Tower Hobbies T12031RG Operator's manual

Stainless Steel
Soup Maker
T12031RG
1.6L
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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developing and manufacturing housewares and small
appliances used by millions of households throughout the
UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity
of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest
producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late
1980s. In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with
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appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
deserved status as a household name.
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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this Soup Maker from the
Tower range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
Soup Maker for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using your Tower Soup
Maker:
• Make quick meals in 20 to 30 minutes.
• Intelligent Control System with LED Screen.
• Four Blend Settings for soups, puree and baby
food.
• Robust yet Stylish Design.
• Generous 1.6L Capacity.
1. Specifications
Components and
structure
2. Technical Data
3. Important Safety
Information
4. Before First Use
5. Using your Appliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Recycling
8. Cleaning & Care
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Your Receipt
12. Recipes
• Stove top Stock
• Basic Vegetable Soup
• Chicken and Mushroom
Soup
• Chocolate Banana
Smoothie
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
1.6L Soup Maker
1. Lid Handle
2. Control Panel
3. Jug Handle
4. Power Socket
5. Smooth Function
Indicator
6. Chunky Function
Indicator
7. Juice Function
Indicator
8. Blend Function
Indicator
9. LED Screen
10. Mode Button
11. Select On/Off Button
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: 1.6L Stainless Steel Soup Maker
Model: T12031RG
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: 50Hz
Power Consumption: 1000W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
(including amendment (EU) 2015/863).
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower
Customer Support Team: [phone].
Some 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
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 within 12 months from the date of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

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• 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 qualified
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.
• The mains cable
should reach from the
socket to the base unit
without straining the
connections.
• DO NOT let the cable
run across an open
space e.g. between a
low socket and table.
• DO NOT use any
extension cord with this
appliance.
• DO NOT let the cable
run across a cooker
or toaster or other
hot area which might
damage the cable.
• 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 fitting
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.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance.
3 - Important Safety Information:

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• 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.
• This appliance includes
a heating function.
• Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a
stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• 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 hold
must be given sufficient
time to cool.
• Always remove the plug
and lid before using the
jug to serve soup.
• WARNING! Keep your
fingers away from
moving parts and fitted
attachments.
• When in use, the
surfaces of the
appliance will become
very hot. Always use the
handle.

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• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended
by the appliance
manufacturer apart
from those supplied
with this product. DO
NOT use extension
cords with the
appliance.
• 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 using
and cleaning the inside
of the jug.
• DO NOT immerse
cords, plugs or any
part of the appliance
in water or any other
liquid.
• Please arrange to take
this appliance to your
local Civic Amenity site
for recycling, once it has
reached the end of its
life.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• This appliance is
not intended to be
operated by means of
an external timer or
separate remote control
system.
• Always locate your
appliance away from
the edge of a worktop.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors, or
near water.
• WARNING! HOT
SURFACE THE BODY
OF THE PRODUCT CAN
GET HOT DURING USE.
• Extreme caution must
be observed when
moving an appliance
with hot contents.
• CAUTION! DO NOT use
the appliance with wet
or moist hands.
• Treating Scalds:
Run cold water over
the affected area
immediately. DO
NOT stop to remove
clothing, get medical
help quickly.

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• DO NOT place the
appliance on or near
heat sources such as
gas or electric stove,
ovens, or burners.
• Keep the appliance and
the cable away from
heat, direct sunlight,
moisture, sharp edges
and the like.
• When using the unit,
ensure the lid is in place
before switching on.
• DO NOT remove the
lid until the blade has
stopped.
• After one operation
cycle, you must allow
the appliance to cool
down completely,
and then clean the
appliance to prevent
burning.
• DO NOT operate the
appliance for making
soup continuously.
• Be careful if hot liquid
is poured into the
soup maker as it can
be ejected out of
the appliance due to
sudden steaming.
• In the unlikely event
the appliance develops
a fault, stop using
it immediately and
seek advice from the
Customer Support
Team:
[phone]

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Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain
this information for future reference.
1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body.
3. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
5. It is important to clean your Soup Maker before first use or if it has not been
used for a long period of time.
6. When you first use your Soup Maker you may notice some smoke/vapour
emitting from the Lid, this is normal and is simply grease that is used on some
parts of the appliance applied during the manufacturing process. After using a
few times this will stop.
4 - Before First Use

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1. Ensure the Soup Maker is unplugged from the mains.
2. Remove the Lid. Be careful NOT to touch the Mixing Blade.
WARNING: Sharp Blades.
3. Place all the ingredients into the Jug. Add the liquid last, filling up to between
the max and min lines marked on the Jug.
4. Place the Lid back onto the Jug ensuring it is securely in place.
5. Plug into the mains. The icons will flash in sequence.
6. Press the Mode Button to select the programme. The icon will illuminate.
7. To start the Soup Maker, press the Select On/Off Button. The Soup Maker will
beep and begin the cooking process. The cooking time will be displayed and
start to count down.
8. When finished, the Soup Maker will beep for 60 seconds and all four icons will
flash.
9. Unplug from the mains, remove the Lid and pour the fresh soup into a bowl.
Your Soup Maker Programmes:
Smooth - Use the Smooth programme to produce a thorough mix and
blend of ingredients. The programme will run for 21 minutes and is ideal
for such classic dishes as Tomato and Basil Soup.
Chunky - Recipes which make use of bold chunks of meat and veg can
use this setting. The Chunky programme will only heat the contents, it
doesn’t perform any blending, so make sure to chop the ingredients to
your preferred size. The smaller the chunks the better the spread of heat
throughout the dish. This programme has a runtime of 28 minutes.
Juice - If smoothies or milkshakes are your thing your Soup Maker can
handle them easily. Juice is a 2 minute programme that will blend your
ice cream or fruit/vegetables perfectly. The ingredients are not heated so
all kinds of drinks can be made.
Note: Do not place ice cubes into the Soup Maker.
Blend - Additional Blending. This setting allows you to further blend the
soup, if required. This function works without additional heating of the
soup. To access this function after cooking, you will need to unplug
your Soup Maker before re-plugging into the mains. This resets the Soup
Maker, allowing you to select the Blend Setting with the Mode Button.
When highlighted, press and hold the Select ON/OFF Button to blend the
contents of the Jug.
Note: To preserve the life of the motor, we recommend blending in 30 second
intervals.
5 - Using Your Appliance

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LED Screen:
Your Soup Maker utilises 3 different processes to create fresh soups and drinks;
heating, blending and resting. These processes are highlighted during the
programme with a small animation on the LED Screen.
Heating - The heating animation will appear in motion when the Soup Maker is
heating the contents of the Jug.
Blending - The blending animation will be displayed when the Mixing Blade is in
use. When switching from heating to blending the Soup Maker will give off a single
audible beep.
Resting - During the programme the Soup Maker will occasionally ‘rest’, at which
point no animation will be shown, but the timer on the LED Screen will continue to
count down. This is normal.
Note: During the resting period do not lift the Lid as this will void the
programme. Once the process is completed the soup maker will beep for 60
seconds and the screen will display the ‘completed’ icon.
Completed - When completed, your Soup Maker will show the same animation as
resting, but the timer will be at ‘0’ and all four icons on the panel will flash.
1. Begin by washing your vegetables (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 Fill line
on the jug.
4. Top up the ingredients with liquid.
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. Once the cooking time has finished, check the consistency of the soup. You
can use the blend button at the end of cooking to ensure your soup is made to
your desired consistency.
7. Unplug the Soup Maker and remove the lid, being careful to avoid any steam
that it may emit. Using the handle, pour the soup into bowls to serve.

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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 fitting the lid and 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.
• If your soup seems too thin, lower the amount of liquid you are adding.
Reducing the liquid will give you thicker soup.
• Never fill the soup maker above the maximum fill line and always make sure it
isn’t under the minimum fill line either. The Tower Soup Maker is as easy to use
as a kettle, and in this instance it abides by the same rules.
Healthy Options for Wholesome Soup:
• Using vegetable stock as your liquid addition gives the soup a great added
flavour.
• Sauté onions and garlic in vegetable oil 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 to 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 to fill you up
a little more. Thjis will also thicken the soup naturally.
• Garnish your soup 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 finished cooking your soup and you’re getting ready to serve it,
try adding some fresh herbs or a dollop of fresh yoghurt or cream - the fresh
ingredients will really highlight the delicious flavours in the soup.
Making Stock:
Good quality stock can help give soup a delicious, flavourful taste. For some soups,
you may wish to omit stock 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. See Page 22.

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Questions Answers
Can I use uncooked
meat in the soup
maker?
No. You need to first 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 1.6 Litres. Always ensure
ingredients and liquids do not exceed the maximum fill line marked
on the jug.
Can I remove the lid
during cooking?
If you remove the lid during cooking, the soup maker will automat-
ically power off. You would then need to turn the soup maker back
on and reset the function.
Why is my soup
maker overflowing?
The water may be filled above the maximum fill line. Ensure you
take note of the maximum fill line before using.
6 - Troubleshooting
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 landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site
for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.
7 - Recycling

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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.
Note: Before wiping the inside of the jug, add a small amount of detergent to the jug
together with some warm water, Place the lid securely onto the jug and press the
Blend/Clean button to loosen food remnants.
CAUTION: The blades in the jug are very sharp. Take extreme caution 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.
To store your appliance:
• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and clean as above.
• Allow the appliance to dry fully.
• Store on a flat, dry, level surface and out of the reach of children.
8 - Cleaning & Care

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9 - 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 labelled in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable). The
wire labelled blue is the neutral and must be
connected to the terminal marked [N].
The wire labelled brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[L].
The wire labelled green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the
letter [E].
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 - then cut it off of the mains
lead and immediately dispose of it in a safe
manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug
or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a
danger of an electric shock.
FUSE
Earth
(Green/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!

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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 or a
receipt.
• 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.
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 or receipt.
As a thank you for
purchasing one of our
fantastic products, we are
offering you an extra 2 years
peace of mind in addition to
your 1 year guarantee.
To receive your extra 2 year
guarantee, register your
appliance online within 28
days of purchase by visiting
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
10 - Warranty

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Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt

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Check these charts for basic imperial to metric
conversions of weights.
Food Allergies
Important Note: Some of the recipes contained in this document 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
12 - Weights & Measures
Metric Imperial US cups
250ml 8 floz 1 cup
180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 floz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 floz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 1/2 floz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 floz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 floz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 floz 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

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Notes: