Tower Hobbies T17022 Operator's manual

T17022
4.3 Litre Air Fryer
SAFETYANDINSTRUCTIONMANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online atmanufacturing website.

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Contents:
ThankyouforpurchasingthisappliancefromtheTower
range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
appliance for your own safety.
Ithasbeendesignedtoprovidemanyyearsof
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Air Fryer:
• Simpletousecontrolsforcookingquick,healthymeals.
• Large 4.3L fryingcapacity.
• Rapidaircirculationsystemtocookfoodfastandsaves
energy.
• Healthywaytofryfoodwithoutoiland80%lessfat.
• AirFriedfoodretainsitsnutritionalvalue,butstillhas
the taste ofdelicious fried food.
1. Specifications
Componentsand
structure
2. Technical data
3. Important SafetyInformation
4. Before FirstUse
5. Using yourAppliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Cleaning&Care
8. Recycling
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Weights &Measures
12. Recipes
• Homemade Fries
• Bacon and Egg Breakfast
Muffin
• Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Sandwich
SeebackpageforCustomer
ServiceInformation.
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1 - Specifications:
Structure of yourappliance:
1. Basket handle
2. Basket releasebutton
3. Power-on light
4. Temperature controldial
5. Timer dial
6. Air outlet(rear)
7. Basket (notpictured)
8. Pan
9. Power Cable (rear)
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Description:
Model:
Rated Voltage:
Power Consumption:
4.3L Air Fryer
T17022
220-240V50/60Hz
1500W
Documentation
Wedeclarethatthisproductconformstothefollowingproductlegislationin
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU ElectromagneticCompatibilityDirective.
2014/35/EU Low VoltageDirective.
2011/65/EU Restriction ofHazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials&ArticlesinContactWithFood
(LFGBsection30 &31).
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 manufacturing website
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.
Ifany 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.
2 - TechnicalData:
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3 - Important SafetyInformation:
Please readthesenotescarefully BEFORE usingyour
Tower appliance
• Checkthatthevoltage
of the main circuit
correspondswiththe
ratingoftheappliance
beforeoperating.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stopusingtheappliance
immediatelyand
seek advice from the
manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly
qualifiedperson.
• WARNING:DONOTLET
the cord hang over the
edgeofatableorcounter,
serious burns may result
from the Air Fryer being
pulled off the counter
whereitmaybegrabbed
by children or become
entangledwiththeuser.
• DO NOT carry the
appliancebythepower
cord.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
apartfromthosesupplied
with this product. DO
NOTuseextensioncords
with theappliance.
• DONOTpulltheplugout
by the cord as this may
damagetheplugand/or
the cable.
• Switch off at the wall
socketthenremovethe
plug from the socket
whennotinuseorbefore
cleaning.
• Switch off and unplug
before fitting orremoving
tools/attachments, after
useandbeforecleaning.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
applianceisusedbyor
nearchildren.
• Childrenshouldnotplay
with theappliance.
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• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from16yearsandabove
andpersonswithreduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
beengivensupervisionor
instruction concerning use
oftheapplianceinasafe
wayandunderstandthe
hazardsinvolved.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should not
beundertakenbychildren
withoutsupervision.
• Take care when any
applianceisusednear
pets.
• DONOTusethisproduct
foranythingotherthanits
intended use.
• Thisapplianceisfor
household use only.
• Thisapplianceincludesa
heating function. Please
ensurethattheappliance
isusedonastable,level,
andheatresistantsurface.
• DONOTimmersecords,
plugsoranypartofthe
applianceinwaterorany
other liquid.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT place the
Air Fryer on or near
combustible materials
suchasatableclothor
curtain.
• DO NOT place the Air
Fryer against a wall or
againstotherappliances.
Leaveatleast10cmfree
space on the back and
sides and 10cm free space
above theappliance.
• Allow the Air Fryer to
cooldownforapprox.30
minutesbeforeyouhandle
or cleanit.
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• Make sure the food
preparedintheAirFryer
comes out golden-yellow
instead of dark brown.
Remove burntremnants.
• During air frying, hot
steamisreleasedthrough
the air outlet openings.
Keepyourhandsandface
atasafedistancefromthe
steam and from the air
outletopenings.
• Hot steam and air may
escape when youremove
thefoodbasketfromthe
Air Fryer.
• Any baking trays or
ovendishesusedinthe
Air Fryer will become
hot. Always use oven
gloveswhenhandlingor
removinganythingfrom
the Airfryer.
• WARNING: DO NOTFILL
THE AIR FRYER FOOD
BASKET WITH OIL AS
THISMAYCAUSEAFIRE
HAZARD.
• Alwaysputingredientsto
befriedinthebasket.
• DONOTplaceanything
ontopoftheAirFryer.
• In the unlikely event the
appliancedevelopsafault,
stopusingitimmediately
andseekadvicefromthe
CustomerSupportTeam:
[phone]
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4 - Before FirstUse
1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Checkthat thereis nodamageto thecordoranyvisible damagetothe body.
3. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
4. Remove anystickers or labels from the appliance
5. Thoroughlycleanthebasketandpanwithhotwater,somewashing-upliquidandanon-
abrasive sponge.
6. Wipe the inside and the outside ofthe appliance with a moist cloth.
7. Donotfillthepan withoilorfryingfat.Thisis anoil-freefryer thatworks onhotair.
Note: This appliance uses very little or no oil.
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5 - Using YourAppliance
Automatic Switch Off:
• TheTowerAirFryerhasabuilt-intimer,whichwillautomaticallyshutdowntheAirFryer
whenthetimerreacheszero.Youcanmanuallyswitchofftheunitoffbyturningthe
timer dial anti-clockwise to 0
Air Fryer Drawer Safety Switch:
• Foryoursafety,thisairfryercontainsasafetyswitchinthedrawerdesignedtokeep
iffromaccidentallyturningonwhenthefryingbasketanddrawerarenotproperly
situatedinsidetheapplianceandthetimerisnotset.Tousetheairfryer,pleaseensure
thebasketiscorrectlyfittedinsideofthedrawer,thedrawerisfullyclosed,andthe
cooking timer has been set.
Removing The Frying Basket:
• ThepanandfryingbasketcanbothberemovedfullyfromtheAirFryer.Pullonthe
handletoslidethepanandfryingbasketoutoftheAirfryer.Thereisasmallbuttonon
thetopofthehandle.Pushitdownandliftupwardstoremovethefryingbasketfrom
the pan.
Preparing For Use:
1. Placetheapplianceonastable,horizontalandevensurface.Donotplacetheappliance
on a non-heatresistant surface.
2. Place the basket in the pan.
3. Pullthe cord fromthe storagecompartment whichislocated onthebottomofthe
appliance.
4. Do notfill the pan with oil orany other liquid.
5. Donotputanythingontopoftheappliance,asthiscoulddisrupttheairflowandaffect
your finalresult.
Air Frying:
1. Connect the mains plug into anearthed wall socket.
2. Carefully pull the pan out of the Air Fryer.
3. Put the ingredients in the basket.
Tip:Ifyouhaveaseparator(NOTSUPPLIED)toseparateitemswhenyouwillbeableto
preparedifferentingredientsatthesametime.Placetheseparatorinthebasketandfill
upeachsideofthebasketwiththeingredients.Makesureyoucheckthepreparationtime
andthetemperaturerequiredforthedifferentingredientsbeforeyoustarttoprepare
them.Potatocubesandschnitzel,forexample,canbepreparedsimultaneouslybecause
theyrequirethesamesettings.Pleasenotethatthemaximumamountforeachofthe
ingredients is half the normalamount.
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