Tower Hobbies T17002 Operator's manual

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Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
3 Litre
Deep Fat Fryer
T17002

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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.
A Traditional Taste
With the Tower Deep Fat Fryer, you can bring
the taste everyone loves right into your own
kitchen.
Unlike water-based cooking (boiling,
steaming, etc.), when you fry food, you are
using dry heat.
Frying uses a means of heat transfer that mixes
both conduction and convection. An age old
cooking tradition, experts believe that frying
originated from the Middle East. With foods
such as Falafel cooking to perfection when
fried, this is no surprise. Home cooked fried
chips will transport you back to a nostalgic
time of full flavours and delicious crispy food.
The Tower Deep Fat Fryer brings traditional
frying into the 21st century. With a ‘Ready’
indicator light that lets you know when your
oil has reached the right temperature, you’re
destined to get the perfect taste from your
food. The Tower Deep Fat Fryer couldn’t be
safer to use either, as it houses an auto cut
out and safety lock, along with an observation
window which means you can safely watch
your food as it fries.

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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 benets to using a Tower Deep
Fat Fryer:
• Thermostatically controlled frying ensures
that your food is never under or over
cooked.
• Save money on oil as the Tower Deep Fat
Fryer uses far less oil than tradition deep
fat fryers.
• The removable lid has an odour lter to cut
down on kitchen smells.
• Added viewing window in the lid so you
can watch your food cooking.
• Non-stick for easy cleaning.
• Easy to use, with simple temperature
controls and a ready light to show you
when the oil has reached the correct
temperature.
• Auto open with a release button.
• Cooking delicious food in minutes.
Contents:
1. Specications
Components and structure
Technical information
2. ImportantSafetyInformation
3. UsingyourTowerAppliance
4. Cleaning&Care
5. Recycling
6. WiringSafety
7. WarrantyInformation
8. Troubleshooting
9. YourReceipt
SeebackpageforCustomerService
Information

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Components
This box contains:
Deep Fat Fryer
Removable oil pot
Frying basket
Removable handle and heating element
Instruction Manual
Structureofyourappliance:
1. Lid
2. Basket
3. Handle release button
4. Indicator lights
5. Timer control
6. Thermostat control
7. Lid open button
8. Basket handle
9. Oil pot
10. Viewing window
1SPECIFICATIONS:
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Technical Data
Description: Deep Fat Fryer
Model: T17002
Rated Voltage: 220V-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 2300 Watts
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.
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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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.
• WARNING! DO NOT let the
cord hang over the edge of
a table or counter, serious
burns may result from the
deep fat fryer being pulled
o the counter where it may
be grabbed by children or
become entangled with the
user.
• 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 carry the the
appliance by the power cord.
• DO NOT pull the plug out by
the cord as this may damage
the plug and/or the cable.
• Switch o at the wall socket
then remove the plug from
the socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
• Switch o 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.
2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• 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.
• DO NOT immerse cords,
plugs or any part of the
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.
• Ensure the product is not
too close to any heating
appliances or other sources
of heat.
• Never leave the appliance
within reach of children.
• Ensure that all parts are
completely dry before lling
the appliance with oil or liquid
fat.
• It is recommended that you
use frying oil or liquid frying
fat.
• Never switch the appliance
on unless it is lled with oil.
• DO NOT overll the appliance
with oil.
• DO NOT use the appliance
underneath a wall mounted
cupboard.
• Always dry food before frying
e.g. Chips which are too wet
can cause the hot oil to froth
excessively.
• After use, set the thermostat
to the lowest setting (turn
the thermostat fully anti
clockwise). Switch o at the
wall socket then unplug and
allow to cool.
• CAUTION! DO NOT touch
the hot surfaces or the steam
that may be produced whilst
cooking as these may burn/
scald.
• This product should not be
used with timers or remote
devices as to do so would be
a potential re hazard.
• Extreme caution must be
used when moving an
appliance containing hot
foods, water or other hot
liquids.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
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3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE
1. Fit the element and control panel into place.
The element slots into place in the oil tank
and is exposed in the oil.
2. Fill the oil tank to the appropriate level. The
oil tank is clearly marked with the Minimum
and Maximum oil levels. DO NOT attempt
to fry with less than the minimum level as
this could cause damage and overheating
to the unit.
3. Do not ll over the Maximum level as this
could cause the oil to spill when the food is
placed in the tank to cook, especially when
the food contains moisture.
4. Turn the temperature control to the
0 position, plug into the mains power
supply socket and switch on the socket.
5. Turn the thermostat control to the required
temperature and the power light and the
ready light will illuminate. This indicates that
the unit is now on and heating the oil.
6. Allow the oil to reach the required
temperature before placing any food in
the oil. This is indicated by the ready light,
which will go out when the oil has reached
the required temperature.
Readylight:
NOTE: This light will cycle On and O as the
thermostat cycles to maintain the correct
temperature.
1. The Temperature Controller allows the
temperature to be set to the type of food
that you are cooking. The temperature
ranges that can be achieved by this
controller are 130
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o
C.
2. Never use the controller to switch the
appliance o. Always switch o at the
wall socket and unplug.
CookingwithyourDeepFatFryer:
1. The power light will remain on when in use.
2. Place the food in the frying basket. Do not
overload the basket as this will substantially
lower the oil temperature.
3. Once the oil has reached the correct
temperature and the ready light has turned
o, slowly lower the fry basket into the oil.
4. When the food is ready, remove the lid (if it
has been used) by pressing the lid release
button and lift the basket up slowly out of
the oil, making sure the basket handle is
xed in the up position.
5. After the excess oil has drained, place the
food on a paper towel lined baking sheet to
allow any remaining oil to drain away.
6. If you are frying more than one load, ensure
the oil re-heats to the required temperature.
ContinuousOperation:
When turned clockwise the timer operates
normally. Once engaged the unit powers on and
when the timer ends the unit will power o. When
turned anticlockwise to the ON position the unit
will operate continuously.

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Filtersystem:
The lid is tted
with a permanent
lter system, which
collects drops of oil
from the steam as
it passes through
the lter. The lter
should be replaced after approximately 60 uses.
Viewingwindow:
Coat the inner face of the viewing window with
the oil to prevent condensation forming and to
enable the cooking process to be checked.
Thermostatandindicatorlight:
The thermostat is calibrated in steps marked,
130°C, 150°C, 170°C, and 190°C, which oer
you the best temperature to suit the food to be
fried.
Temperaturelight
The temperature light will light automatically while
the temperature keeps rising and go out when
the set temperature is reached.
Powerlight:
Will light automatically when the appliance is
plugged in.
Fryerbasketwithfoldinghandle:
The folding handle on the fryer
basket allows you to raise and
lower the basket whilst the lid is
closed.
When the basket is rst lowered
in to the fryer and the lid is down,
pull the switch on the handle
down. This will allow you to pull
the handle down fully and t it into
place on the body of the fryer.
AutoOpen:
The specially designed lid release button helps
you to open the lid of the fryer easily and safely.
Push this button to automatically open the fryer
lid. This keeps your hands safely out of the way
as steam escapes from the Deep Fat Fryer.
Referencemenu:
The frying time given in this chart is only for
reference. Use the timer control to cook your
food according to the chart below.
Food type Temp
(°C)
Weight
(G)
Time
(minutes)
Whole shrimp 130 200 3-5
Mushrooms 150 300 4-6
Fillets 150 300 5-7
Crumbed
chicken 170 250 12-14
Fish cakes 170 300 3-5
Onions 190 350 2-4
French fries 190 400 8-10
Potato chips 190 400 3-6
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TIPS:
• Certain vegetables, such as potatoes
will not require a coating as they form a
natural skin around themselves. However,
most meat and sh will require a batter or
breading.
• Gently lower food into the oil.
• Don’t overll the fryer. It’s better to fry in
batches.
• Take into account the type of food you
are cooking when selecting a frying
temperature. Generally, pre-cooked food
will require a higher temperature and less
cooking time than raw food.
• CAUTION: Certain foods may begin to turn
golden brown before they are fully cooked.
Always check the food is fully cooked
before serving.
Oil:
• Always start with clean oil. To keep your oil
clean, strain out any food remnants after
use, and replace the oil completely after
8 - 10 uses.
• Suitable oils to use in your fryer include
vegetable, sunower, sesame, groundnut,
corn, soy, hazelnut and rapeseed.
• Peanut oil, saower oil, sunower oil and
canola oil are the best choices as they have
‘high smoke points’. This means they don’t
break down at deep frying temperatures.
• If you use the same oil for frying repeatedly,
the temperature at which the smoke point
occurs is lowered. This happens less in
rapeseed and sunower oils.
• Avoid using olive oil, butter or margarine in
your fryer as they are unsuitable for cooking
at such high temperatures.
• Dierent oils have dierent tastes to them.
Canola oil tastes fairly neutral, hazelnut oil
has a distinctive taste, light sesame oil has
a nutty avour which is especially good for
frying, and rapeseed oil is a popular choice
with a light and delicate taste. Peanut oil
doesn’t absorb or transfer avours, making
it good for cooking – however, its smoking
point is lower than that of corn or saower
oil.
• Almond, avocado and cottonseed oil are
also great to fry with, although they are
harder to nd and more expensive.
• Rapeseed oil is also a healthy choice as
it has less unhealthy saturated fat than all
other cooking oils, along with being a rich
source in vitamin E.
• Change the oil in your fryer after every
8 – 10 uses. When you do change the oil,
never pour it down the drain. Dispose of it
safely according to the guidelines of your
local council.
• Do not attempt to empty or change the oil
when the machine or oil is still hot. Allow to
cool completely before cleaning or moving.
When the oil is cool, remove the oil tank
and tip and pour to empty.
AquickeasybatterforDeepFrying
1 cup our
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1. Mix the dry ingredients (our, baking powder
and salt) together in a bowl using a fork.
2. Beat the egg, milk and oil together in a
separate bowl.
3. Stir the beaten ingredients into the our
mixture until well blended.

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4. Prepare the food you are frying. Ensure
frozen foods are entirely thawed. Dry food
completely before dipping into the batter.
5. Dip your prepared food into batter and coat.
6. Fry using the reference table on page 9 to
guide you.
Suggestedfoods: Slices of zucchini, chicken
pieces (partially cooked), shrimp, sh
BeerBatter
2/3 cup our
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
½ tsp. baking powder
½ cup beer
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1. Mix the dry ingredients (our, baking powder
and salt) together in a bowl using a fork.
2. Beat the egg, beer and oil together in a
separate bowl.
3. Stir the beaten ingredients into the our
mixture until well blended.
4. The batter should be smooth and
moderately thick.
5. Prepare the food you are frying. Ensure
frozen foods are entirely thawed. Dry food
completely before dipping into the batter.
6. Dip your prepared food into batter and coat.
7. Fry using the reference table on page 9 to
guide you.
Suggestedfoods: Slices of onion for onion
rings, sh, shrimp
Check this chart for
basic imperial to metric
conversions of weights.
Metric Imperial US cups
250ml 8 oz 1 cup
180ml 6  oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 oz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 1/2 oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 oz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 oz 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
FoodAllergies
Important Note:
Some of these
recipes 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:
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5RECYCLING
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 landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
4CLEANING&CARE
Remove the plug from the mains socket, and
allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
Do not immerse the appliance in water and make
sure no water enters the appliance.
Clean the base unit by wiping it with a damp
cloth. A little detergent can be added if the
appliance is heavily soiled.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool or any form
of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents
to clean the appliance, as they may damage the
outside surfaces.
Clean all accessories in warm soapy water. DO
NOT use any scouring pads, steel wool or any
strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents when
cleaning the accessories.
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned after
every use.
Cleaning a filter:
It is possible to clean a lter in order to extend
its life.
1. Fill a bucket with warm water and one cup
of dishwashing soap.
2. Submerge the lter in water and allow to
soak for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Shake the lter whilst it is submerged to
loosen any dirt and grime particles.
4. After the soaking time is up, remove the
lter and rinse it under hot water, so all the
soap and dirt is removed.
5. Allow the lter to air dry.
Note: It is important that lters are cleaned one
at a time. In between cleaning each lter always
replace the cleaning solution and water.
IMPORTANT!
Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using
again.
Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the
appliance is completely clean and dry before
storing.
Storage
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
and clean as instructed.
Allow the appliance to dry fully.
Store on a at, dry level surface out of reach of
children.

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6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]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
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.
The wire coloured green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter
[E] or marked .
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 – and then cut it o 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.
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. Alternatively, call our customer
registration line on [phone].
Please note that length of extended warranty
oered 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
7-WARRANTY

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9 YOUR RECEIPT
Ax your store receipt to this page for safe
keeping.
8TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S
Questions Answers
How do I change the
oil in the Fryer?
Allow the oil to fully cool. Make sure the fryer is unplugged. Remove the lid
and pour the oil out into a suitable container. After this, you can clean and
rell the bowl.
When you change the oil in your fryer, never pour it down the drain.
Dispose of it safely according to the guidelines of your local council.
How often should I
change the oil?
Change the oil in your fryer after every 8 – 10 uses.
Change the oil sooner if it is very dark and thick, has an unpleasant smell
and froths or begins to smoke at a temperature less than 170°C.
Why does my Fryer
smell bad?
Your oil may have gone bad. Replace is with fresh oil.
You may not be using the correct oil. Ensure you are using an oil safe for
frying at high temperatures.
The oil is overowing.
Check and see if the fryer is lled above the maximum level.
Ensure you are drying all your food before placing it into the fryer.
Make sure the basket is not being overloaded.
Can frozen foods be
deep fried?
You can deep fry frozen foods. Just remember to shake o any excess ice
beforehand so that no liquid is going into the fryer.
How do I replace the
lters?
You can purchase sheets of white and carbon (black) lter material online
and in kitchen accessory stores. Cut the lters to t. Always replace lters in
pairs: Insert the charcoal lter rst, followed by the white grease lter.

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 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 on:
[phone]
great british design, innovation and excellence since 1912
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Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be
purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk