Tower Hobbies T10040L Operator's manual

1.7L Glass Kettle
T10040L
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 a Tower Kettle:
• 2.2kW
• Generous 1.7 litre capacity
• 360° rotating base
• Flip top lid
• Glass construction
• Boil dry protection
• Automatic shut off when water boils
• Concealed heating element
• Blue LED light effect when in operation
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. Your Receipt
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Kettle
Kettle Base
1. Lid
2. Lid Release Button
3. Cool Touch Handle
4. Capacity Markings
5. On/Off Switch
6. Base Unit
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: 1.7 Litre Glass Kettle
Model: T10040L
Rated Voltage: 220-240V 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 2200W
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, kettle base,
kettle or any part of the
appliance in water or
any other liquid.
• Check that the kettle
is properly located on
the power base before
switching it on.
• DO NOT leave the
appliance unattended
while it is 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.
• 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. This may
result in fire, electric
shock or injury.
• 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.
3 - Important Safety Information:
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance

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• 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.
• DO NOT attempt to
dismantle the kettle
or base. No user
serviceable parts are
inside the kettle and
base. For any problem,
contact the authorised
service facility for help.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.
• Children should not
play with the appliance.
• 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 approximately
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.

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• 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.
• Remove the kettle from
the base before filling
or pouring. Take care
when pouring, pour
slowly and
DO NOT overfill the
kettle.
• DO NOT fill the kettle
past the MAX level.
• Ensure that the lid
is closed before
switching the kettle on;
otherwise it may not
automatically switch
off.
• DO NOT switch on
unless the kettle
contains at least
1 cupful of water,
otherwise you may
damage it.
• CAUTION! Ensure that
the kettle is switched
off before removing it
from its stand.
• 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, oces
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]

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1. Remove the parts from the packaging.
2. 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. Wait for the kettle to cool, then rinse it with cold
water.
4. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
1. Fill the kettle using either the spout or lid. Open the lid by pressing the lid
release button.
2. The water level must be between the MAX and MIN fill lines.
3. Check that the lid is closed correctly.
4. Ensure that 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 pressing down the On/Off switch located underneath
the handle to the On position.
7. A blue light will illuminate inside the kettle when it is turned on.
Note: The ON/OFF switch will also automatically return to the OFF position when
it is finished boiling.
Note: You can stop the boil process at any time by pushing the ON/OFF switch up
to the off position.
8. Ensure the kettle is switched off before removing it from its base. DO NOT
remove the kettle from its base while it is in operation.
9. If you need to boil the kettle again, wait for a few seconds - allow the On/Off
switch time to reset. The delay should be no more than 20 seconds.
10. When you lift the kettle up from the base, 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.
IF THE WATER INSIDE THE KETTLE HAS JUST BOILED, THE KETTLE WILL BE FULL
OF STEAM. THE STEAM WILL ESCAPE AS SOON AS THE LID IS OPENED.
Tips: Improve the quality of your drinks by always using fresh water.
Empty the kettle after each use.
Be economical and ecient and do not boil more water than you need.
4 - Before First Use
5 - Using Your Appliance

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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.
CAUTION! DO NOT switch the kettle on unless it contains at least one cup of
water to avoid damaging the appliance and shortening its lifespan.
Filter:
• Your kettle is fitted with a filter. The filter helps to prevent limescale 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 any way.
• To clean the filter, rinse it under the tap.
6 - Troubleshooting
Questions Answers
Water is coming out
of the kettle while
boiling.
1. Only fill the kettle to the max fill line.
2. Ensure you wait 10 -20 seconds for the boiling water to settle
before pouring.
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.
1. This may be due to a build-up of limescale. 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.
1. 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].

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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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Cleaning The Outside and Base Unit:
1. Remove the plug from the mains socket and allow the appliance to cool down
before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse the base unit, kettle or plug/power cord in water or any other
liquid.
3. Clean the base unit and outside of the appliance by wiping it with a damp
cloth. A little detergent can be added if needed.
4. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, any form of strong solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents to clean the appliance, as they may damage the outside
surfaces.
De-Scaling:
IMPORTANT: Failure to de-scale your kettle may invalidate your guarantee.
If you do not de-scale your kettle regularly, the build-up of limescale may result in
the following:
• The kettle taking longer to boil.
• Damage to the heating element.
• The safety cut out may operate prematurely, switching the kettle off before the
water has boiled.
To Minimise Scale Build-Up:
• Empty the kettle of water after each use.
• Do not allow water to stand in the kettle overnight.
• Use filtered water instead of tap water to help reduce limescale build up.
How To De-Scale:
Note: Should the appliance switch ON before reaching boiling point this is a sign
that de-scaling is necessary.
• Any regular de-scaling agent may be used, provided the relevant instructions
are observed. To avoid spillage, DO NOT fill the kettle to the upper mark if the
de-scaling agent causes the water to foam.
• To clean the kettle thoroughly of any de-calcification residue; let it go through
several boiling cycles using clean water with each cycle. Rinse the kettle with
clean water afterwards.
• It is advisable to remove limescale deposits from the kettle at regular intervals.
Removing Limescale Build-up:
If using a kettle cleaning solution make sure to follow the instructions.
Natural Cleaning Method for Limescale Removal:
• Fill the kettle with equal parts water and vinegar (white wine vinegar, cider
vinegar or lemon juice work particularly well). Allow the kettle to boil (pay
attention that the contents do not boil over) and let it stand for 30-40 minutes.
• When finished empty the kettle and rinse it with water.
• The kettle should now be free from limescale and ready to be used again.
8 - Cleaning & Care

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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
10 - Warranty

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Ax your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt

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]
0619.V1
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk