Tower Hobbies Vortx T17052 User manual

T17052 Applicable to all colour variants
4.5 LITRE
AIR FRYER
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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Technical Data:
This box contains:
Instruction Manual
4.5L Air Fryer
1. Temperature Dial
2. Air Inlet
3. Timer Dial
4. Air Outlet
5. Working Light
6. Power Light
7. Non-Stick Food Drawer
8. Handle
9. Grill Plate
Specifications:
Description: 4.5L Manual Air Fryer
Model: T17052 Applicable to all colour variants
Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 1500W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with
the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31)
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
(Including amendment (EU) 2015/863).
2009/125/EC Eco-design of Energy related Products (ERP)
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
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Wiring Safety for UK Use Only
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).
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.
If 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.
FUSE
Earth
(Green/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
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.
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.

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• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• 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.
• 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 carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use any
extension cord with this
appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug
out by the cord as this
may damage the plug
and/or the cable.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or
before cleaning.
• Switch off and unplug
before fitting or removing
tools/attachments, after
use and before cleaning.
• 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 16 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.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
Important Safety Information:

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• DO NOT use this product
for anything other than
its intended use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• This appliance includes
a heating function.
Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a
stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords,
plugs or any part of the
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT place the
air fryer on or near
combustible materials
such as a tablecloth or
curtain.
• DO NOT place the air
fryer 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.
• Allow the air fryer to cool
down for approximately
30 minutes before you
handle or clean it.
• Make sure the food
prepared in the air fryer
comes out golden-yellow
instead of dark brown.
Remove burnt remnants.
• During hot air frying,
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 you
remove the drawer from
the air fryer.
• Any dishes or accessories
used in the air fryer will
become hot. Always
use oven gloves when
handling or removing
anything from the air
fryer.
• WARNING: DO NOT fill
the air fryer drawer with
oil as this may cause a
fire hazard.
• Always put ingredients to
be fried in the drawer.
• DO NOT place anything
on top of the air fryer.
• In the unlikely event
the appliance develops
a fault, stop using
it immediately and
seek advice from the
Customer Support Team.
[phone]

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Before First Use:
Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this
information for future reference.
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. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
4. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance
5. Thoroughly clean the grill and non-stick food drawer with hot water, some washing-
up liquid and a non abrasive sponge.
WARNING! DO NOT clean the non-stick food drawer and grill in the dishwasher. They are
NOT dishwasher safe.
6. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
7. Do not fill the drawer with oil or frying fat.
Note: This appliance uses very little oil or no oil.
Using Your Appliance.
Preparing For Use:
1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface. Do not place the
appliance onto a non-heat-resistant surface.
2. Place the drawer into the air fryer.
3. Do not fill the drawer with oil or any other liquid.
4. Do not put anything on top of the appliance, as this will disrupt the airflow and the
hot air frying will be affected as a result.
Automatic Switch Off:
The Tower Air Fryer has a built in timer, which will automatically shut down the Air
Fryer when timer reaches zero. You can manually switch off the Air Fryer by turning the
temperature and timer dial anti-clockwise to 0.
Air Fryer Drawer Safety Switch:
For your safety, this air fryer contains a safety switch designed to keep it from accidentally
turning on when the non-stick food drawer is not properly situated inside the appliance
and the timer is not set. To use the air fryer, please ensure that the non-stick food drawer
is fully inserted inside of the appliance and that the cooking timer has been set.
Removing the Drawer:
• Both the non-stick drawer and grill can be fully removed from the Air Fryer.
Air Frying:
1. Connect the mains plug into an earthed wall socket.
2. Carefully pull the non-stick food drawer out of the air fryer.
3. Put the ingredients in the drawer.
4. Slide the non-stick food drawer back into the air fryer making sure to carefully align
with the guides in the body of the fryer.
5. Never use the appliance without the non-stick food drawer inside of body of the Air
Fryer.
CAUTION: Do not touch the non-stick food drawer immediately after use, as it gets very
hot. Allow it plenty of time to for it too cool. Only hold the non-stick food drawer by the
handle.

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6. Determine the required preparation time for your ingredients (refer to the ‘Settings’
section below for more information on how to do this.)
7. To switch on the appliance, turn the timer dial to the required preparation time. The
power on indicator will light up green, the temperature indicator will light up red,
and the fan will come on to indicate the unit is in operation.
8. Turn the temperature control dial to the required temperature. See section ‘Settings’
in this chapter to determine the right temperature. Add 2 minutes to the preparation
time when the appliance is cold.
Note: If you wish, you can also let the appliance preheat without any ingredients inside.
In this case, turn the timer dial to more than 2 minutes and wait until the heating-up
light goes out (after approx. 2 minutes). Then fill the drawer and turn the timer dial to the
required preparation time.
a. The timer will start counting down the set preparation time.
b. During the hot air frying process, the working light will come on and go out from
time to time. This indicates that the heating element is being switched on and off to
maintain the set temperature.
c. Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the drawer.
9. Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time (see section
“Settings” in this chapter). To shake the ingredients, pull the non-stick food drawer
out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the non-stick food drawer
back into the fryer.
10. When you hear the timer bell, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the non-
stick food drawer out of the appliance and place it on a suitable work surface.
Note: You can also switch off the appliance manually. To do this, turn the timer control dial
to 0.
11. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply slide
the non-stick food drawer back into the appliance and set the timer to a few extra
minutes.
12. To remove ingredients (e.g. fries), pull the drawer out of the Air Fryer and place it on a
suitable surface. Both the drawer and ingredients will be very hot. Depending on the
type of ingredients in the fryer, steam may escape from the drawer so care is needed.
13. Empty the non-stick food drawer into a bowl or onto a plate.
Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the drawer with a pair
of tongs.
14. When food is ready , its instantly ready to make more delicious meals.
Timer:
The Air Fryer has a 30 minute manual timer with a bell. Turn the dial to set the required
cooking time. When the cooking time has elapsed, a bell will sound to indicate that the
cooking has finished.
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 may differ in size,
shape and texture, we cannot guarantee consistent settings. Because the Rapid Air
technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance instantly, pulling the non-stick
food drawer briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.

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Tips:
• The preparation time will depend on the size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes may
require a shorter cooking time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway during the cooking time optimises the end
result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• 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 such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in a oven can also be prepared in the air fryer
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 500 grams.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough
also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
• 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 ingredients or filled ingredients.
• You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the
temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.
SETTINGS TABLE:
Min-max
Amount (g) Time (min.) Temperature (ºC) Extra information Shake
Potato & fries
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
Steak 100-600 10-15 180
Pork chops 100-600 10-15 180
Hamburger 100-600 10-15 180
Sausage roll 100-600 13-15 200
Drumsticks 100-600 25-30 180
Chicken breast 100-600 15-20 180
Snacks
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
Frozen bread crumbed
Cheese snacks 100-500 8-10 180 Use oven- ready
Stuffed vegetables 100-500 10 160

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Min-max
Amount (g) Time (min.) Temperature (ºC) Extra information Shake
Baking
Cake 400 20-25 160 Use baking tin
Quiche 500 20-22 180 Use baking tin/
oven dish
Muns 400 15-18 200 Use baking tin
Sweet snacks 500 20 160 Use baking tin/
oven dish
Troubleshooting:
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The air fryer does not
work
The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the appliance into an earthed wall
socket.
The appliance is not turned on. Press the On/Off button to switch on the
appliance.
Fried snacks are not
crispy when they come
out of the air fryer.
Wrong type of snacks used. Use oven snacks or lightly brush some
oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
The fryer contains grease from
previous use.
White smoke is caused by grease
heating up inside the fryer. Make sure
you clean the fryer properly after each
use.
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 the temperature to the required
temperature setting.
(Refer to the ‘Settings’ section under
‘Using the appliance’ for a temperature
reference guide).
The preparation time is too short.
Set unit to the required preparation
time (refer to the ‘Settings’ section
under ‘Using the Appliance’ for a timer
reference guide).
Fresh fries are fried
unevenly in the air fryer.
Wrong type of potatoes used. Use fresh potatoes and make sure they
stay firm during frying.
The potato sticks were not rinsed
adequately before frying
Rinse the potato sticks properly to
remove starch from the outside.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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.
Cleaning & Care:
WARNING! DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
• Clean the appliance after every use.
• Cleaning the non-stick food drawer.
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 non-stick food drawer to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
4. Clean the non-stick food drawer and grill with hot water, some washing-up liquid
and a non-abrasive sponge.
5. You can use degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.
WARNING! DO NOT wash the non-stick food drawer in the dishwasher. It is NOT
dishwasher-safe.
Tip: If dirt is stuck to the drawer or the bottom of the drawer, fill the drawer with hot water
with some washing-up liquid. Let the drawer soak for approximately 10 minutes.
6. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and non-abrasive sponge.
7. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
To store your appliance:
• 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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Weights & Measures:
Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights.
Metric Imperial US cups
250ml 8 floz 1 cup
180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 floz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 floz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 1/2 floz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 floz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 floz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 floz 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
15 oz 425g
1 lb 450g
Food Allergies
Important Note: 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

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Ingredients
2 large potatoes
½ tbsp. paprika
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 tbsp. Sunflower oil
Ingredients
1 free range egg
1 strip of bacon
1 English mun
Cheese to slice
Pinch of pepper and salt to taste
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
Homemade Fries
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffin
Honey Lime Chicken Wings
Method
1. Wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
2. Dry with kitchen paper.
3. Cut the potatoes into your desired length and thickness.
4. Bring a large pot of water to the boil with a pinch of salt. Add the
chips and allow to part boil for 10 minutes.
5. Strain the fries and immediately run under cold water to stop
them from cooking any more.
6. Pour the oil in a bowl, with the paprika, salt and pepper. Put the
fries on top and mix until all the fries are coated.
7. Remove the fries from the bowl with your fingers or kitchen
utensil so that the excess oil stays behind in the bowl.
8. Place the fries in the air fryer and then set the fryer to cook as per
the suggested times/temperature in the Settings Table
Variations: Try replacing ½ tbsp. of paprika with ½ tbsp. garlic powder,
or ½ tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese.
Method
1. Crack the egg into a small ramekin or oven proof dish.
2. Cut the English mun in half and layer cheese on one half.
3. Place the mun, bacon and egg (in the ramekin) into the Air
Fryer drawer.
4. Turn the Air Fryer to 200°C for 6 minutes.
5. Once it’s cooked, assemble your breakfast mun and enjoy.
6. Tip: Try adding some mustard on the mun for extra flavour.
Method
1. Place all the ingredients inside a large mixing bowl or zip-locked
sealing bag and mix them well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at
least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
2. Line a baking tray with baking paper and evenly scatter the
chicken wings across it.
3. Cook as per the suggested times/temperature in the Settings
Table turning halfway through.

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Ingredients
4 skin-on salmon fillets
4 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Ingredients
100g dark chocolate chips
100g unsalted butter
1 ½ tbsp. self-raising flour
2 eggs
2 ½ tbsp. sugar
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Method
1. Melt the butter and mix in the remaining ingredients to create
a butter sauce.
2. Coat the fish in the sauce on both sides and place it on a baking
tray lined with baking paper.
3. Place the baking tray inside the air fryer and cook as per the
suggested times/temperature in the Settings Table
Method
1. Melt the chocolate and the butter, stirring all the time.
2. Stir the flour into the mixture, mix it in lightly and set the
mixture aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the eggs and sugar
until light and frothy. Mix in the chocolate sauce slowly until the
ingredients are well blended together.
4. Pour the batter into an oven-safe cup or ramekin and place it
inside the air fryer.
5. Turn the air fryer on in the Cake setting or at 190ºC for 6
minutes.
6. When ready, top with ice-cream and serve immediately.

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We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years.
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place
of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The Following Conditions Apply:
The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase or a receipt.
The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in
this instruction guide.
It must be used only for domestic purposes.
It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
Tower has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire only.
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with us within the 28 day period, your product is guaranteed for 1 year only.
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please call our Customer Support Team on:
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