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T16013
Express Pot
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

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  • Page 1 T16013 Express Pot SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents: Specifications Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the Tower range. Components and structure Technical data Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the Important Safety Information appliance for your own safety. Before First Use Built-In Safety Features It has been designed to provide many years of Using your Appliance trouble-free use.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    1 - Specifications: This box contains: Instruction Manual Steam Release Weight Express Pot - Pressure Spoon Power Cable Cooker Water Drip Pot Rice Cup Inner Cook Pot Ladle Vent Block Cover Structure of your appliance: Lid Handle Handle Control Panel Steam Release Valve Power Socket 10.
  • Page 5: Technical Data

    2 - Technical Data: Description: Express Pot Pressure Cooker Model: T16013 Rated Voltage: 220-240V~ Frequency: 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 1000W Working pressure: 80kPa 160kPa Usable Capacity: 4.5 Litres Documentation We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information: Please read all instructions carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance • • Check that the voltage Close supervision is of the main circuit necessary when any corresponds with the appliance is used by or rating of the appliance near children or pets.
  • Page 7 • • CAUTION! To reduce of Use the appropriate heat electric shock, cook only source(s) according to the in the provided removable instructions for use. container (cooking pot) by • the manufacturer. WARNING! DO NOT spill water or any other type of •...
  • Page 8 • WARNING! This appliance DO NOT touch any hot cooks under pressure. surfaces. Use oven gloves Improper use may result if necessary for protection in scalding injury. Make to avoid injury. certain the unit is properly • closed before operating. CAUTION! After cooking, Please see the instructions...
  • Page 9 • • The use of accessory DO NOT insert metal attachments is not shavings, needles or recommended by the any other foreign matter appliance manufacturer into the any area of the apart from those supplied appliance. This may cause with this product. electric shock.
  • Page 10 • • CAUTION! Never use your WARNING! DO NOT pressure cooker without tamper with any of the adding water or food safety systems beyond as this would seriously the maintenance damage the appliance. instructions specified in the instructions for use. •...
  • Page 11: Before First Use

    4 - Before First Use • Remove the parts from the packaging. • Place the Express Pot on a flat, dry surface. • Remove any promotional labels or stickers. • Remove the lid and take out all packaging and accessories from the cooker body. •...
  • Page 12: Using Your Appliance

    6 - Using Your Appliance WARNING! NEVER deep fry or pressure fry in the unit with oil. It is dangerous and may cause fire or serious damage. Tip For Handling The Express Pot: • Please move the product with the handle of the cooker body. Filling The Express Pot: To fill the inner pot, please use the corresponding measurements located inside the pot.
  • Page 13 WARNING! DO NOT pull out the exhaust valve when you are turning it. CAUTION! After cooking fluid foods (porridge or Rice Pudding), do not turn the exhaust valve so the lid can be opened quickly. The Express Pot must first be switched off, unplugged from the mains outlet, and must cool naturally for the float valve to drop.
  • Page 14 Dissembling And Installing The Lid’s Seal Ring: Pull up to remove & press down to replace Disassemble: Install: Carefully press the Carefully pull the seal seal ring into the ring upwards recess to install Sealring Check if the seal ring is correctly installed in the lid’s upper cover before each use. •...
  • Page 15 • Put the inner pot into the cooker. Turn it left and right to ensure it makes good contact with the heating plate, which is at the bottom of the outer pot. Refer to the figure above. • Safely close the lid and select your desired settings. Please refer to the appropriate sections for closing the lid and selecting settings and functions.
  • Page 16 Float Valve Structure Tips: Confirm that the float valve, block proof cover and seal ring are correctly installed before each use. Using The Control Panel: Start: Allows you to begin a selected setting. Hours/Minutes Buttons: Cooking Timer: Allows you to enter the “Manual Setting”...
  • Page 17 Note: For the buttons on the control panel to be active, the lid must be properly closed. The buttons will become inactive when the lid is not closed correctly. Refer to the section on closing the lid. Press the desired function button to select a cooking program. To switch between modes, press the “+”...
  • Page 18 Cooking Functions: The control panel also allows you to select the specific cooking functions, including types of certain types of food. Please see the table below: WARNING! NEVER deep fry or pressure fry in the unit with oil. It is dangerous and may cause fire or serious damage.
  • Page 19: Multigrain 1

    RICE In the standby state, press the “Rice” button, the indicator light will turn on and the display screen will show the default working time. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to adjust the working time. If no button is pressed after 10 seconds or if the “Start” button is pressed, the product will automatically start cooking.
  • Page 20: Meat/Stew 1

    MEAT/STEW 1. In the standby state, press the “Meat/Stew” button. The indicator light will turn on and the display screen will show the default working time. Press “+” or “-” buttons to adjust the working time. The appliance will automatically start cooking if no button is pressed after 10 seconds or if the “Start”...
  • Page 21: Fish

    FISH In the standby state, press the “Fish” button, the indicator light will turn on and the display screen will show the default working time. Press “+” or “-” buttons to adjust the working time. The appliance will automatically start cooking if no button is pressed after 10 seconds or if the “Start”...
  • Page 22: Rice Pudding

    RICE In the standby state, press the “Rice Pudding” button. The indicator PUDDING light will turn on and the display screen will show the default 40 minute working time. Press “+” or “-” buttons to adjust the working time. The appliance will automatically start cooking after 10 seconds if no button is pressed or if the “Start”...
  • Page 23 Cooking Eggs: You can cook eggs using the “Manual” function. • Fill the pot to its minimum fill level: add eggs and water. • Select the “Manual” setting and cook the eggs for 5 – 6 minutes. Stop/Keep Warm Function: •...
  • Page 24 Cooking Temperatures Table Menu Pressure Range Adjust Time Pressure Adjust Range Cooking Temperature 3 min Fish Medium 5 min 0~16 116° High 8 min 5 min Steam Medium 15 min 0~50 116° High 25 min 30 min Beans Medium 35 min 0~80 116°...
  • Page 25 Menu Pressure Range Adjust Time Pressure Adjust Range Cooking Temperature 30 min Rice Pudding Medium 40 min 0~100 116° High 50 min Rice 18 min 0~36 116° Manual 30 min 0~60 116° Sear 30 min 160° Slow Cook 04:00 2:00-12:00 97°...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    7 - Troubleshooting PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Sealing ring not installed Position the sealing ring properly correctly Difficult to close the lid The floater valve clamps the Lightly push the push rod push rod Float valve in the popped-up Press the float valve position lightly with a utensil Lid difficult to open...
  • Page 27 PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Rice too soft Too much water Reduce water accordingly Display screen Contact the service Bottom sensor open circuit displays E1 centre for repair Display screen Bottom sensor fault displays E2 Display screen Sensor on the lid fault displays E5 Display screen Sensor on the lid open circuit...
  • Page 28: Cleaning & Care

    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.
  • Page 29 Maintaining The Inner Pot: The inner pot is for cooking all of your ingredients in the Express Pot. Please follow the instructions below to properly use and maintain the inner pot. The inner pot may develop a yellowish colour and spots if it is empty for a long period of time.
  • Page 30: Wiring Safety

    10 - Wiring Safety for UK Use Only IMPORTANT As the colours in the The plug must be fitted with a fuse of the mains lead of this same rating already fitted and conforming to appliance may not BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. correspond with the coloured markings If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32: Weights & Measures

    12 - Weights & Measures Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights. Metric Imperial US cups Imperial Metric 250ml 8 floz 1 cup 1/2 oz 180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup 1 oz 150ml 5 floz 2/3 cup 2 oz 120ml...
  • Page 33: Recipes

    Recipes Recipes for use with the T16013 Express Pot. For more great recipes and inspiration from the Tower Kitchen, visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk/blog...
  • Page 34: Porridge

    Porridge Ingredients Method 1 litre milk Place oats into the cooking pot and add the butter, salt, sugar, 150g oats cinnamon and milk. Stir well. 50g butter Close the lid and close the exhaust valve. 1 tsp. cinnamon Select the porridge function and set for 5 minutes. Press start. Sugar When cooking is finished, allow the food to cool naturally.
  • Page 35: Stuffed Peppers

    Stuffed Peppers Ingredients Method 500g bell pepper Sauté the mince beef in the pressure cooker. Then place it in 250g ground beef a large bowl and add the rice, onions, salt and pepper. Stir to 200g rice, boiled combine. 100g chopped onion Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and stuff with the mixture.
  • Page 36 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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