Tower Hobbies T17125 User manual

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 LITRE
DIGITAL AIR FRYER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: T

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THIS BOX CONTAINS 3
SPECIFICATIONS 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4
•Key Safety Points 4
•General safety 4
•Whilst Air Frying 5
•Plug and cord 6
•Wiring safety 7
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER 8
•Control panel and display 8
•Structure of your appliance 9
BEFORE FIRST USE 10
•Preparing for use 10
USING YOUR AIR FRYER 10
•Air fryer drawer safety switch 10
•Removing the cooking basket 10
•Turning the appliance ON/OFF 10
•Function/Menu selection 11
•Setting the temperature 11
•Setting the cooking time 11
•Air frying 12
•Tips 12
SUGGESTED TIMES/TEMPS 13
ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS 16
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
CLEANING AND CARE 16
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT / CUSTOMER SUPPORT 17
WEIGHTS & MEASURES TABLE 18
RECIPES 19-21
NOTES 22-23

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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE AC 220 - 240V~
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 1200W
CAPACITY 3 Litre
TEMPERATURE RANGE 75°C - 200°C
TIME RANGE up to 60 minutes
Instruction Manual
3L Digital Air Fryer
Removable Grill Plate

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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 cooking basket
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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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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.
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
and/or flammable fumes.
• 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.

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• 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.
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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In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the Customer Support Team.
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).
• 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.
• The plug must be fitted with a fuse
of the same rating already fitted and
conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA
approved.
• If in doubt consult a qualified
electrician who will be pleased to do
this for you.
NON-REWIREABLE MAINS PLUG.
f 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.
WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY
1. Air Fry Mode Indicator
2. Bake Mode Indicator
3. LED Display
4. Cake Mode Indicator
5. French Fries Mode Indicator
6. Roast Mode Indicator
7. Reheat Mode Indicator
8. Custom Mode Indicator
9. Chicken Mode Indicator
10. Function/Mode Selection Key
11. Temperature Time +/- Keys
12. Start/Pause Key
13. Power ON/OFF Key
21 43 5
11 12 1310
6 7 8 9

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STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Air inlet
Air outlet
Control
Panel
Cooking
basket
Basket
handle
Crisper grill
plate

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PREPARING FOR USE
1. Read all instructions and safety
information carefully before first use.
Please retain this information for
future reference.
2. Remove your appliance from the
packaging.
3. Check that there is no damage to
the cord or any visible damage to the
body.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
5. Remove any stickers or labels from
the appliance. DO NOT remove the
rating label.
6. Clean the cooking basket and crisper
grill plate with some washing-up
liquid and a nonabrasive sponge. Dry
thoroughly.
7. Wipe the inside and outside of the
appliance with a damp cloth.
8. Place the crisper grill plate into the
cooking basket.
9. Do not fill the fryer with oil or frying
fat. This fryer operates using hot air
and requires very little to no oil.
10. Familiarise yourself with the control
panel shown in the Getting to Know
Your Air Fryer section.
11. Situate your appliance according to
the Important Safety Instructions
section.
NOTE: When using the appliance for the
first time, a slight smoke or odour may
be emitted. This is normal and will soon
subside. Ensure that there is sucient
ventilation around the appliance.
BEFORE FIRST USE
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
AIR FRYER COOKING BASKET
SAFETY SWITCH:
For your safety, this air fryer contains
a safety switch in the cooking basket,
designed to keep if from accidentally
turning on whenever the cooking
basket is not properly situated inside
the appliance or the timer is not set.
Before using your air fryer, please ensure
that the crisper grill plate is inside the
cooking basket and the cooking basket
is fully closed.
REMOVING THE COOKING
BASKET:
Pull the handle to remove the cooking
basket
NOTE: If the cooking basket is removed
from the main body of the fryer when
in operation, the unit will automatically
stop working. When the cooking basket
is re-inserted, the air fryer will resume
operation on the latest selected settings.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON/
OFF:
1. To use the appliance, begin by
plugging it into a mains socket,
ensuring the socket switch is in the
ON position.
2. Once the unit is plugged in, press the
Power On/Off key to turn the unit on.
There will be a sound prompt and the
LED display will come on indicate the
unit has been turned on.
3. Press this button again when the unit
is in operation to turn it off. The LED
display will go out and the fan will
stop working.

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FUNCTION/MENU SELECTION:
This unit is equipped with a choice of four
functions (Air Fry, Bake, Roast and Reheat)
and four pre-set modes (Cake, French
Fries, Chicken and Custom).
To start cooking, begin by selecting the
desired cooking mode or function. To do
this, press the Function/Menu Selection
key on the unit’s control panel to cycle
through and select the available functions
and modes. The corresponding indicator
will flash on the unit’s control panel to
show each function or mode has been
selected, and the default cooking time
and temperature for that function or
mode will be displayed on the unit’s LED
screen.
NOTE: It is not possible to start a cooking
cycle without first selecting one of the
available pre-set menus.
When the desired function or mode has
been selected, press the Start/Pause key
to begin or resume the cooking cycle. The
unit will automatically start working and
the corresponding indicator will remain
illuminated but all other indicators will go
out.
NOTE: Cooking times and temperatures
for each pre-set can be manually adjusted,
as detailed in the corresponding sections
above.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE:
The appliance’s cooking temperature can
be set manually, from 75ºC to 200ºC.
1. Press the Time/Temperature button
once to turn the temperature
selection function on, then press the
and keys to manually adjust the
cooking temperature, in increments of
5. The currently selected temperature
will be displayed on the unit’s LED
screen. Short-press this key to
gradually increase the temperature, or
press and hold it to cycle through the
temperature range more quickly.
2. When the correct time and
temperature have been selected,
press the Start/Pause key to begin or
resume the cooking cycle.
SETTING THE COOKING TIME:
The appliance’s cooking time can be set
manually, from 1 to 60 minutes.
1. Press the Time/Temperature button
again to activate the timer selection
function. Then press the and
keys to manually adjust the cooking
temperature, in increments of 1. The
currently selected cooking time will
be displayed on the unit’s LED screen.
Short-press this key to gradually
increase the cooking time, or press
and hold it to cycle through the timer
more quickly.
2. When the correct temperature and
cooking time have been selected,
press the Start/Pause key to begin or
resume the cooking cycle The unit’s
LED display and the indicator for the
selected function or mode will remain
illuminated but all other indicators
will go out.
AIR FRYING:
CAUTION! DO NOT touch the cooking
basket during and for some time after use,
as it gets very hot. Only hold the cooking
basket by the handle.
• When the set preparation time has
elapsed the appliance will emit an
audible signal and the text ‘End’ will
be displayed on the unit’s LED screen.
When this occurs, pull the cooking
basket out of the appliance and
place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Alternatively, turn the appliance off by
pressing the Power ON/OFF key twice.
• Check if the ingredients are ready:
• If the ingredients are not ready yet,
simply slide the cooking basket
back into the appliance and set the
timer to a few extra minutes.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
• If the ingredients are ready empty
the cooking basket into a bowl or
onto a plate. Take care if tilting
the cooking basket, as any excess
oil that has collected on the
bottom of the cooking basket will
leak onto the ingredients, and the
grill plate may also detach from the
cooking basket and fall onto the
food.
• When a batch of food is ready, the
appliance is instantly ready for
preparing another batch.
• Unplug the appliance when the unit is
not required for further cooking.
TIPS:
• If the food is cold, increase the
cooking time by 3 minutes.
• To remove large or fragile ingredients,
lift the ingredients out of the cooking
basket with a pair of tongs.
• The cooking time will depend on the
size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes
may require a shorter cooking time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients and
turning food halfway during the
cooking time optimises the end result
and can help prevent unevenly fried
ingredients.
• For perfectly fluffy fries, it is
recommended that potatoes be
parboiled before frying.
• 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.
• Be cautious of using extremely greasy
ingredients in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an
oven can also be prepared in the unit.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled
snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made
dough also requires a shorter cooking
time than home-made dough.
• When battering items, ensure they are
battered in the correct order, so that
they do not fall apart while crisping or
frying. Items should be first be coated
in flour, then butter or egg, and finally
breadcrumbs.
• The table opposite offers reference
times and quantities for frying a
variety of popular ingredients:

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Min-max
Amount
(g)
Time
(mins)
Temp
(°C)
Extra information Shake
POTATO & FRIES (AIR FRY MODE)
Thin Frozen Fries
400-500 18-20 200
Yes
Thick Frozen Fries
400-500 20-25 200
Yes
Potato Gratin
600 20-25 200
Yes
MEAT & POULTRY (ROAST MODE)
Steak
100-600 10-15 180
No
Pork Chops
100-600 10-15 180
No
Hamburger
100-600 10-15 180
No
Sausage Roll
100-600 13-15 200
No
Drumsticks
100-600 25-30 180
No
Chicken Breast
100-600 15-20 180
No
SNACKS (AIR FRY MODE)
Spring Rolls
100-500 8-10 200 Use oven-ready
Yes
Frozen Chicken
Nuggets
100-600 6-10 200 Use oven-ready
Yes
Frozen Fish Fingers
100-500 6-10 200 Use oven-ready
No
Frozen Bread Crumbed
Cheese Snacks
100-500 8-10 180 Use oven-ready
No
Stuffed Vegetables
100-500 10 160
No
BAKING (BAKE MODE)
Cake
400 20-25 160 Use baking tin
No
Quiche
500 20-22 180 Use baking tin/oven dish
No
Muns
400 15-18 200 Use baking tin
No
Sweet Snacks
500 20 160 Use baking tin/oven dish
No
SUGGESTED TIMES/TEMPS

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Spare part replacements and accessories are available to purchase via:
[phone]
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
PART NO DESCRIPTION IMAGE
T1712501 Crisper
T1712502 Cooking Basket
ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The air fryer
does not
work
The appliance is not plugged in.
The timer has not been set.
The ON/OFF key has not been
pressed.
Plug the appliance into an earthed wall
socket.
Set the time required.
Press the Power ON/OFF key.
The
ingredients
are not done.
Too much food has been added to
the unit.
The set temperature is too low.
The cooking time is too short.
Put smaller batches of ingredients in the
air fryer. Smaller batches are fried more
evenly.
Set to an appropriate temperature, re-fry
food.
Set an appropriate cooking time, re-fry
food.
Food is not
evenly fried.
Certain foods need to be shaken
midway through the cooking
process.
Midway through the cooking process, pull
the cooking basket out and shake it to
separate the overlapped food material,
then push the cooking basket back into
the unit to continue.
Fresh fries
are fried
unevenly in
the air fryer.
Wrong type of potatoes used.
The potato sticks were not rinsed
adequately before frying.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure they
stay firm during frying.
Rinse the potato sticks properly to
remove 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
the fries.
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.
The
appliance is
smoking.
The ingredients have a high oil
content.
The appliance contains grease from
a previous use.
An inappropriate temperature has
been set.
Smoking will be normal.
White smoke is caused by grease heating
up inside the fryer.
Clean the appliance properly after each
use.
Follow the suggested settings or food
manufacturer’s recommendations.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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CLEANING AND CARE
WARNING! Do not immerse the appliance
in water or any other liquid.
NOTE: Clean the appliance after every use.
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.
NOTE: Remove the cooking basket to let
the air fryer cool down more quickly.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance
with a moist cloth.
4. Clean the cooking basket and crisper
grill plate with hot water, some
washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive
sponge.
5. You can use degreasing liquid to
remove any remaining food remnants
or excess oil.
NOTE: The cooking basket is NOT
dishwasher-proof. NEVER place the
cooking basket in the dishwasher.
TIP: If food remnants or excess oil are
stuck to the bottom of the cooking basket,
fill the cooking basket with hot water with
some washing-up liquid and let it 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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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
be recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
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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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights.
IMPERIAL Metric
1/2 oz 15g
1 oz 30g
2 oz 60g
3 oz 90g
4 oz 110 g
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
METRIC IMPERIAL US CUPS
250ml 8 fl oz 1 cup
180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 fl oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 fl oz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 ½ fl oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 fl oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 fl oz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 fl oz 1 tablespoon

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INGREDIENTS
2 large potatoes
such as Maris Piper
1 tbsp sunflower oil
Salt and black
pepper
METHOD
1. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 cm thick
fries.
2. Place the fries 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 fries 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 Suggested
Times/Temps table.
 MINS  MINS
HOMEMADE FRIES
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
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HONEY LIME CHICKEN WINGS
 MINS  MINS
INGREDIENTS
12 chicken wings
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lime
juice
METHOD
1. Place all the ingredients inside a large
mixing bowl or zip-locked sealing bag.
2. Mix them well and marinate in the
refrigerator for at least 4 hours (preferably
overnight.
3. Evenly scatter the chicken wings in the
cooking basket.
4. Cook according to the times and
temperatures shown in the Suggested
Times/Temps table, turning halfway
through.
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
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