I was disappointed with this replacement purchase on a few fronts. 1- I had to replace my stainless steel bowl. It was my fault. I had dropped it badly, and the shape had slightly warped and I could not fix or put the lid back on to get it to work. 2- At the time I was pleased to realise I could still get an original replacement although I did not require all the other bits. 3- I understand, because it came with all the bits it was rather more expensive and I guess the stainless steel bowl was what made it expensive. 4- I was then ‘very unhappy’ upon receiving it when I compared the new and old bowls how much lighter and thinner the new metal bowl was in weight & quality. 5- I really was not impressed doubly so because it was not the exact quality replacement and then I suppose how much I still had had to pay for this lesser ‘replacement one’.

As pictured, works well. Replacement set.

14 years on and only now needing to replace mixing bowl set for my TM31 which is going strong. Blade had been replaced in original bowl (and seal ofc). However, there had been blackish liquid gathering in the base following high speed liquids mixing going on for a while and mixing bowl plastic parts smelled bad. Problem now fixed by purchasing new mixing bowl set.

Love this reliable machine and it’s great long lasting quality. Will definitely buy TMX again if this one ever dies

The new lid and seal doesn’t fit in my thermo to lock in and be able to use it. I have to use the original lid and seal with my new jug to use it. Thankfully I still have that so it’s not useless but disappointing I brought whole new set and can only use half of it

I have always wanted a second bowl set and was reluctant becasue I was aware that the lid seal is so very tight, however, finally decided to get it.

I haven't used it yet, but just trying to get the lid on so I can use the product is almost impossible.

I have some arthritis in my hands so we'll see how we go.

I understand it does become easier over time, but if you can't even get it to work to start with - a bit of a problem, and defeats the purpose.

This is well known by Thermomix - and particulalry considering the price, I would have hoped you could come up with a better solution than telling us - it will get better over time. Thanks you aksing.