Tower Hobbies T14012 Operator's manual

T14012
23 Litre Mini Oven
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 23 Litre
Mini Oven:
• Roast, bake, and grill a wide variety of meals with
one compact device.
• Adjustable temperature between 90°C and 230°C
• 3 oven functions
• 60 minutes timer with bell
• Compact stainless steel design
• Accessories included: baking tray, wire rack and
tray handle.
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
Tray Handle
Wire rack
Baking Tray
1. Door handle
2. Temperature control
3. Function control
4. Timer control
5. Power indicator
6. Wire rack
7. Bake tray
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: Mini Oven
Model: T14012
Rated Voltage: 220-240V ~50/60Hz
Power: 1500W
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 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 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.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:

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appliance manufacturer
apart from those
supplied with this
product. DO NOT use
extension cords with
the appliance.
• 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.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT touch hot
surfaces, use handles or
knobs.
• DO NOT place on or
near gas or electric
cookers.
• When operating the
oven keep at least four
inches of space on
all sides of the oven
to allow for adequate
air circulation and
ventilation.
• Moving this appliance
whilst it is hot
or cooling is not
recommended.
• DO NOT cover any part
of the oven with metal
foil.
• DO NOT clean with
metal scouring pads or
abrasive materials as
this may cause damage
to the appliance and
may touch electrical
parts, creating a risk of
electric shock to the
user.
• Oversized foods or
metal utensils must
not be inserted in an
electric oven as they
may create a fire or risk
of electric shock.

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• Ensure that the
appliance is not sited
near combustible
materials such as
curtains, blinds or
towels and ensure that
nothing covers this
appliance.
• DO NOT use containers
constructed of anything
other than metal or
glass.
• DO NOT place any of
the following materials
in the oven: cardboard,
plastic, paper, or
anything similar.
• DO NOT store any
materials, other
than recommended
accessories, in this oven
when hot.
• Always wear protective,
insulated oven gloves
when inserting or
removing items from
the hot oven and
remember that the top
of this appliance may
become very hot.
• External timers,
extension leads should
not be used with this
appliance as these
could increase the risk
of fire.
• Always wear protective,
insulated oven mitts/
gloves when handling,
inserting or removing
items from the
appliance.
• 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. Place the oven on a flat, dry surface.
3. Remove any promotional labels or stickers.
4. Plug in and heat the oven empty for around 10 minutes at 230°C with the
upper and lower heating elements on.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
6. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
Note: There may be some smoke and a slight burning smell emitted during first
use. This is normal and just a product of any leftover manufacturing residue. This
is not a malfunction and will stop after the first few uses.
1. Insert the wire rack or baking tray into the oven, onto the required shelf.
2. Plug the oven in and preheat as required by your recipe.
3. Set the temperature dial and the oven function dial. The front indicator light
will show when the heaters are on.
4. Using oven gloves, place the food to be cooked into the oven.
5. Set the timer by turning it clockwise.
6. Once the time is up, the timer will ring, reminding you to remove your food
from the oven.
Note: Some food may require turning halfway through cooking time. Always
follow the instructions on the food packaging.
Settings:
Turn each dial clockwise to select the setting you require.
Temperature Dial:
Set the temperature by turning the temperature dial clockwise to select the
required temperature for your recipe. The temperature control varies between 90°C
and 230°C.
Timer Dial:
Set the timer by turning the timer dial clockwise to select the required time for
your recipe. The timer can be set from 0 to 60 minutes. The oven will turn off
automatically once the selected time has been reached, and a bell will sound to let
you know your food is done.
4 - Before First Use
5 - Using Your Appliance

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Oven Function Dial:
There are 3 functions to choose from, depending on what you are going to cook.
Accessories:
The baking tray and rack can be slotted into any of the slats inside the oven, depending
on the food you want to cook. For example, if you are cooking a roast chicken, you
would place the tray on the lowest slots of Mini Oven.
If you are cooking a dish and would like the top part browned and cooked the most,
you would place the tray on either the top or second slot.
Function Control Panel
Icon Uses
Heaters off
Grill (Upper
Heating
elements)
Use when toasting bread and grilling
chicken, bacon, sausage etc.
Conventional
(Upper & Lower
Heating
elements)
Use when roasting meat and vegetables,
for ready meals,
casseroles, bread, cakes and more.
Lower heating
(Lower Heating
elements)
This setting can be used for most of the
same food that can be cooked in the
conventional oven, but will take longer to
cook the food.
Accessory Uses How to use with tray
handle
Baking tray Use for almost all oven cooked
foods, including roast chicken and
cake.
Wire rack Dry food such as baked potatoes
Baking tray with
wire rack Use as a grill for food that may drip, such as sausages, bacon, fish etc.

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6 - Troubleshooting
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
Questions Answers
Food is cooking
too slowly,
too quickly, or
burning.
The oven temperature may be too low or high.
If food is cooking too quickly, try lowering the shelf. If food is
cooking too slowly, move the shelf up.
Steam is coming
from the oven.
This is a normal occurrence when cooking foods with high
water content.
Take care when opening the oven as steam may escape
when you open the door.
The oven is not
cooking evenly.
Check you are using the correct temperature for the recipe
as the temperature may be too high.
The food/dish may not be placed centrally on the tray.
There is a smell of
burning in the
oven
There may be a build-up of grease in the oven or on the wire
rack. Always wipe down the oven inside after use, once it has
cooled completely. Always wash the wire rack after each use
to remove any grease build-up.

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• It is important that you clean the appliance after each use to prevent an
accumulation of grease and avoid unpleasant odours.
• Excess grime may also increase the cooking times.
• Allow the appliance to cool and unplug from outlet before cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils to clean the oven, as scratching
may weaken it and cause shattering.
Inner:
Wipe the inside of the Mini Oven with a hot, damp sponge cloth. Dry before next use.
A mild spray or oven cleaner can be used. Apply to the sponge, not the oven.
Outer:
Clean outside of appliance with a damp sponge and dry with a clean towel.
Door:
Wipe the glass with a hot damp sponge. Clean the glass with a glass cleaner spray if
desired. Dry with a clean towel.
Accessories:
The wire rack, baking tray and tray handle can all be washed as normal kitchenware.
Let all parts and surfaces dry thoroughly prior to plugging oven in and using.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the appliance is completely clean and dry
before storing.
To store your appliance:
• Unplug power cord from the power outlet and clean as instructed.
• Store on a flat, dry level surface out of reach of children.
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]
0120.V3
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk