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[HowTo - Part 6] Thermomix TM7 Cleaning & Maintenance: Fast Routines for a Long-Lasting Machine

👉Part 6 of the Thermomix TM7 Manual Series: Source Thermomix® TM7 User Manual.


Cleaning and Regular Maintenance Sections of the user manual distilled into an easy and friendly checklist.


Overview (Quick-View Table)

Task

How Often

Key Step

Must-Know

Daily Clean

After every use

Hand- or dishwasher-wash all food parts; wipe base.

Unplug first—base is “damp-cloth only”.

Pre-Clean Mode

Between recipes

Select under Manual Cooking; follow on-screen prompts.

Saves time when batch-cooking Sunday roasts.

Visual Inspection

Weekly

Check bowl seal, power cord & vents.

Blocked rear vents affect weighing accuracy.

Knife Replacement

6 m / 2 y / 4 y*

Order from Vorwerk UK shop or Advisor.

*Depends on how often you crush ice/grains.

1 Daily Cleaning Routine (5 Minutes)


  1. Unplug the TM7—safety first.

  2. Disassemble the bowl: slide lever, lift knife, remove steel insert.

  3. Wash bowl parts, Varoma®, basket, whisk & spatula by hand or pop them in the dishwasher (top rack works best).

  4. Wipe the base with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

    • No scourers, bleach, benzene or acetone—these scratch plastics and void warranty.

  5. Air-dry all pieces thoroughly before re-assembling; moisture can corrode the contact pins.

    Feel free to paste it straight into your Wix editor (it’s plain Markdown, so Wix will auto-format it into a neat, scroll-friendly table).

Legend: ✅ = recommended | ☑️ = possible | ❌ = prohibited

TM7 Part

Damp-cloth wipe

Rinse under water

Mild detergent

Soft sponge

Brush

Abrasive 

sponge

Scouring pad

Dishwasher

Base unit

✅

❌

❌

❌

❌

❌

❌

❌

Varoma® (dish + tray + lid)

✅

✅

✅

✅

❌

❌

❌

☑️

Spatula

✅

✅

✅

✅

❌

❌

❌

☑️

Simmering basket

✅

✅

✅

✅

❌

❌

❌

☑️

Butterfly whisk

✅

✅

✅

✅

❌

❌

❌

☑️

Bowl insulation cover

✅

✅

✅

✅

❌

❌

❌

☑️

Lid & lid cap

✅

✅

✅

✅

❌

❌

❌

☑️

Stainless-steel bowl (inner)

✅

✅

✅

✅

☑️

☑️

☑️

☑️

Mixing knife

✅

✅

✅

✅

✅

✅

☑️

☑️

UK Tip: Hard-water marks? Soak parts in a 10 % white-vinegar solution for 10 minutes, then rinse.

2 Turbo Tidying with Pre-Clean Mode


Batch-cooking? Hit Manual Cooking › Pre-Clean and choose the dirt level shown on screen:

Level

Best For

Cycle Time

Light

Smoothie residue

≈ 1 min

Medium

Cake batter

≈ 3 min

Intense

Sticky dough

≈ 5 min

Add the suggested water & drop of washing-up liquid, press Start and walk away—no hand-scrub needed.


3 Regular Maintenance Checks


  • Cables & Seals: Look for frays or cracks; replace before they fail.

  • Air Inlet Cover (rear): Keep grease-free; blocked vents affect motor cooling & built-in scales.

  • Unplug When Idle: Prolongs electronics life and trims UK standby costs.


4 When to Replace the Mixing Knife

Usage Pattern

Example

Replace After*

Heavy

Daily ice crushing or grain milling

6 months

Moderate

Weekly crushing/milling

2 years

Light

Rarely mills hard foods

4 years

*Intervals are guidelines—swap sooner if you notice dull blades or longer processing times.

Order genuine knives via vorwerk.co.uk, your Thermomix Advisor, or Vorwerk UK & Ireland Customer Care to keep warranty intact.


What’s Next?

Ready to deep-dive into TM7 safety features and cooking modes? Read part 7 of the Thermomix TM7 manual series →


Final Thoughts


A spotless bowl, well-ventilated base and sharp knife keep your Thermomix TM7 performing like new—saving you repair costs and protecting that seven-year service life. Follow this cleaning & maintenance plan and look out for our next post. Shine on, UK Thermomixers!


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