Tower Hobbies VORTX T17068 User manual

T17068
3 LITRE
DIGITAL AIR FRYER
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at
www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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Technical Data:
This box contains:
Instruction Manual
3 L Air Fryer
Grill Plate
1. Air Inlet
2. Air Outlet
3. Control Panel
4. Drawer
5. Drawer Handle
6. Grill Plate
Specifications:
Description: 3L Digital Air Fryer
Model: T17068
Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 1000W
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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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.
1. Preset Options
• French Fries
• Fish
• Chicken Wings
• Steak
• Cake
• Jacket Potato
2. LED Display
3. Timer Key
4. Increase Key
5. Pre-set Mode Selector Key
6. Temperature Key
7. ON/Standby Key
8. Decrease Key
Control Panel:
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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!

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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 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.
• DO NOT use this
product for anything
other than its intended
use.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
Important Safety Information:

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• 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 food 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.
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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. DO NOT remove the rating label.
5. Thoroughly clean the grill plate and pan with hot water, some washing-up liquid and
a non abrasive sponge. Dry thoroughly. Place the grill plate in to the bottom of the
drawer.
6. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
7. Do not fill the fryer with oil or frying fat. This fryer operates using hot air and requires
very little to no oil.
8. Familiarise yourself with the control panel shown in the Specifications section.
9. Situate your appliance according to the Important Safety Instructions section.
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. Do not fill the drawer with oil or any other liquid.
3. 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.
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 whenever the drawer is not properly situated inside the
appliance or the timer is not set. Before using your air fryer, please ensure that the grill
plate is inside the drawer, the drawer is fully closed and that the cooking timer has been
set.
Removing the Drawer:
The drawer can be removed fully from the air fryer. Pull on the handle to slide the drawer
out of the air fryer.
Note: If the drawer is removed from the main body of the fryer when in operation, the unit
will automatically stop working. When the drawer is re-inserted, the air fryer will resume
operation on the latest selected settings. Alternatively, if the drawer is removed while the
unit is turned on but not in operation, all the indicators on the unit’s control panel will
light up momentarily, then go out again. The On/Standby indicator will remain lit to show
the unit is on Standby mode.
Air Frying:
1. Ensure that the drawer, with grill plate, is fully inserted in the unit.
2. Connect the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
3. Press the ON/Standby key.
4. Press the Temperature key and then the increase/decrease keys to set the required
temperature for cooking.
5. Press the Timer key and then the decrease key to set 3 minutes for preheating. Press
the ON/Standby key once more to start.
6. Once pre-heated and the timer reaches 0 mins the device is ready for use. Carefully
pull the drawer out of the appliance, place the ingredients inside the drawer, and
slide the drawer back in to the appliance.
Note: DO NOT exceed the MAX (maximum) line.
Note: Never use the pan without the grill plate.
7. Press the mode selection key to select an appropriate cooking mode or click the
temperature and/ or time keys and increase/decrease keys to choose an appropriate
time and temperature.
8. Press the ON/Standby key once more to start cooking. The fan will begin to work.
CAUTION! DO NOT touch the drawer during and for some time after use, as it gets very
hot. Only hold the drawer by the handle.

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9. When the set preparation time has elapsed the appliance will emit an audible signal.
Pull the drawer out of appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
10. Check if the ingredients are ready:
• If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply slide the drawer back into the appliance
and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
• If the ingredients are ready empty the drawer into a bowl or onto a plate. Take care if
tilting the drawer as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the drawer
will leak onto the ingredients.
11. When a batch of food is ready, the appliance is instantly ready for preparing another
batch.
TIP: Shake the ingredients halfway through the cooking time to optimise the end result
and help prevent unevenly fried ingredients. To shake the ingredients, pull the drawer out
of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the drawer back into the appliance.
TIP: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the drawer with a pair
of tongs.
Setting the Timer:
1. The Air Fryer has a 60 minute digital timer, which can be adjusted through the unit’s
control panel.
2. Press the Timer key and increase / decrease keys to set the required cooking time.
The digits on the unit’s control panel will change accordingly.
3. When the timer is set, press the On/Standby key on the unit’s control panel to start
the cooking process.
4. When the cooking time has elapsed, the unit will emit an audible signal to indicate
that the cooking has finished.
Note: The time changes in increments of 1 minute, between 1-60 minutes.
Note: If the food is cold, increase the cooking time by 3 minutes.
Note: The table on the next page will help you to select the basic settings for the
ingredients.
Temperature Selection:
1. Press the Temperature key and increase/ decrease keys to manually select the
correct temperature for each dish. The digits on the unit’s control panel will change
accordingly.
2. When the temperature is set, press the On/Standby key on the unit’s control panel to
start the cooking process.
Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications. As ingredients differ in origin, size,
shape and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients. Because
the Rapid Air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance instantly, pulling
the drawer briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.
Pre-set Menus:
1. This air fryer is equipped with a choice of 6 pre-set menus, accessible through the
MODE key.
2. Repeatedly press this key to cycle through the available options. The corresponding
indicator will light up and the pre-set time for that menu will be displayed on the
unit’s LCD screen.
3. When the correct pre-set has been selected, press the On/Standby key on the unit’s
control panel to start the cooking process.
4. The full list of pre-set menus is as follows: French Fries, Fish, Chicken Wings, Steak,
Cake, Jacket Potato
CAUTION! DO NOT touch the drawer during and for some time after use, as it gets very
hot. Only hold the drawer by the handle.
Tips:
• The cooking 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.

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• 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 such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in a oven can also be prepared in the air fryer
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough
also requires a shorter cooking time than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer basket 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 Add a little oil (approx. ½
spoon)
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 Add a little oil (approx. ½
spoon)
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
Baking
Cake 400 20-25 160 Use baking tin
Quiche 500 20-22 180 Use baking tin/
oven dish
Muffins 400 15-18 200 Use baking tin
Sweet snacks 500 20 160 Use baking tin/
oven dish

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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.
The ON/Standby key has not
been pressed after cook mode is
selected.
Press the ON/Standby key.
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 food is not
done.
Too much food has been added to
the air fryer.
Put smaller batches of food 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 Table).
The food hasn’t been cooked for
long enough.
Set unit to the required cooking time
(refer to the ‘Settings Table).
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.
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 crisp-
ier result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier result.

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Cleaning & Care:
WARNING! DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
Clean the appliance after every use.
Cleaning the appliance.
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 drawer to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
4. Clean the drawer and grill plate with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-
abrasive sponge.
5. You can use degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.
Note: The drawer is NOT dishwasher-safe. NEVER place the drawer in the dishwasher.
Tip: If dirt is stuck to the bottom of the drawer, fill the drawer with hot water with some
washing-up liquid. Allow the drawer to 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 muffin
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 muffin in half and layer cheese on one half.
3. Place the muffin, 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 muffin and enjoy.
Tip: Try adding some mustard on the muffin 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 the wings, turning halfway through as per the suggested
time and temperature most suitable in the Settings Table.

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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 through, as
per the suggested time and temperature most suitable 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 to 190ºC for 6 minutes.
6. When ready, top with ice-cream and serve immediately.

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Notes:

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thank you!
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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Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team on:
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