5Notes for your safety
The Thermomix
®
TM5 is intended
for domestic food use or similar areas
of application. It complies with the
most advanced safety standards. The
Thermomix
®
TM5 has a number of
safety features however it is still a cooking
appliance and ordinary and sensible
cooking safety precautions should be
taken. Always take care when cooking
and handle the Thermomix
®
TM5 in
accordance with this manual. For your
own safety, please read this instruction
manual carefully before using your
Thermomix
®
TM5 for the first time and
be sure to pay particular attention to
the notes for your safety. Retain the
instruction manual for future reference.
This instruction manual is part of
the Thermomix
®
TM5. Always provide
this instruction manual with the
Thermomix
®
TM5 when a new person
uses it. Key safety instructions are
also available on the Thermomix
®
TM5
operating menu (see page 28 also).
The Thermomix
®
TM5 is not intended
for users (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are given super-
vision or instruction concerning the
use of the Thermomix
®
TM5 by a person
responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the Thermomix
®
TM5.
The Thermomix
®
TM5 complies with
the safety standards of the countries in
which it is sold by an authorised Vorwerk
organisation. Compliance with the local
safety standards cannot be guaranteed
should the Thermomix
®
TM5 be used in
any other country. Vorwerk therefore
accepts no liability for any damages that
may arise as a consequence.
Danger of electric shock
• Disconnect the Thermomix
®
TM5
from the mains power supply before
cleaning and if the Thermomix
®
TM5
is not to be used for a prolonged period
of time.
• Do not immerse the Thermomix
®
TM5
in water. Clean with a damp cloth only.
No water or dirt must be allowed to
enter the housing. This includes all food
residue or debris whether liquid or solid.
• Regularly inspect your Thermomix
®
TM5
and its accessories (including the mix-
ing bowl and the connecting cable) for
possible damage. If damage does occur,
NOTES FOR YOUR
SAFETY