Tower Hobbies VORTX T17127 User manual

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 LITRE
VORTX DIGITAL AIR FRYER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: T
Applicable to all colour variants
T
3.8 LITRE
MANUAL AIR FRYER

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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 5
WIRING SAFETY 6
STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE 7
CONTROL PANEL 8
BEFORE FIRST USE 9
• Preparing For Use 9
USING YOUR AIR FRYER 10
• Air Fryer Cooking Basket Safety Switch 10
• Removing The Cooking Basket 10
• Turning the Appliance ON and OFF 10
• Starting a Cooking Cycle 10
• Setting the Temperature 10
• Setting The Cooking Time 11
• Pre-Set Menus 11
• Air Frying 11
• Air-Frying Tips 12
• Weights And Measures 12
• Settings Table 14
CLEANING AND CARE 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT 
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 
RECIPES 18-19

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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
Instruction manual
6L Manual Air Fryer
Grill Plate
RATED VOLTAGE AC 220 - 240V~
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 1700W
CAPACITY 6L
TEMPERATURE RANGE 80°C - 200°C
TIME RANGE Up To 60 minutes
DIMENSIONS (CM) H: 30.00 x W: 28.40 x D: 34.50cm
WEIGHT 4.6Kg

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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 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.
•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.
• DO NOT clean the appliance with
metal kitchen utensils, caustic
or abrasive cleaning agents or scouring
sponges.
• DO NOT place anything on top
of the appliance.
• DO NOT use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
• This appliance is for household
use only.
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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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.
•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.

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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.
In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the Customer Support Team. [phone]
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!
FUSE
Earth
(G
reen/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Bro
wn)
WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY

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STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Air inlet
Air outlet
Cooking
Basket
Cooking
Basket Handle
Control
Panel

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1. ON/OFF/Start/Pause Key
2. Temperature Up Key
3. Fan Indicator
4. Fries Pre-Set Indicator
5. Bacon Pre-Set Indicator
6. Chicken Pre-Set Indicator
7. Prawns Pre-Set Indicator
8. Steak Pre-Set Indicator
9. Cake Pre-Set Indicator
10. Vegetables Pre-Set Indicator
11. Fish Pre-Set Indicator
12. Heat Indicator
13. Timer Up Key
14. Menu/Pre-Set Selection Key
15. Timer Down Key
16. Minute Indicator
17. LED Display
18. Temperature indicator
19. Temperature Down Key
CONTROL PANEL
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PREPARING FOR USE
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. Clean the cooking basket and grill
plate with some washing-up liquid
and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry
thoroughly. Place the grill plate into
the bottom of the cooking basket, as
shown in the image opposite..
6. Wipe the inside and outside of the
appliance with a damp cloth.
7. Slide the cooking basket into the unit.
8. Do not fill the fryer with oil or frying
fat. This fryer operates using hot air
and requires very little to no oil.
9. Familiarise yourself with the control
panel shown in the Control Panel
section.
10. Situate your appliance according to
the Important Safety Instructions
section.
BEFORE FIRST USE

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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 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, as shown in the illustration below.
NOTE: If the cooking basket is removed
from the main body of the fryer when in
operation, the unit will automatically stop
working and the indicator lights will go off.
When the cooking basket is re-inserted,
the air fryer will resume operation on the
latest selected settings.
TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON
AND OFF:
1. To use the appliance, begin by
plugging it into a mains socket,
ensuring the socket switch is in the
ON position. There will be a sound
prompt and the ON/OFF/Start/Pause
key will light up red to indicate the
unit has been plugged in.
2. Once the unit is plugged in, press
the ON/OFF/Start/Pause key to turn
the unit on. The control panel will
illuminate.
3. Long-press this button to turn
the unit off. There will be a sound
prompt and the control panel will
turn off leaving only the ON/OFF/
Start/Pause key illuminated.
STARTING A COOKING CYCLE:
1. Once the air fryer is on, press the
ON/OFF/Start/Pause key to quick-
start the default cooking cycle. The
pre-set indicators will go out, the
heating indicator will illuminate,
the fan indicator will start flashing
and the unit will begin to work.
The default quick-start cooking
cycle runs for 15 minutes at 180
degrees. However, the cooking time
and temperature can be manually
adjusted at any time, as detailed in
the corresponding sections on the
next page.
NOTE: Alternatively, select one of the
available pre-set menus, as detailed in
the corresponding section on the next
page.
2. Short-press the ON/OFF/Start/Pause
key at any time when the unit is
in operation to pause the cooking
cycle. The heat indicator will go out,
the pre-set indicators will come
back on and the ON/OFF/Start/Pause
key will begin to flash to show the
unit is paused. Alternatively, long-
press this key to turn the unit off.
NOTE: When the cooking cycle ends, the
LED screen will display 000 and the unit
will give off multiple sound prompts.
When this occurs, pull the cooking
basket out of the air fryer and retrieve
the food.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE:
1. The appliance’s cooking
temperature can be set manually,
from 80 to 200ºC.
2. Press the Temperature ▲and
Temperature ▼keys to manually
adjust the cooking temperature,
in increments of 5. The current
selected temperature will be
displayed on the unit’s LED screen.
3. When the correct temperature has
been selected, press the ON/OFF/
Start/Pause key to begin or resume
the cooking cycle.
SETTING THE COOKING TIME:
1. The appliance’s cooking time can be
set manually, from 0 to 60 minutes.
2. Press the Timer ▲and Timer ▼keys
to manually adjust the cooking
temperature, in increments of 1.
The current selected cooking time
will be displayed on the unit’s LED
screen.
3. When the correct cooking time has
been selected, press the ON/OFF/
Start/Pause key to begin or resume
the cooking cycle.
PRE-SET MENUS:
This unit is equipped with a choice of
eight pre-set menus: Chips, Chicken,
Bacon, Prawns, Steak, Cake, Vegetables
and Fish.
1. Press the Menu/Pre-Set Selection
key to cycle through and select
the available pre-sets. The
corresponding indicator will flash
on the unit’s control panel to show
each pre-set has been selected,
and the default cooking time and
temperature for that pre-set will be
displayed on the unit’s LED screen.
2. When the correct pre-set has been
selected, press the ON/OFF/Start/
Pause key to begin or resume the
cooking cycle. The corresponding
indicator will remain illuminated but
all other pre-set indicators will go
out to show which pre-set has been
selected.
NOTE: Cooking times and temperatures
for each pre-set can be manually
adjusted, as detailed in the
corresponding sections above.
AIR FRYING:
1. The cooking process will
automatically begin once the correct
cooking temperature and time
have been selected. The Timer and
Temperature indicators will light up to
show the air fryer is in operation.
NOTE: The temperature indicator will
periodically switch itself off and back on
during the cooking process, to maintain
the required temperature. This is normal,
and is not indicative of any flaw with the
appliance.
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.
2. When the set preparation time has
elapsed the appliance will emit an
audible signal. When this occurs,
pull the cooking basket out of
appliance and place it on a heat-
resistant surface. Alternatively, turn
the appliance off manually by long-
pressing the ON/OFF/Start/Pause key.
3. Check if the ingredients are ready:
4. 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.
5. 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 become loose during the cooking
process and fall onto the food.

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6. When a batch of food is ready, the
appliance is instantly ready for
preparing another batch.
7. Unplug the appliance when the unit is
not required for further cooking.
AIR-FRYING 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 on the Settings page offers
reference times and quantities for
frying a variety of popular ingredients:
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
USING YOUR AIR FRYER

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FOOD ALLERGIES
IMPORTANT: 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
USING YOUR AIR FRYER

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Min- Max
Weight (g)
Time
(mins)
Temp (°C) Extra information Shake
POTATO & FRIES
Thin Frozen Fries 300-400 15-20 200 Yes
Thick Frozen Fries 300-400 20-25 200 Yes
Potato Gratin 500 20-25 190 Yes
MEAT & POULTRY
Steak 100-500 15-20 180
Pork Chops 100-500 15-20 180
Hamburger 100-500 15-20 180
Sausage Roll 100-500 13-15 190
Drumsticks 100-500 15-22 200
Chicken Breast 100-500 15-20 180
SNACKS
Spring Rolls 100-400 8-10 190 Use Oven Ready Yes
Frozen Chicken Nuggets 100-500 10-15 190 Use Oven Ready Yes
Frozen Fish Fingers 100-400 15-20 200 Use Oven Ready
Frozen Bread Crumbed
Cheese Snacks
100-400 8-10 180 Use Oven Ready
Stuffed Vegetables 100-400 10-15 160
BAKING
Cake 300 10 -15 180 Use Baking Tin
Quiche 400 20-22 180 Use Baking Tin /
Oven Dish
Muns 300 15-18 190 Use Baking Tin
Sweet Snacks 400 20 180 Use Baking Tin /
Oven Dish
SETTINGS

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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 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.
CLEANING AND CARE
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. Let the cooking
basket 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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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 timer has not been set. Set the time required.
The ON/OFF key has not been
pressed. Press the ON/OFF key.
The ingredients are
not done
Too much food has been
added to the unit. Do not overfill the cooking basket.
The set temperature is too
low.
Set to an appropriate temperature, and
re-fry the food.
The cooking time is too short. Set an appropriate cooking time, and
re-fry the food.
Food is not evenly
fried Certain foods need to be
shaken midway through the
cooking process.
Midway through the cooking process, pull
the drawer out and shake it to separate
the overlapped food material, then push
the drawer back to continue.
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
the starch from the outside.
Fried snacks are not
crispy when they
come out of the air
fryer.
Some foods have to be fried
with oil.
Coat the surface of the food with a thin
layer of oil before frying.
Wrong type of snacks used. Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil
onto the snacks for a crispier result.
Fresh fries are not
crispy when they
come out of the
unit.
The crispiness of the fries
depends on the amount of
oil and water in the fries.
Make sure the potato sticks are properly
dried before adding 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 Smoking will be normal.
The unit contains grease
from previous use.
White smoke is caused by grease heating
up inside the fryer. Clean the unit properly
after each use.
The cooking settings
have not been correctly
programmed.
Adjust the cooking settings as required.

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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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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
chips.
2. Place the chips 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 potatoes 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 Settings
table above.
 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 Settings table
above, turning halfway through.
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
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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.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available
for each particular product upon
registration of the product within 28
days of purchase. If you do not register
the product with us within the 28 day
period, your product is guaranteed for
1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty,
please visit www.towerhousewares.
co.uk and register with us online.
Please note that length of extended
warranty offered is dependent on
product type and that each qualifying
product needs to be registered
individually in order to extend its
warranty past the standard 1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with
proof of purchase or receipt.
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Or call our Customer Support Team on:
[phone]
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years...
YEAR
GUARANTEE
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