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.