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Cleaning and maintenance
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
Corrosion inside the appliance
Ensure that the mixing bowl and especially the contact
pins underneath are thoroughly dried after cleaning. If
you use the mixing bowl when it is still wet, rust could
form inside the base unit.
• Allow the mixing bowl to dry completely before inserting it
8.1
CLEANING
Note All components (except the base unit) are dishwasher-safe. Place plastic parts,
in particular the mixing bowl lid, into the top rack of the dishwasher to avoid
deformation resulting from exposure to higher temperatures and pressure from
items above.
Only wash Thermomix® TM6 parts in the dishwasher or with warm soapy
water. Use of other cleaners will damage the surface finish of the Thermomix®
TM6 .
Some of the plastic parts may become slightly discolored, but this does not
affect your health or how the parts function.
• Thoroughly clean all parts of the Thermomix® TM6 after every use.
Further details on cleaning options and cleaning programs can be found in the
operating instructions on your Thermomix® TM6 under Main menu > Help
> Instruction manual.
8.2
CLEANING THE BASE UNIT
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
If water penetrates the electrical components, you could
receive an electric shock.
• Clean the base unit only with a dry or damp cloth.
• Do not pour water over the base unit.
• No water or dirt should enter the base unit.
• Unplug the base unit from the outlet before cleaning the
• Do not use the Thermomix® TM6 outdoors.
• Do not immerse the base unit in water or other liquids.
• Do not hold the base unit under running water.
• If water has managed to penetrate the base unit, contact
1. Disconnect the appliance from the main power supply before cleaning the
base unit.
2. Wipe off the base unit with a damp cloth and a gentle cleaning agent.
into the base unit.
base unit.
your authorized service facility (see
Thermomix®
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