4 Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards
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 instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord or Thermomix® TM6® in water or other liquid.
4. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
5. The Thermomix® TM6® is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision is necessary when the Thermomix® TM6® is used
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
6. Do not leave Thermomix® TM6® unattended while in use.
7. Turn the Thermomix® TM6® OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling
parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance or its accessories.
8. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
9. Be certain mixing bowl lid is securely locked in place before operating Thermomix® TM6®.
10. Never try to open the mixing bowl lid or the locking mechanism using force.
11. Do not attempt to defeat the interlock mechanism of the mixing bowl lid.
12. Only open the mixing bowl lid when the speed is set to “O” and the locking mechanism has released it.
13. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep Thermomix® TM6® and cord away from children. Never drape
cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
14. Do not operate Thermomix® TM6® with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return Thermomix® TM6® to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
15. Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas and other utensils away from the mixing knife during operation to
reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage the appliance.
16. The use of accessories not recommended by Vorwerk may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
17. Only use the supplied spatula for stirring.
18. Never use Thermomix® TM6® with parts or equipment intended for older generations of the Thermomix®
19. Always place the splash guard correctly onto the mixing bowl lid as soon as Thermomix® TM6® instructs you to do so.
20. Never cover the hole in the mixing bowl lid with anything but the original Thermomix® accessories (measuring cup,
simmering basket, splash guard and Varoma® dish)
21. When processing hot food, increase the speed gradually.
22. Avoid contacting moving parts.
23. The mixing knife is sharp, handle carefully.
24. Do not use Thermomix® TM6® outdoors.
25. Do not place Thermomix® TM6® on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
26. Inspect the sealing O-ring of the mixing bowl lid regularly for possible damage. In case of damage or leakage, replace
the lid immediately. Contact customer service for replacement parts (see Customer Care [}32]).
27. Thermomix® TM6® is not intended for use by children.
28. Thermomix® TM6® is not intended for deep frying foods.
29. Thermomix® TM6® is intended for countertop use only.
30. Do not use Thermomix® TM6® for other than intended use.