ThermoFun - Tips from "Old" TM Owners to New Owners

On my ThermoFun Facebook page I asked the following question:

"In less than 10 words, tell us your absolute favourite Thermomix short cut / tip / handy hint / advice / warning...."

I have collated the responses here from the post.  I hope the comments will help new owners.

• Have FUN!  :)
• MC off + tomato + turbo = crime scene!!!
• Ensure the base is connected to the bowl when you go to put it on the TM unit.
• Turbo few seconds to remove last bit of food from blades.
• Put paper towel under lid of server - stops condensation drips.
• Put baking paper under lid when milling to keep seal clean.
• Turbo unused lemon bits at night for a good clean of your TM bowl.
• Don't accidentally leave MC in the TM bowl and turn on!
• Never forget to put your blades back in before starting up.
• A whole healthy meal in one pot cooked in 20 minutes!
• Chopping onion and garlic.  No more tears!
• Press the + and - at the same time to clear the clock on TM31.
• I sit mine permanently on a square chopping board so that I can drag/move it without worrying about the scales in the feet.
• Quick clean - dishwasher gel + 2lt water = no bubbles and clean!
• Never turn the speed above 4 with the butterfly in.  It's not pretty!
• The $5 green brush is worth purchasing.
• Store butterfly and MC in TM basket inside the TM bowl, avoids chopping if turned on, slide spatula on handle so parts are together - store varoma on top - you'll be more inspired to use it!
• Follow your recipes to the 'T' when you are a beginner!
• 4 secs between salad and dip!
• You can always process a bit more.... no undo button!!
• Use it every day!
• Add milk to chocolatey bowl, whizz and heat.
• Find one job that your Thermie can do for every meal.
• Avoid over processing!
• Don't forget the bowl under the basket when draining butter
• Potato glue is not nice! Don't over process mashed potatoes!
• Peeling garlic!
• 3 different icey cocktails in under 5 minutes....
• Lift it to shift it!
• Don't forget to use the Reverse button when you don't want mush!
• Enjoy it and do not be scared of it.
• Remember Time, Temperature and Speed in that order  (TTS)
• Use your Varoma!
• Never leave it unattended when kneading dough
• Wriggle the black knob at bottom of bowl to help remove dough
• Go to a Cooking Class
• Speed "soft" means speed below speed 1
• "Interval" is the wheat symbol button for kneading dough
• Make sure you join in on ThermoFun Cook Alongs - they are awesome and really encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and try new things!

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If you have any other quick tips to add for new owners feel free to add them in the comments below.

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