Thermomix TM6 by Vorwerk

Description

Thermomix TM6 handles more than 28 cooking tasks in one unit. Chop, mix, blend, steam, knead, sauté, grind, whisk, ferment, slow cook, sous vide. Made by Vorwerk, it replaces a stack of separate machines and works well in commercial kitchens where space costs money.

What sets Thermomix apart?

Guided cooking through the 6.8-inch touchscreen. Connect to the Cookidoo platform via built-in WiFi and you get step-by-step instructions for over 80,000 recipes. The screen walks you through each stage, adjusting time, temperature and speed on its own. You still add ingredients and check progress, but the guesswork drops away. Some chefs like that level of hand-holding. Others find it unnecessary once they know a recipe.

The Vorwerk TM6 Motor

The motor hits 10,700 rpm when you need it. Fast enough to pulverise tough ingredients or whip cream in seconds. At the other end, gentle stir mode runs at 40 rpm for delicate sauces. The 2.2-litre stainless steel bowl has an integrated heating system and temperature sensor, so you heat from 37°C to 160°C in single-degree steps. High temps let you brown onions, caramelise sugar or sear meat without moving to a separate pan.

Built-in scales weigh to 0.1 oz accuracy and handle negative values. Scoop out a precise amount of batter and the display shows exactly what you removed. WiFi does more than recipe downloads. It pushes over-the-air software updates, so the unit stays current without needing a technician visit.

Cleaning the Thermomix is straightforward.

Most accessories go in the dishwasher. The pre-clean function rinses the bowl between tasks, cutting down on full washes during a busy shift. An automatic shut-off kicks in if the unit overheats or detects a fault, which matters when you run multiple pieces of kit at once.

The TM6 takes up about 13 inches of counter height and a square foot of bench space. It weighs around 8 kg, so moving it is simple if you need to rearrange your prep area. Vorwerk builds it with a reluctance motor rated at 500W, which is maintenance-free and runs quieter than older models.

Does the TM6 suit your kitchen?

That depends on how much you value consolidation. If you juggle limited counter space or want fewer appliances to service, it makes sense. If you prefer dedicated tools for each job, perhaps less so.

Thermomix TM6 Features:

• Over 28 cooking functions including sous vide, slow cook, ferment, high-temp sauté
• 6.8-inch colour touchscreen with guided cooking
• WiFi for Cookidoo platform and software updates
• Motor speeds from 40 rpm to 10,700 rpm
• Temperature range 37°C to 160°C in 1°C steps
• 2.2-litre stainless steel mixing bowl
• Integrated scales accurate to 0.1 oz with negative weighing
• Dishwasher-safe accessories
• Automatic shut-off for safety
• Pre-clean rinse function

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