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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1

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.
9. DO NOT 
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.

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cooking process is under way.
8. When the operation time has elapsed
there will be an audible signal, the text
‘OFF’ will be displayed on the unit’s LED
screen, and the heating element will
stop working.
9. Check if the food is ready. If the food
is ready remove the corresponding
drawer(s) from the appliance and place
it on a heat-resistant surface. Empty the
drawer into a bowl or onto a plate. Take
care when doing so, as excess oil from
cooking may leak onto the ingredients.
9a. If the food is not ready yet, return the
drawer to the appliance and set the
timer for a few extra minutes, then
press the key.
9b.When a batch of food is ready, the
appliance is instantly ready for
preparing another batch. However, if
the appliance is not required for further
cooking, turn it off and unplug it from
the mains socket. Leave the drawer(s)
open to allow the unit to cool down
more quickly.
CAUTION! DO NOT touch either drawer
during and for some time after use, as they
get very hot. Only hold either drawer by the
handle.
PRE-SET MENU TABLE
NOTE! Items in the large drawer should be
left cooking for 5 minutes extra.
PRE-SET MENU SELECTION
(Once plugged in and in stand-by)
1. Place the food in the drawer(s), taking
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2. Touch the key.
3. Touch the 1key to select
the desired compartment.
4. Repeatedly touch the key to cycle
through and select the available pre-
set functions. There will be a sound
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indicate the corresponding pre-set has
been selected, and the default time and
temperature settings for that program
will be displayed on the unit’s LED
screen.
5. If required, touch the key to activate
the temperature or time selection
functions, then the + and - keys to adjust
each setting manually, as desired.
6. If using both drawers, touch the 2key
on the unit’s control panel and repeat
steps 3 and 4.
7. Once the desired pre-set menus have
been set, press the key to start the
cooking process. The digits on the unit’s
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program indicators with the exception
of the selected one will go out, and the
fan will begin to operate to show the
MENU DEFAULT
TIME (MIN)
DEFAULT
TEMP (ºC)
Fries/Chips 20-25 200
Cake 25-30 150
Steak 15-20 200
Chicken 35-40 200
Drumsticks 12-17 190
Prawns 12-17 190
Sausage 12-17 160
Pie 25-30 200
2. Once the Timer function has been
activated, press the + and - keys on the
corresponding side of the air fryer to
adjust the cooking time by increments
of 1, from 00:00 to 60:00 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 cooking
time for each drawer has been set, press
the key to start the cooking process.
The unit will automatically begin to
operate at the latest selected settings.

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SMART FINISH FUNCTION
This unit is equipped with a Smart Finish
function, which allows for the cooking
programs on both drawers to be synced
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preventing extended wait times and
ensuring the food remains as fresh as
possible when served.
1. Place the food in the drawer(s), taking
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2. Touch the key.
3. Touch the 1key to select
the desired compartment.
4. Select the desired pre-set from the
corresponding menu on the unit’s
control panel, or manually select and
set the required time and temperature,
as detailed in the corresponding
sections of this instruction manual.
5. Once the correct pre-set or time and
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been set, press the 2key to select
operation for the second drawer.
6. Repeat step 4 for the second drawer.
7. Once the correct pre-set or time and
temperature for the second drawer
have been set, press the key on
the unit’s control panel to activate the
Smart Finish function.
8. Once the Smart Finish function has
been activated, press the key to
start the cooking cycles. The unit
will now carry out both programs
simultaneously, but delay the start of
the shorter program to ensure the two
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will be displayed on the corresponding
drawer’s LED display to show the
shorter program is on a time delay.
Once the cooking time for the two
selected programs matches up, this text
will be replaced by the standard timer,
and the second program will be carried
out as normal.
TIPS
1. To remove large or fragile ingredients,
lift the ingredients out of the drawer
with a pair of tongs.
2. The cooking time will depend on the
size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes
may require a shorter cooking time.
3. A larger quantity of ingredients requires
a slightly longer preparation time than a
smaller quantity of ingredients.
4. Shaking smaller ingredients halfway
during the cooking time optimises
the end result and can help prevent
unevenly fried ingredients.
5. 
recommended that potatoes be
parboiled before frying.
6. Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a
crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the
air fryer within a few minutes after you
added the oil.
7. The optimal amount for preparing
crispy fries is 500 grams 5.2L drawer..
8. Be cautious of using extremely greasy
ingredients such as sausages in the air
fryer.
9. Snacks that can be prepared in an oven
can also be prepared in the air fryer.
10.
snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made
dough also requires a shorter cooking
time than home-made dough.
11. Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air
fryer drawer if you want to bake a cake
or quiche, or if you want to fry fragile
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12. The air fryer can be used to reheat
ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set
the temperature to 150°C for up to 10
minutes.

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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Check these charts for basic imperial
to metric conversions of weights.
METRIC IMPERIAL US CUPS
250ml  1 cup
180ml  3/4 cup
150ml  2/3 cup
120ml  1/2 cup
75ml  1/3 cup
60ml  1/4 cup
30ml  1/8 cup
15ml  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
16 oz 425g
1 lb oz 450g
FOOD ALLERGIES
IMPORTANT: 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
SETTINGS
The table on the next page will help you
select the basic settings for a variety of
common ingredients.
NOTE: Keep in mind that these settings
are indications. As ingredients differ in
origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot
guarantee the best setting for your
ingredients. Also note that the Rapid Air
technology instantly reheats the air inside
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out of the appliance during hot air frying
will barely disturb the process.
NOTE: In addition to the pre-set menus,
the appliance can be used to make other
foods by setting the time and temperature
manually. This settings table will help
you to select the basic settings for the
ingredients.
NOTE: Add 3 minutes to the preparation
time before you start frying if the appliance
is cold.

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Time
(mins)
Temp
(°C)
Extra information Shake
POTATO & FRIES
Thin Frozen Fries 20-25 200 Yes
Thick Frozen Fries 25-30 200 Yes
Home-made fries (8x8mm) 18-25 180 Add ½ tbsp of oil Yes
Home-made Potato Wedges) 18-22 180 Add ½ tbsp of oil Yes
Home-made Potato Cubes 12-18 200 Add ½ tbsp of oil Yes
Rösti 15-18 180
Potato Gratin 18-22 180
MEAT & POULTRY
Steak 15-20 200
Pork Chops 10-14 180
Hamburger 7-14 180
Sausage Roll 12-17 160
Drumsticks 12-17 190
Chicken 35-40 200
SNACKS
Spring Rolls 8-10 200 Use Oven Ready Yes
Frozen Chicken Nuggets 6-10 200 Use Oven Ready Yes
Frozen Fish Fingers 6-10 200 Use Oven Ready
Frozen Bread Crumbed
Cheese Snacks
10 200 Use Oven Ready
Stuffed Vegetables 10 160 Use Oven Ready
SETTINGS

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Spare part replacements and accessories are available to purchase via:
[phone]
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
PART NO DESCRIPTION IMAGE
T1709901 Large Drawer
T1709902 Small Drawer
T1709903 Large Grill Plate
T1709904 Small Grill Plate
ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS

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WARNING! Do not immerse the appliance
in water or any other liquid.
NOTE: Clean the appliance after every use.
CLEANING THE DRAWER
AND COOKING PLATES:
1. DO NOT use metal kitchen utensils or
abrasive cleaning materials to clean
them, as this may damage
the non-stick coating.
2. Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket and let the appliance cool down
before cleaning.
NOTE: Remove the drawers to let the
air fryer cool down more quickly.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with
a moist cloth.
4. Clean the drawers and grill plates with
hot water, some washing-up liquid and
a non-abrasive sponge.
CLEANING AND CARE
5. You can use degreasing liquid to
remove any remaining dirt.
NOTE: The drawers are NOT dishwasher
proof. NEVER place the drawer or
basket in the dishwasher. TIP: If dirt is
stuck to the basket or the bottom of the
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with some washing-up liquid, and let
the drawer soak for approximately
10 minutes.
6. Clean the inside of the appliance with
hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.
7. Clean the heating element with a
cleaning brush to remove any food
residues.
STORAGE
•Ensure that the air fryer is cool, clean
and dry before you store it.
•Store the appliance in a cool and dry
place.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The air fryer
does not work. The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the appliance into an earthed wall socket.
The START/PAUSE key has not
been pressed. Press the START/PAUSE key.
The compartments are open
and the selected function is
paused.
Close the compartments to
automatically resume the
selected function.
The drawers
will not slide
inside the unit
properly.
There is too much food in the
drawers. 
The drawers are not correctly
placed inside the unit correctly.
Ensure the drawers are correctly
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the compartment.
Fried snacks
are not crispy
when they
come out of
the fryer.
Wrong type of snacks used.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush
some oil onto the snacks for a
crispier result.
Food stuck together or not in an
even layer.
Shake or turn the food
periodically through the cooking
process.
The fried
ingredients are
not done.
Too much food has been added
to the air fryer.
Put smaller batches of
ingredients in the air fryer.
Smaller batches are fried more
evenly.
The set temperature is too low. Set to an appropriate
temperature.
The cooking time is too short. Set an appropriate cooking time.
Fresh fries are
fried unevenly
in the air fryer.
Wrong type of potatoes used. Use fresh potatoes and make
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The potato sticks were not
rinsed adequately before frying
Rinse the potato sticks properly
to remove the starch from the
outside.
Fresh fries
are not crispy
when they
come out of
the air fryer.
The crispiness of the fries
depends on the amount of oil
and water in them.
Make sure you dry the potato
sticks properly before you add
the oil.
Cut the potato sticks smaller for a
crispier result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier
result.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product,
please contact our helpful Customer Support Team:
[phone]
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.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August
2006, states that all electrical items must
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Please arrange to take this appliance to
your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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INGREDIENTS
2 large potatoes
such as Maris Piper
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Salt and black pepper
METHOD
1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 cm thick
chips.
2. Place the chips into a pan and cover with
cold water, bring to the boil then simmer
for 10 minutes. Drain in a colander then
rinse under the tap to cool completely and
pat dry on kitchen paper.
3. Place the potatoes in a bowl and drizzle
over the oil, then season with salt and
black pepper.
4. Remove the fries from the bowl leaving
behind any excess oil.
5. Place the fries into the air fryer
and then cook according to the times
and temperatures shown in the Settings
table above.
15 MINS 20 MINS
HOMEMADE FRIES
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
4

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INGREDIENTS
1 free range egg
1 strip of bacon

Cheese of your
choosing
Salt and black pepper
METHOD
1. Crack the egg into a small ramekin or oven
proof dish.
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cheese on one half.
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ramekin) into the corresponding drawer.
4. Turn on the Air Fryer and set it to 200ºC for
6 minutes.
5. Once it’s cooked, assemble your breakfast
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BACON AND EGG BREAKFAST MUFFIN
10 MINS 20 MINS
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
4