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Offline René

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Maximum working time
« on: April 18, 2009, 10:37:26 am »
How long can a ThermoMix work/cook without a pause?

For instance, if a want to use it as a slow cooker where it works slowly at perhaps 4-5 hours - can that be healthy for the machine, or what are the limit?

Sous-vide cooking (*:^^) for 18-20 hours at 50 degrees?

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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2009, 01:18:02 pm »
I think its only 59mins that it can work for the maximum time, then you have to set for another 59mins

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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2009, 01:24:11 pm »
Would it be ok to do that?  Like in a casserole that you want to cook for a couple of hours. Would the machine overheat or anything?
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2009, 02:57:25 pm »
I use it all the time for 60 mins Temp varoma, and have never had a problem. Am pretty sure it would be fine for a couple of hours. I imagine not on high speed.
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2009, 07:15:21 pm »
Thanks for the help, all :)
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2009, 01:46:54 pm »
I'm not sure if it's relevant, but I have used mine for 2 hours at 80 degrees cooking a curry.  The chuck steak that I used was very tender.  I'm not sure if I'll bother with my crockpot again.   Just in case this info is of use to anyone, a slow cooker's cooking temperature ranges from 71 - 91 degrees.
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2009, 02:21:05 pm »
Thanks for this useful piece of advice Dean, I had wondered myself how to use the TMX as a slow cooker.  Winter is approaching so looking forward to doing some curries and casseroles.
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2009, 02:54:46 pm »
Well that really is fantastic news! Another appliance (slow cooker) that can be put away! :D :D :D
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2009, 04:03:23 am »
Thanks Karen, that is helpful news. Looks like my slow cooker is leaving too. :'( :'(
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2009, 08:42:54 am »
nah, my slow cooker is a 5L that cooks a mean roast without dirtying my oven lol i'll keep mine ;)
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2009, 10:17:56 am »
How do you cook a roast in the slow cooker Karen?  I will keep my big one too as I do batches of lamb shanks (at least eight) and it is perfect for that.  Never done a roast in it though, only braize type meals. Keeping the oven clean appeals to me too and I use it as little as possible - usually weber my roasts.
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2009, 10:43:27 am »
« Last Edit: April 22, 2009, 10:59:33 am by brazen20au »
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2009, 12:51:31 pm »
Thanks Karen, looks easy so will certainly be giving it a go in the colder months.  Nice to come home to after a day out babysitting the grandchildren.
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2009, 01:20:18 am »
How do you cook a roast in the slow cooker Karen?  I will keep my big one too as I do batches of lamb shanks (at least eight) and it is perfect for that.  Never done a roast in it though, only braize type meals. Keeping the oven clean appeals to me too and I use it as little as possible - usually weber my roasts.

Nearly died when my wife purchased 3 shanks from the shops the other day - about $4.50 each - is that normal.  Used to be so cheap.  I think she said they wanted $7 if frenched !!
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Re: Maximum working time
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2009, 02:18:23 am »
They are not cheap anymore - they are now on most expensive restaurant menus and I find men in particular, love them. I have been lucky enough to get them for $1 each from a butcher in Thebarton S.A. courtesy of my son-in-law who works near that suburb. I would pay at least $3.50 each at my shopping centre.
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