Hidden Thermomix Functions That Hardly Anyone Uses

Hidden Thermomix Functions That Hardly Anyone Uses

Hidden Thermomix Functions That Hardly Anyone Uses 🔍✨

The Thermomix is one of the most popular kitchen appliances in households and professional kitchens thanks to its versatility, precision and ability to simplify complex processes. Yet most users take advantage of only a small part of its potential. Besides chopping, kneading and steaming, all models – from the TM6 to the TM5 and even the classic TM31 – hide lesser-known functions that can completely transform the way you cook. 🍳🤯

This article uncovers these “secret” tools that many owners overlook — whether out of habit, lack of knowledge or because they’re buried within the menus. After reading this, you’ll see your Thermomix in a whole new light. 👀💡

1. The “Pre-clean” Function (TM6): a true automatic lifesaver 🧼⚙️

The TM6 features an automatic pre-cleaning program that is often overlooked. It’s much more than just swirling water and detergent: the appliance detects the type of residue from the last preparation and adjusts intensity, temperature and duration.

The four pre-cleaning programs are:

⚡ Quick
🍞 Dough
🍳 Fat
🍯 Caramelized

A huge time-saver — and much gentler on the blades.

2. Precise Fermentation for Dough and Yogurt (TM6 and TM5) 🍞🥛

Perfect for baking and dairy preparations.
The fermentation function is a hidden gem: built-in on the TM6 and manually adjustable on the TM5.

Ideal for:
– Letting dough rise at a stable temperature 🌡️
– Making homemade yogurt 🍶

3. Slow Cooking (TM6): ideal for long simmered dishes 🍲🐢

The TM6’s slow-cooking mode is perfect for recipes that require gentle, long cooking.

It allows you to achieve:
– Extremely tender meat 🥩
– Flavorful stews 🍛
– Perfect textures without burning

4. Degree-by-degree Temperature Control (TM6) 🎯🍫

Ideal for delicate preparations.
The TM6 can adjust temperature with 1 °C precision. Perfect for:

– Tempering chocolate 🍫
– Sensitive sauces 🥣
– Sous-vide-style cooking 🧪
– Perfect pastry cream 🍮

5. Crushing Ice Like a Pro (TM5 & TM6) ❄️🔨

The trick: use short Turbo bursts instead of continuous speed.

Results:
– Perfect granitas 🍧
– Crushed ice for cocktails 🍹

6. Pulverizing Unusual Ingredients (TM31, TM5, TM6) 🌰🌾

One of the most underrated superpowers:

– Powdered sugar in seconds 🍬
– Nut flours 🌰
– Ground spices 🌶️
– Breadcrumbs 🥖
– Hard cheeses like Parmesan 🧀
– Homemade broth powder

7. Improvised Sous-vide Cooking (TM6) 🥩💧

Thanks to precise temperature control, the TM6 can cook vacuum-sealed foods in water at stable temperatures.

Results:
– Very juicy meat
– Perfectly cooked fish 🐟
– Fine gourmet textures

8. Advanced Varoma Use (TM31, TM5, TM6) 🌫️🍽️

The Varoma is one of the most underestimated accessories.

It can be used for:
– Three-level steaming 🍽️⬆️
– Steam baking (flan, cakes) 🍮🥧
– Gently reheating leftovers 🔄
– Cooking rice or pasta in metal bowls 🍚

9. Intelligent Scale (TM31, TM5, TM6) ⚖️✨

More than just weighing.

Lesser-known functions:
– Accumulative weighing ➕
– Weighing on the lid or Varoma 🍳
– Highest precision on the TM6 🎯

10. Perfect Emulsions (TM31, TM5, TM6) 🧄🥚

The Thermomix emulsifies almost flawlessly:

– Aioli
– Mayonnaise
– Vinaigrettes

The key: low speed and patience — the machine does the rest.

11. True Caramelization (TM6) 🍯🔥

Thanks to the 160 °C maximum temperature.

It can:
– Brown food
– Make caramel
– Create real aromatic sofritos

12. Homemade Butter and Cheese (TM31, TM5, TM6) 🧈🧀

It can:
– Whip cream into butter
– Separate whey
– Make fresh cheese
– Flavor butter

13. Perfect Whipping with the Butterfly (TM5, TM6) 🍥🌪️

Many people do it wrong. The secret:

– Insert the butterfly
– Remove the measuring cup

Results:
– Stiff peaks for egg whites 🔝
– Shiny meringue 🍥
– Perfect whipped cream 🎂

14. The True “Spoon Speed” Stirring Mode (TM31, TM5, TM6) 🥘🥄

Simulates gentle stirring:

– Ideal for stews 🍲
– Doesn’t break delicate ingredients
– Perfect texture for lentils, risottos and slow-cooked dishes

15. Fully Automatic Cooking (TM6) 🤖⏱️

The TM6 provides fully automated cooking processes with:

– Adjusted temperatures
– Controlled cooking times
– Automatic speeds

A true “hands-off cooking” experience.

Comparison Table of Hidden Functions: TM31 vs TM5 vs TM6