities of liquid or ingredients to the mixing bowl, lift the measuring cup from the hole in the lid. Proceed as follows:
- Gently push the measuring cup forwards.
- Tilt the measuring cup upwards and lift it out.
The mixing bowl will not go into the Thermomix® TM6 base unit.
The mixing bowl may not be correctly assembled.
- Check whether the mixing bowl base is locked into place correctly
How to clean the display and housing?
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply before cleaning the base unit. Clean the display in the same way as the main appliance: Wipe with a damp soft cloth and gentle cleansing agent. Use water sparingly to prevent moisture from entering the appliance. Don't use sharp tools or aggressive cleaning liquids/sprays.
How do I remove discoloration (caused by spices) from the accessories?
Some coloured ingredients like curry, carrots, tomatoes etc. may cause stains on plastic. The specific surface texture of the parts means that this is often unavoidable. To avoid these kinds of stains, you need to wipe any coloured food off the plastic parts as quickly as possible. The majority of other discolouration will disappear automatically over time. Putting the parts in direct sunlight can help with this. The discolouration will not harm your health in any way, nor will it impair the functionality of the parts.
How to properly clean the simmering basket (with the lid)? How can I remove the lid?
For even greater safety, the simmering basket is fitted with a lid. It is permanently attached to the basket and should not be removed at any time. 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. Some of the plastic parts may become slightly discoloured but this does not affect your health or how the parts function. Thoroughly clean all parts of the Thermomix® TM6 after every use.
I want to buy the TM6 online
Thermomix ® is sold directly by Vorwerk through our representatives only. (some countries in store, Austria and USA online) Being introduced to the Thermomix ® by an advisor ensures that you can get to know the various functions and find out how to get the best out of them. This allows you as a prospective customer to benefit from personal advice and support after your purchase, too. Sales offers online -except Austria and USA- are in no way related to Vorwerk Thermomix.
Where can I explore the TM6?
Booking a Cooking Experience is the best way to discover the Thermomix ® free of charge with no obligations. At a Cooking Experience, one of our representatives showcases the Thermomix ®. There, you can familiarise yourself with all of the appliance’s functions for preparing various tasty dishes. You and your guests can then enjoy samples from the Thermomix ® while learning useful tips and tricks for using the appliance. (Link) You can also attend one of our many basic cooking courses. Simply contact your personal representative and book a demonstration of your choice. You can also get to know the Thermomix ® in one of our Vorwerk stores.
What happens after launch in countries
- Delivery
- Switch Demo
- Overlap demo TM5/TM6
- Pre selling option
- Please describe briefly, how pre-selling works from a customer perspective
- Start pre-selling TM6
- Comission on order entry
Have Varoma Lid, Varoma Tray and Varoma Bowl the same size as TM5?
Yes, the NWOT Varoma Lid, NWOT Varoma Tray and NWOT Varoma Dish have the same size as for TM5. They are fully compatible within both models.
Are Varoma Lid, Varoma Tray and Varoma Bowl made from the same material as TM5?
Yes, the NWOT Varoma Lid, NWOT Varoma Tray and NWOT Varoma Dish are made from the same material as for TM5. They are fully compatible within both models.
Which TM6 parts are compatible to the TM5?
Compatible parts:
- simmering basket, but not recommended
- Varoma lid
- Varoma tray
- bowl lid
- measuring cup, but not recommended
- Spatula, but not recommended
- Varoma Dish
Detection bowl TM5 in TM6
TM5 bowl is not detected in NWOT, an error message is displayed.
Can the TM5 bowl be used in TM6?
No, it is technically restricted to do so. Reason: Material of TM5 bowl does not withstand the high temperatures.
Comparison TM5 / TM6 recipes
TM5 recipe CAN be cooked with TM6. TM6-only recipes with automated modes are not compatible with TM5
Cookidoo account
You can add more then one device, but only one per model. You can add up to 5 cook-keys.
How long is the free trial membership per registration of the device at Cookidoo?
With the registration on Cookidoo ® you receive the trial subscription Cookidoo ®, with which you get free access to all contents of Cookidoo ® for 30 days. If you then decide to buy and use the Cook-Key ® for your TM5, when you activate the Cook-Key ® on Cookidoo ® you will automatically receive the free trial subscription Cookidoo ® and have free access to Cookidoo ® for six months. When you are buying a TM6 and register the device on Cookidoo ®, you will automatically receive the free trial subscription for Cookidoo and have free access for seven month. After that, you may have access to Cookidoo by purchasing the annual subscription of 36 EURO.
Can I connect several Cookidoo accounts to the device? If yes, how to do?
To change the Cookidoo account you have to logout and disconnect the TM6 to your Cookidoo profile. All bookmarks and recipe lists from your profile will be deleted from the device. Then you can log in with another profile. To return to the previous one, you have to log out again and delete the account from the TM6. Then log in with the previous account, the TM will immediately synchronize and your lists and favorites will be back.
Cookidoo password character limitations
No Characters limitations.
Wifi amplifiers
Wifi amplifiers are accepted. Test have been successful.
Configuration several WIFI nets at the same time
Yes, but you need to change manually in your setings the network you want to use everytime. It doesn't switch automatically.
Sync delay
If you are connected to WiFi and logged in at Cookidoo on your TM6, synchronization happens immediately with any activity you do on Cookidoo.
How long does it take to synchronize bookmarks/collections/cook today… from cookidoo (eg. tablet) to TM6 (adding and removing)?
If you are connected to WiFi and logged in at Cookidoo on your TM6, synchronization happens immediately with any activity you do on Cookidoo.
TM5 Language vs Cookidoo account language
No incompatibility. You can set up the NWOT appliance menus in one languages and have the cookidoo settings in another language and the machine will show you each menus in the languages you selected.
Do I need to be registered to Cookidoo in order to use TM6?
No, NWOT comes with some recipes ready to use. For more recipes register to Cookidoo and explore the basic cookbook (no subscription needed).
How many recipes/times user can cook once their membership expired?
Your bookmarked recipes and collections that have been created and saved are retained after the subscription expires for 30 days. All other recipes that were only available during the subscription are ""grayed out""/innactivated and are no longer available. All recipes, collections, cookbooks and activated recipe chips that have already been purchased can be viewed in the My Recipes section. After the membership has expired you can still cook 50 times one of your already synchronizes Cookidoo recipes. The device will notify you about that. After this period the Cookidoo recipes are not available anymore. or... After 30 days the device needs to be connected once to Cookidoo to verify valid subscription
Which/if any Cookidoo function on TM6 can be used offline? Use case: advisor doing demo in a customer home, no internet connection.
All recipes that were saved in Bookmarks or Collections when online are accessible even if offline (max. time of access = 30 days). Also, all recipes from the welcome book of the pre-selected country are always available.
Is it possible to avoid the same recipe in different languages as a search result?
The search result depends on your search filter. The search is not translating so you can find only the recipes if they have the word in that language used. If you are searching in several countries and the recipe is available in all, it will be displayed several times.
How can I search for a recipe with a special ingredient and without a special ingredient?
You have the possibility to search for recipes with special ingredients directly on Cookidoo on your TM6. Swipe to right on your home screen and start exploring the recipe world of Cookidoo. This search for special keywords, ingrediants/as well negative ingrediants is, of course, also possible with your Cookidoo App or on the Cookidoo Website.
Do I have the basic cook-book even when I don't register on Cookidoo?
You will always find the basic cookbook of the country that you select during the onboarding phase on your TM after you switched it on for the first time; this book is even available when offline.
Can I connect several Cookidoo accounts to the device? If yes, how to do?
To change the Cookidoo account you have to logout and disconnect the TM6 to your Cookiodd profile. All bookmarks and recipe lists from your profile will be deleted from the device. Then you can log in with another profile. To return to the previousone, you have to log out again and delete the account from the TM6. Then log in with the previous account, the TM will immediately synchronize and your lists and favorites will be back.
How to connect the TM6 to Cookidoo
Under settings - Cookidoo® profile, you can log in with your credentials from your already created profile and view information about your account.
What languages are available in NWOT
For the launch only the following languages will be available: German, Swiss German, Austrian German, English UK, English USA, English Australia, Spanish, Spanish Mexico, French, Italian, Italian Bimby, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. New languages will be vailable through Software updates.
Does the TM6 need the same amount of energy for slow cooking in low temperature for a couple of hours as it needs for cooking in high temperature?
No, the energy consumption for higher temperatures is of course higher than for lower temperatures, since less heating power is required to reach the target temperature. In addition, since the volume in the TM6 bowl is smaller than in a conventional slow cooking device, the energy consumption for slow cooking in the TM6 is also lower in comparison to other devices on the market.
Heating programs
NWOT has 4 different heating Modes: Standard, Soft (only available in Speed 2, 2,5 and 3), Varoma (only available if Varoma is selected) and 160ºC (hidden heating program only available in guided cooking).
What are the different heating settings for TM6?
Varoma for steam cooking, 120° C (for sauting), highest temperature for roasting/browning, only in guided cooking recipes. 90° C control heating (like creams with egg), 37° C room temparature.
What mode are available on TM6?
Thease are the available modes for NWOT: Scales, Turbo, Dought, Pre-Clean, Kettle, Blend, Slow Cook, Whip, Sous-vide, Fermentation, High Temperature, Sugar Stages.
Why does the automated cleaning mode take 5 minutes? It is a very long time.
The cleaning mode takes up to 5 minutes, because it is automized and checks the amount of water and temperature. The water is heated so that the duration depends on the initial temperature.Of course, the cleaning mode does not have to be used everytime the device is set up, however there are some recipes where it is very helpful to have this smart, automatic cleaning control available, which adapts to the leftovers and their consistency in the bowl. To reach the corner of the lid you need at least 1.5 litres of water.
What is the meaning of the small lock which is shown below the time during the automated cleaning mode?
The lock symbol is displayed because it is not possible to change the default settings in this mode.
Why is the max. temperature called "varoma" in temperature settings and not 160° or "maximal temperature"?
The Varoma mode is still the highest temperature you can use for manual cooking. 160° is only integrated in Cookidoo guided recipes as part of the NWOT modes. A usage despite of this is technically blocked for security reasons.
Dough Mode
The Dough mode can be used for create doughs especially yeast doughs and other heavy doughs. Maximal weight is 1000g.
- 5 Times turn clockwise for 2.5 seconds and pause for 2.5 seconds after each turning time.
- 1 Time turn counter-clockwise for 2.5 seconds and pause for 2.5 seconds after each turning time.
Turbo Mode
Chop with high speed up to 10,700 rotations per minute. The Turbo mode can be used for a short chopping from 0.5 – 2 seconds at the highest speed. Turbo can be used until the temperature reaches 60°C. Please use the measuring cup when you use turbo to avoid ingredients splash out of the mixing bowl. You can use this mode e.g. for grating parmesan, bread coarse, mill peppercorns or sugar.
Scale mode
Weighs in 1g intervals. Scales can be used until speed 4. Only until 3 Kg can be measured in one measurement. 6Kg is the maximum accumulated weight measurable. Measure available in Kg and oz.
Pre-Clean Mode
Description (Info text GUI): Pour a maximum of 1 litre water and a little drop of washing up liquid or 50 g vinegar in mixing bowl and Thermomix® will Pre-clean itself. Also helps when your knife is stuck (in such cases it can take up to 1 hour). Attention: Please use your measuring cup to prevent splashing and don’t use more soap than indicated or foam will come out of mixing bowl . Mode to pre-clean mixing bowl making much easier (faster, less effort) to clean mixing bowl. Machine behaviour during mode: (if motor is blocked, the caramel “repair ” mode is performed first).
- Heat up water to 45 °C at speed 2.
- Start rotation 40 secs/speed 4 alternating each 10 secs rotation sense.
- Time over and mode finished.
Kettle Mode
Information text: Heat 100-1800 g water between 37°C (e.g. baby bottles) and 100°C (e.g tea, pasta). Attention: Please use your measuring cup to prevent the water boiling over... Machine behaviour during mode:
- Heat content to defined target temperature at speed 1.
- Heat until target temperature is reached or after max 90 min.
- Hold target temperature for 5 sec and then stop.
Fermentation Mode
Description (info in GUI): With this mode you can ferment certain foods at a constant temperature. Set the time up to 12 hours ahead with a temperature between 37-70°C. This mode can be used to ferment yoghurt or prove a yeast dough in Varoma dish in a warm environment created by the hotter temperature of the water in mixing bowl. To protect against the possibility of rust, the juice of half a squeezed lemon or a level teaspoon of vitamin C/ascorbic acid powder must be added to the water. Max. time 12 h allowed as long as the recipes in GC include ascorbic acid or lemon juice in the water in mixing bowl when fermentation takes place in Varoma. Machine behaviour during mode:
- no time/[Temperature]/reverse/speed spoon until temperature is reached.
- 4 min (for Temperatures until 50C), 10 min (for Temperatures 55-70C), 20 min (for Temperatures higher 70C) at reverse/speed spoon.
- Rest of defined [Time] on [Temperature] without speed.
Blend Mode
Replaces the traditional/additional mixer to prepare e.g. shakes or smoothies. Purée, soups, smoothies, they all are made in this mode. Put the ingredients in the mixing bowl up to maximum 2 kilo. Things will start slowly at speed 5 and automatically increase to speed 6-8. Please use your measuring cup, to prevent ingredients splashing out of the bowl. Modes starts once temperature is below 60ºC with a start speed. The speed increasy progressively until target is reached and stays on target speed until the end.
Slow Cook Mode (Not ready for launch, will be deployed by OTA updates)
Description (info in GUI): Cover a maximum of 800 g meat with sauce, cook for 1-8 hours, between 37-98°C, and the results will be soft and tender. Attention: Please use your measuring cup to prevent ingredients splashing out of the mixing bowl. Watery, salty liquids can only be used in this mode if wine, apple juice, vinegar or citric acid are added. Max. time 8 h allowed as long as the recipes in GC include sauces or if using something more watery, it has an acid like stated in the info text. Machine behaviour during mode:
- Slow cooking mode: no time/[Temperature]/reverse/speed spoon until temperature is reached.
- Slow cooking mode: 4min (for Temperatures until 50C), 10min (for Temperatures 55-70C), 20 min (for Temperatures higher 70C) with reverse/speed spoon.
- Slow cooking mode: Rest of defined [Time] on [Temperature] without speed (1min) and reverse/speed spoon (1min) changing always.
Whip Mode
Prepare perfect cream. Program stops when, for example, cream is whipped and the cream has the optimum stiffness. Just pour 200-1000 ml cream with a temperature between 7-12°C in the mixing bowl and this mode will stop automatically, once the cream or the egg white is perfectly whipped. Please use your measuring cup, to prevent ingredients splashing out of the bowl. Max. time 12 h allowed as long as the recipes in GC include ascorbic acid or lemon juice in the water in mixing bowl for the water bath.
Sous-vide Mode
Description (info in GUI): This mode lets you cook vacuum-packed meat, fish and seafood, vegetables or fruit with any defined and constant temperature between 40-85°C for up to 12 hours. The result will be juicy, soft and tender. Place meat, fish, vegetables (or even chocolate) in a vacuum-packed bag, place the bag in the simmering basket and cover it with water. Attention: Please use your measuring cup to prevent ingredients splashing out of the mixing bowl. To protect against the possibility of rust, the juice of half a squeezed lemon or a level teaspoon of vitamin C/ascorbic acid powder must be added to the water. Note: Sous vide attachment not available yet. Simmering basked is the only way to achieve it so far. Machine behaviour during mode:
- Temperature is set to [Temperature] and speed to 1, reverse
- Based on defined [Time] the heating will be done on that
- After cooking device stops.
- To prevent the possibility of blades or mixing bowl corrosion (rust) the water bath needs to have ascorbic acid in powder form or lemon juice as the info text mentions. This is mandatory for recipes in Guided Cooking (ingredient has to be included into list of ingredients, preparation text and GC prompt).
- Use simmering basket until we have a certified Sous-vide attachment (blade cover).
- Portions have to be small due to use of simmering basket NWOT (with cover). Water must circulate around the vacuum packed food (around each bag).
- Try to use bags into which food fits but not too big to avoid excess bag to fold and use the space in simmering basket.
High temperature (Onions) Mode
Description (info in GUI): This mode lets you brown onions for enhanced flavour in your dishes. Attention: use the splash guard to allow steam to evaporate while preventing hot oil splashing out of the mixing bowl. Machine behaviour during mode:
- Identification phase if there are enough pieces of food in the liquid - 5 seconds /Speed 2 reverse without heating.
- Heat up until [Temperature] is reached with 200 rpm (Speed 2) reverse.
- Stir for 5 sec/speed 1, reverse, then 3 sec/speed 1 clockwise, still heating.
- Heat with (Temperature) for 30 sec without stirring.
- Repeat step 3,4 until defined [Time] minus 1 minute is done.
- Last 60 secs without heating until temperature is at 125 C (so it is possible to chop after browning) Tips and hints for use in Recipe development.
- Lowest mass where no failure occur: 170g.
- Highest mass where no failure occur: 600g (higher masses were not tested because of recipe result but might not cause failure because of GPA but probably would not brown properly either).
High temperature (Meat) Mode
Description (info in GUI): For meat that is browned and flavourful. Attention: use the splash guard to prevent hot oil splashing out of the mixing bowl. Machine behaviour during mode:
- Identification phase if there are enough pieces of food in the liquid - 5 seconds /Speed 2 reverse without heating.
- Distribute Food pieces over Heating Plate - 2 secs/speed 0.5 clockwise (between soft and 1).
- Heat up with [Temperature] for 60 seconds with speed 0 (no stirring).
- Stir for 2 sec/reverse/speed 0.5, stir 2 sec/speed 0.5, heat still with (Temperature).
- Heat with (Temperature) for 20 sec (no stirring).
- Repeat steps 4 & 5 until defined [Time] is done.
- Lowest mass where no failure occur: 170g.
- Highest mass where no failure occur: 600g (higher masses were not tested because of recipe result but might not cause failure because of GPA but probably would not brown properly either).
Sugar Stages (with and without fat) Mode
Description (info in GUI): With this mode you can make your own honeycomb, caramel brittle, caramel, lollipops and other sweets. Depending on the temperature you will end up with: thread (e.g. syrup), soft ball (e.g. fudge), firm ball (e.g. soft caramels), hard ball (e.g. nougat), soft crack (e.g. chewy sweets), hard crack (e.g. toffee), clear liquid, brown liquid (e.g. liquid caramel). Machine behaviour during mode:
- Heating up until 119°C is reached with speed 200 rpm (Speed 2) clockwise.
- Heat with [Temperature] for [Time] without stirring.
- Fat alone heats up faster
- Fat and sugar takes longer
- Water or other ingredients that are not fat + sugar take even longer (this is why we need 2 different GPAs, one for recipes which have fat, another one for recipes without fat).
What is the Varoma temperature and where can I find it?
Varoma ® is a special setting for steam cooking and steaming of ingredients. You can adjust it in the display via the temperature selector. When you set the Varoma ® setting using the temperature selector, up to 120°C can be reached. The exact temperature depends on the ingredients used, such as oil. When steam-cooking in the Varoma ®, 250 g of water or water-based liquids evaporate within 15 minutes. During steam cooking with the Varoma ®, the maximum speed is level 6. From a speed of 6.5, heating is automatically deactivated.
Can I fry in my TM6
No, because the highest reachable temperature is not high enough to fry your ingredients. Also, out of security reasons, this use is not intended for the TM6.
Is there a possibility to weigh ingredients while cooking?
You may weigh in ingredients while the motor is running up to speed 4. Only do so when the rotation of the blades is smooth, no liquid with chunky pieces of food in the bowl, because the bumbing of peaces can destabilze the senible scale.
Where can I find the different modes?
If you swipe to the left at the home screen, you are in the modes screen and can select the desired mode.
How to connect/disconnect the TM6 to internet
SETTING UP THE WI-FI NETWORK
- Select Main menu > Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Activate Wi-Fi by pressing the slide control on the right-hand side. The slide control is now green and moves from left to right. All available Wi-Finetworks and their status (open or secured) will be displayed.
- Choose the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect your Thermomix®TM6 and select it on the Thermomix® TM6 display.
- Enter the password for your selected Wi-Fi network and press Connect. In the list of Wi-Fi networks, the status of the selected Wi-Fi network changesto Connect. If the Thermomix® TM6 has successfully connected to the Wi-Finetwork, the status of the Wi-Fi network changes to Connected and a greentick appears next to the connected network.
- Select Main menu > Settings > Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is already activated, a list of all available Wi-Fi networks will appear,including the network to which your Thermomix® TM6 is connected. The con-nected network is denoted by a green tick.
- Select the Wi-Fi network to which your Thermomix® TM6 is connected. The next screen will show all the details about this network.
- Press Remove network. This will remove the connection between your Thermomix® TM6 and the Wi-Finetwork.All available Wi-Fi networks and their status (open or secured) will be dis-played. The network that you have removed will not be included in the list.
- Select Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Activate Wi-Fi by pressing the slide control on the right-hand side. The slide control is now green and moves from left to right. All available Wi-Finetworks and their status (open or secured) will be displayed.
- Scroll to the bottom and confirm Connect with WPS. The next screen contains information asking you to press the WPS button onyour router.
- Press the WPS button on your router. The network to which your Thermomix® TM6 is connected by WPS will appearin the list of Wi-Fi networks with the status connected.
Do I need Internet at home for using my new TM6?
No, the TM works without an internet connection. You won't be able to access to Cookidoo though but you have access to your bookmarks and recipe lists.
My TM6 is not connecting
There may not be an available network. Check your Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi function may be deactivated. Set up a network:
- Select Main menu > Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Activate Wi-Fi by pressing the slide control on the right-hand side. The slide control is now green and moves from left to right. All available Wi-Finetworks and their status (open or secured) will be displayed.
- Choose the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect your Thermomix®TM6 and select it on the Thermomix® TM6 display.
- Enter the password for your selected Wi-Fi network and press Connect. In the list of Wi-Fi networks, the status of the selected Wi-Fi network changesto Connect. If the Thermomix® TM6 has successfully connected to the Wi-Finetwork, the status of the Wi-Fi network changes to Connected and a greentick appears next to the connected network.
Display features
Display Resolution: 1024x600. Multitouch: Technically possible but not integrated.
Speed range TM6
Speed range is the same as TM5
Recipe storage capacity
The maximum storage capacity is 8GB. If more capacity is used by recipe storage, the software will not work as expected. The total amount of recipes depends on the quantity of pictures and videos.
Range of Voltages
High Voltage: from 175V-180V to 245V-250V // Low Voltage: From 100V - 105V to 130V-135V. Same as TM5.
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth will be activated after the launch in all NWOTs throught a software update. It will be communicated at the due time.
Does the new TM6 have an induction heating system
No, the new TM doesn't have an induction heating system - but an integrated direct heating system, which is even better. The integrated direct heating system works without any loss of energy and is free of electromagnetic emission.
Does TM6 include a SIM card / free Internet like i.e. Tesla
No, the TM6 connects to your home Wifi
Why is the circle of the former Cook-Key chip still visible?
Reason: The huge price of a new Mold and the high complexity to align both sides that ensures a perfect simetry and plastic quality.
Hardware and Software Specs including finish, capacity, size and weight (also of single times like bowl), material of plastic components, display, splash water and dust resistent, cellular and wireless, location, audio playback, external buttons and connectors, power, sensor, operating system, accessibilty, environmtal requirements, languages, in the box, motor speed
- Capacity: 2,2 l = max. capacity of bowl
- size and weight: Base unit weight = 7.95kg / Varoma weight = 0,80kg / size base unit = 34,10 cm x 32,60 cm x 32,60 cm (h x l x w) / size Varoma = 13,10 cm x 38,30 cm x 27,50 cm (h x l x w)
- Splash water and dust resistant: yes
- Cellular and Wireless: 2,4 GHz: IEEE Std 802.11b/g/nTM
- Power: 1000 W power consumption
- Sensor: Temperature sensor integrated in mixing bowl.
- Operating System: Linux
- Accessibility: Not provided yet.
- In the box: User manual, welcome book (optional), Varoma dish incl. lid and tray, butterfly whisk, simmering basket, splash guard, measuring cup, Spatula, Bowl incl. lid, knife, sealing ring, mixing bowl base, NWOT Base unit.
- Motor speed: 100-10.700 revolutions per min. (Gentle stir 40 rpm). 500 W rated power.
Which materials are used to produce the different parts of the TM6? Are there any flexibilizer used in the material of the TM6 ?
The housing is made of high-quality plastic material. The mixing bowl and knife are made of stainless steel. All used materials comply with the REACH* regulation. *Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 All materials which are in contact with food do not contain any flexibilizer. Just electric cables do contain some flexibilizer (not possible without).
Is the Varoma accessory heat resistent for highest temperature?
Yes, it is designed to resist more than 160ºC.
Asian characters
The GUI Translations from Asian Languages in ongoing, so the NWOT will be able to display Asian Languages. Most probably only Chinese Simplified and Taiwanese will be available by launch date, but other languages as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean or Malay will be included in the coming OTA updates.
OTA update
50.000 units x day (This is the today's server capacity. During the first 6 to 12 months after NWOT launch, many software updates will occur. After the first year we expect to have a much more stable software, so we expect to launch 3 to 4 updates a year. It means that the today's server capacity is enough to face the update volumes expected in a reasonable timeframe.
Zoom for display
No Zoom options are planned.
Where can I find my TM6 serial number?
Go to "About Thermomix" option in the settings of your Thermomix Menu. The serial number is additionally labelled on the type plate below the upper housing.
Is it possible to change the contrast and/or brightness of display?
You can find all possible change in the following menu options under Main menu SETTINGS: SETTING THE LANGUAGE
- Select Main menu > Settings > Language.
- Select Country under Settings.
- You can set the volume, duration and melody of the sound that is made at theend of the cooking process.
- You can also set the volume of the Next button on the display.
- You can set the brightness of the display here.
How can I change the volume of the finishing sound?
You can find all possible chnage in the following menu options under Main menu SETTINGS: SETTING THE LANGUAGE
- Select Main menu > Settings > Language.
- Select Country under Settings.
- You can set the volume, duration and melody of the sound that is made at theend of the cooking process.
- You can also set the volume of the Next button on the display.
- You can set the brightness of the display here.
When does the finishing sound stop?
This depends on the settings that are made in the settings menu of the Thermomix. The duration can be limited to 3 repetitions of the melody.
What kind of data do you store from me?
If you agree to the data consent, we store all usage data concerning which recipe was cooked. This helps us to know what you like and make recommendations based on your usage. (+ black box data?)
What kind of data do you store from me?
If you agree to the data consent, we store all usage data concerning which recipe was cooked. This helps us to know what you like and make recommendations based on your usage.
Offline recipes
Not as in TM5 where you find 3 recipes that are saved in the internal memory of the device. NWOT will have recipes in GC that are all in Cookidoo (also the ones in the prefill, which are the content of the Welcome book “Simple ideas”). The existing automated recipes in TM5 need to be adapted, developed and saved in RDPF and added to Cookidoo content in all languages.
How can I reduce ingredients (four person recipe to one person dish)?
In guided cooking not possible - only in manual mode. But be aware, the recipe might need to be adjusted with regards to the preparation time (e.g. cutting, cooking) due to different amounts of ingredients.
How can I see the complete recipe information (eg. Steps, ingredients…) before starting to cook?
After you have selected a recipe on the TM6 simply scroll down and you see all ingredients and step information you need.
Is it possible to check the next steps of a recipe 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 recipe (please scroll down to see all details). If you click on any step in this list, you will come back to your current cooking step.
New safety systems
We have GPA (good pattern algorithm) for observation of high temperature modes and in addition we measure heating power.
EMC Defibrillators / Peacemakers Policy
Our appliances are conforming to harmonized standards (Low Voltage Directive) and respect the limit values. We declare that through our CE sign on the type plate. We consider an influence on pacemakers improbable. In case of doubt contact the producer of the pacemaker.
Burnt out of housing with new high temperatures
No exprecienced in Bunker sessions.
Does the TM6 produce any radiation emissions?
Proposal Export July update: The TM6 is electromagnetically approved by the European Directive and is fully compliant with all the standards set in that Directive.
Does the TM6 produce any radiation emissions?
Proposal Export July update: The TM6 is electromagnetically approved by the European Directive and is fully compliant with all the standards set in that Directive.
Why does the TM not heat above speed 6?
For safety reasons; no heating from speed 6.5 to 10
How to use the child-proof lock
No PIN planned for the moment.
Can I use highest temperature for manual cooking?
No, because of safety reasons this is not possible. The TM6 is blocked to use this manually, only possible in guided cooking recipes as part of automatic modes. The highest temperature for manual cooking is 120 C degrees.
Software Update
Information about the version of your appliance and its software is available under Version and update in your Thermomix Menu Settings. You can also search actively for updates. INSTALLING UPDATES
- If an update is available, you will be notificated by your Thermomix and can select Install update.
- The Thermomix® TM6 may switch itself off and on again several times duringthe update. Do not disconnect the Thermomix® TM6 while the update is being downloaded and installed. Before an update is deployed you can discover the new features and fixes in our help center.
What Spare parts are included into the central Module?
Central Module today includes: the 3 scales, the loudspeaker, the protection of the loudspeaker, the wire harness Bounding Module & Wire Harness Motor Cables.
Internal memory
16GB capacity / 1GB of RAM
How many pre-loaded books per user can I activate on TM6. User case: Swiss family speak 2-3 langauges.
If you have a Cookidoo subscription, you can access all international recipes in different languages.
Rusty bowls
A solution will be implemented in production. The implementation date is not yet defined. Today's solution: Exchange Mixing Bowl. Implementation date will be communicated.
Rusty knives
While doing Yogurt Fermentation with Sous-vide mode (duration: 12 hours), we recommend to use juice of half squezzed lemon or a teaspoon of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid powder) to avoid rust in the Mixing knife. This is the unique known precedent of rusty knifes.
My scale is not weighting correctly
The base unit may not have been correctly positioned. Make sure that nothing is leaning against the base unit. Make sure that there is no tension on the power cord. Make sure that the base unit is upright. Make sure that the work surface is clean, level and not slippery. Do not touch the appliance during the entire weighing process. If none of the recommendations solve the issue. Please contact customer service.
Touch screen is not reacting or reacting with delays
Please check whether the protective foil is removed. If the problem remains, please shut down the TM and start it again.
NWOT error codes and troubleshooting
My Thermomix ® TM5/TM6 is showing a system message System messages occasionally appear on the display of the Thermomix ® TM5/TM6. This does not mean that your appliance is faulty. These are usually recommendations for action which you can recognise in abbreviated form on the display. Here you will find an overview of the various system messages of the Thermomix ® TM5/TM6, along with their causes and recommended action to take.
I have oxidation/brown discoloration in my mixing bowl
Oxidation is a natural process. Acids or chlorine contained in dishwashing detergents may effect the protective layer on the surface and lead to this experience. Steel known as ‘stainless steel’ is very resistant to rust. The metal forms a protective layer on the surface, called a 'Chromium oxide layer’. If this protective oxide layer is damaged, e.g. when a knife is scratched, oxygen from the surroundings will immediately create a new protective layer. Cleaning instruction: Remove the mixing bowl from the Thermomix and remove the mixing knife. Now clean the inside and outside of the mixing bowl (without the mixing knife) either in hot water with cleaning agent and a soft cloth or in the dishwasher; the mixing knife, spatula, butterfly whisk, simmering basket, measuring cup, mixing bowl lid and Varoma can be cleaned in the same way. If food is sticking in the mixing bowl use a special cleansing agent fot stainless steel. Ensure that the contact pins at the bottom of the mixing bowl are always clean and dry before you nsert the mixing bowl. I necessary wipe them off. We recommend that you disassemble the mixing bowl for cleaning, especially when clean it in the dishwasher. To prevent any demage to the Thermomix, ensure that the air intakes at the back and on the bottom of the appliance are not obstructed. This is particulary important if your Thermomix has a protection grid. Be sure to remove the protection grid during cleaning.
Knife does not grind any more
If the knife does not grind any more it is most likely that the clutch or axis got defective. Hold the base of the mixing knife and try to rotate the blades carefully. If you are able to rotate them manually, the knife has to be replaced. Use of mixing knife Example of use/Replacement of mixing knife after Heavy I crush ice daily, mill flour, etc. => ½ year Moderate => I crush ice weekly, mill flour, etc. 2 years => Low I hardly ever crush ice or mill flour. => 4 years You can order a new mixing knife from your Thermomix® TM6 Advisor, in our online shop or at Vorwerk customer service.
There's an oily liquid on my knife.
If the knife is brand new, it may occur that traces of grease become visible in the mixing bowl. This grease is used for the knife assembly and is 100% food safe. Cleaning the accessories before the first use will prevent this from occurring (see manual).
The Thermomix® TM6 stops working during basic cooking functions.
The wrong ingredients may have been put into the mixing bowl. Remove the mixing bowl from the base unit and empty it. Put the empty mixing bowl back into the base unit. Restart the cooking process.
The Thermomix® TM6 stops during operation.
The motor has turned off.
- Remove the mixing bowl from the base unit.
- Reduce the quantity contained in the bowl and/or add some liquid.
- Wait for approx. 5 minutes (cooling down time).
- Re-insert the mixing bowl.
- Check that the air intakes at the back of the base unit are unobstruc-ted.
- Turn the dial to re-start the appliance.
What's new at the TM6. Comparison TM5 / TM6
Pride and joy of amazing culinary achievements. A more intuitive, seamless, failsafe & inspirational way to cook lets you create better meals with less effort. Unites more than 20 appliances in one - chopping, high temperature, kneading, steaming, etc. Perfecting new and innovative modes like high temperature, sous-vide, slow cooking and whip. Ever evolving recipe book with more than 40,000 recipes plus built in guided cooking. A completely intuitive and personalized, evolving experience. Cookidoo on device, no cook-key, no PC or App necessary, automated synchronization of all Cookidoo content. Big 6,8 inch display, 16GB memory. New assecories for safety use.
Comparison TM5 / NWOT: accessories
NWOT accessories like knife and bowl ARE NOT compatible with TM5 and vice-versa. You can insert the TM5 bowl in the TM6 and vice versa, it looks similar by first sight, but you will receive system message and it's not possible to start cooking. Splasguard, measuring cup, basket, lid and varoma can be used for TM5 and TM6.
Do I have to remove the foil from the display?
Remove the protective foil from the display and from the locking arms. If you leave the protective foil on the display, the pressure sensitivity of the touch screen will decrease and commands may not be processed
When does the ambient light change from green to red and vice versa?
Power ON 50°C red cold => hot at 55°C red hot => cold at 45°C green open locking bars => steady signal closed locking bars => breathing signal
How does the selector works. Can I use the selector to navigate through the menu?
No, the selector functions are limited to the following:
- switch on and off
- start (select speed)
- stop (turn speed to zero)
- emergency stop (pressing)
- adjustment of dials
How do I prepare my TM for transportation?
The transportation mode allows you to secure the mixing bowl and lid with the locking arms if you need to move your appliance.
- Make sure that the mixing bowl, including lid, is correctly inserted in thebase unit.
- Select Main menu > Transportation mode and activate it using theslide control.
Change temperature indication in a recipe from celcius to fahrenheit
Temperature indication are part of the recipe. If you choose to cook a recipe that uses celcius you won't be able to change in fahrenheit > have a look to the US recipes you may find the same recipe.
Where can I find/check the TM serial number, software version and other informations about my TM6
if you want to find out the serial number of your Thermomix ® TM5, please proceed as follows: Open the list of options by touching the fields ""Menu"" and then ""Settings"" in the display. Touch the last option ""About Thermomix"" to get to the serial number. This is also indicated on the nameplate below the upper housing. On the same menu topic you will find, information of software version.
How to use the spatula correctly
You can use the spatula to press down food in the mixing bowl or to empty the mixing bowl. The spatula is also the only accessory you may use to mix or stir ingredients in the mixing bowl while motor is running (through the lid hole). Insert it from above into the bowl through the hole in the mixing bowl lid. The safety disk ensures that the spatula is not caught by the mixing knife. This means that you can use the spatula during cooking, stirring and chopping. You can remove the hot simmering basket from the mixing bowl using the hook on the spatula. Place the hook of the spatula into the notch of the simmering basket.
- Make sure that the hook is securely locked into place.
- Remove the simmering basket from the mixing bowl using the handle of the spatula. You can then transfer the simmering basket to the sink to allow any water to drain away.
- You can remove the spatula by releasing the hook from the notch.
Outboxing and getting started
Safety is an essential part of every Vorwerk product. However, the product safety of Thermomix® TM6 can only be ensured if you are following the instructions. Please read the manual carefully. CHOOSING THE SETUP LOCATION
- It is recommended you keep your Thermomix® TM6 in a permanent position in your kitchen so that you can operate it easily. Be sure to place your Thermomix® TM6 on a clean, solid and even surface so that it cannot slip.
- Ensure that the ventilation opening on the back of the appliance is kept clean (free of grease splashes, etc.).
- Remove the protective foil from the touchscreen and the locking arms.
- Gently pull the power cord out of the Thermomix® TM6 housing and connect the Thermomix® TM6 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® TM6.
- Do not place the base unit on the power cord. If you do, it will not sit evenly on the surface.
How to use the butterfly whisk?
The butterfly whisk is used for whipping cream and whisking egg whites. The butterfly whisk can also help you achieve better results when making other dishes such as puddings and sauces. It ensures that mixtures with a slightly thicker consistency are evenly mixed on a low mixing speed and helps to prevent food from burning or sticking to the bottom of the mixing bowl. HOW TO INSERT THE BUTTERFLY WHISK
- Place the butterfly whisk onto the mixing knife and slightly turn it against the intended rotation of the mixing knife.
- Make sure that the butterfly whisk is hooked into place and does not come off if pulled upwards.
- Hold the ball-shaped end of the butterfly whisk and pull it out by gently rotating in both directions. If the butterfly whisk comes into contact with the mixing knife or other accessories when the appliance is running, it could crack or break.
- Ensure that the butterfly whisk is correctly attached to the mixing knife before setting the speed.
- Do not exceed speed 4.
- Do not use the spatula when the butterfly whisk is fitted.
- Do not add any ingredients that could damage or block the butterfly whisk.
Where is the reverse mode?/I can't find the reverse mode.
ACTIVATING REVERSE KNIFE MOVEMENT
- To activate the reverse knife movement briefly tap the speed dial.
- Tap the speed dial to switch the direction of the mixing knife from forward (clockwise) to reverse (counter-clockwise).
- Counter-clockwise operation is indicated by the respective symbol on the speed dial.
- To revert to clockwise operation, tap the reverse symbol again, or wait until the set time has expired and the rotation is automatically set back to forward knife movement.
What is the added value of the basket lid?
For even greater safety, the simmering basket is fitted with a lid. This prevents overfilling of the basket, which in itself can cause damage to the appliance. e.g. to the locking arms, if the lid is pushed upwards while cooking. It is permanently attached to the basket and should not be removed at any time.
Is it possible to consult a recipe during the automated pre clean mode?
Yes, you can search for recipes on the device even if it's currently working in pre clean mode.
What can I do if the bowl lid is leaky?
Check whether the seal is turned or deformed and bring it in the correct position. In case of a cracked seal the bowl lid needs to be replaced. Check also whether the bowl rim is not deformed.
Is it possible to avoid automatic shutdown after I stopped using the device for a while?
To save energy, the Thermomix® TM6 switches off automatically after 15 minutes when not in use. A message appears for the last 30 seconds, giving you the opportunity to cancel the automatic shutdown by the aid of any interaction with the device.
Questions in the case, that a customer takes the TM to another country and needs guarantee services
International Guarantee only applies for the following countries: Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Czech Republic, Poland, Taiwan, Mexico, China, Austria and the UK.
What happens in the rest of the countries regarding guarantee?
The guarantee will not cover you in any other destination country besided the ones mentioned above. Therefore, you will have to either but your TM locally, or pay for every repair, or buy from the local Official Distributor a complementary guarantee to cover your repairs in that country.
Why don't you provide with a worldwide guarantee?
Most manufacturers in the world do not offer worldwide guarantees: Samsung, Canon, etc. The reason for this is that the pieces for repair, voltages, plugs, etc. are adjusted to the local markets. It would be very complicated to ensure the right repair from a differently configurated machine in another part of the world and therefore, the guarantee does not apply.