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My thermomix is squeaking
« on: August 08, 2011, 04:09:26 am »
Hi
I have had my thermomix for a month & yesterday  I noticed that when I use speed 1 or 2 it starts making a sqeaking sound, there was only water in the bowl as I was using the varoma I pulled the bowl apart & gave it a good clean but later that night when I was again using the varoma for dinner it started again. I tried it this morning with nothing in the bowl & on speed 1 & 2 it makes this sound when I turn it to 3 it stops. I was wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem? I am going to contact my consultant today, but the thought of having to be without my thermie is just too much  :(
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011, 04:35:24 am »
This thread may be of some interest to you maxxie.
I get different noises at different speeds but don't take much notice of it anymore.  As long as it is working OK, I'm happy.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011, 04:48:27 am »
Thanks JD, I have spoken to my consultant & she is going to look into it for me. I think I might try a bit of oil like suggested & see if that works.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2011, 06:58:24 am »
Mine is doing the same thing! I have only noticed it since it came back from HO (the white cover/casing had fine cracks in it. It was replaced with no problems as it is still under warranty). I haven't rung up about the squeaks yet, as I don't want to be without my TMX for a few days again. If we put the oil in where suggested, does this void the warranty or anything???

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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2011, 07:01:53 am »
I shouldn't void your warranty virgo9 as from memory this came down from head office  ;)
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 06:53:59 pm »
Anyone solved this one I have had my TM since May and now it squeaks on speed 2/3 as described by others.
When something squeaks  it means there is a problem.  On other machines it suggests a bearing or lubrication issue.
I am going to contact HO tomorrow.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2011, 01:15:26 am »
I've had squeaks in the past but haven't noticed any for a while now - have never oiled mine.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2011, 02:11:28 am »
Mine used to make a sort of squeak on speed 4 but it stopped.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 08:59:59 pm »
OK HO have agreed to replace the blade unit. When the unit is not in the TM and you rotate it by hand it can be heard squeaking. This does certainly suggest a bearing issue.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2011, 03:24:27 am »
Scarey. Wise to have it replaced before it presents a problem.
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Re: My thermomix is squeaking
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2011, 09:01:23 am »
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