Tower T17087 - Air Fryer 2 Litre Manual

Specifications

This box contains

Instruction Manual
2L Air Fryer
Grill Plate

1. Air inlet
2. Temperature control dial
3. Indicator lights (power on/ ready)
4. Timer dial
5. Air outlet (back of unit)
6. Grill plate
7. Drawer handle
8. Drawer

Technical Data

Wiring Safety for UK Use Only

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 fitted with a fuse of the same rating already fitted and conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.

If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.

Non-Rewireable Mains Plug

If your appliance is supplied with a nonrewireable plug fitted 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 qualified 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 shoc

This appliance MUST be earthed!

Important Safety Information

• Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance
• 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
• DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, serious burns may result from the air fryer being pulled off the counter where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the user.
• 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 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 16 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.
• This appliance includes a heating function. 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 use the appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT place the air fryer on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.
• DO NOT place the air fryer against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 10cm free space on the back and sides and 10cm free space above the appliance.
• Allow the air fryer to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before you handle or clean it.
• Make sure the food prepared in the air fryer comes out goldenyellow instead of dark brown. Remove burnt remnants.
• During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings.
• Hot steam and air may escape when you remove the drawer from the air fryer.
• Any dishes or accessories used in the air fryer will become hot. Always use oven gloves when handling or removing anything from the air fryer.
• DO NOT fill the air fryer drawer with oil as this may cause a fire hazard.
• Always put food to be fried in the drawer.
• DO NOT place anything on top of the air fryer.
• In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately and seek advice from the Customer Support Team.

Before First Use

Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this information for future reference.

1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body.
3. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
4. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance
5. Thoroughly clean the drawer with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a nonabrasive sponge.
6. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
7. Do not fill the drawer with oil or frying fat. This is an oil-free fryer that works on hot air.

Note: This appliance uses very little oil or no oil.

Using Your Appliance

Preparing For Use

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface. Do not place the appliance onto a non-heat-resistant surface.
2. Do not fill the drawer with oil or any other liquid.
3. Do not put anything on top of the appliance, as this will disrupt the airflow and the hot air frying will be affected as a result.

Automatic Switch Off

The Tower Air Fryer has a built in timer, which will automatically shut down the air fryer when timer reaches zero.
You can manually switch off the air fryer by turning the timer dial anti-clockwise to zero. The air fryer will then automatically switch off within 20 seconds.

Air Fryer Drawer Safety Switch

For your safety, this air fryer contains a safety switch in the drawer, designed to keep it from accidentally turning on whenever the drawer is not properly situated inside the appliance or the timer is not set. Before using your air fryer, please ensure that the drawer is fully closed and that the cooking timer has been set.

Removing the Drawer

The drawer can be removed fully from the air fryer. Pull on the handle to slide the drawer out of the air fryer.

Note: If the drawer is removed from the main body of the fryer when in operation, the unit will automatically stop working within 5 seconds of this occurring.

Air Frying

1. Connect the mains plug into an earthed wall socket.
2. Carefully pull the drawer out of the air fryer.
3. Put the food in the drawer.
4. Slide the drawer back into the air fryer making sure to carefully align with the guides in the body of the fryer.
   
   Do not touch the drawer immediately after use, as it gets very hot. Allow it plenty of time to cool. Only hold the drawer by the handle.
5. Determine the required cooking time for your desired food (refer to the 'Settings' section).
6. To switch on the appliance, turn the timer dial to the required cooking time. The fan will start working and both pilot lights on the body of the fryer will come on to show the unit is in operation.
7. Turn the temperature control dial to the required temperature. Refer to the 'Settings' section in this chapter to learn how to determine the right temperature. Add 2 minutes to the cooking time when the appliance is cold.
   Note: If you wish, you can also let the appliance preheat without any food inside. In this case, turn the timer dial to more than 2 minutes and wait until the heating-up light goes out. Then, add food to the drawer and turn the timer dial to the required cooking time.
8. The timer starts counting down the set cooking time.
   Note: During the air frying process, the working lights will turn on and off from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is being switched on and off to maintain the set temperature.
   Note: Excess oil from the food is collected on the bottom of the drawer.
9. Some food requires shaking halfway through the cooking time (refer to the settings table). To shake the food, pull the drawer out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the drawer back into the fryer.
   Tip: Set the timer to half the cooking time. When the timer bell sounds, shake the food. Then, set the timer again to the remaining cooking time and resume frying.
10. When you hear the timer bell, the set cooking time has elapsed. Pull the drawer out of the appliance and place it on a suitable work surface.
11. Check if the food is ready. If the food is not ready yet, simply slide the drawer back into the appliance and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
12. To remove food (e.g. fries), pull the drawer out of the air fryer and empty your food onto a plate. Do not turn the drawer upside down, as any excess oil that has collected may drip onto the food.
    
    The inside of the drawer and food will be very hot. Depending on the type of food in the fryer, steam may escape upon opening so care is needed.
    Tip: To remove large or fragile food, lift the food out of the drawer with a pair of tongs
13. The air fryer is instantly ready to create another delicious meal.

Temperature Selection

To manually select the correct temperature for each dish, turn the temperature dial. Turn this dial clockwise to increase the temperature or counter-clockwise to decrease it.

Settings

The table on the next page will help you select the basic settings for a variety of common foods.

Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications. As foods differ in origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your food. Because the Rapid Air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, pulling the drawer briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.

Tips:

• The cooking time will depend on the size of your food. Smaller sizes may require a shorter cooking time.
• Shaking smaller food halfway during the cooking time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried food.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your food in the air fryer within a few minutes after you added the oil.
• •Be cautious of using extremely greasy food such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 500 grams.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also requires a shorter cooking time than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer drawer if you want to bake a cake or quiche, or if you want to fry fragile food or filled food.
• You can also use the air fryer to reheat food. To reheat food, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

Troubleshooting

Cleaning & Care

DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

Clean the appliance after every use.

Cleaning the appliance.

1. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may damage the non-stick coating.
2. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
   Note: Remove the drawer to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
4. Clean the drawer with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
5. You can use degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Cleaning the grill plate in hot water soapy water.
   Note: The drawer is NOT dishwasher-safe. NEVER place the drawer in the dishwasher.
   Tip: If dirt is stuck to the bottom of the drawer, fill the drawer with hot water with some washing-up liquid. Allow the drawer to soak for approximately 10 minutes.
7. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and non-abrasive sponge.
8. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.

To store your appliance:

• Ensure that the air fryer is cool, clean and dry before you store it.
• Store the appliance in a cool and dry place.

Weights & Measures

Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights.

Food Allergies

Important Note: Some of the recipes contained in this document may contain nuts and/or other allergens. Please be careful when making any of our sample recipes that you ARE NOT allergic to any of the ingredients. For more information on allergies, please visit the Food Standards Agency's website at: www.food.gov.uk

Homemade Fries

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffin

Honey Lime Chicken Wings

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

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