Tower Hobbies T24021 Operator's manual

T24021
800W Microwave Oven
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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appliances used by millions of households throughout the
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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this Microwave from the
Tower range.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
toaster for your own safety.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Microwave:
• With a large 20 litre capacity you can cook quick
and easy meals for the whole family.
• The manual 30 minute timer allows for easy time
control and adjustments.
• The Tower 800W Microwave has 6 different
power levels, simply adjusted to suit a variety of
functions.
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
Microwave Oven
Roller Ring
Glass Tray
1. Oven Window
2. Roller Ring (inside)
3. Glass Tray (inside)
4. Door Handle
5. Control Panel
6. Power Button
7. Timer/Weight Dial
8. Defrost/Time Button
9. Pause/Cancel Button
10. Express Button
11. Auto Cook Button
12. Instant/Start Button
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: 20L Digital Microwave
Model: T24021
Rated Voltage: 220-240v
Frequency: 50Hz
Power Input: 1280W
Power Output: 800W
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.
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
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 from www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds 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.
• DO NOT pull the plug out
by the cord as this may
damage the plug and/or
the cable.
• 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.
• 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
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:

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• DO NOT use this product
for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
CAUTIONS
• DO NOT operate the
microwave with the door
open, due to the safety
interlocks built into the
door mechanism. It is
important not to tamper
with the safety interlocks
(safety interlocks
automatically switch off
any cooking activity when
the door is opened). This
could result in harmful
exposure to excessive
microwave energy.
• DO NOT place any object
(such as kitchen towels,
napkins, etc.) between
the microwave front face
and the door or allow
food or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• DO NOT operate the
microwave if it is
damaged. It is particularly
important that the
microwave door closes
properly and that there is
no damage to the:
Door Hinges and latches.
Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
• Please ensure cooking
times are correctly set.
Small amounts of food
require shorter cooking
or heating time. Over
cooking may result in the
food catching on fire and
subsequent damage to
the microwave.

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• When heating liquids,
e.g. soups, sauces and
beverages in your
microwave, avoid using
straight sided containers
with narrow necks.
Stir the liquid before
placing the container
in the microwave and
again halfway through
the heating time. After
heating, let it stand,
stir or shake it again
carefully and check the
temperature of it before
consuming to avoid burns
(especially, contents of
feeding bottles and baby
food jars).
• An exhaust outlet is
located on the top,
bottom or side of the
microwave. Don’t block
the outlet. It could
result in damage to your
microwave and poor
cooking results.
• DO NOT operate the
microwave when empty.
It is best to leave a glass
of water in the microwave
when not in use. The
water will safely absorb all
microwave energy if the
microwave is accidentally
started.
• Improper use could
result in damage to the
microwave.
• DO NOT use wooden
containers and ceramic
containers that have
metallic (e.g. gold or
silver) inlays. Always
remove metal twist ties.
Check that the utensils
are suitable for use in the
microwave before use.
They may heat up and
char. Metal objects in
particular may arc in the
microwave, which can
cause serious damage.
• DO NOT rinse the glass
tray by placing it in water
just after cooking. This
may cause breakage or
damage.
• Before cooking pierce
the skin of potatoes,
apples or any such fruit
or vegetables. They could
burst.
• DO NOT cook eggs in
their shell. Eggs in their
shell and whole hard-
boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave
since they may explode,
even after microwave
heating has ended.
Pressure will build up
inside the egg which will
burst.

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• DO NOT attempt deep fat
frying in your microwave.
This could result in a
sudden boil over of hot
liquid.
• If smoke is observed,
switch off or disconnect
the microwave from the
power supply and keep
the microwave door
closed in order to stifle
any flames. It can cause
serious damage such as
fire or electric shock.
• When food is heated or
cooked in disposable
containers made of
plastic, paper or other
combustible materials
keep an eye on the
microwave and check it
frequently.
• The microwave should
be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits should
be removed. Failure to
maintain the microwave
in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of
the surface. This could
adversely affect the
life of the appliance
and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
• Follow exact directions
given by each
manufacturer for their
popcorn product. DO
NOT leave the oven
unattended while corn
is being popped. If
corn fails to pop after
the suggested times,
discontinue cooking.
Never use a brown
paper bag for popping
corn. Never attempt to
pop leftover kernels.
Overcooking could result
in the corn catching fire.
• DO NOT use harsh
abrasives cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers
to clean the microwave
door glass. They can
scratch the surface, which
may result in the glass
shattering.
• After cooking, the
container is very hot. Use
gloves to take out the
food and avoid steam
burns by directing steam
away from the face and
hands.

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• 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.
• Farm houses.
• By clients in hotels,
motels and other
residential
environments,
bed & breakfast type
environments.
• The microwave oven is
intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying
of food or clothing and
heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar
may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
• The door or outer surface
may get hot when the
appliance is operating
• 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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• Take out all of the packaging, if there is a safe film over the oven, tear it off
before use. Check carefully for damage. If any, immediately notify dealer or
send to the manufacturer’s Service Centre.
• Microwave ovens must be placed under dry and non-corrosiveness
environments and kept away from heat and humidity, such as gas burner or
water tank.
• To ensure sucient ventilation, the distance from the back of microwave to
the wall should be at least 10 cm, the side to the wall should be at least 5 cm,
the free distance above the top surface at least 20 cm. The distance from the
microwave to the ground should be at least 85 cm.
• The position of the oven should be such that it is far from the TV, Radio or
antenna as picture disturbance or noise may occur.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible, and has a
good grounding in case of leakage. A ground loop can be formed to avoid
electric shock.
• The microwave oven must be operated with the door closed.
• The microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.
• The microwave oven is intended to be used free-standing.
• The back of the oven must be placed against a wall.
• During first use the microwave oven may omit an odour and slightly smoke.
This is due to manufacturing residue or oil on the heat element or oven
cavity. This is normal and should not occur after several uses. Keep doors and
windows open to ensure good ventilation. It is recommended to place a cup
of water on the glass tray set on high and operate the microwave oven several
times to help clean the microwave of residue.
4 - Before First Use

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Before Cooking:
The LED flashes 3 times when plugged in to the power supply. Then it flashes “:”,
prompting you to input the cooking menu and time.
Time/Weight Dial:
Turn the dial to enter the oven clock time or input cooking time.
Rotate to specify food weight or number of servings.
Pause/Cancel:
At the initial or input stage: press once to cancel in-putted programs and resume the
initial stage.
During cooking: press once to stop oven operation, press twice to cancel cooking
programs.
Auto Reminder:
When your preset cooking procedure has finished, the LED Display will show End and
three beeps will be heard to prompt you to take out your food. If you do not press
Pause/Cancel button once or open the door, the beep will be sounded at an interval of
3 minutes.
Instant Cooking:
On the standby status, press Instant/Start button, the oven will start cooking with high
power; The system default cooking time is 1 minute. You can increase or decrease
cooking time by turning the dial.
Clock Setting:
Clock button allows you to input the current or a preset time when “:” flashes onto the
LED display after plugging in, or to skip it over it and continue if unnecessary.
Example: to set the timer to 12:30.
Steps Display
1 After power-up, the colon flashes. 1:00
2 Press and hold Defrost/Clock button for 3 seconds. 1:00
3 Turn Time/Weight dial to set exact hours. 12:00
4 Press Defrost/Clock button once again. 12:00
5 Turn Time/Weight dial to set exact minutes. 12:30
6Press Defrost/Clock button once again or wait for 60 seconds, and
the numbers will go steadily.
5 - Using Your Appliance

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Microwave Cooking:
This function is for the cooking and heating of food. Press the Micro Power button, the
LED will cycle to show 100P—80P—60P — 40P— 20P.
High power 100% microwave power. Applicable for quick and thorough
cooking.
Medium
High power 80% microwave power. Applicable for medium express cooking.
Medium power 60% microwave power. Applicable for steaming food.
Medium
Low power 40% microwave power. Applicable for defrosting food.
Low power 20% microwave power. Applicable for keeping warm.
CAUTION
• The max time which can be set is 60 minutes
• Never operate the oven empty.
• At the maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically lower the
power after a certain period of cooking to lengthen the unit’s service life.
• If you wish to turn the food during operation, press the Instant/Start button
once and the preset cooking procedure will continue.
• If you intend to remove the food before the preset time, you must press Pause/
Cancel button once to clear the preset procedure to avoid unintended operation
of next time use.
Example: To cook at P80 for 10 minutes.
Steps Display
1 After power-up, the colon flashes. 1:00
2Select the desired microwave power by pressing the Micro Power
.button consecutively 80P
3 Set a cooking time by turning Time/Weight dial. 10:00
4Press Instant/Start button to start and the LED will count down to
show the running time.

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Control Panel:
Menu action screen
Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed.
Micro Power
Touch this button a number of times to set microwave cooking power level.
Express
Press Express button LED display will cycle to show 0:30, 1:00, 1:30.
This function will allow you to heat a cup of water or beverage conveniently, omitting
the steps of setting the time. Choose the proper time depending on the beverage
capacity.
Example: To cook with express for 1 minute
Steps Display
1 After power-up, the colon flashes. 1:00
2 Press Express button consecutively to select the desired time. 1:00
3 Start cooking by pressing Instant/Start button .
Defrost/Clock
Touch to defrost food by weight.
Auto Cooking
Press for instant settings to cook common foods.
Pause/Cancel
Press to cancel setting or reset the oven before setting a cooking program.
Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel cooking altogether.
It is also used for setting child lock.
Instant/Start
Touch to start a cooking program.
Simply touch it a number of times to begin express cooking without previously setting
power level and cooking time.
Auto Cooking
The oven has default cooking menu for simple operation. When the colon flashes LED
flashes, turn the Auto Cooking dial the LED will cycle to show A.1, A.2 …… A.8
Choose the appropriate selection according to the food type and weight and strictly
observe the directions in below table, otherwise the cooking effect will be largely
influenced.

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Display Kind Method
A.1 Popcorn Suitable for popping a bag of corn, which is available
in the market, weighted 0.1kg.
A.2 Reheat There are five choices (0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,1.0Kg)
A.3 Beverage There are three choices (1, 2, 3 cup , about 250ml/
cup ).
A.4 Pizza There are two choices
(1 or 2 piece).
A.5 Potato
Cooking potato strips, cut into 5mm width and
height, length. Total weight is about 0.45 or 0.65kg.
Place the strips on a large dish and cover the dish
with a thin film to prevent water loss.
A.6 Vegetable There are five choices (0.1, 0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5Kg)
A.7 Meat There are five choices (0.1, 0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5Kg)
A.8 Fish There are five choices (0.1, 0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5Kg)
CAUTION
• The temperature of food before cooking will be around 20-25°C. A higher
or lower temperature of the food before cooking would require increase or
decrease of cooking time.
• The temperature, weight and shape of food will influence the cooking effect.
If any deviation has been found to the factor noted on above menu, you can
adjust the cooking time for best result.
Example: Steam 0. 5 kg fish
Steps Display
1 After power-up, the colon flashes 1:00
2 Press Auto Cooking button to set the cooking menu A.8
3 Turn Time/Weight dial to set the set weight 0.5
4Start cooking by pressing Instant/Start button and the LED will
count down to show the running time.

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Automatic Starting (Delayed Function)
If you do not want the menu be started immediately, you can preset the cooking
menu and time and the preset menu will be automatically started at your set time.
The setting will consist of 2 steps:
• Setting the current clock;
• Setting the cooking menu and time.
Example: If the time 12:30 clock and want the microwave oven will automatically
start cooking with 100P microwave power for 9 minutes and 30 seconds at 14:20.
Steps Display
1 After power-up, the colon flashes. 1:00
1.1 Press and hold Defrost/Clock button for 3 seconds. 1:00
1.2 Turn Time/Weight dial to set exact hours. 12:00
1.3 Press Defrost/Clock button again to confirm hours. 12:00
1.4 Turn Time/Weight dial to set exact minutes. 12:30
1.5 Press the Defrost/Clock button once to start (or automatic to exist
after 10 seconds). 12:30
2 Set the cooking menu and time.
2.1 Select cooking power by pressing the Micro Power button. 100P
2.2 Turn the Time/Weight dial to set cooking time. 9:30
2.3 Press and hold the Defrost/Clock button for 3 seconds to return to
current clock.
3 Set the time you expect to start. Repeat the steps of 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
4Press the Defrost/Clock button to confirm the delayed menu. Now the program has been activated. And the menu will be
started at 14:20.
5You may check the preset starting time by pressing the Defrost/
Clock button.

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Multi-Sequence Cooking
To obtain the best cooking result, some recipes call for different cooking mode and
time. You may program a personalized menu as follows:
Example: You want to cook food with 100P microwave for 3 minutes, then 20P for 9
minutes. This is a 2 sequence setting.
Steps Display
1 100P microwave for 3min.
1.1 Press the Micro Power button to select power level. 100P
1.2 Turn the Time/ Weight dial to set the cooking time. 3:00
2 20P for 9min.
2.1 Press the Micro Power button to select the desired menu. 20P
2.2 Turn the Time/Weight dial to set the cooking time. 9:00
3 Start cooking by pressing Instant/Start.
CAUTION
• When 100 microwave power cooking is finished, the microwave oven will begin
next operation automatically.
• A Max of 4 sequences can be set per time, repeat the steps
Child Lock Function
Use this feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning or so that children
cannot use the oven unsupervised. All the buttons are rendered inoperable in this
mode.
1. Set lock: Hold Pause/Cancel button about 3 seconds.
2. Cancel lock: Hold Pause/Cancel button about 3 seconds.
Timer:
The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.
Use the Time/Weight dial to adjust the cooking time after setting the microwave
power.
Stop/Cancel:
The Stop/Cancel button can be used to pause and/or cancel the current operation.
• Press the Stop/Cancel button or open the microwave door during cooking to
pause the current operation.
• Close the door and press Start/Quick Start to resume.
• Press Stop/Cancel twice to cancel the current operation.

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Auto Defrost:
The microwave has an Auto Defrost setting for defrosting meat, poultry and seafood.
The time and defrosting power are adjusted automatically once the weight of the food
has been entered.
• The weight range of frozen foods is between 100g and 1800g.
• Press the Auto Defrost button once.
• Use the Time/Weight dial to select the required weight.
• Press Start/Quick Start once.
Note: During Auto Defrost, the microwave will pause and beep to prompt you to turn
over the food inside.
Quick Start:
The Quick Start feature allows you to begin cooking quickly. In standby mode, press the
Start/Quick Start button a number of times to set the cooking time. Once you have set
the time, the microwave will begin cooking at full time.
The maximum cooking time that can be select with Quick Start is 12 minutes.
During cooking, use the Time/Weight dial to increase or decrease the current cooking
time.
Auto Cook:
With the Auto Cook function you do not need to program the microwave power or set
the timer.
You are only required to select the type and weight of the food.
To use Auto Cook:
1. Press the Auto Cook button repeatedly until you have reached the corresponding
menu code.
2. Turn the Time/Weight dial to the required weight.
3. Press the Start/Quick Start button.
Auto Cook Menu:
It is always recommended to check your food during cooking. If the cooking result is
not to your taste, please adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Menu Code / Food
1. Milk/Coffee (200ml/cup)
2. Rice (g)
3. Spaghetti (g)
4. Potatoes (230g/unit)
5. Auto Reheat (g)
6. Fish (g)
7. Popcorn (99g)
8. Pizza (g)
Note: Turn the TIME/WEIGHT dial to indicate weight of food or number of servings.
For milk/coffee and potato, the screen will show the number of servings.
The result of auto cooking depends on factors such as the shape and size of food,
your personal preference as to the doneness of certain foods and even how well you
happen to place food in the oven.
For Spaghetti add boiling water before cooking.
During cooking, you can query the current cooking menu by pressing the Auto Cook
button.

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Utensils guideline:
It is strongly recommended to only use containers which are suitable and safe for
microwave cooking. Generally speaking, containers made of heat-resistant ceramic,
glass or plastic are suitable for microwave cooking. Never use metal containers
for microwave cooking and combination cooking as sparks are likely to occur and
there is a risk of fire or injury. When cooking microwave meals, always check the
packaging to see which parts are microwave safe. Use the below table as reference:
CAUTION:
There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, make
sure they are suitable for microwave use. When you put food into the Microwave,
ensure that the food supports and/or covering do not come in direct contact with
any of the internal walls or the ceiling of the cavity since discolouration may take
place.
Some plastics are heat-proof only up to certain temperatures. Check carefully!
Always remove the lids of jars and containers, including take away food containers,
before you cook using your microwave. If you don’t remove the lids, steam and
pressure can build up inside and cause an explosion even after microwave cooking
has stopped.
Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks when heating liquid. Use
extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensils into the container.
Material Microwave
Safe Notes
Heat resistant
ceramic Yes Never use ceramics that are decorated with a metal rim or glazed.
Heat resistant
plastic Yes Cannot be used for extended periods of time when microwave cooking.
Heat resistant
glass Yes
Plastic film Yes Not to be used when cooking meat or chops as,
the high temperature may damage the film.
Grill rack No
Metal container No
Never to be used in the microwave. Microwaves
cannot penetrate through metal. Microwaving
with a metal container can result in fire.
Lacquer No Poor heat resistance. Cannot be used for high
temperature cooking
Bamboo wood
and paper No Poor heat resistance. Cannot be used for high
temperature cooking
Cling film Yes Cling film can be used as long as it is pierced to
let steam escape, and it not touching the food.

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Cooking tips:
The following factors may affect the cooking result:
Food arrangement:
Place thicker areas towards the outside of the dish with the thinner parts towards
the centre. Spread it evenly and avoid overlap if possible.
Cooking time length:
Begin cooking on a shorter time setting and evaluate the food after it times out.
Extend the time as necessary. Over cooking may result in burnt food and smoke.
Piercing:
Food such as potatoes, fish, chicken and sausages all need to be pierced in several
places before cooking, so that steam does not build up and cause the food to
explode.
Cooking food evenly:
Food such as chicken, burgers or steak should be turned once during cooking.
Depending on the type of food, if applicable, stir from outside to the centre of the
dish once or twice during cooking.
Allow standing time:
Once the cooking time has finished, allow food to stand in the Microwave for a
few minutes. This allows the food to complete its cooking cycle and to cool down
naturally.
If the food is cooked fully:
The colour and firmness of food help to determine whether it done. The following
signs show that the food is ready:
• Steam coming out from all parts of the food, not just the edge
• Joints of poultry can be moved easily
• Pork or poultry show no signs of blood
• Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with a fork
Browning dish:
When using a browning dish or self-heating container, always place a heat-resistant
insulator, such as a porcelain plate, under it to prevent damage to the turntable
and rotating ring.
Microwave safe plastic wrap:
When cooking food with high fat content, do not allow the plastic wrap to come
into contact with food as it may melt.
Microwave safe plastic cookware:
Some microwave safe plastic cookware might not be suitable for cooking foods
with high fat and sugar content. The preheating time specified in the dish
instruction manual must not be exceeded.