Tower Hobbies T27012 Operator's manual

Health Grill
Safety and Instruction Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
T27012
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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.
Healthier Grilled Food
The Tower Health Grill 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 fire up the stove. The
Health Grill opens 180° giving double the cooking
surface area. A large grilling area is perfect for
cooking meals for the whole family. The non-stick
ceramic stone coated plates allow you to cook
great tasting food without adding any oil.

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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 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 Health Grill:
• Perfect for deli style Panini’s at home,
grilled meat and vegetables.
• Easy clean detachable Cerastone ceramic
plates.
• Special design grill rib for the perfect grill
mark.
• Large grilling area accommodates 2-3
large Panini sandwiches, with a hinged
oating lid that adjusts to varying thickness
of food.
• Opens 180° into an open griddle position,
perfect for large meals or separating meat
from sh or vegetables.
• Thermostatically controlled up to 180°C.
• Stainless steel housing with cool touch
handle and non-slip feet.
Contents:
1. Specications
Components and structure
Technical information
2. Important Safety Information
3. Using your Tower Appliance
4. Recipes
5. Cleaning & Care
6. Recycling
7. Wiring Safety
8. Warranty Information
9. Troubleshooting
10. Your Receipt
See back page for Customer Service
Information.

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Components
This box contains:
Health Grill
Removable Plates
Drip Tray
Spatula
Instruction Manual
Structure of your appliance:
1. Hinge release lever
2. 180 button
3. Spatula
4. Temperature control dial
5. Drip tray
6. Plate release button
7. Removable cooking plates
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Technical Data
Description: Health Grill
Model: T27012
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: ~50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 2000W
Cooking Surface Dimensions: 29cm x 26cm plates
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).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products
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:
[phone].
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:
[phone].

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3 USING YOUR APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Read all instructions carefully and keep
them for future reference.
• Remove all packaging
• Clean the Cooking Plates by wiping a
sponge or cloth dampened in warm water.
• DO NOT IMMERSE THE UNIT AND DO
NOT RUN WATER DIRECTLY ONTO THE
COOKING SURFACES.
• Dry with a cloth or paper towel.
• For best results, lightly coat the cooking
plates with a little cooking oil or cooking
spray.
Note: When your Health Grill is heated for the
rst time, it may emit a slight smoke or odour.
This is normal with many heating appliances.
This does not affect the safety of your
appliance.
Temperature:
1. The Health Grill has a thermostatically
controlled temperature dial, which keeps
the grill heating at the exact temperature
you set.
2. The temperature dial can be turned from
min to max.
3. When the Health Grill is used as a closed
grill, the minimum temperature is 60°C,
and the max temperature is 190°C.
4. When used as an open grill, the minimum
temperature is 60°C, and the maximum
temperature is 170°C.
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.
180 Button:
On the side of the Family Panini Grill there is a
180 button. This allows you to open the grill fully
so that it lays at on the worktop to be used as
an open grill.
Removable Plates:
To remove the cooking plates, press the
release buttons and
the lift the plates out.
Place the required
cooking plates into the
appliance by inserting
the locking tabs into
the plate locking
openings. Press on the
plates until you hear
a click.
Locking Mechanism:
Press the locking latch nearest the handle to
unlock the grill. Open the grill by pulling the
handle upwards.
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Using as a Panini Maker:
1. Place your Health Grill on a clean, at
surface.
2. Plug in at the mains.
3. Set the temperature control to your
desired setting.
4. Connect the appliance to the electrical
supply. Make sure that the plug is
connected properly. The red power
indicator light will illuminate, indicating that
the Health Grill has begun heating.
5. When the Health Grill has reached the
correct temperature for cooking, the green
ready indicator light will illuminate. It will
take approximately 5 minutes to preheat.
During this time, prepare the foods to be
cooked.
6. Open the Health Grill and place your Panini
on the bottom cooking plate.
7. Close the top cooking plate. The top plate
must be fully lowered to achieve grill marks
on the selected foods.
8. Cook between 5 to 8 minutes, until the
ready light turns off or the bread is golden
brown. It is recommended to check
throughout so that you adjust the time to
your own taste.
Note: the cooking time depends on the
thickness and type of food. Ensure all food is
cooked thoroughly before consumption.
9. Open the Grill using the handle.
10. 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.
11. Turn off the Grill by unplugging at the
mains.
12. Allow to cool completely before cleaning
and/or handling.

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Using as an open Grill:
1. Place your Health Grill on a clean, at
surface.
2. With your one hand on the handle, use
your other hand to slide the hinge release
lever toward you. Push the handle back
until you have opened the Health Grill fully
and the upper and lower plates line up to
create one large cooking surface.
3. Set the temperature control to your
desired setting.
4. Connect the appliance to the electrical
supply. Make sure that the plug is
connected properly. The red power
indicator light will illuminate, indicating that
the Health Grill has begun heating.
5. When the Health Grill has reached the
correct temperature for cooking, the green
ready indicator light will illuminate. It will
take approximately 5 minutes to preheat.
During this time, prepare the foods to be
cooked
6. Use the Health Grill as an open grill to
cook meat, sh and vegetables. The two
large cooking plates enable you to cook
meat and vegetables at the same time.
Check the Grilling Guide for recommended
cooking times.
7. When the food is grilled, remove 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 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, Panini,
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 Panini’s 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 Health 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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Grilling Vegetables
Vegetables can be cooked on skewers, or
straight on to the grill.
If you are using bamboo skewers, be sure to
soak them in water rst.
Wash and dry vegetables that you wish to use.
Vegetables such as mushrooms and asparagus
can be cooked whole on the grill pan.
Grill vegetables until they are tender and lightly
charred all over.
Parboil potatoes, carrots and beets before
grilling. Dry them off and brush with oil, then
grill.
Vegetables such as Zucchini and Aubergine
need to be brushed lightly with oil before grilling.
Bell peppers don’t require any oil.
To cook prawns:
Toss peeled prawn/pawns with a mixture of
baking soda and salt and let them rest for
at least fteen minutes. Slide your prawns
onto skewers so that they are tightly packed
together, with no space between each prawn.
This helps the prawns to brown on the outside
without going rubbery inside.
If you are using bamboo skewers, be sure to
soak them in water rst.
Dry the prawns before cooking them, either
by blotting them with paper towels, or placing
the skewers in the fridge for an hour before
cooking, laying the skewers over the edge of
a baking dish or bowl, so that they are fully
elevated.
Brush the prawns with olive oil when you are
ready to cook.
Turn the Health Grill up to the highest heat
and cook them on the grill for 6 - 8 minutes or
until they are browned, turning them every few
minutes.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon and salt.

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4 RECIPES
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Panini
Ingredients
1 Panini roll, cut in half
12 large basil leaves
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
Fresh Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Salt and Pepper
Method
1. Preheat your Health Grill.
2. Top half of the roll with basil, cheese and
tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with salt and
pepper.
3. Top with remaining bread and lightly brush
the top of the bread with oil.
4. Grill in your Health Grill for approximately 8
minutes or until golden brown.
Prosciutto and Pesto Panini
Ingredients
1 Large Ciabatta, cut in half
150g Prosciutto de Parma, thinly sliced
Tapenade
Pesto
Fontina Cheese, 4 – 5 thin slices
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Method
1. Preheat your Health Grill.
2. Spread one cut side of ciabatta with the
pesto and the other with olive oil.
3. Layer one side with prosciutto, tapenade
and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Top with remaining bread and lightly brush
the top of the bread with oil if desired.
5. Grill in your Health Grill for approximately 8
minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cut into quarters and serve immediately.

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Grilled Vegetable Panini
Ingredients
2 Panini rolls, cut in half
2 Red bell peppers, sliced
1 medium Courgette, thinly sliced
1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
Pesto
Method
1. Assemble your Health Grill to use as an
open grill.
2. Brush the slices of courgette, bell pepper
and eggplant with olive oil.
3. Grill on your health grill. See the grilling
guide for recommended times.
4. Whilst the vegetables are on the grill, spread
pesto on one cut side of each roll.
5. Remove the vegetables when lightly
charred.
6. Close the health Grill and preheat.
7. Top the slices with the vegetables and a few
slices of mozzarella on each.
8. Top with the remaining bread.
9. Grill for 4 – 8 minutes until the bread is
golden brown and the cheese is melted.
10. Cut in half and serve.
Check this chart for
basic imperial to metric
conversions of weights.
Metric Imperial US cups
250ml 8 oz 1 cup
180ml 6  oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 oz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 1/2 oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 oz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 oz 1 tablespoon
Imperial Metric
1/2 oz 15g
1 oz 30g
2 oz 60g
3 oz 90g
4 oz 110g
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
15 oz 425g
1 lb 450g
Food Allergies
Important Note:
Some of these
recipes 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

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6 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.
5 CLEANING & CARE
The spatula, drip tray and removable cooking
plates are dishwasher safe.
Before cleaning, switch the product off and
remove the power plug from the power outlet.
Allow your Health Grill to cool before cleaning.
The grill is easier to clean when slightly warm.
Always clean your Health 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.
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. 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 Health Grill 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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7 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.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it
from the mains - and then cut it off the mains
lead and immediately dispose of its safely. Never
attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket
outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This Appliance MUST be Earthed
FUSE

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8 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 [phone].
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 3 in 1 Panini
maker 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
online by visiting
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9 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 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 require the addition of a small amount
of oil to assist the non-stick surface.
Why are my
sandwich llings
spilling over during
cooking?
You may have added too many llings to your sandwiches. Ensure that
no llings are ‘overowing’ when you add the sandwich to the Health Grill.
Fillings such as cheese and jam reach very high temperatures when heated
and can spill over.
Do the indicator lights
show when my food
is done?
No. The indicator lights only indicate power, and that the grill has
reached the correct temperature. Ensure you do not leave the Health Grill
unattended during use.
My frozen chicken
breasts are still
pink inside but look
cooked outside.
To make sure that meats and poultry are safely cooked through, be sure to
thaw them before grilling.

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10 YOUR RECEIPT
Afx your store receipt to this page for safe
keeping.

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:
[phone]
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