Tower Hobbies T27001 Operator's manual

Non Stick
Panini Grill
Safety and Instruction Manual
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T27001

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TECHNICAL DATA
Description: Non Stick Panini Grill
Model: T27001
Rated Voltage: 220V-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 1000 Watts
DOCUMENTATION
We declare that this product conforms to the following product
legislation in accordance with the following directive(s):
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
WARRANTY
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.
• 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.
• RKW has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only.
An extended warranty is available for this appliance.
See back page for details.

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WARNING:
This Appliance MUST be Earthed
IMPORTANT! WIRING SAFETY
(For UK Use Only) 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 coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue [N] Neutral
Brown [L] Live
Green/Yellow [E] Earth
Plug Fitting Details (where applicable)
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must be connected to the
terminal marked [N] or coloured black. The wire coloured brown is the
live wire and must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or coloured
red. The wire coloured green/yellow must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter [E] or . On no account must either the brown
or the blue wire be connected to the [E] 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 - and
then cut it off the mains lead and immediately dispose of it safely.
Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there
is a danger of an electric shock.
FUSE

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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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.
• The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, apart from those supplied with this product.
• 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.
• Never position the unit close to or on hot surfaces or open flames.
• Do not spill liquid onto the base unit. If this happens switch off and
unplug from the mains, mop up the liquid and seek advice from a
qualified technician.

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• High temperatures are present during operation. Only touch the
handles on the unit.
• This appliance is Not intended for commercial use.
• Do not site the product under cupboards or near hanging fabric.
• This appliance can produce steam as part of the cooking process.
Avoid contact with steam escaping from the appliance.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote control system.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance that
produces hot oil or other hot liquids from the cooking process.
• In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it
immediately and seek advice from the service department:
[phone]
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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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Instruction Manual
1. Handle
2. Power indicator light
3. Clasp to fasten handle
4. Drip Tray
5. Bottom Grill Plate
2.1.
3.
4.5.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE:
1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Before using the unit for the first time, carefully clean the
unit and cover.
3. Do not use any aggressive detergents, brushes with metal or nylon
bristles or sharp objects such as knives or spatulas for cleaning
the cooking plates by wiping a sponge or cloth dampened in warm
water.
4. Avoid damaging the non-stick coating. Your appliance is now ready
for normal use.
5. For best results, lightly coat the cooking plates with a little cooking oil
or cooking spray.
6. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
WARNING:
DO NOT immerse the unit in water.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE:
Connecting the Unit
• Connect the appliance to the electrical supply. Make sure that the plug
is connected properly. The red power indicator light will illuminate.
• When the appliance has reached the correct temperature for cooking,
the power indicator light will go off.
Preparing Food
The panini grill can be used as a grill for searing meats and vegetables
or as a panini press for toasting breads and focaccia.
1. Allow the grill to pre-heat with the top cooking plate in the closed
position until the ready lights goes out.
2. During this time, prepare the foods to be cooked. Refer to Grilling
Guide or Grilling Recipes. When the grill has preheated, place the
foods to be cooked onto the bottom cooking plate. Always place
foods towards the rear of the bottom cooking plate.
3. Close the top cooking plate. The top cooking plate has a floating
hinge that is designed to evenly press down on food. The top plate
must be fully lowered to achieve grill marks on the selected foods.
4. Grilling times will depend on the food being cooked. Refer to
Grilling Guide or Grilling Recipes.
5. When the food is grilled, use the handle to open the grill and raise
the top cooking plate. Remove food with the help of a heat resistant
spatula. Never use metal tongs or a knife as these can cause
damage to the non-stick coating.

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Grilling Guide:
Contact grilling is a healthy and efficient way to cook. The cooking
times are approximate due to variances in ingredient thickness. It is not
recommended to cook items with thick bones such as T-bone steaks.
Ingredients Type Cooking time
Beef Sirloin steak 3 minutes for medium rare,
5–6 minutes for well done
Minute steak 1–2 minutes
Hamburger patties 4–6 minutes
Scotch fillet 4–6 minutes
Pork Rib eye steak 4–6 minutes
Loin steaks 4–6 minutes
Fillet 4–6 minutes
Lamb Loin 3 minutes
Cutlets 4 minutes
Leg steaks 4 minutes
Chicken Breast fillets 6 minutes or until cooked through
Thigh fillets 4–5 minutes or until cooked through
Sausages Thin 3–4 minutes
Thick 6–7 minutes
Panini sandwich
or foccacia
5–8 minutes or until golden brown
Vegetables sliced
¼” thick
Eggplant 3–5 minutes
Zucchini 3–5 minutes
Sweet potato 3–5 minutes
Seafood Fish fillets 2–4 minutes
Fish cutlets 3–5 minutes
Octopus (cleaned) 3 minutes
Shrimp 2 minutes
Scallops 1 minute

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Grilling Tips:
There is an art to determining when your steak, lamb chop or cutlet is
cooked to the correct degree of doneness - rare, medium rare, medium,
medium well or well done - but it is easily mastered with these handy
hints and tips.
Rare
Cook for a few minutes per side, depending on thickness. Turn once
only. Cook until steak feels very soft with back of tongs. A meat
thermometer will show the internal temperature of a rare steak as
55-60°C / 130-140°F.
Medium rare
Cook on one side until moisture is just visible on top surface. Turn once
only. Cook on the other side until surface moisture is visible. Steak will
be cooked to medium rare when it feels soft with back of tongs. A meat
thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium rare steak
as 60-65°C / 140-150°F.
Medium
Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn once
only. Cook on second side until moisture is visible.
Steak will be cooked to medium when it feels springy with back of tongs.
A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium
steak as 65-70°C / 150-160°F.
Medium well
Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn and
cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top. Reduce heat
slightly and continue to cook until steak feels firm with back of tongs. A
meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium well
steak as 70-75°C / 160-170°F.
Well done
Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn and
cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top. Reduce
heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels very firm with back of
tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a well
done steak as 75°C / 170°F.

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Hints for Best Results for Toasting Sandwiches:
Bread
The grill is ideal for toasting most types of bread (white, wholemeal,
kibbled wheat, wholegrain etc), as well as artisan breads (Focaccia,
Turkish bread, baguettes, bread rolls etc). Raisin bread, brioche or
other sweet breads which contain high sugar content will tend to brown
quicker.
Fillings
Try to use canned or pre-cooked fruit as fresh fruit may give off
excessive juices when heated. Be careful when biting into paninis and
sandwiches containing fillings such as cheese and tomato or jam as they
retain heat and can burn if eaten too quickly.
Toasting Bread
The panini grill is ideal for toasting plain breads and Turkish bread,
without any fillings or spreads. Try toasting Turkish bread with jams for a
great alternative to standard breads at breakfast.
Fat Free Snacks
Due to the non-stick cooking plates, it is not necessary to use any butter
or margarine on the outside of your toasted snacks.
Care and Cleaning:
Before cleaning, switch the product off and remove the power plug from
the power outlet. Allow your panini grill to cool before cleaning. The grill
is easier to clean when slightly warm. Always clean your panini grill after
each use to prevent a build up of baked-on foods. Wipe cooking plates
with a soft cloth to remove food residue. For baked on food residue
squeeze some warm water mixed with detergent over the food residue
then clean with a non abrasive plastic scouring pad.
Cleaning the Drip Tray
Remove and empty the drip tray after each use and wash the tray in
warm, soapy water. Avoid the use of scouring pads or harsh detergents
as they may damage the surface. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a clean,
soft cloth and replace. Alternatively the drip tray can be cleaned in the
dishwasher (top shelf recommended).

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Durable Non-stick Coating
Cooking on a non-stick surface minimizes the need for oil, food does
not stick and cleaning is easier. Any discoloration that may occur will
only detract from the appearance of the grill and will not affect the
cooking performance. When cleaning the non-stick coating, do not
use metal (or other abrasive) scourers. Wash with warm soapy water.
Remove stubborn residue with a non abrasive plastic scouring pad or
nylon washing brush.
Storage
To store your grill:
1. Unplug power cord from the power outlet.
2. Allow the grill to fully cool.
3. Close the Panini machine so that the top and bottom cooking plates
are together and push down the locking mechanism at the side of
the grill to lock together.
4. Store the drip tray together with the grill.
5. Wrap the power cord in the cord storage area below the grill.
6. Store on a flat, dry level surface.
NOTE:
Do not immerse any part of the grill in water or any other liquid.
The cooking plates are coated with a non-stick surface,
do not use abrasives.
Do not use spray-on nonstick coatings as this will affect the
performance of the non-stick surface on the cooking plates.
The storage clip should not be used to clamp down the top plate when
food is in the grill.

Designed, developed and distributed throughout the UK by RKW LTD.
thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for
many years. As a thank you for purchasing
one of our fantastic products, we are giving
you an extra 2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee,
register your appliance online by visiting:
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Should you have a problem with your
appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Service Department on:
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T27001
Non Stick
Panini Grill
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