TM31 with Vahoma and Accessories

Motor

Maintenance free Vorwerk reluctance motor with direct drive, 500W rated power, speed continuously adjustable from 100 to 10,200 rpm, with a gentle stirring setting at 40 rpm. Turbo button for instant top speed - can be held for continuous top speed or pulsed. Special speed setting (alternating mode) for kneading dough. Brushless motor does not require a fan.

Special Safety Features

Protected against overload through electronic motor protection with automatic cut out. Blades cannot operate unless lid is locked into position. Lid cannot be opened unless blades have stopped turning. Retractable power cable, 1 m long. Thermomix spatula has a guard that means it cannot come into contact with the blades. Audible warning when a timed function is completed. If a timed function has included heating, the speed drops to slow stirring speed until turned off (e.g. so a sauce is not ruined). "Soft start" for blending hot contents 60°C or more - speed increases gradually to reduce splashing of hot liquids.

Heating

    Power maximum consumption 1,000W. Protected against overheating. Precision temperature control from 37°C to Varoma temperature 120°C. The Varoma setting maintains a constant boiling temperature. Timer must be set for heating function to operate. Display shows selected temperature (flashing display), reached temperature (continuous display) and residual temperature (continual display).

Bowl
Bowl is made of stainless steel. Heating element is completely enclosed in base of bowl. All parts that are likely to come into contact with foodstuff are made from materials that comply with or exceed European standards.

Blade Unit
Blades are at 4 different heights for efficient powerful operation. Easy release blade unit.
Scales
Built-in with electronic display. Measuring range from 5 to 100 g in 5 g increments; 100 to 2000 g in 10 g increments (to a total maximum 6 kg).Scales can be used before and during cooking.

Timer
Count-up and count-down timer with electronic display.

Cleaning

    All parts are dishwasher safe except blade unit and motor housing unit. From April 2007 the blade unit is also dishwasher safe.


Connected Load    

Only for 230V alternating voltage


Maximum 1500 W
Maximum length of connection cable 1m, retractable

Accessories (included)
   

    Internal steaming basket/juice strainer/colander

    Spatula

    Butterfly whisk

    New transparent Varoma unit with Varoma steamer, Varoma tray and lid


Blade direction
    Blade direction - forward or reverse direction mode can be chosen instantly at the touch of a button. Excellent for delicate ingredients (e.g. risotto) and for self-cleaning. Reverse mode occurs once per six kneading phases as a set part of the kneading function.

Dimensions and weight of Thermomix without Varoma steaming basket     Height 30cm (11.8 inches)
Width 28.5cm (11.25 inches)
Depth 28.5cm (11.25 inches)
Weight 6.3kg (13.9 lbs)
Bowl capacity 2.5 litres (2 litres maximum for blending)
Dimensions weight and volume of Varoma     Length 38.5cm (15.2 inches)
Width 27.5 cm (10.8 inches)
Depth 10 cm (4 inches)
Weight 1135 g (2.5 lbs )
Volume 3 litres
Safety to European Standards
   

CE mark -