Tower Hobbies T12030 Operator's manual

T12030
Twin Blade Mini Chopper
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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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.
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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this Mini Chopper from the
Tower range of products.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
Mini Chopper for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-
free use.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Mini
Chopper:
• Space saving ergonomic design.
• Convenient ON/OFF button with safety switch.
• Blends multiple ingredients to create the perfect
mix.
• Stainless steel blades included to provide precise,
fast chopping.
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
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Tower Mini Chopper
Blade Protective Cover
1. Lid Funnel
2. Lid Locking Tab
3. Lid
4. Power Button
5. Motor Unit
6. Bowl Locking Tab
7. Blade Unit
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: Twin Blade Mini Chopper
Model: T12030
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 120W
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/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.
2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the
Tower Customer Support Team 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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• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• 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 leave the
appliance unattended
while it is operating.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.
• Take care when any
appliance is used near
pets.
• 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.
• Children should not play
with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should
not be undertaken
by children without
supervision.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or before
cleaning.
• 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.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance.
3 - Important Safety Information:

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• Do not let the cord hang
over the edge of a table
or counter or let it come
into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• The use of accessory
attachments other than
those supplied is not
recommended.
• Do not pull the plug out
by the cord as this may
damage the plug and/or
the cable.
• Do not use this product
for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• Do not carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• Do not use any extension
cord with this appliance.
• Do not use the appliance
outdoors.
• Switch off and unplug
before fitting or removing
tools/ attachments, after
use and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with
moving parts. Keep
hands and utensils out
of blender jug while
blending to prevent
personal injury or
damage to the blender.
• The blade is 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 flat
surface.
• Unplug the appliance
when it is NOT in use,
before taking off or
putting on parts and
before cleaning.

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• CAUTION! Care shall be
taken when handling
the sharp cutting blades,
emptying the bowl and
during cleaning.
• This appliance is intended
to be used in household
and similar applications
such as:
staff kitchen areas in
shops, oces and other
working environments;
farm houses;
by clients in hotels,
motels and other
residential type
environments;
bed and breakfast type
environments.
• Do not operate the
appliance with wet
hands.
• Take special care when
preparing food for babies,
the elderly and infirm.
• Always ensure that the
chopper is thoroughly
sterilized.
• Never chop hot oil or
fat. Please follow the
processing guide.
• Never let anybody trip
over the power cord and
attached cable. Don’t
let the cord touch hot
surfaces or hang down
where a child could grab it.
• Never add ingredients to
the chopper bowl while
the machine is operating.
• The capacity of the
ingredient should not
exceed the maximum
level of the chopper bowl.
• The chopper should
be run in 15 second
(max) pulses and should
not be run for longer
than 60 seconds (4
consecutive pulses). After
a continuous run of 60
seconds (4 consecutive
15 second pulses), the
chopper should be
allowed to cool for at
least 2 minutes before
further use.
• Do not operate the
appliance continuously.
Operating beyond the
recommended period
may cause the motor to
overheat. If the surface of
the appliance has been
very hot, it may need
time to cool down. Allow
the unit to cool down to
room temperature and
then the appliance can
be used again.

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• Do not use the appliance
to chop ingredients that
may be too hard for the
motor and blades.
• Do not exceed the
quantities and maximum
time indicated in the
operation guidelines or
processing guide.
• Take the blade unit off
before cleaning.
• Avoid coming into
contact with moving
parts.
• Keep fingers, hair,
clothing and utensils
away from moving parts.
• This appliance must be
used ONLY according to
the instructions.
• Unplug from outlet when
it is not in use, before
moving the appliance or
adding the food.
• In the unlikely event
the appliance develops
a fault, stop using it
immediately and seek
advice from the Customer
Support Team:
[phone]
Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain
this information for future reference.
1. Remove your appliance from the packaging and remove the blade protective
cover.
2. Before using the appliance for the first time, carefully clean the bowl and blade
unit.
3. Do not use any aggressive detergents, brushes with metal or nylon bristles or
sharp objects such as knives or spatulas for cleaning the unit.
4. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
4 - Before First Use

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Assembly:
1. Remove the protective cover from the blade of the chopper.
2. Install the food bowl onto the chopper body as shown in Figure 1.
3. Align the position A with the position B. Lock the bowl in place by turning it
clockwise to the stop end of the locking slot.
4. Fix the blade unit in the food bowl as shown in Figure 2.
5. Line up the flanges on the drive shaft with the slots in the plastic shaft of
the blade unit. Put the blade unit onto the drive shaft by grasping the upper
plastic end of the blade unit until it is inserted into place.
6. Add food to the bowl (not more than the maximum indicated level).
7. Place the lid onto the food bowl as shown in Figure 3.
8. Lock the lid in place by turning it clockwise to the “lock” mark. The Lid locking
tab (also position C) will then be inserted into the lid locking slot (also position
D) entirely.
Note: The chopper does not start until the lid has been locked in place.
9. Check that the power cord is not damaged
10. Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the
appliance.
11. Plug in the appliance and slide the switch button downwards with one hand,
slightly hold the food bowl with the other hand while it is operating.
The appliance will start working.
12. After you have completed chopping, Release the switch button, then unplug
the mini chopper from outlet.
Remember to remove all packaging and take away the chopping blade protective
cover.
CAUTION: The blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Please refer to the products
safety advice.
WARNING: The continuous operating time of the unit must be less than 15
seconds.
5 - Using Your Appliance
A
B
C
D
Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3

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Dismantling the Mini Chopper:
1. If your chopper gets blocked, first stop the unit and unplug the appliance
before clearing.
2. After use, unplug the appliance and dismantle the lid by turning it anti-
clockwise to the “unlock” mark.
3. Take the blade unit out of the bowl by holding the upper plastic end.
4. Remove the food bowl from the chopper body by turning it anti-clockwise to
the other stop-end of the locking slot; then pour out the food.
CAUTION! The edges of the blades are very sharp, do not touch them.
5. Always switch off and unplug the unit before cleaning. Please refer to the
instructions in the Cleaning and Care section.
Food Run Time
(Seconds)
Quantity and size
Onion 10 100g cut into quarters
Garlic 15 100g whole peeled cloves
Ginger 15 100g cut into thumb sized pieces
Carrot 15 100g cut into thumb sized pieces
Almonds 25 150g run for an additional 10 seconds if
powder is required.
Meat 20 200g cut into 2cm cubes

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Problem Solution
My mixture is not
blending.
Try chopping your ingredients into smaller pieces.
How long can I use
the mini chopper
for before it needs
to rest?
Do not exceed 1 minute running time when operating under high
speed. This should be only in 15 second pulses (max) or a total of 4
consecutive pulses.
Allow the appliance to rest for a minimum of at least 2 minutes
between blending cycles
Can I run the mini
chopper while it is
empty?
It is not recommended to operate the product empty
The blades are not
operating smoothly.
Unplug the chopper and grinder. Add a small amount of liquid or
reduce the solid contents in the cup for a smoother operation.
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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1. Unplug the appliance and put the motor unit to one side.
2. The cup, blades and lid can all be washed in warm, soapy water.
3. Wipe the base unit with a damp cloth.
4. Do not immerse the base unit in water.
5. Make sure that the appliance is cleaned after every use.
IMPORTANT! Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using again.
6. Ensure the appliance is completely clean and dry before storing.
7. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, any form of strong solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents to clean the appliance; they may damage the outside surfaces
of the appliance.
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug power cord from the power outlet and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Assemble the appliance with both blades in place and store.
8 - Cleaning & Care

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WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.
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 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 fitted with a fuse of the
same rating already fitted and conforming
to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug fitted 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 qualified 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.

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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 product must
be returned to the place of purchase,
within the first 12 months.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion
of the retailer within the 12 month period.
No refunds will be processed by Tower after
this time frame.
The Following Conditions Apply:
• The product must be returned to the
retailer with proof of purchase, within
12 months from the date 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, consumable parts
or spare parts after 6 months from
purchase.
• 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.
The product must be registered 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.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof
of purchase
Please note: The 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.
10 - Warranty
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

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]
0917.V2
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk