Thermomix TM7 features and cooking modes; everything the TM7 can do
The Thermomix TM7 combines over 20 cooking functions in a single appliance; replacing your food processor, blender, slow cooker, stand mixer, steamer, and kitchen scales. Every function is guided step by step on a 10-inch multi-touch touchscreen connected to Cookidoo, Thermomix's platform with over 100,000 guided recipes.
This page explains every Thermomix TM7 feature and cooking mode in plain language, with real examples of how I use each one daily to feed my family of six.
Core functions: what the Thermomix TM7 does every day
These are the foundational functions you will use most:
Chopping and grinding. The TM7's precision blades chop onions in 3 seconds, grind coffee beans, blitz nuts into flour, and mince meat. Speed and duration are fully adjustable, from a coarse chop to a fine powder.
Blending and emulsifying. Smoothies, soups, sauces, nut butters, hummus, and baby food; blended smoother than any jug blender. The enclosed bowl means no splashing.
Mixing and stirring. The TM7 stirs continuously at low speeds while cooking; risotto without standing at the hob, sauces without lumps, and porridge without burning.
Kneading. Bread dough, pizza dough, pasta dough; kneaded perfectly in 2–3 minutes. The motor handles even stiff doughs with ease.
Weighing. Built-in precision scales weigh ingredients directly into the bowl as you add them. No separate scales, no extra washing up. Accurate to the gram.
Cooking. The TM7 heats from 37°C to 160°C with precise temperature control. It sautees, simmers, caramelises, and reduces, all in the same bowl.
Steaming. The Varoma sits above the bowl and steams vegetables, fish, dumplings, and more while the main dish cooks below. The TM7's Varoma is 45% larger than the TM6, enough to steam a complete family meal.
TM7 exclusive cooking modes
These modes are new to the TM7 and not available on the TM6:
Browning mode. Reaches 160°C for searing, caramelising onions, toasting spices, and making caramel. Gentle browning and intense browning options. This was the most requested feature from TM6 owners, the TM7 delivers it.
Open cooking mode. Cook with the lid off for the first time on a Thermomix. Ideal for reducing sauces, making jam, or watching a stir-fry come together. The TM7 monitors temperature and adjusts automatically.
Steaming mode. A dedicated guided steaming programme that sets the perfect time and temperature for vegetables, fish, and grains. No guesswork, the TM7 tells you exactly when your food is done.
Smart cooking modes
These modes automate specific cooking techniques with precision:
Slow cook mode. Low and slow cooking for 1–12 hours. Stews, pulled pork, casseroles, bone broth; with no supervision. Set it before work, eat when you get home.
Sous-vide mode. Maintains precise low temperatures for restaurant-quality proteins, vegetables, and eggs. The TM7 holds temperature to within 1°C; no separate sous-vide circulator needed.
Fermentation mode. Controlled temperature and time for yogurt, sourdough starter, kombucha, dough proofing, bread rising, and cheese culturing. Maintains conditions for hours without fluctuation.
Rice and grain mode. Automated timing for perfect rice, pasta, and boiled eggs every time. No watching the hob, no boil-overs.
High-heat mode. Reaches 160°C safely for searing, sauce reduction, and caramelisation. Combined with open cooking, this gives the TM7 capabilities no previous Thermomix model had.
Sugar stages mode. Precise temperature control for caramel, toffee, fudge, and sugar work. Monitors temperature continuously so you hit the exact stage needed; no thermometer required.
Kettle mode. Boils water quickly for tea, coffee, or blanching. Faster than most kettles and all done in the same bowl.
Guided cooking and Cookidoo
The TM7's touchscreen does not just display recipes, it controls the machine for you. When you select a Cookidoo recipe:
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The TM7 automatically sets the time, temperature, and speed for each step
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The screen shows step-by-step visual instructions with photos
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You are told exactly what to add and when
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The machine adjusts in real time if you are using different quantities
Cookidoo is Thermomix's recipe platform with over 100,000 guided recipes, from quick weeknight meals to elaborate weekend projects. Categories include healthy, family, batch cooking, baby and toddler, free-from, low-carb, vegan, and international cuisines.
Every new TM7 purchase includes a 3-month free Cookidoo subscription. After that, it costs £50 per year, approximately 10p per day.
Smart features and connectivity
10-inch multi-touch display. The TM7's touchscreen works like a smartphone, swipe, tap, and pinch to navigate recipes and settings. It is the largest display on any Thermomix.
Built-in Wi-Fi. The TM7 connects to your home network to access Cookidoo, download recipes, and receive software updates automatically.
Smart meal planning. Plan weekly meals in Cookidoo and generate a shopping list with one tap. The list syncs to your phone.
Multi-level cooking. Cook a main dish in the bowl, steam vegetables in the Varoma above, and prepare a sauce in the simmering basket; all at the same time, all guided by Cookidoo.
Virtually silent motor. The TM7's synchronous motor is maintenance-free and virtually silent at low speeds. At high speeds, it is significantly quieter than the TM6, approximately 12dB reduction.
What the Thermomix TM7 replaces
The TM7 replaces at least six kitchen appliances in a single machine:
Appliance replaced | What the TM7 does instead | Typical standalone cost |
|---|---|---|
Food processor | Chops, slices, grinds, minces | £80–£300 |
Blender | Blends, emulsifies, purees | £40–£200 |
Slow cooker | Slow cooks for up to 12 hours | £30–£100 |
Stand mixer | Kneads dough, whips cream | £150–£500 |
Steamer | Steams vegetables, fish, dumplings | £30–£80 |
Kitchen scales | Weighs ingredients to the gram | £15–£40 |
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Additional functions the TM7 handles: sous-vide cooking, fermenting, sugar work, boiling water, sauteing, browning, caramelising, grinding spices, making nut butter, and more.
At £1,349 / €1,599 for the TM7, it costs less than buying quality versions of these six appliances separately — and takes up a fraction of the counter space.
Thermomix TM7 specifications
Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
Price (UK) | £1,349 |
Price (Ireland) | €1,599 |
Display | 10-inch multi-touch touchscreen |
Cooking modes | 20+ |
Temperature range | 37°C to 160°C |
Bowl capacity | 2.2 litres |
Varoma capacity | 45% larger than TM6 |
Motor | Virtually silent synchronous motor |
Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi |
Design | Elegant black finish |
Weight | 7.95 kg |
Warranty | 2 years (manufacturer) |
Cookidoo | 3 months free, then £50/year |
Delivery (UK) | 3–5 business days |
Delivery (Ireland) | 5–7 business days |
Frequently asked questions about Thermomix TM7 features
What can the Thermomix TM7 do?
The Thermomix TM7 chops, blends, kneads, steams, cooks, weighs, sautees, browns, slow cooks, and more; over 20 functions in a single machine. It is guided by a 10-inch touchscreen connected to Cookidoo with over 100,000 step-by-step recipes.
What cooking modes does the Thermomix TM7 have?
The TM7 has over 20 cooking modes including browning, open cooking, steaming, slow cook, sous-vide, fermentation, rice and grain, high-heat, sugar stages, and kettle mode. Browning, open cooking, and steaming modes are TM7-exclusive and not available on the TM6.
Can the Thermomix TM7 brown and sear food?
Yes. The TM7 has a dedicated browning mode reaching 160°C; ideal for caramelising onions, searing meat, toasting spices, and making caramel. This was the most requested feature missing from the TM6.
Does the Thermomix TM7 have a slow cooker function?
Yes. The TM7's slow cook mode cooks for up to 12 hours at low temperature with no supervision. It is equivalent to a standalone slow cooker.
Can you cook sous-vide with the Thermomix TM7?
Yes. The TM7 has a built-in sous-vide mode that maintains precise temperatures to within 1°C. No separate sous-vide circulator is needed.
What is Cookidoo?
Cookidoo is Thermomix's official recipe platform with over 100,000 guided recipes. When you select a recipe, the TM7 automatically sets the time, temperature, and speed for each step. A 3-month free subscription is included with every TM7 purchase.
How many appliances does the Thermomix TM7 replace?
The TM7 replaces at least six kitchen appliances: food processor, blender, slow cooker, stand mixer, steamer, and kitchen scales. It also handles sous-vide cooking, fermenting, browning, and sugar work.
Is the Thermomix TM7 loud?
No. The TM7 has a virtually silent synchronous motor with approximately 12dB noise reduction compared to the TM6. It is quiet at low speeds and significantly quieter at high speeds than any previous model.
What is the Varoma on the Thermomix TM7?
The Varoma is the TM7's steaming accessory that sits above the mixing bowl. It steams vegetables, fish, dumplings, and entire meals while the main dish cooks below. The TM7's Varoma is 45% larger than the TM6 version.
How much does the Thermomix TM7 cost?
The Thermomix TM7 costs £1,349 in the UK and €1,599 in Ireland. Finance options include 0% interest-free instalments and longer-term plans. Please contact us for details.
See the Thermomix TM7 features in action
Reading about features is one thing, seeing them in action is another. I offer free, no-obligation demonstrations where you watch every function demonstrated with real food. Book a demo and decide for yourself.
I am Beatriz Tarrega, an independent Thermomix Advisor in the UK & Ireland; and the founder of LifeWithThermomix. My content and advice aim to be honest and balanced; I will always tell you what Thermomix does well and where other options might suit you better.
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