[HowTo - Part 5] Thermomix TM7 Operation Guide: Power, Speed & Steaming Made Simple
- Beatriz
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
👉Part 5 of the Thermomix TM7 Manual Series: Source Thermomix® TM7 User Manual.
Operations section of the official manual decoded for busy UK cooks.
Overview (Quick-View Table)
Feature | One-Line Summary | UK-Specific Tip |
Power Button | Tap = cancel job, long-press (3 s) = shut down; auto-sleep after 15 min idle. | Use the brief tap when a boil-over looms—no need to hunt the Stop icon. |
Smart-Lock Lid | Unlocked ≤ speed 2, auto-locks ≥ 2.5—padlock icon shows status. | Quickly add herbs mid-simmer without pausing your roast gravy. |
Speed Zones | 40–300 rpm (stir) vs 350–10,200 rpm (blend) | Wide rpm range means one gadget replaces stick-blender & food-processor. |
Touch Menu | Start Screen → Search, Recipes, Manual Cooking, More. | My Week widget syncs with the Cookidoo® mobile app for Tesco runs. |
Steaming Mode | Generates 250 ml steam/15 min; works up to speed 6. | 500 ml tap water = 30 min fish-and-veg supper, no kettle required. |
1 Power Up, Pause & Switch Off
Action | How | Why It Matters |
Switch on | Press power once. | Boots to Start Screen in ~6 s. |
Cancel current step | Quick press. | Stops blades/heat instantly—safer than yanking the plug. |
Full shut-down | Hold for ~3 s. | Resets internal scales; use before moving appliance. |
Auto-off | 15 min idle. | Cuts standby costs—good for UK energy tariffs. |
2 Smart-Lock Lid Mechanics
Unlocked zone (≤ speed 2): Lift lid anytime to taste, scrape or add spices.
Locked zone (≥ 2.5): Motor won’t start until the lid clicks in; padlock icon = safe & sealed.
Safety first: Never force the lid—tap the power button to release the lock if pressure builds.
3 Speed, Temperature & Time — Manual vs Guided
Guided Cooking
Choose a Cookidoo recipe and TM7 pre-loads the ideal speed, temp and time for each step.
Manual Cooking
Swipe Manual Cooking → adjust three dials:
Dial | Range | Typical Uses |
Speed | Stir (👟) to 10 | Risottos → smoothies. |
Temperature | 37 °C – 160 °C | Temper chocolate → sauté onions. |
Time | 1 s – 99 h 59 m | Slow confit or quick pulses. |
4 Navigate Like a Pro
Start Screen – most-used modes & last-cooked recipe.
Search – keywords + filters (diet, time, region).
Recipes – discover, favourite or schedule dishes.
Manual Cooking – access Modes (Browning, Fermentation, etc.).
More – My Week planner, Settings, Tutorials & Help, Profile & Cookidoo.
Handy touch gesture: Swipe from the left edge to open the Main Menu no matter where you are.
5 Steaming Mode Deep-Dive
Step | Action | Why |
1 | Put at least 500 ml water/stock in bowl. | Generates 30 min of steady steam. |
2 | Insert simmering basket (optional). | Ideal for rice or new potatoes. |
3 | Remove lid cap; stack Varoma dish → tray → lid. | Ensures vertical steam flow. |
4 | Fill dish loosely & keep some slots free. | Even cooking—no soggy broccoli. |
5 | Select Steaming Mode → speed ≤ 6 → Start. | TM7 handles heat & timer for you. |
Pro workflow: Basket rice + Varoma veg + tray salmon = balanced dinner in 20 min, minimal washing-up.
What’s Next?
Ready to deep-dive into TM7 safety features and cooking modes? Read part 6 of the Thermomix TM7 manual series →
Final Thoughts
With power controls at your fingertips, a self-locking lid, intuitive touchscreen and versatile Steaming mode, the Thermomix TM7 turns everyday cooking into a precision process. Keep this guide bookmarked and watch for the next post in the series.
Happy blending, chopping and steaming—right here in your UK kitchen!
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