Basic information about Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler
Which Thermomix is compatible with the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler?
TM6 (using modes and also manually) & TM5 (manually). The peeling function does not work in the Thermomix Friend as it has the speed up to Level 2 while Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler requires Level 2.5 to 4 except for Sous-vide. And for a manual usage, it can be used with speed 4 (for both TM6 & TM5).
What is the material of the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler?
The metal part of the disc is made of stainless steel and the plastic insert that is attached is made of a high grade polyamide. These are the same materials which are used for the mixing bowl, varoma, and other Thermomix accessories.
What can I use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler for?
You can use it to prepare slow cooking and sous-vide dishes, it protects your ingredients from the mixing knife in the Thermomix bowl. It also peels raw vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beetroot, or turnips.
Note:
- By covering the blade, the accessory protects your ingredients during sous-vide and slow cooking and now additionally peels for you when it is used clockwise.
- By using the rough surface: on clockwise rotation with no heating function at speed 4 maximum for 4 minutes. Only peel raw ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, beetroots or turnips.
- You can also use it to cook food in the mixing bowl at temperatures up to 100 °C without the food coming into contact with the mixing knife. This means that food can be gently cooked at low temperatures in a suitable pouch in a water bath (sous-vide) or in liquid (slow cooking). If sufficient liquid is present, this accessory can also be used for recipes for which the volume of the simmering basket is too small, or for recipes where the food should not come into contact with the mixing knife. When cooking ingredients, use this accessory with the heating function on a maximum speed setting of 1 in reverse rotation (anti-clockwise).
The Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler features
'What are the features of the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler?
- Sous vide and slow cooking: protect your ingredients from the mixing knife of the Thermomix bowl.
- Peeling: 4 min at speed 4.
- 200g-800g of potatoes can be peeled in one go.
Is the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler dishwasher-safe?
It is very easy to clean the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler by rinsing it under the running water. It is also dishwasher-suitable if necessary, however it is recommended to wash manually.
1. Place the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler onto the top rack of the dishwasher to avoid deformation resulting from exposure to high temperatures or pressure from items above.
2. Alternatively, you can wash the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler by hand, ideally using a washing-up brush.
Caution:
The surface of the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler is rough and could injure you. Take care when washing the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler by hand.
How to use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler?
1. Hold the accessory by the plastic insert (1) and place it on top ofthe mixing knife.
2. Place the upward curved waves over the upward curved blades.
3. Secure the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler on the mixing knife by pressing it down until you hear it click into place.
4. Make sure that the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler is positioned correctly and properly hooked in. To do this, pull the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler slightly upwards. If it cannot be lifted or turned easily, it is correctly positioned.
What are things I can use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler for?
You can use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler (TM6 mode) to peel:
1. Insert the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler in the mixing bowl.
2. Add between 200g and 800g potatoes (or carrots, beetroots, turnips, always one type of ingredient at a time) to the mixing bowl and make sure that the maximum filling capacity is not exceeded. Vegetables must be even sized, if necessary cut them in halves or quarters.
3. Add 600g water.
4. Optionally add 1 tsp oil to avoid foam in the water.
5. Open Peeler mode.
6. Turn the selector to start the Peeler mode.
7. Rinse peeled vegetables into simmering basket.
Tips:
- To collect the peeling water and use it to water plants, place simmering basket in a bowl.
- Basic recommendation for the peeling of potatoes is 4 mins with speed 4. As the ingredients can differ in consistency (e.g. carrots are more tender than potatoes normally), to achieve different results (more or less peeled vegetables), time could be reduced or increased between 30 seconds and 6 minutes. You may also try to peel for 3 minutes to check the result and decide if you will need longer time.
You can also use the manual settings to peel:
1. Insert the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler in the mixing bowl.
2. Add between 200g and 800g potatoes (carrots, beetroots, turnips, always one type of ingredient at a time) to the mixing bowl and make sure that the maximum filling capacity is not exceeded. Vegetables must be even sized, if necessary cut them in halves or quarters.
3. Add 600g water.
4. Optionally add 1 tsp oil to avoid foam in the water.
5. Place the mixing bowl lid and measuring cup (if using the older measuring cup of TM5, place simmering basket on the lid instead of measuring cup to avoid the older measuring cup model to fall off the lid).
6. Set 4 min/speed 4 (should be enough for the complete peeling). Do not use heating and make sure the rotation is clockwise (not reverse).
7. Rinse peeled vegetables into simmering basket.
Tips:
- To collect the peeling water and use it to water plants, place simmering basket in a bowl.
- Basic recommendation for the peeling of potatoes is 4 mins with speed 4. As the ingredients can differ in consistency (e.g. carrots are more tender than potatoes normally), to achieve different results (more or less peeled vegetables), time could be reduced or increased between 30 seconds and 6 minutes. You may also try to peel for 3 minutes to check the result and decide if you will need longer time.
You can use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler to make Sous-vide with TM6 mode:
1. Insert the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler in the mixing bowl.
2. Place the pouch in mixing bowl over the blade cover and add enough water to completely cover the pouch. Ensure that the water level does not exceed the ‘max’ mark. Remove the pouch from mixing bowl. Add 1 level tbsp ascorbic acid or 30g lemon juice to the water to avoid the possibility of rust in knives.
3. Place the lid and measuring cup and open Kettle mode.
4. Set the desired temperature and turn selector to start the mode.
- The water in the mixing bowl is heated up to the desired cooking temperature.
5. Once the water has reached the desired cooking temperature, place the sealed vacuum pouch into the mixing bowl. Place lid and measuring cup.
6. Open Sous-vide mode and set the desired cooking time and temperature.
7. Start Sous-vide mode.
- The cooking process starts.
You can use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler to make Sous-vide with manual settings:
1. Insert the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler in the mixing bowl.
2. Pour the amount of water specified in the recipe into the mixing bowl. Ensure that the water level does not exceed the ‘max’ mark after adding the pouch. Place the pouch into the water to test the level, and then reduce the amount of water if necessary. Add 1 level tbsp ascorbic acid or 30g lemon juice to the water to protect against rust appearing in the bowl. Remove the vacuumed pouch.
3. Place the mixing bowl lid and measuring cup. Set the desired time and temperature.
4. Set the rotation direction to reverse.
5. Set the speed to a maximum of 1.
- The water in the mixing bowl is heated up to the desired cooking temperature.
6. Once the water has reached the desired cooking temperature, place the sealed vacuum pouch again into the mixing bowl. Place the mixing bowl lid and measuring cup.
7. Set the desired cooking time and temperature.
8. Set the rotation direction to reverse .
9. Set the speed to a maximum of 1.
- The cooking process starts.
You can use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler to make slow cooking with TM6 mode:
1. Insert the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler in the mixing bowl.
2. Add the food specified in the recipe to the mixing bowl. Make sure that the maximum filling capacity is not exceeded. Place mixing bowl lid and measuring cup.
3. Open Slow Cook mode and set the desired time and temperature.
4. Start Slow Cook mode.
- The cooking process starts.
You can use the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler to make slow cooking with manual settings:
1. Insert the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler in the mixing bowl.
2. Add the food specified in the recipe to the mixing bowl. Make sure that the maximum filling capacity is not exceeded. Place mixing bowl lid and measuring cup.
3. Set the desired time and temperature.
4. Set the rotation direction to reverse.
5. Set the speed to a maximum of 1.
- The cooking process starts.
The safety of Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler
How safe the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler to be used?
When holding Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler, grab the accessory by the plastic insert as it is sharp and could injure you. Also take care when washing it by hand.
Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler purchase
Is the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler available to be purchased with the bundle, or can it be purchased individually?
Country specific
Will the Thermomix Blade Cover & Peeler available for all countries?
Yes
Plastic hub
The metal around the plastic hub shows some marks. Is it a defect?
The marks on the metal around the plastic hub are not a defect, these are a normal result from the production process.