Know Your Thermomix: The Thermomix Spatula
The Thermomix spatula is a brilliant example of the intelligent design of the Thermomix TM31.
The basics
The Thermomix spatula is made from high grade, food quality polypropylene that is safe to use because it does not leech into your food. It is also dishwasher safe and best cleaned in the top rack.
The fun stuff
The Thermomix spatula was designed in conjunction with the Thermomix bowl and the two work together beautifully.
- The tip of the spatula fits exactly between the blade unit and the side of the bowl to help scrape out the last bit of your ingredients.
- The angle of the spatula blade matches the angle of the Thermomix bowl to make scraping easier and reduce waste.
- The Thermomix spatula is the only instrument you should ever use when your appliance is running. When you insert it in the hole in the lid, its specially designed shield keeps the spatula from getting caught in the running blade so you can easily churn sorbet, or use it as an aid in chopping and stirring.
- The shield itself is designed with a special point that has two ingenious functions: it points toward the blade, so you know where you’re scraping and churning; and it stops your spatula from rolling off your work surface!
- Last but not least, the handy hook on the back of the Thermomix spatula was designed to fit into a corresponding notch on the rim of the internal steamer basket, also known as the simmering basket. By inserting the hook into the notch, you can safely remove the steamer basket without burning your hands.
Thank you Thermomix and bon appétit !
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I hadn’t thought of using the Thermomix spatula to juice lemons and limes but it’s a brilliant idea, Jude! Just the right shape. Thanks for that!
It’s also really good for juicing lemons and limes – you can do it straight over the lid with the MC in and all the pips stay on the top. I have two spatulas – I wasn’t keen on it at first but now I love it – you get better with it as you practice. And – slicing bread dough on your Thermomat without damaging it.
Thanks for these comments, Janie! I’m pleased to see that the Director of UK Thermomix reads my blog 😉
Hi Julie and Jeni, the spatula is covered by your warranty, so if you are still in warranty, please contact your local Thermomix office and tell them about the broken hook (nicks are normal wear and tear, and yes, you’re right, they can be minimised by churning clockwise). If you’re out of warranty, TM spatulas are not expensive to buy. The lack of flexibility is the result of Vorwerk choosing to make it strong enough to churn sorbets and ice creams – a huge benefit for economy, flavour, texture and good health!
My spatula has lots of nicks also. I don’t use it much at all but use silicone spatulas. Its good for getting the rice basket out though. I wish they made a silicone one similar.
Thanks for pointing this feature out, Rebecca, it’s a great one! Another example of brilliant Vorwerk engineering!
Thanks for your comment, KylieJade! I think many of us feel the same about the flexibility of the Thermomix spatula and resort to a silicone one to get out “every last bit” — especially when working with things like chocolate 😉
You’re right, Jo! As I recall from my Demonstrator (Consultant) training, the good people at Vorwerk took into account many customer comments such as those below when designing the TM31 which we love so much. Your use as a breadmaking and fashioning tool is totally ingenious! Thanks for that!
I’m disappointed with my spatula. The hook has almost broken off, from using it to pick up the basket full of rice (a bit heavy), so I now have to use a fork, and it has lots of nicks in it from the blades (which happened before I was told to only use it anticlockwise when scraping out the bowl).
Another thing about the spatula is that the tip never touches the bench – so a great design feature 🙂
You forgot to mention the fact that when placed, dirty, on your benchtop it doesnt touch the surface!
On another note, unfortuneatly I haven’t been able to master the art of “scraping every last bit out” and usually resort to a silicone spatula for this job… I think the lack of flexibility in TM spatula doen’t allow for gettingevery last bit out..
Isn’t everything about the Thermomix amazingly designed?! Another thing I use the spatula for is to cut up my bread dough on the silicon mat when making bread rolls! Cuts like a knife but doesn’t cut the silicon. 🙂