Tower Hobbies T12032 Operator's manual

T12032
Twin Blade
500W Glass
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.
Visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
for more fantastic products.

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this Mini Chopper from the
Tower range of products.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
Mini Chopper for your own safety.
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
11. Your Receipt
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Mini chopper
Plastic non-slip ring
1. Buttons for speed I / II
2. Motor unit
3. Lid
4. Glass bowl with 1L capacity and
max fill level of 500 ml
5. Fill level indicator and MAX
marking at 500 ml
6. Cutting blades
7. Stainless steel guide pin
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: Mini Glass Chopper
Model: T12032
Frequency: 220 - 240V - 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 500W
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.
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.
• 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 or pets.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
16 years and above,
as well as 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 made 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 or
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.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:

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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.
• 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 the 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
the cutter assembly
blades on the base if
the blender jug is not
properly attached to it.
• Never exceed the
maximum fill capacity.
• DO NOT attempt to
bypass the interlock
system that powers the
unit on.
• Always operate on a flat
surface.
• CAUTION! Take care
when handling the
sharp cutting blades,
emptying the bowl and
during cleaning.

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• 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 put hot oil or
fat into the chopper.
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 x 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.
• DO NOT operate the
chopper when the
glass bowl is empty, to
prevent overheating
and a potential fire
hazard.
• DO NOT use the
appliance in direct
sunlight or near heating
appliances (heaters,
stoves, ovens etc.).
• DO NOT place hot or
boiling foods in the
glass bowl, as the motor
unit could overheat or
the glass in the bowl
could crack. Always
allow hot or boiling
foods to cool down first
before adding them
to the glass bowl and
processing them with
the Mini Chopper.
• Take the blade unit off
before cleaning.
• Avoid coming into
contact with moving
parts.
• Keep fingers, hair,
clothing and utensils
away from the
chopper’s 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.
• The Mini Chopper has
a plastic non-slip ring
. If necessary, place
something underneath
the device, as work-
surfaces are sometimes
treated with detergents
which could attack or
even dissolve the plastic
non-slip ring.
• 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 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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Setting up and filling the Mini Chopper:
1. If the power cable is connected to the mains socket, disconnect it.
2. Place the plastic non-slip ring on an even, dry surface.
3. Place the glass bowl on the plastic non-slip ring. Make sure that it is centred on
the plastic non-slip ring and that the edges of the plastic non-slip ring are not
bent. If you wish to chop or mix food, insert the cutting blades.
4. Place the cutting blades on the stainless steel guide pin.
5. Prepare the food.
6. Fill the glass bowl with the food to be processed. Note the recommendations
and never overfill the glass bowl beyond the maximum 500 ml level - see fill
level indicator
7. Place the lid on to the glass bowl. When doing so, make sure that the thinner
cylinder on the axle (see arrow) is protruding slightly through the hole in the
middle of the lid.
Dismantling the Mini Chopper:
1. If your chopper gets clogged up, first stop the unit and unplug the appliance
before clearing the inside.
2. After use, unplug the appliance and dismantle the lid by turning it
anticlockwise 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.
5 - Using Your Appliance

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6 - Troubleshooting
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. Only operate 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.
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
Cheese 10 100g cut into 4cm cubes
Ice (Coarse) 10 secs in 1 second
pulses
100g
Ice (Fine) 20 secs in 1 second
pulses
100g
Cream 40 200ml

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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

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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 the 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 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
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)

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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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Ax your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt

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]
0519.V2
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk