Tower Hobbies T16010 User manual

Slow Cooker
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
T16010 3.5L
T16011 6.5L
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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.
Simple Slow Cooking
In years gone by, food was cooked in large pots
and allowed to simmer for hours, providing meals
that were full of avour, moist and tender. The slow
cooker is designed to produce the same result,
while leaving you the time to do other things,
making it the perfect way to infuse healthy home
cooking into a busy lifestyle.

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CONTENTS:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the Slow Cooker for your own safety.
Thank you for purchasing this Tower Oval Slow
Cooker from the Tower range.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free cooking.
There are many benets to using a Tower Oval
Slow Cooker:
• 3 temperature settings including a keep
warm function, allowing you to come
home to delicious, ready-made casseroles
and stews.
• Includes a removable ceramic crock pot,
ideal for serving at the table.
• Tempered glass lid with cool touch
handles.
• Reduce time and effort in the kitchen with
a either 3.5 litre capacity, serving up to 6
portions at once, or a 6.5 litre capacity,
serving up to 10 portions at once.
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
5. 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:
Instruction Manual
Slow Cooker
Crockery Pot
Glass Lid with Handle
Structureofyourappliance:
1. Glass Lid with Handle.
2. Slow Cooker Handles.
3. Crockery Pot.
4. Slow Cooker Body.
5. Temperature Control Switch.
6. Power Indication Light.
1SPECIFICATIONS:
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Technical Data
Description: Slow Cooker
Model: T16010 & T16011
Rated Voltage: 220V -240V ~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: T16010 - 190-230W / T16011 - 285-345W
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).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
Guarantee
The crock pot and lid 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 www.towerhousewares.
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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.
2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• Do not immerse cords, plugs
or any part of the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• Do not use the appliance
outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance on a
gas or electric cooking top or
over or near an open ame.
• IMPORTANT: Do not use this
product in conjunction with
automatic timers.
• Never attempt to move or
clean this product until it has
completely cooled.
• IMPORTANT: If you forget to
switch your slow cooker on
or accidentally put uncooked
ingredients on the KEEP
WARM, you must throw away
your ingredients and start again.
Any food that sits below 60°
can harbour bacteria.
• Tilt the lid away from you when
removing it, to avoid the hot
steam that escapes.
• 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
Beforerstuse:
• Remove the parts from the packaging.
• Place the slow cooker on a at, dry surface.
• Remove any promotional labels or stickers.
• Remove the crock pot and glass lid.
• Wash both in hot soapy, water with a mild
household detergent.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Do not use harsh abrasives or chemicals.
• Dispose of the packaging in a responsible
manner
• Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
Usingyourappliance:
1. Place the slow cooker on a at, dry, heat
resistant surface.
2. Position the removable crock pot in the
base of the slow cooker.
3. Place your prepared ingredients into the
crock pot.
4. Put the glass lid on to the base of the
slow cooker, ensuring it is centred for best
results.
5. With the temperature dial turned to the
OFF position, plug the slow cooked into the
power outlet.
6. Select the desired temperature setting by
turning the temperature control dial to the
required setting: low, high or keep warm.
7. When cooking is completed, turn the
temperature control dial to the OFF position.
Switch your slow cooker off at the power
outlet.
8. Carefully remove the crockery pot from the
slow cooker base.
9. Allow the slow cooker enough time to cool
completely before cleaning and storing
away.
10. Note: Always use oven mitts when
removing the crock pot from the slow
cooker. Do not place the heated crock pot
on any surfaces affected by heat. Take extra
care when moving the crock pot containing
hot liquids.
Temperaturecontrolsettings:
There are three temperature settings to choose
from: Low, HIGH and KEEP WARM.
The HIGH and LOW settings both stabilize at the
same temperature – the differences lies in the
time it takes them to reach the simmer point.
Once the food has reached the simmer point,
the total time it takes to cook is dependent on
the cut and weight of the meat/ingredients, and
how long it takes to reach the point of maximum
avour.
Most dishes can be cooked on either setting.
LOW
The LOW heat setting gently simmers food for an
extended period of time without overcooking or
burning. No stirring is required when using this
setting. Ideal for vegetable dishes and reheating.
Note: When using the Low setting to cook meat
dishes, the meat should be browned rst.
HIGH
The HIGH heat setting is ideal for use when
cooking dried beans and pulses. The HIGH
setting cooks food in half the time required for
the LOW heat setting. As food will boil when
cooked on the HIGH heat setting, it may be
necessary to add extra liquid, depending on
the recipe and the amount of time in which it
is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and

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casseroles will improve the avour distribution.
Monitor food more regularly when cooking on the
HIGH setting.
Tips:It’s recommended to use the HIGH setting
when you need to cook a tender cut of meat
quickly. Use the LOW setting for tougher cuts –
cooking them for longer gives them more time for
the meat to grow tender.
KEEPWARM
The keep warm function allows you to keep the
food in your slow cooker warm and ready to eat,
even after cooking. Turn the dial on the front of
your slow cooker to KEEP WARM once cooking
has nished.
SlowCookingGuide:
As most food is cooked over a period of 6-9
hours, it can be prepared in advance the evening
before, refrigerated in the removable crock pot,
placed in the slow cooker and switched on in the
morning and left to cook all day.
When you arrive home a delicious, hot meal will
await you. The guide below will help simplify the
process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain
ultimate satisfaction from your slow cooker.
Note:These times are approximate. Times can
vary depending on the ingredients and quantities
in the recipes.
Timing:
Always allow sufcient time for the food to cook.
It is almost impossible to overcook in the slow
cooker, particularly when using the LOW or KEEP
WARM setting.
Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the
temperature settings; however the cooking times
will vary accordingly.
Each recipe will give specic instructions,
indicating the appropriate temperature setting
accompanied by the suggested cooking times
to use.
Adaptingcookingtimes:
Traditional recipes:
Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted
easily, by halving the amount of the liquid and
increasing the cooking time considerably. See
the guide that follows for the suggested cooking
times and settings when adjusting favourite
recipes:
Traditional
Recipe
Time
Slow
Cooker on
LOW
Slow Cooker on
HIGH
15 – 30
minutes 4 – 6 hours 1 ½ - 2 hours
35 - 60
minutes 6 – 8 hours 3 – 4 hours
1 – 3 hours 8 – 12
hours 4 – 6 hours

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Slowcookerrecipes:
You can also adjust slow cooker recipes
depending on the amount of time you have.
If you wish to decrease the cooking time, cook
on HIGH and if you wish to extend the cooking
time, cook on LOW. e.g. If the recipe states to
cook on low for 6 – 8 hours and you want a
shorter cooking time, set your slow cooker to
HIGH and cook for 3 – 4 hours.
See the guide that follows for the suggested
cooking times when adjusting a slow cooker
recipe:
Note:These times are approximate. Times can
vary depending on the ingredients and quantities
in the recipes.
Liquidamounts:
When food is cooking in your slow cooker,
very little moisture boils away. To compensate
this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of
traditional recipes.
Stirringthefood:
Little or no stirring is required when using the
LOW or KEEP WARM setting. When using the
HIGH heat setting, stir regularly ensure even
avour distribution.
Suitablefoods:
Vegetables:
• Cut all root vegetables into small, evenly
sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Root
vegetables take longer to cook than meat.
• Gently sauté root vegetables for 2 - 3
minutes before slow cooking. Place them
at the bottom of the pot and make sure
all ingredients are fully immersed in the
cooking liquid.
• Boil and soak uncooked red beans for at
least 10 minutes before adding them to
your slow cooker. This helps to remove any
toxins.
• Pumpkins and other squash vegetables do
not need to be cooked in as much liquid as
other slow cooked vegetables.
• Cut green peppers into small pieces and
add near the end of the cooking time to
avoid them becoming bitter after being
cooked for a long period of time.
• Frozen vegetables should always be slightly
defrosted before being added to your slow
cooker. They will not take as long to cook
as fresh vegetables as they are generally
pre-cooked to an extent.
• This is the same for canned vegetables.
When using canned vegetables be sure
to wash them before adding them to your
slow cooker, to remove any excess salt
and preservatives. Always ensure you drain
canned vegetables before use, so you do
not add extra liquid to your dish.
• Onions are a very popular ingredient in
slow cooker recipes. Slow cooking does
decrease the avour of onions though,
so make sure you add a little extra than
you usually would, to retain that avour –
especially if you are cooking for more than
four hours.
Cook on LOW Cook on HIGH
6 – 8 hours 3 – 4 hours
8 – 10 hours 5 – 6 hours
10 – 12 hours 7 – 8 hours