A mode is an automated function that allows Thermomix® to handle a specific task for you. For instance, TM31 and TM5 customers are already familiar with Turbo, which operates Thermomix® at maximum speed, in short bursts, or Dough mode, which mimics the kneading of a professional baker. Thermomix® TM6 offers new modes to enhance your cooking abilities further and to make your daily cooking experience even easier.
Washing up after dinner becomes a quick and painless process. Place approx. 1000 g water and a little drop of washing up liquid or 50 g vinegar in the mixing bowl, start the mode and Thermomix® will pre-clean itself.
Use the Kettle mode to heat up water for a cup of tea. Choose the temperature and Thermomix® will heat it precisely for you, then call you when it reaches the target. For white tea, set the temperature to 70ºC, 80ºC for green or black tea.
This is the perfect mode for your purées, smoothies or smooth soups. Blend will start slowly and gradually increase to full blending speed. You can try this mode in our Versatile smooth soup.
Slow cooking in Thermomix® cooks over a longer period of time than regular recipes, bringing out the full flavour of ingredients. Cuts of meat become soft and succulent after slow cooking in Thermomix®. Choose economical cuts of meat, such as pork shoulder, lamb shoulder, beef brisket or chicken thighs, and enjoy the results. Enjoy for example beef brisket chilli con carne or a pulled pork burger. And for best results, the blade cover will protect your ingredients.
With the Sous-vide mode you can cook ingredients to your preference, perfectly every time, using either the simmering basket or the blade cover. Food is vacuum packed in a food-safe, heat-resistant sealed bag, in a water bath, at a precisely controlled temperature. This method locks in all the flavour and nutritional benefits of the food. There are two ways to seal the bags: either manually by water immersion with heat-resistant zip lock bags, or using a vacuum sealer.
Use the fermentation mode to make yoghurts, cheeses or prove a yeast dough in Varoma dish. Set the time up to 12 hours with a temperature between 37-70ºC. Use constant temperatures to ferment directly in the mixing bowl or to create a warm environment in the Varoma placed above water in the mixing bowl. For Plain yoghurt made in jars in the Varoma dish see the recipe here.
Water and salty liquids should only be used in the long cooking modes, such as Slow Cook, Sous-vide and Fermentation when an acidic ingredient is added to the water (e.g. lemon juice or vinegar). This prevents the possibility of rust.
In addition to the open modes, available when you swipe the home screen, you also can find the High Temperature mode and the Sugar Stages mode inside Guided Cooking recipes. These two closed modes are directly linked to the recipes as the success is guaranteed by the use of specific ingredients and amounts.
These high temperature modes offer an enhanced Thermomix® cooking experience; developing richer flavours and enabling new cooking techniques.
Use the High Temp. basic recipes as a base to then develop your own recipes, such as the Browned onions for a stew or a slow cooked pulled pork, or Caramelised onions to garnish a burger or to add to some mashed potatoes. The Sautéed leeks is a perfect side for steamed white fish or chicken breast.
With the Sugar Stages mode, different cooked sugar stages are possible in Thermomix®. Try the Honeycomb recipe and dip in melted chocolate, or use pieces as a topping on your favourite chocolate cake. The Caramel sauce is delicious over simple pancakes or a vanilla ice-cream.
You’ll find further explanations for each one by touching its information icon on your Thermomix®. We are constantly programming new modes to make our customers’ lives easier. So, keep an eye out for the latest updates!
