Tower Hobbies T10023 Operator's manual

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this Kettle from the Tower range.
It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free
use.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the kettle
for your own safety.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Kettle:
•Boil dry protection that automatically turns the kettle
off if it doesn’t contain enough water.
•Washable filter that makes maintaining the kettle
simple and easy.
•1.7 litre capacity.
•360° swivel base for ease of use.
•3kW rapid boil for a quick brew or coffee.
Cleaning & Care

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1- Specifications:
This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Structure of your appliance:
1. Lid
2. Level Indicator
3. Chrome Handle
4. ON/OFF Switch/Power Indicator
5. 360° Rotational Base with Cord
Storage
2- Technical Data:
Description: 1.7L Kettle
Model: T10023
Kettle
Kettle Base

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Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: 50Hz
Power Consumption: 2520-3000W
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).
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower
Customer Support Team: [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.
3 - Important Safety Information:
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance •Check that the voltage
• of the main
circuit corresponds

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with the rating of the appliance
before operating.
•
•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.
•
•DO NOT let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter
or let it come into contact with
any hot
surfaces. •
•DO NOT carry the appliance by
the power cord.
•DO NOT use any extension cord
with this appliance.
•
•Always attach the plug to the
appliance first, and then plug
the cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn all controls to
“off”, then remove the plug
from wall outlet.
•
DO NOT pull the plug out by the cord as
this may damage the plug and/or the
cable.
DO NOT place on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
Switch off at the wall socket
then remove the plug from the
socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
Switch off and unplug before
fitting or removing tools/
attachments, after use and
before cleaning.
The use of accessories and
attachments not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
may result in fire, electric
shock or injury.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle
the kettle or base. No user
serviceable parts are inside the
kettle and base. For any
problem, contact the
authorized service facility for
help.
Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children.
•Children should not play
with the appliance.

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•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.
•DO NOT use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
•This appliance is for household use
only.
•Use only clean cold water, and let
the water run for approx. two
minutes before filling.
•The appliance operates at very high
temperatures.
•CAUTION: There is danger of
scalding from escaping water or
steam.
•DO NOT touch any part of
the kettle except the
handle when the appliance
is in use, and ensure that
the lid is properly closed.
•This appliance is designed
for heating water only.
Never put any other liquid
into the kettle.
•The appliance must be
positioned so that the plug
is accessible.
•If the kettle is overfilled,
boiling water may be
ejected.
•WARNING –Position the
lid so that steam is
directed away from the
handle.
•WARNING –DO NOT
remove the lid while the
water is boiling.
•The kettle is only to be
used with the stand
provided.
•CAUTION –Ensure that the
kettle is switched off
before removing it from its
stand.

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•NEVER use the kettle if it has been
dropped on the floor or in any way
damaged
•This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as: Staff kitchen
areas in shops, offices and other
working environments; by clients in
hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; farm
houses; bed and breakfast
type environments.
•In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
[phone]
4 - Before First Use
1. Remove the parts from the packaging.
2. Prior to initial use, clean your kettle by going through several boiling cycles, using
clean water with each cycle and filling the kettle to its upper marking. The water will
reach boiling point after approximately 5 minutes. The kettle switches off
automatically.
3. Discard the boiled water and wait for the kettle to cool. Then rinse the kettle with
cold water.
4. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner
5 - Using Your Appliance
1. Remove the lid and fill the kettle.
2. The water level must be between the MAX and MIN fill lines.
3. Replace the lid making sure it is closed correctly.
4. Ensure that both the base unit and the base of your kettle are not wet.
5. Place the kettle onto the base unit and plug in.
6. Switch the kettle on by pushing the ON/OFF switch to the ‘On’ position.
7. Your kettle will begin to boil and will switch off automatically when it is done. The
On/Off switch will automatically move into the ‘OFF’ position when done. Whilst the
kettle is boiling the LED light on the ON/OFF switch will illuminate.
8. The kettle can be switched off manually by putting the ON/OFF switch to ‘OFF’. Note:
The On/Off switch will also automatically return to the off position when it is
finished boiling.

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Note: You can stop the boil process at any time by pushing the On/Off switch up to the
off position.
9. If you need to boil the kettle again, wait for a few seconds - allow the ON/OFF switch
time to reset.
10. When you lift the kettle up, you may see drops of water on the base. This is just
condensation from steam.
11. To avoid splashing or spilling, pour the kettle slowly and do not over-tilt it.
WARNING! NEVER REMOVE THE LID DURING BOILING
Tips: Improve the quality of your drinks by always using fresh water.
Empty the kettle after each use.
Be economical and do not boil more water than you need.
Boil Dry Protection:
•Your kettle will switch off automatically if you try to use it with too little water or if it
is empty.
•If this happens, ensure the On/Off switch is in the off position, remove it from the
base unit and allow it to cool down before re-filling.
•Wait at least 15 minutes for the cut-out to reset before refilling with cold water and
boiling.
Note: Do not switch the kettle on unless it contains at least one cup of water. Misuse of
this kind can shorten the lifespan of the kettle.
Filter:
•Your kettle is fitted with a filter. The filter helps to prevent lime-scale from getting
into your drink.
•The filter should be cleaned regularly, in particular if there are noticeable deposits
left on it, or if pouring is affected in anyway.
•To clean the filter, rinse it under the tap.
6 - Troubleshooting
Questions
Answers
Water is coming out of
the spout of the kettle.
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2.
Only fill the kettle to the max fill line.
Ensure you wait 10 seconds for the boiling water to settle before
pouring.

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3.
The kettle may still have de-scaling solutions inside. Follow the full
instructions of your de-scaling agent and make sure to rinse the
kettle thoroughly before use.
My kettle will not
switch off.
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This may be due to a build-up of lime-scale –de-scale your kettle
regularly.
2.
The lid on your kettle may not be firmly shut. Push the lid down to
ensure a tight fit.
There are water
droplets on the base
unit –should I be
worried?
No. The water droplets are there due to condensation. This is
completely normal.
My kettle will not
switch on.
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You may not have enough water in your kettle, causing the boil dry
protection to activate. Make sure the water surpasses the min fill
line.
2.
Check that the kettle is properly connected to the power supply.
3.
The element may be broken. Contact The Tower Customer Support
Team on: [phone].
7 - 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 landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for
recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.