Tower Hobbies Pro Blend T12002N Operator's manual

Pro Blend
Blender
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
T12002N

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1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by
George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, as
a metal holloware manufacturing company, in St.
Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They later moved
into the Tower and Fort Works in Pelham Street,
which ultimately gave rise to the famous Tower
brand name.
1937 Tower exhibited some of their latest holloware
designs at the British Industries Fair. As you can
see from the original poster, their stand No. A410
must have been a great sight as it promoted their
“Beautiful, inexpensive, untarnishable Plate, at
prices all can afford to pay”.
1961 Tower became one of the largest
manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric
kettles, tea pots and other household articles with
over 1,000 employees.
1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the
expanding Tower brand.
The Easiest Way to a Healthy Diet
The Tower Pro Blend not only extracts all the
goodness in fruit and veg, but also in seeds, skins
and stems. The powerful motor and stainless steel
blades burst open seeds and cracks through stems.
It breaks up the parts so ne that you won’t even
know that they’re there, giving you every bit of
nutrition possible from your ingredients. With six
different jar sizes, you can decide exactly how much
want and when, making this a quick and efcient
personal blender for consumption on the go.
Many people consume smoothies on a regular
basis, and that’s because they have so many
benets. They’re quick and easy, and a delicious
way to enjoy foods with a high nutrient density.
The possibilities and combinations of ingredients
you can choose are endless, meaning that you can
experiment your way to better healthy. With the
Tower Pro Blend, being healthy has never tasted
so good.

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CONTENTS:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the Pro Blend for your own safety.
Thank you for purchasing this Tower Pro Blend
from the Tower range of products. It has been
designed to provide many years of trouble-free
easy blending. There are many benets to using
a Tower Pro Blend:
• The choice of six cups means you’ll be
able to quickly and efciently concoct
smoothies for consumption on the go.
• Enjoy healthy smoothies, home-made
soups and salsa dips with the stylish and
functional Tower Pro Blend.
• The Pro Blend allows you to quickly and
easily get your daily allowance of fruits and
vegetables.
• Whether it’s chopping, blending,
pulverising or grinding - the Tower Pro
Blend can handle it with ease.
• Less washing up is required as everything
is blended in the jars. You simply need to
screw the lids on and then go!
• The dual function stainless steel blades
are perfect for blending, grinding, grating
and more.
Contents:
1. Specications
Components and structure
Technical information
2. ImportantSafetyInformation
3. UsingyourTowerAppliance
4. TroubleShooting&Faq’s
5. Cleaning&Care
6. Recycling
7. WiringSafety
8. WarrantyInformation
9. YourReceipt
SeebackpageforCustomerService
Information

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Components
Instruction Manual
Recipe Book
1. 1 x high-torque power base
2. 1 x stainless steel cross blade
3. 1 x blender 1 x Lid Attachment
4. 1 x juice extractor
5. 1 x plunger
6. 1 x stainless steel at blade
7. 1 x tall cup
8. 1 x short cup
9. 1 x shaker lid
10. 1 x steamer lid
11. 3 x resealable storage lids
12. 4 x party mugs / 4 x coloured rings for
party mugs
1SPECIFICATIONS:
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Technical Data
Description: Pro Blend Blender
Model: T12002N
Rated Voltage: 220V-240V ~50Hz
Power Consumption: 350 Watts
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the
following directive(s):
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31).
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
Guarantee
The spares and accessories are guaranteed for
1 year from date of purchase.
The main body and housing are guaranteed
for the extended free warranty subject to
registration.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of
workmanship, the faulty products must be
returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of
the retailer.
Should you encounter problems or require
a replacement part, contact The Tower
Customer Service Department on:
[phone].
Any necessary spare parts may be ordered
from the Tower website.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can
be purchased from
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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance
• Check that the voltage of the main
circuit corresponds with the rating of
the appliance before operating.
• If the supply cord or appliance is
damaged, stop using the appliance
immediately and seek advice from the
manufacturer, its service agent or a
similarly qualied person.
• Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of a table or counter or let
it come into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• Do not carry the appliance by the
power cord.
• Do not use any extension cord with
this appliance.
• Do not pull the plug out by the cord
as this may damage the plug and/or
the cable.
• Switch off at the wall socket then
remove the plug from the socket when
not in use or before cleaning.
• Switch off and unplug before tting or
removing tools/attachments, after use
and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
• Children should not play with the
appliance.
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be undertaken by children
without supervision.
• Take care when any appliance is used
near pets.
• Do not use this product for anything
other than its intended use.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Please ensure that the appliance
is used on a stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• Do not immerse cords, plugs or any
part of the appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Switch off and unplug before tting or
removing tools/ attachments, after use
and before cleaning.
• Do not run the blender for more than
one minute at a time, as it can cause
permanent damage to the motor.
2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• Avoid contact with moving parts.
Keep hands and utensils out of
blender jug while blending to prevent
personal injury or damage to the
blender.
• WARNING: The blades are sharp.
Handle with care.
• Never let the power unit, cord or plug
get wet.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never
place cutter-assembly blades on base
without blender jug properly attached.
• Never exceed the maximum capacity.
• Do not attempt to bypass the interlock
system that powers the unit on.
• Always operate on a at surface.
• Unplug the blender when not in use,
before taking off or putting on parts
and before cleaning.
• To prevent product overheating, dry
ingredients must not be processed for
more than 30 seconds at a time.
• IMPORTANT! In the base of each
blade’s collar, there is a silicone gasket
seal that creates an airtight t with the
jars. After dish-washing and before
each use, always check to make sure
the gasket is properly in place as the
heat from some dishwashers may
cause the gasket to become loose.
• WARNING: Do not operate the
motor continuously for more than
60 seconds at a time. Allow the
motor to rest for 180 seconds before
continuing.
• Warning: Do not use if the blending
cup is cracked or broken. Do not
operate the Blender when the
blending cup is empty.
• Caution: Take care when handling the
blade attachments, as the blades may
get hot during use. If blending warm
ingredients, take care when removing
the blade assembly, as there may be
a pressure build-up from blending,
which could cause the ingredients to
eject from the lid
• The Product is NOT suitable for
blending soups or any other hot
liquids.
• In the unlikely event the appliance
develops a fault, stop using it
immediately and seek advice from the
service department:
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3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE
The Tower Pro Blend is ideal for healthy eating
on the go.
Choose your own ingredients and blend to your
perfect consistency for a smoothie catering
exactly to your taste.
Using the Tower Pro Blend you can also chop,
grate, grind, puree and more. Simply add your
ingredients to the jar and attach to the blender.
Push down for the blades to work and remove
when done.
Gettingstarted:
1. Place the motor section on a at surface,
e.g. a kitchen counter, and make sure it is
standing rmly.
2. Plug in and switch on the power.
3. Choose your required function, and
follow the guidelines to complete the task
required.
4. Place the ingredients into your chosen
blender attachment.
5. If the ingredients need to be either
chopped or grated do so at this point
before placing them in the beaker.
6. It may be necessary to add more liquid
if the ingredients are unable to reach the
blade if you are juicing or blending.
7. Firmly attach the required cutter to the
beaker. First remove the ring from the
top edge of the beaker if tted. Ensure
that the cutter is tted securely before the
appliance is started. If damage occurs as
a result of incorrect tting then this is not
covered by the warranty
8. Turn the beaker with the tted cutter
upside down and place the cutter in the
hollow of the motor section so that the
three plastic pins on the beaker ts into
the holes on the top edge of the motor
section.
9. Hold the base unit down with one hand
and press down on the beaker with the
other hand.
10. The motor runs as long as you press the
beaker down.
11. You can also get the motor to run
continuously by pressing the beaker
down and turning it slightly in a clockwise
direction until the pins lock into place
under the black edge of the motor section.
Stop the motor by turning the beaker
slightly in an anti-clockwise direction
to release the pins. See also Blending
Techniques in the recipe book.
12. Remove the beaker with the tted cutter
from the motor section when you have
nished blending. Turn the beaker upside
down again and remove the cutter. Always
allow the blades to come to a full stop
before removing the blender attachments.
13. The beaker can now be used for serving.
Simply attach the ring to the top edge of
the beaker, making it more comfortable to
drink from.
14. If you do not want to use your end product
immediately, you should cover the beaker
with one of the convenient storage lids
and store in your refrigerator.

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Choosingtherightblade:
Please ensure that the blade is located tightly in
position before placing onto the base unit.
Thecrossblade:
Chopping: Foods like onions, garlic and carrots,
and for making dips such as salsa, bean dip or
gazpacho.
Blending: The cross blade pulverises ice for
smoothies, frozen cocktails and milkshakes.
Mixing: Batters for pancakes, mufns and quick
breads are mixed in seconds.
Grating: Foods like hard cheeses, chocolate
and carrots are grated in seconds.
Puréeing: Dishes such as hummus and all
natural soups are creamy smooth in seconds.
Theatblade:
Grinding & Chopping: Coffee beans, nuts and
dried fruit.
Whipping: Homemade whipped cream, butter
and cream cheeses.
Functionality:
How to use your Pro Blend to blend:
First load your cup with ingredients, then add
the cross blade to the bottom of the cup until
reasonably tight.
Then place your cup onto the blender base
and push down, this will start the blender, only
hold the cup down for a maximum of 5 to 7
seconds at a time, then pause, and repeat until
your contents are blended to your preferred
consistency.
Please Note: The amount of times you need
to pulse to reach the desired consistency will
increase when using frozen fruit or vegetables.
How to use your Pro Blend to mix:
Add the ingredients to the tall cup or blender,
depending on the size of the batch, twist on the
cross blade, then mix until smooth.
How to use your Pro Blend to juice:
Use the at blade. Place your juice extractor
in the jug, then add your desired fruit or
vegetables in to the extractor, place the lid on to
the jug and remove the jug cap.
Using the plunger push down the fruit whilst
running the Pro Blend and see your juice lling
up the jug, pause, then repeat again until no
more juice can be extracted.
With the lid still on pour your juice in to your
party cup or glass.
As the Pro Blend Juice Extractor Kit is designed
to catch all pulp and only strain pure juice
through the mesh sides, if you plan on using
fruits or veggies that produce small amounts
of juice, you will need a lot. A large carrot and
small apple produces only the tiniest bit of juice,
but plenty of pulp and fruit remains that could
be blended into a smoothie.
How to use your Pro Blend to chop:
Firstly remove any skin from your produce, i.e.:
onions & garlic, place into the small cup adding
the cross blade, place on to the base unit,
give it several quick pulses until you reach your
desired consistency.
How to use your Pro Blend to whip:
Add your produce to the short cup, twist on the
at blade and whip until you reach your desired
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How to use your Pro Blend to grind:
Add the produce to the short cup and twist on
the at blade, place the cup on to the power
base, pulse a few times or lock on to reach the
desired texture.
How to use your Pro Blend to puree:
To use your Pro Blend for puréeing, add your
required produce to the small or large cup and
attach the cross blade, place on to the base
and press down for 5 to 7 seconds at a time
until you reach your required consistency.
How to use your Pro Blend to grate:
To use your Pro Blend as a grater, place your
produce in the tall or small cup, using the cross
blade attach to the base and press down for 5
to 7 seconds at a time, then pause, and repeat
again until you get your required amount.
Use to grate hard produce i.e.: chocolate,
carrots and cheese.
When grating cheese, the harder it is the better
the result.
BuiltinSafetyLock:
The blender has a built-in safety lock feature.
This ensures that you can only switch on the
appliance while the cup and the blade assembly
are assembled on the motor base securely.
QuickClean:
Fill the jar half way full with warm water and
a drop of washing up liquid and t the blade
assembly on. Fit the jar and blade onto the
motor body. Once in place, blend for 10 – 20
seconds.
Remove the jar and unscrew the blade
assembly and then rinse them under running
water.
MakingTheMostOfYourProBlend:
• Adding porridge oats to your smoothie
gives you an energy boost.
• The cheapest way to get in season,
delicious fruit is by buying frozen fruit.
• Frozen fruit helps make your smoothie
extra thick.
• To add a burst of avour, add the juice of
half a lime.
• Adding kale to your smoothie helps boost
your immune system. Whereas spinach,
carrots and red pepper give you an extra
health boost thanks to their antioxidant
content.
• Adding nuts helps your smoothie become
more of a breakfast, rather than just a
drink.
• When using lime, roll it under your hand to
break the cells. This gives you more juice
from it.
• Spinach is avourless in a smoothie, yet
very healthy, so don’t be afraid to throw a
lot in.
• Coconut water is a popular liquid to use in
smoothies.
• Dandelion greens and kale aid your body’s
detoxication process.

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StandardSmoothieMethod:
1. Add all the ingredients to the jar, starting
with the heavier items (ice, frozen fruit) as
this will help everything blend). Add the
liquid ingredients last.
2. Attach the blade assembly on to the jar.
Plug in your Pro Blend and attach the jar
and blade assembly to the main body of
the blender.
3. Push the jar down and blend until you
have reached your desired consistency.
4. Remove the jar from the main body of the
blender and take off the blade assembly.
Either screw on the jar lid or decant into
a glass.
Recipes
Red Pepper and Orange Simple Smoothie:
½ red pepper, chopped
1 orange, peeled and segmented
1 ½ cups coconut milk
1 cup ice
Red Energising Smoothie:
3 cups of red grapes
1 cup of strawberries
1 banana
1 strip of kale
1 cup of coconut water
For further recipes please see our free
recipe book.
Check this chart for
basic imperial to metric
conversions of weights.
Metric Imperial US cups
250ml 8 oz 1 cup
180ml 6  oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 oz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 1/2 oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 oz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 oz 1 tablespoon
Imperial Metric
1/2 oz 15g
1 oz 30g
2 oz 60g
3 oz 90g
4 oz 110g
5 oz 140g
6 oz 170g
7 oz 200g
8 oz 225g
9 oz 255g
10 oz 280g
11 oz 310g
12 oz 340g
13 oz 370g
14 oz 400g
15 oz 425g
1 lb 450g
FoodAllergies
Important Note:
Some of these
recipes may contain
nuts and/or other
allergens.
Please be careful
when making any of
our sample recipes
that you are NOT
allergic to any of
the ingredients. For
more information on
allergies, please visit
the Food Standards
Agency’s website at:
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4TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S
Motor doesn’t start or
attachment doesn’t
rotate
Make sure jar tabs are sealed in the slots and turned clockwise.
Food is unevenly
chopped
Either you are chopping too much food at once, or not pulsing properly.
Reduce the amount of food in the jar.
Food is too nely
chopped or too
watery
The food has been over-processed. Use short operating for best results.
You can not achieve
crushed ice from ice
cubes
For best result, use ice straight from the freezer. Try using a shorter
operating time.
Jar is leaking Make sure that your lid or blade assembly is properly assembled. Leaking
may occur if it is misaligned when twisted onto the jar.
Unit doesn’t turn on Make sure the unit is plugged in.
Make sure the blade assembly is properly assembled to the jar and that it
is not misaligned.
Unit doesn’t turn off Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and call customer service
for support.
Doesn’t mix well Pulse ingredients for best results. Press down on the jar in short intervals
for even blending and chopping. For frozen ingredients, pulse in short
intervals of 2-5 seconds and repeat.
Lid/blade assembly
does not properly
align to the jar
Set the jar on a level surface. Place the lid or blade assembly on top of
the jar and align the threads so that the lid/blades sit at on the jar. Twist
clockwise so that the lid/blades evenly align to the jar until you have a tight
seal.
Do I need to peel my
ingredients?
It is recommended to peel any fruit with a brous, thick skin, such as
bananas and oranges. Depending on personal taste you can leave skins
on some of your ingredients, like kiwis.
What do I do if the
silicone gasket seal is
broken?
Contact the customer services department at
[phone]

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6RECYCLING
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information
about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled,
rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
5CLEANING&CARE
IMPORTANT!
• In the base of each blade’s collar, there is a
silicone gasket seal that creates an airtight t
with the jars. After dish-washing and before
each use, always check to make sure the
gasket is properly in place as the heat from
some dishwashers may cause the gasket to
become loose.
• Remove plug from the mains socket, and
allow the appliance to cool down before
cleaning.
• Do not immerse the motor unit of the
appliance in water and make sure no water
enters the appliance.
• Clean the motor unit by wiping it with a
damp cloth. A little detergent can be added
if the appliance is heavily soiled.
• Do not use scouring pads, steel wool or any
form of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning
agents to clean the appliance, as they
may damage the outside surfaces of the
appliance.
• The beaker, rings, lids and the cutter can
be washed using detergent and are all
dishwasher proof. Be careful if you wash the
cutter by hand, as the blades are extremely
sharp.
• If the cutter is not properly attached, liquid
may seep out into the internal part of the
base unit. This may also be removed
using a slightly dampened cloth and a little
detergent. Check that the motor section
is thoroughly dry inside before using the
appliance again after cleaning.
• Inside the blade unit is a plastic sealing ring,
which may become loose when the unit is
put through a dishwasher. Therefore, please
check that the sealing ring is still in place
when you remove the blade unit from the
dishwasher
• IMPORTANT! Allow to dry fully after cleaning
before using again. Do not use the appliance
if damp. Ensure the appliance is completely
clean and dry before storing.
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug power cord from the power outlet
and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. It’s good practice that the 2 blades are each
attached to a cup. This will prevent the
blades from being misplaced and reduce
cutting hazards.
4. Store on a at, dry level surface out of reach
of children.

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7WIRINGSAFETYFORUKUSEONLY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must be
connected to the terminal marked [N] or coloured
black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or
coloured red.
On no account must either the brown or the blue
wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the same
rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must use an
ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of
the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it
from the mains - and then cut it off the mains
lead and immediately dispose of its safely. Never
attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket
outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

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8WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from
the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of
workmanship, the faulty products must be
returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of
the retailer.
The Following Conditions Apply:
• The product must be returned to the
retailer with proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and
used in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic
purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear, damage,
misuse or consumable parts.
• Tower has limited liability for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available for each
particular product upon registration of the
product within 28 days of purchase. If you
do not register the product with us
within the 28 day period, your product is
guaranteed for 1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty, please
visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk and register
with us online. Alternatively, call our customer
registration line on +(44) (0) 333 220 6066.
Please note that length of extended warranty
offered is dependent on product type and
that each qualifying product needs to be
registered individually in order to extend its
warranty past the standard 1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof of
purchase.
Wehopethatyouwillenjoy
yourTowerProBlendfor
manyyears.
Asathankyoufor
purchasingoneofour
fantasticproducts,
wearegivingyou3years
peaceofmind.
To receive your 3 year
guarantee, simply register
your appliance
online by visiting
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9 YOUR RECEIPT
Afx your store receipt to this page for safe
keeping.

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thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for
many years. As a thank you for purchasing
one of our fantastic products, we are giving
you an extra 2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee,
register your appliance online by visiting:
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Should you have a problem with your
appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Service Department on:
[phone]
great british design, innovation and excellence since 1912
0915.V2
Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be
purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk