Tower Hobbies T13006 Operator's manual

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
10 Cup Coffee Maker
Applicable to all colour variants

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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION
AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912
Since the turn of the 20th century, Tower has been designing,
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
an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical
appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
deserved status as a household name.
Visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
for more fantastic products.

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the
Tower range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
appliance for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Coffee
Maker:
• Easy to use – just fill with water and your favourite
coffee blend
• Permanent washable mesh filter with integrated
handle
• Makes 10 cups of fresh coffee at a time
• The warming plate keeps your coffee at the
perfect temperature
• Anti-drip device allows the jug to be removed at
any time
• 1.25 litre capacity tank
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
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Coffee Maker
Carafe
Filter Mesh Basket Housing
Filter Mesh
1. Top Cover
2. Filter Mesh Basket
Housing
3. Filter Mesh Basket
4. Carafe
5. Heating Plate
6. Water Tank
7. Water Gauge
8. Power Switch
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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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.
Description: 10 Cup Coffee Maker
Model: T13006
Rated Voltage: 220-240V 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 900W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

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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 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.
• 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.
• 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
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:

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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.
• DO NOT spill liquid
onto the base unit. If
this happens switch
off and unplug from
the mains, mop up
the liquid and seek
advice from a qualified
technician.
• This appliance is
not intended for
commercial use.
• DO NOT use the glass
coffee pot with any
other hotplate.
• DO NOT use the glass
coffee pot on an oven
hob to heat.
• Always ensure that
the lid is tightly closed
and that you avoid the
steam plume.
• Use only cold water
when filling the device.
• DO NOT touch the
coffee pot surface when
the appliance is used,
use the handle.
• DO NOT use the
appliance if the glass
coffee pot is cracked.
• The water level must be
between the MAXIMUM
and MINIMUM mark.
• DO NOT sit the product
under cupboards or
near hanging fabric.
• DO NOT use a separate
timer or separate
remote device.
• 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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1. Remove the parts from the packaging.
2. Prior to initial use, fill the coffee maker with water to the maximum mark, then
run it once without using any coffee.
3. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Brewing Your Coffee:
1. Open the top lid and fill the water tank with drinking water.
Note: Do not exceed the MAX LEVEL as indicated on the water tank.
2. Place the brewing basket into the filter cavity and make sure it is correctly
fitted into place. If necessary, place a coffee filter into the brewing basket.
3. Add coffee powder to the brewing basket or coffee filter. Usually a cup, or two
cups of coffee, uses three spoons of powder, three cups needs five spoons, and
four cups needs six spoons of coffee powder, but you may adjust according to
personal taste.
4. Replace the top lid.
Note: The appliance will not work unless the top lid is closed and in its correct
position.
5. Insert the glass carafe onto the warming plate horizontally, ensuring the centre
line of the carafe aligns with the anti-drip valve.
6. Plug the coffee machine into the mains and push the ‘On’ button to start
the brewing process. The button will illuminate to indicate the unit has been
powered on.
Note: During the brewing process, you can press the “Start” button again if you
want to make the appliance stop working. However, it is better to avoid stopping
the unit during brewing process.
To continue brewing after pausing the cycle, you must first open the top lid and
then close it again to make the appliance continue operating.
WARNING! Do not open the top lid during the brewing process to avoid scalding.
The Keep-Warm Function:
During the brewing cycle, coffee will flow into the glass carafe from the coffee
outlet. The appliance will automatically stop operating and switch to ‘keep-warm’
mode after it has finished brewing.
Note: The keep-warm function is applicable for a maximum of 40 minutes. After
this time, the appliance will cut off automatically. The indicator light on the
“Start” button will go out to indicate the unit has stopped working.
4 - Before First Use
5 - Using Your Appliance

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The Pause-And-Pour Function:
The appliance is designed with a pause-and-pour feature letting you temporarily
remove the glass carafe at any time during the brewing cycle without interrupting
it or causing coffee to drip from the appliance. To restart the brewing cycle after
making use of this feature, simply replace the glass carafe onto the warming plate.
Note: The pause-and-pour feature is applicable for a maximum of 30 seconds.
Removing the carafe for longer than 30 seconds will cause the coffee to overflow
the filter, leading to spillages.
CAUTION! Never return the empty glass carafe onto the warming plate when it is
still warm.
Serving Your Coffee:
When the unit has finished brewing, remove the glass carafe to serve. For great-
tasting coffee, pour directly after brewing.
Note: The volume of coffee brewed will be less than the amount of water first
added as some water will be absorbed during the brewing process.
CAUTION! When pouring, do not angle the carafe beyond a safe angle. We
recommend no more than 45 degrees from the vertical position. Pour the coffee
slowly until the glass carafe is empty, to prevent the coffee from rushing into the
lid and flowing out from both edges of the lid. This will help avoid spillages and
minimise the risk of scalding.
Always turn the coffee maker off and unplug it from the mains when not in use.
Hints For Great Tasting Coffee:
1. A clean coffee maker is essential for making great-tasting coffee. Regularly
clean the coffee maker as specified in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”
section. Always use fresh, cold water in the coffee maker.
2. Store unused coffee powder in a cool, dry place. After opening a packet of
coffee powder reseal it tightly and store it in a refrigerator to maintain its
freshness.
3. For an optimum coffee taste, buy whole coffee beans and finely grind them
just before brewing.
4. Do not reuse coffee powder since this will greatly reduce the coffee flavour.
5. Reheating coffee is not recommended as coffee is at its peak flavour
immediately after brewing.
6. Over-extraction will eventually cause your coffee maker to become oily, and
small oil droplets to appear on the surface of brewed, black coffee as a result.
When this occurs, clean your coffee maker as detailed in the ‘Cleaning and
Care’ section below.
7. The use of heavily roasted coffees increases the likelihood of the coffee maker
becoming oily.

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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
Questions Answers
What kind of coffee
shall I use?
Any ground coffee! You can buy pre-ground coffee for filter
machines from supermarkets in a variety of different flavours and
blends, grind your own coffee beans, or buy beans from your
favourite coffee shop and ask for them to be ground to filter
consistency.
How do I clean the
filter?
The filter can be washed in warm water. Ensure the filter is fully dry
before placing it back into the coffee maker.
Can I put the carafe
in the microwave?
No. NEVER put the carafe in the microwave, dishwasher or on a
hotplate.
The unit does not
work.
Ensure the unit is plugged into the mains and that the ‘On’ button
is illuminated.
My coffee has an odd
taste.
This may result from oil residue in your coffee maker. Clean your
coffee maker to dispose of any residue, then try brewing a fresh
batch of coffee.
6 - Troubleshooting

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CAUTION! Always unplug this appliance and let it cool down completely before
cleaning. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or
unit in water or liquid.
1. Clean all detachable parts such as the inner cover, brewing basket or water
tank with warm water. Clean the small brush at one end of the cleaning spoon
after each use.
2. To dispose of residual water, push the anti-drip valve upwards 3-4 times.
3. Wipe the outside of the product and the warming plate with a soft, damp
cloth to remove stains. NEVER use chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as these
could cause damage to the surface.
4. Water droplets may build up in the area above the brewing basket and drip
onto the product base during brewing. To control dripping, wipe the relevant
area with a clean, dry cloth after each use
5. Replace all parts before your next use.
Removing Mineral Deposits:
Important: To keep your coffee maker operating efficiently, you should
periodically clean away scale deposits resulting from hard water or frequent use.
We recommend removing mineral deposits as follows:
1. Fill the tank with water and household de-scaler to the max level as indicated
on the water tank. The proportion of water to de-scaler should be roughly 4:1.
Make sure you refer to the instructions that come with your descaling product.
Alternatively, you can use citric acid, at a scale of approximately 33:1.
2. Insert the glass carafe onto the warming plate.
3. Make sure the brewing basket is clear of coffee beans or powder and placed
correctly inside the unit.
4. Switch the appliance on and allow it to “brew” the de-scaling solution.
5. After ‘brewing’ one cup of the de-scaling solution, switch off the appliance.
6. Leave the solution to stand for 15 minutes, then repeat steps 3-5.
7. After 2-3 brewing cycles, run off the solution until the water tank is completely
empty, then fill the appliance with water only and brew a further 2-3 cycles. This
will ensure that all de-scaler is flushed from the unit, and that it is ready for your
next use.
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Store on a flat, dry level surface out of 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
Neautral
(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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NOTES

thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for
purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra
2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online
within 28 days of purchase by visiting:
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team:
[phone]
0620.V2
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk