Were you aware that you can easily “dismantle” (remove the backing plate)  your Thermomix for cleaning purposes? Removing the backing plate makes life easier for cleaning.

I recently shared what I thought was a straightforward post detailing how I tackled the task of cleaning my Thermomix after a lengthy cooking session. To my surprise, many were astounded by the fact that I removed the backing plate. It seemed like common knowledge to me, as I often advised my customers to do the same. Cleaning spills, which inevitably occur during cooking, is crucial, especially for someone like me who tends to make a mess, particularly with flour when baking bread or cakes.

The process is quite simple:

BACKING PLATE REMOVAL

• Turn off your TM6 Machine.
• Rotate it so the back is facing you.
• Beneath the grey plate, there’s a small indent where you can insert your finger to lift the plate off.
• Use a brush (I do have TheMixShop brush, but any paint brush will suffice) to dust off the back.
• Wipe it down with a damp cloth, ensuring it’s damp but not overly wet.
• Reattach the backing plate by aligning it with the holes and clipping it back into place.

Next, I focus on cleaning the front of the machine:

• Use the brush to clean around the arms and buttons. You may be surprised to find what is hidden there. The button does pull off, I have done it once but I am always terrified I am not going to get it back on, so I just brush it over the also slide a damp sponge around it.
• For loose items, place them through the hole in the base to have them come out underneath.
• Lift the machine and clean off the slide board or similar surface.
• Wipe down the scale feet to remove flour and dust.

Remember, it’s crucial not to drag your machine across the bench if you don’t have a slide board, as this can damage the scales.

Thank you to Tatum for sharing her images.