Tower Hobbies T17099 User manual

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8.5 LITRE
1700W DUAL BASKET AIR FRYER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: T17099

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THIS BOX CONTAINS 3
SPECIFICATIONS 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4
•General safety 4
•Plug and cord 5
•Wiring safety 6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN 7
•Control panel and display 7
•Structure of your appliance 8
BEFORE FIRST USE 9
•Preparing for use 9
•Air fryer drawer safety switch 9
•Removing the frying drawers 9
USING YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN 10
•Turning the appliance ON/OFF 10
•Pre-heat 10
•Auto-off function 10
•Setting the temperature/timer 10
•Pre-set menu selection 11
•Smart finish 12
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 13
SETTINGS TABLE 15
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CLEANING AND CARE 16
TROUBLESHOOTING 17
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT 18
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 18
RECIPES 19-23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE AC 220 - 240V~
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 1700W
CAPACITY 5.2L + 3.3L
TEMPERATURE RANGE 80°C - 200°C
TIME RANGE 1-60 minutes
DIMENSIONS H: 310 x W: 420 x D: 360 mm
WEIGHT 7.75Kg
Instruction manual
8.5L Dual Basket Air Fryer
2 x Grill Plates

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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
appliance door is opened.
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 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.
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or removing accessories, after use and
before cleaning.
• Allow the appliance to cool down for
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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
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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 the appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT 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.
• This appliance is for household use only.
• DO NOT place anything on top
of the appliance.
• DO NOT clean the appliance with
metal kitchen utensils, caustic
or abrasive cleaning agents or scouring
sponges.
• DO NOT use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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WHILST AIR FRYING
• Please ensure that the appliance is used
on a stable, level, and heat resistant
surface.
• DO NOT place the appliance
on or near combustible materials
such as a tablecloth or curtain.
• DO NOT place the appliance 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.
•DO NOT place the appliance in
the presence of explosive
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• DO NOT 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.
•DO NOT 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.
• If the appliance begins to emit smoke,
unplug it immediately.
Only open the door once the smoke has
cleared. Remove burnt remnants.
•DO NOT leave this appliance unattended
whilst operating.
PLUG AND CORD
• Check that the voltage of the main
circuit corresponds with the rating of the
appliance before operating.
• 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 let the supply cord touch
hot surfaces.
• DO NOT carry the appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use any extension cord
with this appliance.
•The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
• DO NOT pull the plug out by the cord
as this may damage the plug and/or
the cable.
•DO NOT plug and unplug with
wet hands.
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:

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Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L] Green/
Yellow [EARTH]
PLUG FITTING DETAILS
(WHERE APPLICABLE)
•The wire labelled blue is the neutral
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [N].
•The wire labelled brown is the live wire
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [L].
•The wire labelled green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with
the letter [E].
•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.
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conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA
approved.
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who will be pleased to do this for you.
NON-REWIREABLE MAINS PLUG
If your appliance is supplied with a
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lead and should the fuse need replacing,
you must use an ASTA approved one
(conforming to BS 1362 of the same rating).
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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.
In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the Customer Support Team. [phone]
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!
FUSE
Earth
(G
reen/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Bro
wn)
WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY
1. Start/Pause Key
2. Preset Selection Key
3. Drawer 1 Selection Key
4. Drawer 2 Selection Key
5. Drawer 1 Temperature & Time + Key
6. Drawer 1 Temperature & Time - Key
7. Drawer 2 Temperature & Time + Key
8. Drawer 2 Temperature & Time - Key
9. Temperature/ Time Key
10. Smart Finish Key
11. Drawer 1 LED Display
12. Drawer 1 Temperature Indicator
13. Drawer 1 Timer Indicator
14. Drawer 2 LED Display
15. Drawer 2 Temperature Indicator
16. Drawer 2 Timer Indicator
17. Fries/Chips Preset Indicator
18. Cake Preset Indicator
19. Steak Preset Indicator
20. Drumsticks Preset Indicator
21. Chicken Wings Preset Indicator
22. Prawns Preset Indicator
23. Sausage Preset Indicator
24. Pie Preset Indicator
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Air outlet
STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Air inlet
LED
Screen
Cool Touch
Drawer handle
Drawer
1
Drawer
2

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PREPARING FOR USE
1. Remove your appliance from the
packaging.
2. 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.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
6. Locate the appliance on a stable,
horizontal, even and heat-resistant
surface in accordance with the
Important safety information section.
7. Thoroughly clean the grill plates and
drawers with hot water, some washing
up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Dry thoroughly.
8. Wipe the inside and outside of the
appliance with a moist cloth.
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fat or any other liquid. This is an oil-free
fryer that works on hot air.
10.DO NOT put anything on top of the
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and the hot air frying will be affected as
a result.
AIR FRYER DRAWER
SAFETY SWITCH:
For your safety, this air fryer contains
a safety switch in the drawer designed
to keep if from accidentally turning on
when the frying basket and drawer are
not properly situated inside the appliance.
Before using the air fryer, please ensure
that the baskets are inside of the drawers,
the drawers are fully close.
REMOVING THE DRAWERS
Each drawer can be removed fully from the
air fryer. Pull on the handle to slide each
drawer out of the air fryer.
NOTE! If either drawer is removed from the
main body of the fryer when in operation,
the corresponding side of the air fryer will
automatically stop working, and the text
‘OPEN’ will be shown on the LED display for
that side. When the drawer is re-inserted,
the corresponding side of the air fryer will
resume operation on the latest selected
settings.
NOTE! Removing one of the drawers from
the air fryer will not affect the operation of
the drawer on the opposite side, which will
continue to work as normal as long as it is
not removed from the unit.
BEFORE FIRST USE

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
1. Plug the unit into a mains socket. This
will put the unit into standby mode.
Press the icon to turn on the
appliance, once pressed the 1and 2
indicators will light up to show the unit
is on.
2. Once the unit is out of Standby mode,
press either or both of the 1and 2
drawer selection keys to activate the
control panel for the corresponding
drawer(s).
NOTE! If there is a power cut or the unit is
unplugged during operation all indicator
lights will go off. Once connection is
re-established the unit will continue to
operate on the previously selected settings.
AUTO-OFF FUNCTION
1. When cooking is not in progress, the
appliance will automatically go into
Standby mode if there has been no
contact with the control panel for
10 minutes. The key will remain
illuminated, but all other indicators as
well as the LED display will go out to
show the unit is in Standby mode.
2. Press the key while the unit is in this
state to bring it out of Standby mode.
The , 1and 2indicators will light up
to show the unit has been taken out of
Standby mode.
3. Once the unit is out of Standby mode,
press either or both of the 1and 2
drawer selection keys to activate the
control panel for the corresponding
drawer(s).
START/PAUSE
1. Once the appropriate function or time
and temperature have been set touch
the key. All other program indicators
will go out, and the unit will begin to
operate on the selected settings.
2. To pause the unit while it is in operation,
press the key. The indicator, the
digits on the LED display and the
indicators for the currently selected
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all program indicators will come on
and remain static, to show the unit is
paused.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
1. Touch the key to activate the
Temperature Selection function
on either or both drawers. The
corresponding indicator will illuminate
and the time and temperature digits
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to show this function has been selected.
2. Once the Temperature function has
been activated, press the + and - keys on
the corresponding side of the air fryer to
adjust the temperature by increments
of 5, from 80 to 200 degrees Celsius.
Short press each key to adjust this
setting gradually or press and hold to
change the time more quickly.
3. If required, repeat this process for
the other drawer. Once the correct
temperature for each drawer is set,
press the key to start the cooking
process. The unit will automatically
begin to operate at the latest selected
settings.
NOTE! The temperature can be changed
during operation.
SETTING THE TIMER
1. Touch the key to activate the Timer
function on either or both drawers. The
corresponding indicator will illuminate
and the time and temperature digits
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to show this function has been selected.