Tower Hobbies T16026 Operator's manual

T16026
1500W
Smokeless Electric BBQ Grill
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION
AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912
Since the turn of the 20th century, Tower has been
designing, developing and manufacturing housewares and
small appliances used by millions of households throughout
the UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity
of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest
producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late
1980s. In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with
an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical
appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
deserved status as a household name.
Visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
for more fantastic products.

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the
Tower range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
appliance for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using the Tower
Smokeless Electric BBQ Grill:
• Powerful 1500W for quick and efficient grilling.
• Interchangeable die-cast aluminium non-stick
grill plates for oil-free cooking and easy cleaning.
• Touch control panel.
• Adjustable thermostat.
• Stainless steel heating element.
• PFOA-free.
1. Specifications
Components and
structure
2. Technical Data
3. Important Safety
Information
4. Before First Use
5. Using your Appliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Recycling
8. Cleaning & Care
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Weights and Measures
12. Recipes
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Smokeless Grill
Power Cable
Grill Plate
Griddle Plate
Lid
Oil Drip Tray
Lid handle
2 X Metal Handle Washers
2 X Plastic Handle Washers
2 X Handle Dome Nuts
2 X Bolts
1. Glass lid
2. Drip tray
3. Fan On/Off indicator
4. Fan button
5. Temperature selection buttons
6. Power button
7. Power On/Off indicator
8. Detachable power cord
9. Heating element
10. Water tray (inside unit)
11. Base unit
12. Electric fan (inside unit)
13. Fan cover (Underside of unit)
14. Grill plate
15. Griddle
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: Smokeless Electric BBQ Grill
Model: T16026
Rated Voltage: 220V-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 Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower
Customer Support Team: [phone].
Some spare parts may be ordered from the Tower website.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Guarantee for spare parts:
The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year from date of purchase.
The main body and housing are guaranteed for the extended free warranty subject
to registration.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must
be returned to the place of purchase within 12 months from the date of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

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• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• 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 leave the
appliance unattended
while it is operating.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children or pets.
• 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.
• Children shall not play
with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not
be made by children
without supervision.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or
before cleaning.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the
appliance immediately
and seek advice from
the manufacturer or
its service agent or
a similarly qualified
person.
• DO NOT let the cord
hang over the edge of a
table or counter or let it
come into contact with
any hot surfaces.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:

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• DO NOT pull the plug
out by the cord as this
may damage the plug
and/or the cable.
• DO NOT use this
product for anything
other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• Switch off the appliance
before fitting and
removing the plates.
• Never leave the
appliance to run
unsupervised, especially
when young children or
handicapped persons
are present.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended
by the appliance
manufacturer apart
from those supplied
with this product. DO
NOT use extension
cords with the
appliance.
• 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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1. Remove the appliance from the packaging.
2. Carefully check all the parts against the parts list.
3. Assemble the lid handle as instructed in the next section of this manual.
4. Assemble the grill as shown in the next section of this manual.
5. Clean the grill plates, drip tray and lid in warm, soapy water and allow all the
parts to dry thoroughly before placing them into the unit. Alternatively, all
parts can also be washed in the dishwasher.
CAUTION! DO NOT submerge the heating element, fan or appliance base in water
or attempt to wash them.
6. Plug the grill into an active mains socket, ensuring the socket switch is turned
to the ON position.
7. Attach the grill or griddle plate to the grilling base. Refer to the section below
for instructions on how to affix the plates to the base.
8. Add about 2 cups of water to the water collection pan.
Note: Ensure the drip tray is firmly slotted into place inside the appliance prior to
grilling.
9. The grill may smoke and give off a slight smell when first heated up. This is
normal and results from certain materials used during the manufacturing
process.
CAUTION! The grill plate will get very hot when the unit is in operation. DO NOT
touch the grill plate while the unit is pre-heating or cooking.
Assembling the Lid:
1. To use the smokeless grill, start by assembling the lid. To do this, hold the lid
handle in an upside down position and thread each of the 2 included bolts
through each of the 2 corresponding holes on the handle.
2. Once the bolts are correctly inserted into the handle, thread a metal washer
through each of the 2 grooved bolts on the underside of the handle.
3. Once the washers are in place, lower the glass lid onto the handle, also in an
upside down position, so that the 2 bolts on the handle thread through the
corresponding slots on the glass lid.
4. When the 2 bolts are in position, place a rubber washer over the underside of
each of them. Once this washer is in place, insert one of the dome nuts over
each of the 2 bolts and turn it clockwise to tighten.
Note: To prevent the bolts from falling off while assembling the lid, take care to
keep a finger over the bolt at all times until the plastic washer is in place.
Note: Be careful not to over-tighten the nuts, as this could lead to the glass
cracking or shattering.
5. The grill lid is now ready for normal use.
4 - Before First Use

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Installing the Trays and Element:
1. To start using the grill, begin by placing the water tray inside.
2. When the water tray is in place, slot the drip tray into place over it. This tray
gathers oil and fat while the grill is in use. Use the format of the grill base and
drip tray as guidelines when installing the tray into the unit; the tray should slot
snugly into place inside the main section of the base.
3. When both trays are correctly installed, place the heating element over the
top of the drip tray. Use the recessed notch on the side of the grilling base as a
guide when installing the heating element; the element is correctly installed
when the control panel is slotted into this notch and sitting flush inside it.
Installing the Plates:
1. This unit is equipped with 2 plates: a grill plate, ideal for bacon, egg and
pancakes, and a grill plate, ideal for steaks, meat skewers, sausages and corn on
the cob.
2. When the trays and element are in place, the grill or griddle plate can be
installed.
Note: Only one plate can be installed at one time. DO NOT install both plates into
the unit at the same time.
3. To install the grill or griddle plate, place it over the heating element until it sits
flush atop it.
4. Once the corresponding plate has been installed, insert the power cable into
its corresponding jack on the side of the unit, underneath the control panel.
5. When the power cable is correctly attached to the grill, place the lid onto the
unit and connect it to an active mains socket.
6. The smokeless grill is now ready for normal use.
5 - Using Your Appliance
Turning the Appliance On:
1. To turn the appliance on, begin by plugging it into an active mains socket.
There will be a sound prompt and all the indicators on the control panel will
light up briefly to indicate the unit has been plugged into the mains.
2. When the unit is plugged into the mains, the Power indicator light will begin
to flash red. This signals the unit is ready for use.
3. When the unit is plugged in, press the Power button to turn it on. There will be
a sound prompt and the Power indicator light will turn solid red to show the
unit has been turned on and is pre-heating.
4. Once the unit has started heating up, press the Fan button to turn on the fan
function. There will be a sound prompt, the Fan button will light up solid blue
and the fan will automatically begin to work.
WARNING! DO NOT operate the grill with the fan function turned off.
5. When the fan is operating, press the + and - temperature control buttons to
select the required temperature for the food being grilled. Press the + button
to increase the temperature, or the – button to decrease it. There will be a
sound prompt and the bars on the LED temperature indicator dial will light up
or go out accordingly to show the temperature has been adjusted.

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Note: The bars on the LED temperature indicator dial turn on or go out in
segments of multiple bars at a time. Each segment corresponds to one of the 6
temperature level markings printed around the dial. Refer to these markings to
ascertain the correct temperature for each batch of food. Refer to the table below
for more information on recommended temperatures for each type of food.
6. When the correct temperature has been selected, the unit will automatically
begin pre-heating to the appropriate heat level.
Recommended Cooking Settings:
Food Time
Vegetables 8-15 minutes
Corn on the cob 14–16 minutes
Vegetable kebab 5–15 minutes
Meat kebab 16–18 minutes
Hot dogs 12–16 minutes
Sausages 16–18 minutes
Shrimp 12–14 minutes
Fish fillet 12–18 minutes
Whole fish 15–16 minutes
Chicken 22–26 minutes
Pork (on the bone) 14–16 minutes
Pork (boneless) 12–15 minutes
Beef (on the bone) 12–16 minutes
Beef (boneless) 8–15 minutes
Grilling Tips:
1. To tenderise food, marinade it overnight in a mixture of oil, vinegar (or lemon
juice) and any desired seasonings. When basting food with a marinade, brush
it lightly onto the food before grilling.
Note: Always marinade food in a tightly covered non-metal dish, turning
occasionally. Make sure to refrigerate meat while marinating.
2. Always use barbecue tongs, a spatula or a wooden spoon or fork to handle
grilling meat, to prevent it from drying out. DO NOT use a standard knife or
fork, as they will damage the non-stick coating.
3. Turn the meat and fish regularly while grilling, to prevent it from burning. Be
careful not to turn the food too often, as this could make it too dry.

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4. Never cook meat for too long, as this will dry it out and reduce its flavour.
5. To remove food residue from the grilling plates, rub them with a kitchen towel
soaked in oil. Never use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the grilling plates,
as they will damage the non-stick surface.
6 - Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The unit will not work. The unit is not plugged in.
The mains socket is turned off.
Plug the unit into an active
mains socket.
Ensure the socket switch is
turned to the ON position.
The unit is sizzling and
smoke is emitting from it
while grilling.
There may be fat residue in
the grilling plates.
Clean the grilling plates as
instructed in the Cleaning
and Care section of this
manual.
Food is overcooked or not
cooked properly.
Grilling times were not
observed.
Observe the grilling times
suggested in the Using your
Appliance section of this
manual.
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.
7 - Recycling

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8 - Cleaning & Care
Removing the Grill Plates:
• Always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains before
cleaning.
• Allow the grill to cool down completely.
• Detach the power cable from the appliance socket.
• The unit is now ready for cleaning.
• Clean the grilling plates and lid with warm soapy water and wipe them with
a damp cloth after each use. DO NOT use steel wool pads, wire brushes or
any abrasive detergents to clean the unit, as they could cause damage to the
coating.
• Empty the drip tray and clean it with warm, soapy water after each use.
• Alternatively, the drip tray, grill plate, griddle plate and lid can also be cleaned
in the dishwasher.
Note: Do not use sharp or metallic objects to clean the unit, as they will damage
the non-stick coating.
Note: DO NOT use metal utensils with the unit, as these may cause damage to
the surfaces. Only use plastic, wooden or silicone utensils.
Removing the Electric Fan:
1. This unit is equipped with a removable electric fan, which assists with the
cooking process. This fan can be removed for cleaning or before storing the
unit.
Note: ALWAYS take care to remove the electric fan before cleaning the appliance.
2. To remove the fan, begin by pulling out the protective fan cover. To do this,
turn the grill upside down, locate the removable fan cover and pull it outward
to remove it from the main body of the unit, as shown in the illustration above.
Use the two arrows on the body of the cover as a guide when pulling it out of
the unit.
3. Once the fan cover has been removed, pull the removable fan out from inside
the unit, as shown in the illustration above.
4. The unit is now ready for cleaning or storing.
Storing the Unit:
When not in use, store in a cool, dry place, preferably in its original packaging, and
out of the reach of children.

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9 - 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 tted with a fuse of the
same rating already tted and conforming to
BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug.
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted 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 qualied 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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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.
As a thank you for purchasing
one of our fantastic products,
we are offering you an extra
2 years peace of mind in
addition to your 1 year
guarantee.
To receive your extra 2 year
guarantee, register your
appliance online within 28
days of purchase by visiting
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
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NOTES

thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for
purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra
2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online
within 28 days of purchase by visiting:
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team:
[phone]
1219.V1
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk