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Use of
Example of use
mixing knife
Heavy
I crush ice, mill flour, etc. daily
Moderate
I crush ice, mill flour, etc. weekly
Low
I hardly ever crush ice or mill flour.
Cleaning and maintenance
8.3
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will extend the life of your Thermomix® TM6.
1. Inspect your Thermomix® TM6 and its accessories (incl. mixing bowl, cord
and mixing bowl sealing ring) for possible damage.
2. Do not use your Thermomix® TM6 with damaged accessories.
3. To prevent any damage to the Thermomix® TM6, regularly check that the air
intakes at the back and on the bottom of the Thermomix® TM6 are not
obstructed.
4. Unplug the Thermomix® TM6 when not in use.
5. To improve ventilation when the Thermomix® TM6 is not in use, leave the
measuring cup off the mixing bowl lid on the Thermomix® TM6.
8.3.1
REPLACING THE MIXING KNIFE
The mixing knife will wear out over time if the Thermomix® TM6 is regularly
used for chopping hard food. The table below shows recommended intervals for
replacing the mixing knife.
To order a new mixing knife, contact Thermomix® TM6 advisor or Vorwerk
customer service.
Thermomix®
Replacement of
mixing knife after
Every 6 months
Every 2 years
Every 4 years