Tower Hobbies T17020 Operator's manual

T17020
3.6 Litre Air Fryer
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this Air Fryer from the Tower range
of products.
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE using the Air Fryer
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 Air Fryer:
• Simple to use controls for cooking quick, healthy meals.
• Rapid air circulation system to cook food fast and saves
energy.
• A healthy alternative to deep fry cooking, using little or
no oil
• Decrease your fat intake by up to 80% with oil free
cooking.
• Air Fried food retains its nutritional value, but still has
the taste of delicious fried food.
1. Specications
Components and
structure
2. Technical data
3. Important Safety Information
4. Before First Use
5. Using your Appliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Cleaning & Care
8. Recycling
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Weights & Measures
12. Recipes
• Homemade Fries
• Bacon and Egg Breakfast
Mufn
• Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Sandwich
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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1. Temperature Control
2. Timer
3. Air Inlet Opening
4. Air Outlet (back of
fryer)
5. Indicator
6. Grill
7. Frying Pan
8. Handle
1 - Specications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: 3.6L Air Fryer
Model: T17020
Rated Voltage: 230V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 1400W
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).
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
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.co.uk

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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
qualied person.
• WARNING: DO NOT let the
cord hang over the edge of
a table or counter, serious
burns may result from the
Air Fryer being pulled off
the counter where it may
be grabbed by children or
become entangled with the
user.
• 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 read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:

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• 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.
• DO NOT place the Air Fryer
on or near combustible
materials such as a
tablecloth or curtain.
• DO NOT place the Air Fryer
against a wall or against
other appliances. Leave
at least 10cm free space
on the back and sides and
10cm free space above the
appliance.
• Allow the Air Fryer cool
down for approx. 30 minutes
before you handle or clean
it.
• Make sure the food
prepared in the Air Fryer
comes out golden-yellow
instead of dark brown.
• Remove burnt remnants.
• During hot air frying, hot
steam is released through
the air outlet openings.
• Keep your hands and face
at a safe distance from the
steam and from the air outlet
openings.
• Hot steam and air may
escape when you remove
the pan from the Air Fryer.
• Any baking trays or oven
dishes used in the Air Fryer
will become hot. Always use
oven gloves when handling
or removing anything from
the Air fryer.
• WARNING: DO NOT ll the
Air Fryer or the pan with
oil as this may cause a re
hazard.
• Always put ingredients to
be fried in the Frying Pan.
DO NOT press the Frying
Pan release button during
shaking.
• DO NOT place anything on
top of the Air Fryer.
• Ensure that food is
completely dry before
putting it in the Air Fryer.
• DO NOT cover the air
outlet when the appliance is
working.

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• DO NOT touch the inside
of the appliance while it is
operating.
• WARNING! This appliance
operates at high
temperatures, which may
cause burns. DO NOT touch
the hot surfaces of the
appliance (pan, air outlet,
etc.)
• WARNING! DO NOT switch
on the appliance near
ammable materials (blinds,
curtains, etc.) or close to an
external heat source (gas,
stove, heater, hot plate, etc.)
• DO NOT move the
appliance when it is full of
hot food.
• DO NOT immerse the
appliance in water.
• 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, wash pan in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
3. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
4 - Before First Use

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Automatic switch off:
The Tower Air Fryer has a built in timer, which will automatically shut down the Air Fryer when
the timer reaches zero and will also beep at the same time. You can manually switch off the
Air Fryer by turning the temperature and timer knob anti-clockwise to zero.
Air Fryer Drawer Safety Switch:
For your safety, this air fryer contains a safety switch in the drawer designed to keep it from
accidentally turning on when the frying pan is not properly situated inside the appliance and
the timer is not set. To use the air fryer, please ensure that the pan is inside of the air fryer, is
fully closed and that the cooking timer has been set.
Removing the frying pan:
The pan can be removed fully. Pull on the handle to slide the pan out from the Air Fryer.
Using the Air Fryer:
1. Place the Air Fryer on a stable, horizontal and even surface. Do not place the Air Fryer
on non-heat resistant surfaces.
2. Connect the power cord to the mains socket.
3. Put the grill into the pan and insert it into the Air Fryer. Do not ll the pan with oil or any
other liquid when pre-heating.
4. Pre-heat the Air Fryer for 4 minutes when it is cold and if there are not ingredients
inside. After warming up, carefully pull the pan out of the Air Fryer. The Air Fryer will
stop heating after the pan is pulled out.
5. Place the ingredients in to the pan, and then place the pan back into the Air Fryer.
6. Note: Never exceed the ll line while putting food into the Air Fryer pan.
7. Select the correct timing and temperature for the ingredients. See the Reference Table
for cooking and temperature times.
8. To start the Air Fryer, turn the timer dial to the required time.
Note: If the Air Fryer has not been pre-heated, add 3 minutes onto the required time setting.
9. The power light and heat indicator light will come on, and the timer will begin counting
down the set cooking time.
10. During the cooking process the heat indicator light will cycle on and off as it maintains
the set temperature.
11. Some ingredients may require shaking or turning in the pan during cooking. Check
the reference table for notes. To shake/turn ingredients, pull the pan out of the Air
Fryer using the handle and shake the pan or turn the ingredients (using a heat resistant
utensil: tongs or spatula) before sliding it back into the Air Fryer.
WARNING! DO NOT touch the body of pan during cooking time or before it has cooled
down. Only touch the handle of the pan to avoid injury.
12. When cooking is nished, the timer bell will ring. Pull the pan out of the Air Fryer using
the handle and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
13. If the food is ready, serve. To remove large ingredients, pull out the pan out of the air
fryer by the handle and use a pair of heat resistant tongs to lift the food out. For small
ingredients (e.g. fries), pull out the pan by the handle and pour the food into a bowl or
plate.
5 - Using Your Appliance

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14. If the food is not quite cooked enough, simply put the pan back into the Air Fryer and
set the timer for a few extra minutes.
15. When nished, turn off the air fryer by turning the Timer & Temperature control dials to
the “O” position, and unplug at the mains.
Timer:
The Air Fryer has a 30 minute manual timer with a bell. Turn the dial to set the required
cooking time. When the cooking time has elapsed, the bell with sound to indicate that
cooking has nished.
Settings:
The below reference table will help you to select the basic settings for preparing different types
of food.
• Keep in mind that these settings are indications, as ingredients differ in origin, size,
shape and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients.
• Because the rapid air technology reheats the air inside the appliance instantly, pulling
the pan out briey disturbs the process.
• Small ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger
ingredients.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway during the cooking time optimizes the end result
and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Do not prepare particularly greasy foods such as sausage in the Air Fryer.
• Any snacks that can be cooked in a conventional oven can also be cooked in the Air
Fryer.
• You can use your Tower Air Fryer to reheat food easily. Simply set the temperature to
150°C for up to 10 minutes
Food Type Min – Max (g) Time (min) Temp (°C) Remark
Thin Frozen Fries 300-700 12-16 200 Turn over if needed.
Thick Frozen Fries 300-700 12-20 200 Turn over if needed.
Homemade potato chips 300-800 18-22 180 Add ½ spoon of oil, shake.
Beefsteak 100-500 8-12 180 Turn over if needed.
Chicken Chops 100-500 10-14 180 Turn over if needed.
Hamburger 100-500 7-14 180 Add ½ spoon of oil, shake.
Sausage Rolls 100-500 13-15 200 Add ½ spoon of oil, shake.
Chicken Drumstick 100-500 18-22 180 Add ½ spoon of oil, shake.
Chicken Breast 100-500 10-15 180 Turn over if needed.
Spring Roll 100-400 8-10 200 Turn over if needed.
Vegetables 100-400 10 180
CAUTION! The Air Fryer uses hot air heating technology. Never pour oil or fat into
the fryer

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Tips For Cooking :
• Try soaking your raw cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes and then dry well before
putting in the Air Fryer.
• Be careful not to overll the Air Fryer pan with food.
• For a great even brown crisp, toss fries multiple times during cooking.
• Remove fries quickly once the cooking process is complete to ensure they stay crispy.
• Thinly slice and separate onions.
• Cut all vegetables into small pieces to make sure they cook properly.
6 - Troubleshooting
Questions Answers
How long should I leave
the Air Fryer to cool before
storing it?
We recommend leaving the Air Fryer for 30-45 minutes to cool before
storing.
My homemade fries are not
crispy enough.
Ensure that the fries are completely dry before adding oil to them and
putting them in the Air Fryer.
Try cutting the potatoes into thinner, smaller fries and adding slightly
more oil for a crispier result.
The pan will not t in place
correctly.
You may have placed too many ingredients in the pan. Make sure you
do not ll the pan beyond the maximum ll line.
How big is the Air Fryer
pan? The Air Fryer pan is 3.6L.
My food has not cooked
uniformly.
The food may not be cut uniformly. Make sure everything is cut to the
same shape and size for good, even cooking.
How much cooking oil do I
need to use? Frozen part fried foods require no added oils.
White smoke is coming out
of the Air Fryer.
This is normal if you are preparing greasy ingredients, because a large
amount of oil leaks into the pan. This does not affect the appliance or
the end result.
The air fryer will not turn on
after it’s been plugged in?
For your safety, this air fryer contains a safety switch designed to keep
if from accidentally turning on when the pan is not properly situated
inside the appliance and when the timer is not set. To use the air fryer,
please ensure that the pan is in inside of the appliance, and that it is
fully closed once the cooking timer has been set.

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WARNING! DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
1. Before cleaning, unplug the grill from the mains socket and allow it to cool. Important:
The grill may be hot and should be turned off by setting the temperature dial to the O or
Off position. Make sure the power switch is off.
Note: After switching off the appliance, ensure that it has time to cool down. The grill and
griddle plates may be easier to clean if they are slightly warm.
2. Once the appliance has cooled, use a heat-resistant plastic spatula to scrape off any
excess fat or food from the grill and griddle plates. Remove the drip tray when nished.
3. Use a warm, soapy sponge to wipe plates clean, then rinse the sponge and wipe again to
remove any soapy residue. Dry thoroughly with an absorbent paper towel.
4. To remove stubborn build-up, use a nylon or non-metallic scrubbing pad to clean the
grill plates.
5. Important: Do not use metallic scrubbing pads, steel wool or any abrasive cleaners to
clean any part of your grill; use only nylon or non-metallic scrubbing pads.
6. Empty the drip tray and wash in warm, soapy water; dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
7. To clean the grill lid and the rest of the appliance, wipe it with a warm, wet sponge and
dry with a soft, dry cloth. Important: Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
8. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be performed
only by a qualied electrician or the manufacturer.
• Discolouring of the grill and griddle plates only affects the appearance of the grill, and
has absolutely no effect on the way it operates.
• Do not place anything on the upper side of the grill and griddle plates to avoid damaging
the non-stick layer.
To store your appliance:
• Ensure that the grill is clean and dry before you store it.
• Store the appliance in a cool and dry place.
8 - Cleaning & Care
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.
7 - Recycling

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WARNING:
This Appliance MUST be Earthed
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]
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 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

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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
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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Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions
of weights.
Food Allergies
Important Note: Some of the recipes contained in this document 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: www.food.gov.uk
11 - Weights & Measures
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

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For more great recipes and inspiration from the
Tower Kitchen, visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk/blog
Recipes
Recipes for use with the T17020 3.6L Air Fryer.

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Ingredients
2 large potatoes
½ tbsp. paprika
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 tbsp. Sunower oil
Ingredients
1 free range egg
1 strip of bacon
1 English mufn
Cheese to slice
Pinch of pepper and salt to
taste
Homemade Fries
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Mufn
Method
1. Wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
2. Dry with kitchen paper.
3. Cut the potatoes into your desired length and thickness.
4. Bring a large pot of water to the boil with a pinch of salt. Add
the chips and allow to part boil for 10 minutes.
5. Strain the fries and immediately run under cold water to stop
them from cooking any more.
6. Pour the oil in a bowl, with the paprika, salt and pepper. Put the
fries on top and mix until all the fries are coated.
7. Remove the fries from the bowl with your ngers or kitchen
utensil so that the excess oil stays behind in the bowl.
8. Place the fries in the air fryer pan, and then set the time &
temperature as shown on the reference table.
Variations: Try replacing ½ tbsp. of paprika with ½ tbsp. garlic powder,
or ½ tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese.
Method
1. Crack the egg into a small ramekin or oven proof dish.
2. Cut the English mufn in half and layer cheese on one half.
3. Place the mufn, bacon and egg (in the ramekin) into the Air
Fryer pan.
4. Turn the Air Fryer to 200°C for 6 minutes.
5. Once it’s cooked, assemble your breakfast mufn and enjoy.
Tip: Try adding some mustard on the mufn for extra avour.

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Ingredients
2 slices of bread
2 slices of prosciutto
2 slices of tomato
2 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 basil leaves
½ pinch of salt & pepper
1 tsp. of olive oil
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich
Method
1. Lay prosciutto and mozzarella cheese on top of one slice
of bread. Add the second slice of bread on top, making a
sandwich.
2. Put the sandwich into your Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 200°C
3. Once the timer bell has rung, carefully remove the sandwich.
4. Remove the top slice of bread and drizzle the tsp. of olive oil
over the mozzarella.
5. Add the pinch of salt and pepper to season and top with
tomato and basil.
6. Put the second slice of bread on top and serve.

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 Service Team on:
[phone]
1217.V2
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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