Tower Hobbies T17137 User manual

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. LITRE
DIGITAL DUAL BASKET
AIR FRYER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: T
APPLICABLE TO ALL COLOUR VARIANTS

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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 cooking basket safety switch 10
•Removing the cooking basket 10
•Turning the appliance ON and OFF 10
•Selecting a cooking basket 11
•Pre-set program selection 11
•Setting the temperature 11
•Setting the cooking time 12
•The sync function 12
•After cooking 12
•Tips 13
SUGGESTED TIMES/TEMPS 14
ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS 15
WEIGHTS & MEASURES TABLE 16
CLEANING AND CARE 17
TROUBLESHOOTING 18
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT / CUSTOMER SUPPORT 19
RECIPES 20-22
NOTES 23

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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE AC 220 - 240V~
FREQUENCY 50-60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 2400W
CAPACITY 8.5 Litre
TEMPERATURE RANGE 75°C - 200°C (35°C dehydrate)
TIME RANGE up to 60 minutes
DIMENSIONS (MM) H: 320 x W: 390 x D: 380mm
WEIGHT 8Kg
Instruction Manual
8.5L Double Basket Air Fryer
2 x Crisper 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 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 selection key
2. Roast mode selection key
3. Grill mode selection key
4. Bake mode selection key
5. Reheat mode selection key
6. Dehydrate mode selection key
7. Time + key
8. Time selection key
9. Time - key
10. LED display screen
11. Power ON/OFF key
12. Right cooking basket selection key
13. Dual function selection key
14. Shake indicator
15. Sync function selection key
16. Left cooking basket selection key
17. Start/Pause key
18. Temperature - key
19. Temperature selection key
20. Temperature + key
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STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Air inlet
Air outlet
Cooking
basket
Basket
handle
Control
Panel
NEED PHOTOGRAPHY
Grill plates

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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. Thoroughly clean the grill plates and
cooking baskets with hot water, some
washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive
sponge. Dry thoroughly.
7. Place the grill plates in the bottom of
the cooking baskets before use.
8. Wipe the inside and outside of the
appliance with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly.
9. Do not fill the appliance with oil or
frying fat. This appliance operates
using hot air and requires very little to
no oil.
10. Familiarise yourself with the control
panel shown in the Specifications
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, 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
BASKETS:
Pull the handle to remove either cooking
basket, as shown in the illustration
below.
NOTE: If either 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
AND OFF:
To use the appliance, begin by plugging
it into a mains socket. The unit will give
off a sound prompt and the key will
illuminate.
Once the unit is plugged in, press the
key to turn the unit on. There will be a
sound prompt and the cooking basket
selection keys will illuminate.
Press the key again when the unit is in
operation to turn it off. The LED display
will go out.