Tower Hobbies T12001 Operator's manual

1.5ltr
Soup Maker
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
T12001
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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 aord 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.
Thrifty, Easy & Healthy Soup
Soup is a well-loved, popular dish, whether served
as a starter or a light meal in itself. However,
making your own soup is often a long, laborious
process involving standing over a hot stove. The
Tower Glass Soup Maker cuts this process down,
doing all the hard work for you.
Thrifty: One great benet of making your own soup
is that nothing goes to waste. Experiment with
your leftovers in the soup maker, for a variety of
dierent tastes. Soup freezes well, so you never
need to worry about making too much in your
Tower Soup Maker. Let it cool, portion it up and
stick it in the freezer to enjoy whenever you wish.
Easy: For the ultimate in easy cooking, the Tower
Soup Maker heats, cooks and blends the soup
for you. The one pot style saves you from extra
washing up. It’s brilliant for batch cooking too,
allowing you to make more than 1 litre of soup at
a time.
Healthy: With the Tower Soup Maker you’re in
control of exactly what you eat. Soup is high in
nutrient density, meaning it’s low in calories and
high in nutrients. When you make your own soup,
you’re choosing what vegetables and avours you
include. Using the Tower Soup Maker means no
additives or articial avours, and unlike tinned
soup, no high sodium content.

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CONTENTS:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the Soup Maker for your own safety.
Thank you for purchasing this Tower soup
maker from the Tower range of products. It
has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free cooking. There are many benets to
using a Tower soup maker:
• A wide range of soups can be cooked in
your soup maker, including vegetarian,
vegan and a wide range of ethnic dishes.
• Foods retain more nutrients, vitamins and
minerals and are more tasty.
• Saves energy as cooking is done in just
one container on one heat source.
• Saves time when cooking.
• Less washing up is required as only one
cooking jug is used and the soup maker
lid eliminates splashes and boiling over.
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
This box contains:
Motor Unit
Lid
Mixing/Serving Jug
Chopping Blade
Instruction Manual
Structureofyoursoupmaker:
1. Lid
2. Chopping Blade
3. Mixing/Serving Jug
4. Rotor Connector
5. Power Unit
6. Blender Button
7. Timer
1SPECIFICATIONS:
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Technical Data
Description: 1.5ltr Soup Maker
Model: T12001
Rated Voltage: 220V-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 900 - 1100 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forspareparts
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, please consult the
list below and then 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 www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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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 o at the wall socket
then remove the plug from
the socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
• Switch o 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.
2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• This appliance is for household
use only.
• When the appliance is used for
reheating foods, always ensure
food is piping hot before eating.
• Never exceed the maximum
capacities outlined in this
instruction manual.
• Caution: The blades in the jug
are very sharp, extreme caution
shall be taken when cleaning
the inside of the jug.
• USE CAUTION when lifting or
moving the appliance. Use the
handle on the appliance to lift
or move the jug. It is advised
to use heat protective gloves
or pot holders when handling
the jug. Areas which are not
intended to be held must be
given sucient time to cool.
• Always remove the plug and lid
before using the jug to serve
soup.
• Keep your ngers away
from moving parts and tted
attachments.
• When in use, the surfaces of the
appliance will become very hot.
Always use the handle.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the service
department:
[phone]

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3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE
1. Begin by washing your vegetables, and
peeling any with hard skin (i.e. potatoes,
carrots).
2. Chop your ingredients into pieces no larger
than 1.5 – 2.5cm.
3. Remove the lid of your Tower Soup Maker
and add all ingredients into the serving
jug. Ensure all of your ingredients do not
surpass the soup max ll line on the glass
jug.
4. Top up the ingredients with water.
Note: If you are using boiling water, you will
have to set the soup maker timer to 35 minutes.
For cold water, set the soup maker timer to 60
minutes.
5. Once all of your ingredients have been
added to the Soup Maker, place the lid
back on the serving jug, making sure it is
securely in place.
6. Plug the Soup Maker in. Set your timer,
depending on whether you are using cold
or hot water.
7. Half way through the operation time, press
and hold the pulse button to blend your
soup. Hold for approximately 20 seconds
at a time. Ensure you allow enough time for
the ingredients to cook and soften before
blending.
8. Once the cooking time has nished, check
the consistency of the soup. You can
continue to use the pulse button at the end
of cooking to ensure your soup is made to
your desired consistency.
9. Unplug the Soup Maker and remove the lid,
being careful to avoid any steam that it may
omit. Using the handle, pour the soup into
bowls to serve.
10. Reheating:
You can reheat soup in the soup maker. Simply
pour the soup into the jug, and set the timer for
a few minutes, or until the soup has reached the
required temperature.
AutoClean:
Add water with a small amount of washing up
liquid to the jug. Ensure you do not exceed the
max ll line. Hold down the pulse function to
clean.
Note: Do not use an excess amount of washing
up liquid.
TipsforgettingthemostoutofyourSoup
Maker:
• Prepare as many of your ingredients as
possible in advance.
• Add a little olive or vegetable oil and water
to the bottom of the jug before adding
ingredients that are high in starch or sugar,
to avoid them burning to the bottom of the
jug.
• Once you’ve added all the ingredients to the
jug, stir with a wooden spoon before turning
the soup maker on.
• Make a full batch of soup at a time and
freeze your leftovers to enjoy later in the
week. When freezing soup, leave it to chill
overnight in the fridge before putting it into
the freezer.
• Layer softer, lighter ingredients like lentils
or chopped tomatoes on top of heavier
ingredients such as potato. This stops the
lighter ingredients from being pressed down
into the bottom of the jug and the blades
too much.

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• If your soup seems too thin, lower the
amount of liquid you are adding. Reducing
the liquid will give you thicker soup.
• Never ll the soup maker above the
maximum ll line and always make sure it
isn’t under the minimum ll line either. The
Tower Soup Maker is as easy to use as a
kettle, and in this instance it abides by the
same rules.
• Do not use an excess amount of washing
up liquid when using the self-clean function.
A few drops will do.
HealthyOptionsforWholesomeSoup:
• Using vegetable stock as your liquid
addition gives the soup a great added
avour.
• Sauté onions and garlic in vegetable broth
for a healthier option rather than oil before
adding to your soup maker.
• Certain vegetables increase in antioxidant
content when they’re cooked. For a real
health boost, make soups that include
these vegetables: carrots, spinach, green
and red peppers, asparagus, broccoli and
red cabbage.
• For a boost in your immune system include
these ingredients in your healthy soups:
garlic, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and kale.
• Include potato to bulk up a soup, add some
energizing carbs and lling you up more.
• Serving soup with hard boiled eggs is a
tasty way to add a kick of protein.
• Swap bacon and ham in potato soup
recipes for cauliower which is rich in bre
and full of vitamin nutrients. Sweet potatoes
add vitamin A.
• Garnishing with fresh basil, which is thought
to ease stress and help with problem skin.
• For low fat soups, replace crème fraîche or
soured cream with low fat fromage frais
• Always remember to season your soup with
salt and pepper after cooking.
• When you’ve nished cooking your soup
and you’re getting ready to serve it, try
adding some fresh soups or a dollop
of fresh yoghurt or cream - the fresh
ingredients will really highlight the delicious
avours in the soup.
MakingStock:
Good quality stock can help give soup a
delicious, avourful taste. For some soups, you
may wish to omit stock or broth, and just use
water. For others, a stock cube thrown in with
the rest of the ingredients and topped up with
water will do. Making your own stock is nutritious
and economical.
For those recipes that you want to go the extra
mile with, we’ve got a great basic vegetable
stock recipe for you.

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StovetopStock:
A basic stock recipe to cook on the hob.
Vegetable Stock:
3 nely chopped carrots
3 chopped celery
3 chopped leeks
1 diced onion
1 bay leaf
2 sprig of parsley
1 tsp. dried thyme
1. Put all the ingredients into a stock pot and
cover with enough water to easily stir them in.
The more water you add, the lighter the avour
of the stock.
2. Set the stock pot on a medium to high heat
and bring to just under a boil before reducing the
heat to medium low and allowing the stock to
simmer.
3. Let the stock cook for around an hour, stirring
intermittently to circulate the vegetables.
4. Take the stock o the heat and strain to
remove the pieces of veg.
5. Refrigerate and allow cool before splitting into
portions and then freezing immediately.
6. Next time you want to make soup with
vegetable stock in your Tower Soup Maker,
simply take a portion of your stock out of the
freezer and defrost before adding to your Soup
Maker along with the rest of your ingredients, for
the ultimate in home-made comfort cooking.
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:
www.food.gov.uk

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4TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S
Questions Answers
Can I use uncooked
meat in the soup
maker?
No. You need to rst cook the meat separately before transferring it to the
soup maker with the rest of your ingredients. Meats such as lamb will need
browning before adding to the ingredients.
What is the capacity
of the soup maker?
The Tower Soup Maker has a capacity of 1.5 Litres. Always ensure
ingredients and liquids do not exceed the maximum ll line marked on the
glass jug.
Can I remove the lid
during cooking?
If you remove the lid during cooking, the soup maker will automatically
power o. You would then need to turn the soup maker back on and reset
the function.
Why is my soup
maker overowing?
The water may be lled above the maximum ll line. Ensure you take note
of the maximum ll line before using.
5CLEANING&CARE
Not dishwasher safe.
Do not immerse the soup maker in water or
any liquids.
1. Clean the base housing and outside of
the jug with a soft cloth.
2. Rinse the lid in warm, soapy water.
3. To clean the inside of the jug, rinse to
remove any soup or large food particles.
Remove any food remains using a soft
cloth and mild detergent before rinsing
again.
Caution: The blades in the jug are very sharp,
extreme caution shall be taken when cleaning
the inside of the jug.
IMPORTANT!
After cleaning allow to dry fully before using
again.
Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the
appliance is completely clean and dry before
storing.
Storage
To store your appliance:
Unplug power cord from the power outlet and
clean as above.
Allow the appliance to dry fully.
Store on a at, dry level surface out of reach
of children.

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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.

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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]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
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.
The wire coloured green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter
[E] or marked .
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 o 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 MUST be Earthed
FUSE

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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 [phone].
Please note that length of extended warranty
oered 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SoupMaker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
Ax your store receipt to this page for safe
keeping.

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]
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Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be
purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk