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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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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.
Contents: Thank you for purchasing this Microwave from the Specifications Tower range. Components and structure It has been designed to provide many years of Technical Data trouble-free use. Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the Important Safety toaster for your own safety. Information There are many benefits to using a Tower Microwave: Before First Use...
2 - Technical Data: 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.
Important Safety Information: Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance • • Check that the voltage Switch off and unplug of the main circuit before fitting or removing corresponds with the tools/attachments, after rating of the appliance use and before cleaning.
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• • DO NOT use this product DO NOT operate the for anything other than its microwave if it is intended use. damaged. It is particularly important that the • This appliance is for microwave door closes household use only. properly and that there is no damage to the: CAUTIONS...
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• • When heating liquids, DO NOT use wooden e.g. soups, sauces and containers and ceramic beverages in your containers that have microwave, avoid using metallic (e.g. gold or straight sided containers silver) inlays. Always with narrow necks. remove metal twist ties. Stir the liquid before Check that the utensils placing the container...
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• • DO NOT attempt deep fat Follow exact directions frying in your microwave. given by each This could result in a manufacturer for their sudden boil over of hot popcorn product. liquid. leave the oven unattended while corn • If smoke is observed, is being popped.
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• • This appliance is intended The door or outer surface to be used in household may get hot when the and similar applications appliance is operating such as: • • Staff kitchen areas in In the unlikely event shops. Offices and other the appliance develops working environments.
4 - Before First Use • 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. •...
5 - Using Your Appliance 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.
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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. 100% microwave power. Applicable for quick and thorough High power cooking. Medium 80% microwave power. Applicable for medium express High power cooking.
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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.
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Display Kind Method Suitable for popping a bag of corn, which is available Popcorn in the market, weighted 0.1kg. Reheat There are five choices (0.2,0.4,0.6,0.8,1.0Kg) There are three choices (1, 2, 3 cup , about 250ml/ Beverage cup ). There are two choices Pizza (1 or 2 piece).
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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: •...
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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.
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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. •...
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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.
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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.
CAUTION: • It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to obtain uniform effect. • Usually defrosting will need longer time than cooking. • If the food can be cut with a knife, the defrosting process can be considered completed.
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Can I operate my No. If you remove the glass tray you will get poor microwave without the cooking results. Ensure that all dishes used in the glass tray? microwave fit correctly on to the glass tray. Standing time means that food should be removed from the microwave and allowed to ‘stand’...
8 - 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.
9 - Cleaning & Care • The microwave should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. • Remove the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Don’t immerse the appliance in water or other fluids when cleaning. • Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface.
10- Wiring Safety for UK Use Only IMPORTANT As the colours in the The plug must be fitted with a fuse mains lead of this of the same rating already fitted and appliance may not conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA correspond with the approved.
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11 - 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.
12 - Your Receipt Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
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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,...
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