Tower Hobbies T17071 User manual

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USER MANUAL
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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912

This box contains
Instruction manual
Drawer
Grill Plate
Specifications
RATED VOLTAGE 220 - 240V
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 1800W
CAPACITY 7L
TEMPERATURE RANGE 80°C - 200°C
TIME RANGE 0-30 minutes
DIMENSIONS (CM) H37 x W38 x D32
WEIGHT 5.5Kg

Important safety information
Please read these safety NOTES
carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
These warnings have been provided in the
interest of safety. Basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the
following:
KEY SAFETY POINTS
CAUTION: During operation:
Surfaces are hot. DO NOT touch the hot
surfaces.
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
the drawer is removed from the air fryer.
It is important that this
instruction manual is
retained for future reference.
If the appliance is given
to someone else, it should
always be accompanied by
these operating instructions,
as they form an integral part
of the appliance.
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT immerse cords, plugs or any
part of the appliance in water or any
other liquid.
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 16 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 ina
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.
Switch off and unplug before fitting
or removing accessories, after use and
before cleaning.
Allow the appliance to cool down for
approximately 30 minutes before fitting
or removing accessories or 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.
The use of accessory attachments is
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer, apart from those
supplied with this product.
DO NOT use the appliance outdoors.
DONOT place the appliance on or near
a hot stove top or heated oven.
Take care when moving the appliance,
or removing accessories and food as hot
oil or other hot liquids may be present.
DO NOT clean the appliance with metal
kitchen utensils, caustic or abrasive
cleaning agents or scouring sponges.

e DONOT place anything on top of the
appliance.
e If the appliance begins to emit smoke,
unplug it immediately. Only open the
door once the smoke has cleared.
e DONOT use this appliance for anything Remove burnt remnants
other than its intended use.
e This appliance is for household use only. SE oa SaaS
unattended whilst operating.
WHILST AIR FRYING
e Please ensure that the appliance is used
PLUG AND CORD
e Check that the voltage of the main
ona stable, level, and heat resistant
surface.
DONOT place the appliance on or
near combustible materials such as a
tablecloth or curtain.
DONOT place the appliance against a
wall or against other appliances. Leave
at least 1Ocm free space on the back
and sides and 10cm free space above
the appliance.
DONOT place the appliance in
the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
DONOT cover the air inlet and outlet
during operation.
Any accessories, baking trays or oven
dishes used in the appliance will
become hot. Always use oven gloves
when handling or removing anything
from the appliance.
DONOT place food that is still packed
in plastic wrap or plastic bags in the
appliance.
DO NOT allow food to come into
contact with the heating element of
the appliance.
circuit corresponds with the rating of
the appliance before operating.
e 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.
e DONOT let the supply cord touch hot
surfaces.
e DONOT carry the appliance by the
power cord.
e DONOT use any extension cord with
this appliance.
e The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
e DONOT pull the plug out by the cord
as this may damage the plug and/or
the cable.
e DONOT plug and unplug with
wet hands.
WIRING SAFETY
FOR UK USE ONLY
Earth
(Green/Yellow)
Live
(Brown)
Neutral
(Blue)

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 labelled in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L] Green/
Yellow [EARTH] =
PLUG FITTING DETAILS
(WHERE APPLICABLE)
e The wire labelled blue is the neutral
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [N].
e The wire labelled brown is the live wire
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [L].
e The wire labelled green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with
the letter [E].
e Onno account must either the brown
or the blue wire be connected to the
[EARTH] terminal.
e Always ensure that the cord grip is
fastened correctly.
e The plug must be fitted with a fuse
of the same rating already fitted and
conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA
approved.
e 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 - 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.
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!
In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop
using it immediately and seek advice from the Customer
Support Team. +44 (O) 333 220 6066

Getting to know your air fryer
Air Inlet
Indicator Lights
Temperature Control Dial
Timer Dial
Transparent Viewing Window
Air Outlet
Grill Plate
Drawer Handle
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CONTROL PANEL
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Temperature Control Dial Timer Dial
0-200°C 0-30 mins

Before first use
SETTING UP
1.
Remove your appliance from the
packaging.
. Check that there is no damage to the
cord or any visible damage to the body.
3. Check that all listed parts are present.
4. Remove any stickers or labels from the
appliance. DO NOT remove the rating
plate or any warnings.
. Dispose of the packaging ina
responsible manner.
. Locate the appliance on a stable,
horizontal, even and heat-resistant
surface in accordance with the
Important safety information section.
Wash and dry the accessories and air
fryer, following the instructions in the
Cleaning and care section.
NOTE: DO NOT fill the drawer with oil
or frying fat. This is an oil-free fryer that
works on hot air and uses very little oil or
no oil.
NOTE: The drawer is fully removable from
the unit. Always pull on the handle.
TEST RUN
The appliance should be used for the
first time without any food in it, in order
to remove any manufacturing coating
residues. The appliance may produce
some smoke or odours during this
process.
Allow the appliance to heat up on the
highest temperature setting for approx.
15 minutes, with no food inside.
1. Connect the plug to a mains wall
socket.
. Close the drawer.
. Set the timer to 15 minutes.
. Set the temperature to 200°C.
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. The heating element and fan will
begin to operate and the timer will
begin counting down.
6. When the set time has elapsed, the
appliance will emit an audible signal.
7. Remove the plug from the mains
power socket.
8. Allow the appliance to cool down.

Using your air fryer
The appliance is suitable for frying,
roasting, baking, grilling, or warming food.
COOKING WITH THE
AIR FRYER:
DONOT put anything on top of the
appliance, as this will disrupt the
airflow and the hot air frying will
be affected as a result
e This air fryer operates using hot air and
requires very little to no oil.
e Rapid Air technology instantly reheats
the air inside the appliance therefore
pulling the drawer out briefly during
hot air frying barely disturbs the
process.
1. Connect the plug to a mains wall
socket.
2. Remove the drawer.
3. Place food inside the drawer.
NOTE: DO NOT exceed the MAX line.
4. Slide the drawer back in to the air fryer.
5. Determine the required cooking
time for your ingredients (refer to the
Settings section).
Turn the time and temperature control
dials to the required settings.
6. The fan will start to work and the
indicator light will illuminate to show
that the unit is operating.
The timer will start to count down the
set cooking time.
NOTE: During the air frying process,
the working lights will turn on and off
from time to time. This indicates that
the heating element is being
switched on and off to maintain the
set temperature
NOTE: Cooking times and
temperatures can be adjusted, even
while the air fryer is in operation.
10.
CAUTION: During the frying process,
food will get very hot and steam may
escape from the appliance.
Pull the drawer out of the appliance
and place it on a suitable heat resistant
surface and check if the food is ready.
CAUTION: DO NOT touch the drawer
immediately after use. Only hold the
drawer by the handle
Always wear oven gloves and use
suitable accessories such as tongs to
remove food, as required.
DO NOT turn the drawer upside down,
as any excess oil that has collected
may drip onto the food.
CAUTION: Before serving, ensure
meat and poultry are thoroughly
cooked.
If the food is not ready, simply place it
back into the air fryer and set the timer
for a few extra minutes.
Once food is cooked and the
appliance is not required for further
cooking, remove the plug from the
mains power socket.
Allow the used accessories and
appliance to cool down before
cleaning them (refer to the cleaning
and care section).

SETTINGS:
e The settings table will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients.
e Settings are indications; as ingredients differ in origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot
guarantee the best settings for your ingredients.
e Settings can be adjusted to meet personal preference in the finished result. However,
always ensure food is cooked and piping hot before serving.
Settings
Weight (g) (mins) } (°C)
Chips 700-1000 18-25 200
Rib 350-450 15-20 180
Shrimp 300-400 15-20 160
Cake 550-650 35-45 160
8-10 Cups
Drumstick 600-800 20-25 180 Adding 1/2 spoon of oil
10-13 Pieces
Beef Steak 450-500 15-25 160 Adding 1/2 spoon of oil
2 Pieces
Fish 400-500 15-20 180
NOTE: During the process of cooking, overturning NOTE: By adding small amount of oil to the fresh
the small size food can promote the final cooking ingredients, the food can be made crispier. After
effect, and can help the food ingredients to get adding the oil, the food ingredients should be
well-distributed frying. shelved for several minutes before frying them in
the fat-free fryer.
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PRE-HEATING:
It is recommended to add 3 minutes to
the cooking time if the appliance is cold.
Alternatively, pre-heat the appliance
without any food inside:
1. Place the empty drawer into the unit.
2. Adjust the timer to 3 minutes and the
temperature to the required cooking
temperature.
3. Once pre-heated remove the drawer
and add food.
4. Place the drawer in to the unit and
adjust the timer to the required
cooking time.
GETTING THE BEST
RESULTS FROM YOUR
AIR FRYER:
Cooking time:
e The cooking time will depend on the
size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes
may require a shorter cooking time.
e Ingeneral the cooking times are
shorter than in a conventional oven.
Start with shorter cooking times and
then adapt the cooking times to your
personal taste.
e Whilst becoming familiar with the
appliance it is advisable to check the
condition of the food during cooking
to ensure that it does not burn.
Turning and rotating food:
e “Flipping” or turning smaller sized
foods halfway through the cooking
process, assures that all the pieces are
evenly fried.
e Some food requires shaking halfway
through the cooking time (refer to the
settings table). To shake the food, pull
the drawer out of the appliance by the
handle and shake it. Then slide the
drawer back into the fryer.
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Accessories:
e If using a cooking vessel in the drawer,
non-stick coated or enamel coated
ovenware is recommended in order to
allow for greater heat transfer.
NOTE: Using cooking vessels may
affect the cooking due to the
reduction in air flow.
Food tips:
e Snacks that can be prepared in an
oven can also be prepared in the air
fryer.
e There is no need to add any oil to
frozen chips as most frozen products
are generally pre-fried. When
preparing frozen chips or other frozen
convenience products, follow the
manufacturer's specifications on
the packaging. Be cautious of using
extremely greasy ingredients such as
sausages in the air fryer.
e Addsome oil to fresh potatoes for a
crispy result. Fry the potatoes in the air
fryer within a few minutes of adding
the oil.
e The air fryer can be used to reheat
food; Set the temperature to 150°C for
up to 10 minutes.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Check these charts for basic imperial to
metric conversions of weights
os
250ml 8 fl oz lTcup
180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 fl oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 floz 1/2 cup
75ml 2% fl oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 fl oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 floz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 fl oz ] tablespoon
1/2 oz 15g
10z 30g
2 OZ 60g
3 OZ 90g
40Zz 110g
5 0z 140g
6 oz 170g
7 OZ 200g
8 oz 225g
9 oz 255g
10 oz 280g
Tl oz 310g
12 oz 340g
13 oz 370g
14 oz 400g
16 oz 425g
1lb oz 450g
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Pausing and resuming cooking:
While the air fryer is in operation the
cooking cycle can be paused.
Remove the drawer from the unit. The fan
and heating element will stop working.
The On/Standby indicator will remain lit to
show the unit is in Standby mode.
When the drawer is re-inserted, the air
fryer will resume operation on the latest
selected settings.
Automatic switch off:
The air fryer has a built in timer, which
will automatically shut down the air fryer
when timer reaches zero.
To manually switch off the air fryer, adjust
the timer to zero.
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Accessories/Spare Parts
Spare part replacements and accessories are available to purchase via:
@ [phone]
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
11707101 Drawer
11707102 Grill Plate
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Cleaning and care
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance
in water or any other liquid.
Clean the main unit, drawer and grill
plate after each use. DO NOT allow food
residues to dry on. Food residue could
start to burn and possibly cause faults.
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains
and allow it to cool down.
NOTE: Remove the drawer to let it
cool down more quickly.
2. Wipe the main unit clean with a damp
cloth and a little detergent.
3. Clean the drawer and grill plate with
detergent and warm water. In the case
of stubborn dirt, soak them in warm
water and detergent beforehand.
NOTE: DO NOT clean the appliance
with metal kitchen utensils, caustic or
abrasive cleaning agents or scouring
sponges.
NOTE: Allow all parts to air dry
completely or dry with a tea towel
before reusing or storing.
Storage
e Once cool, clean and dry store the
appliance upright, in a cool, dry place.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The air fryer does not work Plug the appliance into an earthed wall
socket.
Ensure the drawer is fully inserted.
Ensure the timer has been set.
The air fryer is emitting smoke White smoke is caused by grease heating
up inside the appliance. Clean the
appliance properly after each use.
Dark smoke suggests food is burning.
Immediately unplug the appliance.
Wait for smoke to clear before removing
the drawer.
Foods are overcooked or burned Decrease cooking temperature or time.
Ensure food items are not too large and
are not touching the heating elements.
The fried ingredients are not done Put smaller batches of ingredients in the air
fryer. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
The set temperature is too low.
Adjust the temperature. Refer to the
Settings section under Cooking with
the Air Fryer for a temperature reference
guide.
The cooking time is too short. Adjust the
cooking time (Refer to the Settings section
under Cooking with the Air Fryer for a
timer reference guide).
French fries are fried unevenly inthe air Use fresh starchy potatoes and make sure
fryer they stay firm during frying.
Shake French Fries halfway through cook-
ing to receive the best results
Food ingredients are not baked evenly The food ingredients must be overturned
in the air fryer in the process of cooking.
French fries are not crispy when they The crispiness of the fries depends on the
come out of the air fryer amount of oil and water in the fries.
Dry the French Fries properly before you
add the oil.
Cut the French Fries smaller for a
crispier result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier result.
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Disposal of the unit
Appliances bearing the symbol shown The WEEE directive, introduced in August
here may not be disposed of in domestic 2006, states that all electrical items must
rubbish. You are required to dispose of old be recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
electrical and electronic appliances like
this separately, Please arrange to take this appliance to
your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk once it has reached the end of its life.
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.
Customer support
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product,
please contact our helpful Customer Support Team:
@ +4, (0) 333 220 6066
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Please have your Model No. available. This can be found on the front
cover of this instruction manual and on the appliance'’s rating label.
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