Tower Hobbies T27009 Operator's manual

Ceramic Stone Coated
Health Grill & Griddle
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
T27009
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1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by
George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, as
a metal holloware manufacturing company, in St.
Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They later moved
into the Tower and Fort Works in Pelham Street,
which ultimately gave rise to the famous Tower
brand name.
1937 Tower exhibited some of their latest holloware
designs at the British Industries Fair. As you can
see from the original poster, their stand No. A410
must have been a great sight as it promoted their
“Beautiful, inexpensive, untarnishable Plate, at
prices all can afford to pay”.
1961 Tower became one of the largest
manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric
kettles, tea pots and other household articles with
over 1,000 employees.
1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the
expanding Tower brand.
Fast & Delicious Healthy Food
The Tower Ceramic Stone Coated Health Grill &
Griddle means you can enjoy delicious toasted
sandwiches, deli style Panini’s and grilled food
quickly and at any time of the day or night, without
having to re up the stove. The ceramic non-stick
plates close to seal your sandwich and its contents,
preventing any mess or unnecessary spillage. Add
ham, cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions or
any other lling you want, close the lid and wait. A
grease release ledge and drip tray reduces fat for
healthier eating, and easier clean up.

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CONTENTS:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the appliance for your own safety.
Thank you for purchasing this Health Grill &
Griddle from the Tower range.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free cooking. There are many benets
to using the Tower Ceramic Health Grill and
Griddle:
• Perfect for deli style Panini’s at home,
grilled meat and vegetables.
• Grease release ledge and drip tray for
healthier grilling.
• Perfect for all breads including Ciabatta
and Focaccia
• Hinged top plate for variable heights
• A cool touch stainless steel handle and
non-slip feet make the Health Grill & Grill
easy and safe to use
• Simple to use controls allow you to grill
quickly and efciently
Contents:
1. Specications
Components and structure
Technical information
2. ImportantSafetyInformation
3. UsingyourTowerAppliance
4. Cleaning&Care
5. Recycling
6. WiringSafety
7. WarrantyInformation
8. Troubleshooting
9. YourReceipt
SeebackpageforCustomerService
Information

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Components
This box contains:
Health Grill & Griddle Instruction Manual
Structureofyourappliance:
1. Handle
2. Power indicator light
3. Clasp to lock shut
4. Removable Drip Tray
5. Bottom Grill Plate
1SPECIFICATIONS:
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Technical Data
Description: Ceramic Stone Coated Health Grill & Griddle
Model: T27009
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.
Guarantee
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.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of
the retailer.
Should you encounter problems or require
a replacement part, contact The Tower
Customer Service Department on:
0333 220 6066.
Any necessary 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.
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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance
• 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
qualied 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.
2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• 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
ames.
• 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 qualied
technician.
• 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:
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the service
department: 0333 220 6066

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3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 Health Grill & Griddle 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
Tips. 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 oating 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 Tips.
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 efcient 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 llet 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 llets 6 minutes or until cooked through
Thigh llets 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 llets 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 rm 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 rm
with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will
show the internal temperature of a well done
steak as 75°C / 170°F.
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 llings 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 llings 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.

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5RECYCLING
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 landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
4CLEANING&CARE
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).
IMPORTANT!
Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using
again.
Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the
appliance is completely clean and dry before
storing.
Durable Non-stick Coating
Cooking on a non-stick surface minimizes the
need for oil, food does not stick and cleaning
is easier. Any discolouration 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
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 at, dry level surface.

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6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 coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [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 marked .
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.
The specially designed lid release button helps
you to open the lid of the fryer easily and safely.
Push the button for the fryer lid to automatically
open. This keeps your hands safely out of the
way as steam to escape from the Deep Fat Fryer.
To remove the lid altogether, lift the lid to the
vertical position and pull upwards.
WARNING:
This Appliance MUST be Earthed
FUSE

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7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.
• 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. Alternatively, call our customer
registration line on 0333 220 6066 .
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.
Wehopethatyouwillenjoy
yourTowerGrill&Griddle
formanyyears.
Asathankyoufor
purchasingoneofour
fantasticproducts,
wearegivingyou3years
peaceofmind.
To receive your 3 year
guarantee, simply register
your appliance
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9 YOUR RECEIPT
Afx your store receipt to this page for safe
keeping.
8TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S
Questions Answers
What do I do if food
gets stuck to the
cooking plates?
If food gets stuck to the cooking plates do not use metal utensils, as this
can damage the non-stick cooking surface. Gently remove the food using
wooden or heat resistant utensils instead.
Does it need
preheating?
Yes. Always preheat the Health Grill & Griddle for best results. Preheat with
the lid closed for approximately 5 minutes.
Do I need to use oil
when cooking?
Some non-fatty meats and veg may requite the addition of a small amount
of oil to assist the non-stick surface.

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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:
0333220 6066
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Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be
purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk