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Title: TM6 question
Post by: knittercook on August 09, 2019, 10:23:00 pm
Hello everyone, it’s been quite some time since I’ve popped in and asked a question but I am doing a bit of research. I am wondering whether to purchase a TM5 second hand or go with the TM6. I am going to go to a cooking class to see it demonstrated but obviously they will try and sell me a TM6. The reason that I’m hesitating purchasing a TM6 is I like to convert my own recipes and my much used TM31 allows me to do this, but can I only use Cookidoo recipes to access some of the TM6 functions?

Thanks for any advice  :)
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2019, 12:24:55 am
Hi Shazza, you’re the second ‘old member’ to pop in today.  I’m sure someone here will be able to answer your question, not me though as like you I’m still using my 11 year old TM31.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: knittercook on August 10, 2019, 12:50:22 am
Hi JD, I love my TM31 and it certainly is looking a bit battered but has never skipped a beat! And I won’t be getting rid of it, I looked into purchasing another bowl but the cost of that led me to think that I’d be better off putting that money into a new or newish secondhand, perhaps.

Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2019, 12:31:23 pm
Hi knittercook. Lovely to hear from you. I have my 31 and the 5.  The 6 does a few things that the 5 doesn’t. If you look on you tube Sophia’s kitchen has done a couple of good reviews of the TM 6.  https://www.google.com.au/search?q=sophia%27s+kitchen+reciew+of+thermomix+6&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-au&client=safari

I don’t know if that will find it, but they are good reviews.
I’m pretty sure you can still se the 6 like the 31.  That is program it yourself as you go.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: knittercook on August 10, 2019, 10:44:23 pm
Hi Cookie1, it was her review that actually made me think the TM5 might be a better option, I really need to go and see it in action   :)
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2019, 10:10:11 am
I’ll be interested to hear what you think.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: obbie on August 12, 2019, 12:41:45 am
some of the features you can only use like the higher heat with the TM6, through cookidoo.

I am glasd I have both, and I am using both.
 :)
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2019, 12:13:44 pm
Robyn, could you use the higher heat yourself? Not using Cookidoo, just changing the settings yourself?
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: obbie on August 13, 2019, 01:01:35 am
No, I haven't yet, It seems to be only with certain cookidoo recipes, not by itself.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2019, 04:03:16 am
That's mean.  :o :o :o :o
DD and I are going to the Good Food and Wine show next week. They had a class using the 6, making and Indian take away that is hands on. We are booked as we thought it was a good way to play with the 6 and no pressure. I'd love one but it is not at all sensible.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: Cuilidh on August 14, 2019, 12:11:43 am
I guess I am a old 'stick in the mud' TM31 user, but I do not see the use or benefit of an upgraded all bells and whistles machine if you cannot over-ride it and use it manually to do what you want and not be tied only to a pre-programmed set of recipes, no matter how varied they may be.  So many of my recipes are vegan and, from reading the above comments, I would guess that I couldn't make as much use of one of the newer models as I do of the 31 for that reason.

I should qualify that by saying that I have never even seen a 5 or a 6 so the above may (just possibly ??? ) be a totally biased opinion!
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: knittercook on August 14, 2019, 04:22:07 am
I guess I am a old 'stick in the mud' TM31 user, but I do not see the use or benefit of an upgraded all bells and whistles machine if you cannot over-ride it and use it manually to do what you want and not be tied only to a pre-programmed set of recipes, no matter how varied they may be

That’s pretty much how I feel.

Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2019, 07:08:42 am
I mainly use my 5 to do what ever I wish.  I occasionally use Cookidoo but never t much. I think having learnt on the 31 I am happy to do my own thing on the 5. I watched a video of Tenina using all 3 yesterday. She mentioned that unless you wish to makes tons of honeycomb or do sousevide for a ton of people then the 31 and 5 are perfect.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: knittercook on August 14, 2019, 09:53:23 pm
Thank you for that, exactly what I needed to hear, I love the flexibility of my TM31 I can use it exactly how I want. An apprentice in the kitchen (does all the prep work) or a full on chef (makes meals and bread with ease) working on any recipe I choose not restricted to only those on Cookidoo. I actually subscribe to Cookidoo as I love to pinch a bit of this recipe and technique and add it to another recipe and there are many, many choices.

I have been looking into joining Teninas club, any thoughts?
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: Cuilidh on August 15, 2019, 12:07:44 am
I believe Cookie is a member of Tenina's club.  I was at one stage as well but dropped out as I found I wasn't following all her videos and posts (and so many of her recipes were not relevant to me due to dietary requirements).  She is very inspiring, though, so you will undoubtedly get far more out of a membership than I did.  Wait until Cookie comes on and see what she says.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: knittercook on August 15, 2019, 05:38:45 am
Thank you Cuilidh, I will.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2019, 08:00:45 am
Ta Da!!! Here I am.
I am a member of Tenina's Insider club. It's $97/year and DH gave me the first year for my birthday. and I have continued ever since. The part that I really like is that you get most of her ebooks for free. I also like her recipes as they always work out for me. She also has a facebook page for Insiders. If you have any queries just ask.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: Olga on October 09, 2019, 07:54:51 am
This announcement came this morning: re Drop and Thermomix partnership (maybe another reason to get aTM6?

“Today, we are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Thermomix®, the manufacturer of the leading global smart kitchen appliance.

For over fifty years, Thermomix has been revolutionizing cooking across the world with its collection of ever-evolving multicookers. With its latest model, the TM6™, capable of 20 unique functions, Thermomix continues to streamline the cooking process and help busy home cooks save time.

Soon, Thermomix users will be able to use their TM6 to preheat their oven, order groceries and optimize recipe content using Drop’s connected software — all from the TM6’s screen. The Drop Recipes app, and all our recipes, guided cooking, appliance control and grocery integration will soon be available and executable from the display of the TM6.

Furthermore, appliance control Powered by Drop will be added to the 50,000 recipes on Cookidoo. With over 30% of all recipes on Cookidoo ending with an oven step, that’s a lot of seamless pre-heating.

Our goal at Drop is to remove some of the barriers to cooking more, which is why we’re so excited to be partnering with a company that shares our values so closely. Each recipe and appliance partner added to the Drop platform makes for an even stronger Kitchen OS, and we’re proud to now welcome Thermomix onto the platform.

We’ve had support for Thermomix recipes for quite a while, with our cooking food processor ambassador Tenina Holder providing fresh and delicious Thermomix-ready recipes straight to Drop Recipes users. And we have also worked together previously to ensure a fail-safe Thanksgiving. This partnership with Thermomix brings us one step further with an integrated experience and support for Cookidoo recipes.

As part of this launch, users of Cookidoo and the Drop Recipes app will be able to simplify their cooking by ordering the groceries they need straight from the recipe. Bringing all elements of the cooking journey together to make Drop and Thermomix the hub of the kitchen.
The first Drop integrations on the TM6 will be available in 2020.”
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2019, 12:27:09 pm
Tenina mentioned on her page that this s all only available in the USA at the moment.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2019, 11:53:42 am
It’s becoming all to complicated for me, I’ll never progress past the TM31.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: trudy on October 10, 2019, 12:55:24 pm
Hi, well I have had the TM3 for over 12 years now and it’s never missed a beat!  A few months ago I decided to get the TM6 when they were offering a presale at a good price.  It arrived about 8 weeks ago but we were due to go on holidays that week and really havent used it much since we have been back 2 weeks ago.  What I do know is that you don’t have to use Cookiedoo!  I have made several things using Cookiedoo and several things without it.  What features I have used are easy and work well.  I was going to purchase the TM5 but was talked out of it by a friend who said that eventually I would be sorry that I didn’t wait for the TM6.  I will never know, as I took her advise!  I’m sure whatever you decide to do you will be happy with your decision!
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2019, 07:08:13 am
True Trudy. I use my machine as a normal thermomix more than I use Cookidoo. I don't have the 6 but I do have Cookidoo for my 5.
Title: Re: TM6 question
Post by: obbie on October 12, 2019, 06:27:38 am
I like the TM6, but alot of the recipes on Cookidoo are bland, with no taste. :)