Is Thermomix safe?

[angie_robyn]

Hi all, my friend is having a Thermomix demonstration and I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether it contains PTFE or PFOA? I am interested it it's a big investment and I don't want to buy one if its not safe.

 

[SailBoat]

They do not clearly define the cooking surfaces of the unit, therefore it becomes difficult to say whether the cooking surfaces are safe for parrots and children. They do imply that the cooking surfaces are easy to pre-clean prior to placement in a dishwasher by adding water, soap and heating. Commonly 'non-stick' states that a simply surface wipe is all that is needed. So, sorry, but you will need to ask the host during the presentation and pray that they will provided an honest answer.

Regarding an investment, well the price base is in Euros, at around 1200 Euros. You will have to covert that into British Pounds and for US based readers US Dollars.

Whether this will be a good investment for you is best defined by your style of cooking and what you currently own. If you currently have little to nothing and therefore rarely cook medium to large meals - maybe. From a historical point, if it takes a 'presentation' to sell it, it is likely more than what most people will ever need or want.

Remember the Buyers Guide: Buyer Beware! and, always Avoid High Pressure Sales! and, When in doubt, WALK OUT!

And last but not least, The only reason your Friend(s) are inviting you is that they are getting something for FREE! The the more you buy the more FREE stuff they get. Now that's Friendship.

 

[angie_robyn]

They do not clearly define the cooking surfaces of the unit, therefore it becomes difficult to say whether the cooking surfaces are safe for parrots and children. They do imply that the cooking surfaces are easy to pre-clean prior to placement in a dishwasher by adding water, soap and heating. Commonly 'non-stick' states that a simply surface wipe is all that is needed. So, sorry, but you will need to ask the host during the presentation and pray that they will provided an honest answer.

Regarding an investment, well the price base is in Euros, at around 1200 Euros. You will have to covert that into British Pounds and for US based readers US Dollars.

Whether this will be a good investment for you is best defined by your style of cooking and what you currently own. If you currently have little to nothing and therefore rarely cook medium to large meals - maybe. From a historical point, if it takes a 'presentation' to sell it, it is likely more than what most people will ever need or want.

Remember the Buyers Guide: Buyer Beware! and, always Avoid High Pressure Sales! and, When in doubt, WALK OUT!

And last but not least, The only reason your Friend(s) are inviting you is that they are getting something for FREE! The the more you buy the more FREE stuff they get. Now that's Friendship.

Thank you, your reply is very helpful. To be honest I probably won't attend the demonstration because I have a lot on, and am tired from working night shifts! My friend is my old roommate who I haven't seen in a while. She is someone who loves all things party plan, such as Tupperware and the like. She does it more as a means to catch up with everyone, but you are right about the free stuff, I'm sure there is something in it for her.

I believe the cost for me is somewhere around $2,000 Australian. I also have 4 children and I don't think it would be suitable for large families. I also don't use many kitchen appliances other than a mixer and a blender. I chop all my food myself with good knives and cook with stainless steel. I am thinking that the $2,000 would be best to go towards the next feathered member of our family.