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