The Thermomix® Cutter is an accessory designed for use with the Thermomix® TM6 or TM5 models, enabling precise and even grating and slicing of ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and cheese in seconds. It is not compatible with older Thermomix® models or the Thermomix Friend®.
Function Description:
The Thermomix® Cutter integrates into the mixing bowl of the Thermomix® TM6 or TM5. It consists of a drive shaft, a cutter basket, a cutting disc, a cutter lid, and a pusher. The drive shaft connects to the mixing knife in the Thermomix® mixing bowl, and the cutter basket is placed over it. The cutting disc, which is reversible, is then placed onto the drive shaft, followed by the cutter lid and pusher.
The cutting disc offers two distinct cutting sides, allowing for different types of cuts: slices and strips.
- Slices:
- Side 1 (dark grey) facing upwards: produces slices approximately 4 mm thick.
- Side 2 (light grey) facing upwards: produces slices approximately 1 mm thick.
- Strips:
- Side 1 (dark grey) facing upwards: produces strips approximately 3-4 mm thick.
- Side 2 (light grey) facing upwards: produces strips approximately 1 mm thick.
The thickness of the cut is also influenced by the rotation direction:
- Selecting reverse rotation (anti-clockwise) results in thinner cuts.
- Maintaining clockwise rotation produces thicker slices or strips.
The Thermomix® Cutter is designed to operate exclusively on speed setting 4. It must be used with the heating function switched off. Ingredients are added through openings in the cutter lid, with a small opening for evenly sized slices of smaller items (e.g., carrots, strawberries, small mushrooms) and a large opening for larger ingredients (e.g., potatoes). The pusher is used to gently guide ingredients towards the cutting disc. The pusher has a "holding function" where it clicks into place when fully pressed down, ensuring it remains secure when the cutter lid is removed and inverted.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Compatibility: Exclusively with Thermomix® TM6 and Thermomix® TM5.
- Operating Speed: Must only be used on speed setting 4.
- Heating Function: Must be switched off during operation.
- Maximum Continuous Use: Do not operate for more than 3 minutes when solely using the cutting function, as the metal pin on the lid can become extremely hot.
- Materials: Largely made from recyclable materials.
- Cutting Disc Sides: Two sides for different cut types and thicknesses (Slices: approx. 4 mm / 1 mm; Strips: approx. 3-4 mm / 1 mm).
- Pusher: Original Thermomix® pusher must be used.
Usage Features:
- Easy Assembly: The accessory is designed for straightforward assembly within the Thermomix® mixing bowl. The drive shaft is placed onto the mixing knife, followed by the cutter basket, cutting disc, cutter lid, and pusher.
- Versatile Cutting: The reversible cutting disc allows users to choose between two thicknesses for slices or strips, catering to various recipe requirements.
- Intuitive Operation: For TM6 users, the desired function (cutting or grating) can be selected directly from the menu, with on-screen instructions. TM5 users manually select the rotation direction and gradually increase speed to setting 4.
- Ingredient Feeding: Two openings in the cutter lid accommodate different ingredient sizes, optimizing the cutting process.
- Gentle Pushing: The pusher requires only minimal pressure to guide ingredients, preventing damage to the accessory or ingredients.
- Jam Clearing: Instructions are provided for clearing jammed discs, emphasizing safety by not reaching into blades with hands.
- Convenient Ingredient Removal: The cutting disc remains inside the cutter lid when removed from the basket, allowing for easy access to the processed ingredients.
Maintenance Features:
- Dishwasher Safe: All components of the Thermomix® Cutter are dishwasher safe.
- Recommended Cleaning: While dishwasher safe, it is recommended to clean the cutting disc under running water with a washing-up brush to help maintain the sharpness of the blades.
- Drying: All components should be dried thoroughly after cleaning.
- Care in Dishwasher: To prevent distortion from increased heat exposure and pressure, components should be spaced out on the top rack of the dishwasher.
- Cooling Period: After continuous use (more than 3 minutes), the lid (minus the cutting disc) should be allowed to cool for 15 minutes, or the metal pin on the lid can be cooled with water before touching, due to potential high temperatures.
- No Alcohol for Cleaning: The Thermomix® Cutter must not be cleaned with alcohol.
- Damage Inspection: Regular inspection of the cutting disc for distortions or damage is crucial, especially if it has been dropped. A damaged disc must be replaced immediately.
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