SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
2 Slice Toaster
Applicable to all colour variants
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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 Toaster:
• Removable crumb tray.
• Self-centring slots.
• Defrost, Reheat and Cancel buttons.
• Jam-proof function, to ensure bread never gets
stuck inside the toaster.
• Enjoy perfect results every time with electronic
browning control.
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
2-slice toaster
1. Variable width
toasting slots
2. Carriage control
lever
3. Defrost button
4. Reheat button
5. Cancel button
6. Variable toasting
control dial
7. Pull out crumb tray.
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower
Customer Support Team: +44 (0) 333 220 6066.
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.
Description: 2 Slice Toaster
Model: T20027
Rated Voltage: 220-240V 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 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.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
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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 should not
play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should
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.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:
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• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
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.
• Prior to first use, the
toaster should be
used for a few minutes
without bread in it.
• DO NOT touch the hot
surface. Use handles.
• Use only pre-sliced
bread.
• DO NOT insert oversized
foods, metal foil
packages, or metal
utensils into the toaster.
This may result in
electric shock.
• DO NOT use the
toaster near curtains,
upholstery or other
decorative fabrics, as
they can easily catch
fire and cause a safety
hazard.
• DO NOT remove food
from the toaster while
the push lever is down.
• DO NOT remove the
crumb trays while the
toaster is plugged in.
• Disconnect from power
supply, wait for it to
cool and then remove
the crumb trays.
• The temperature of
accessible surfaces
may be high 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:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
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1. Remove all packaging materials, including those that may be inside the
toasting slots or toasting lever slots.
2. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
3. Do not put the toaster, cord or plug in water.
4. Make sure the crumb tray is pushed all the way into the back of the toaster
and the toasting levers are in the UP position.
5. Unwrap the power cord from the cord storage area on the underside of the
toaster and plug into a 220- 240V AC outlet.
6. Turn the browning selector dial to the lightest setting.
7. Lower the toasting lever until it locks into place. Operate without bread once or
twice to burn off any manufacturing residue. You may notice a light amount of
smoke; this is normal and will stop as the heating elements continue to heat.
Automatic Centring Guides:
Lowering the toasting lever closes the centring guides and holds the bread or
food to be toasted centrally in the toasting slots.
NOTE: The toasting lever will not lock down unless the toaster is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
1. Ensure the crumb tray is pushed all the way into the back of the toaster and
the toasting lever is in the UP position.
2. Make sure no bread or other objects are inside the toasting slots.
3. Place the toaster on a flat, level, heat resistant surface.
4. Plug the power cord into a mains outlet.
5. Position the browning selector dial to desired setting. To test toasting times
for browning, it is best to use both toasting slots and position the browning
selector dial between 3 and 4, and then adjust each subsequent toasting to
your preference.
6. Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing into the toasting
slots.
7. Insert bread or toaster food into the toasting slots.
8. Lower the toasting lever until locked into place. The automatic centring guides
hold food upright for uniform side-to-side toasting. When the bread is lowered
into position, the CANCEL indicator will light up, and toasting will begin.
9. When the toast reaches the selected browning level, it will pop up
automatically.
10. Remove the bread from the toasting slots. Be careful when removing the
bread, as the bread and the top of the toaster will still be hot.
11. To interrupt toasting, press the corresponding CANCEL button at any time.
NEVER attempt to interrupt toasting by lifting the carriage handle.
12. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet when not in use.
4 - Before First Use
5 - Using Your Appliance
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Buttons:
Reheat Button: This button allows you to reheat your food without any extra
browning or toasting.
Defrost Button: This button allows you to defrost and toast frozen bread.
Cancel Button: This button allows you to stop the toasting process.
NOTE: The toasting lever will not lock into position unless the toaster is plugged
in. When toasting a single slice, the bread may be placed in any toasting slot.
To prevent a fire hazard, never place bread over the opening of the toaster;
always place it into the slots.
DO NOT change the browning level setting during the toasting cycle. First
press the CANCEL button; then turn the browning selector dial to adjust the
browning level. Lower the toasting lever and toast until the desired toast colour
is achieved.
IMPORTANT: Never use a fork or sharp-edged utensil to remove toast, as that
may damage the heating element or cause injury.
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Questions Answers
Why is there a
burning smell
emitting from my
toaster?
1. Unplug the toaster and allow it to cool.
2. Crumbs in the crumb tray may be causing the burning smell.
Remove the crumb tray and empty over a bin.
3. There may be food debris caught in the heating element.
Check inside and gently pry the crumbs out.
Why won’t my toast
pop up after toasting
is complete?
1. Your bread may be too soft. Try using bread that is slightly
thicker or less pliable.
The browning dial
will not operate.
1. There may be crumbs stuck in the socket. Unplug the toaster
and try shaking it to dislodge any debris.
2. If the browning dial still does not work, contact our Customer
Support team.
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
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NOTE: Unplug the appliance from the mains and let it cool down completely
before attempting to clean it.
• Do not immerse any part of the toaster in water or any other liquid.
• Clean the toaster regularly. This appliance contains no user serviceable parts
and requires little maintenance. Leave any servicing or repair to qualified
personnel.
• Be sure to empty and clean the crumb tray regularly. To do this, slide it out
from underneath the toaster, dispose of the crumbs, then slot it back into
place.
• Unplug the toaster and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
• To clean, wipe the exterior with a slightly dampened soft cloth or sponge and
dry with a cloth or paper towel. Do not use strong cleaners or abrasives that
may scratch the surface, and never spray cleaners directly onto the toaster.
• To dispose of crumbs which may have remained lodged inside the toaster, turn
it upside down over a sink or drain and shake it vigorously until the crumbs
come free.
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 qualied 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 qualied 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
Neautral
(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. Alternatively, call
our customer registration line on
+44 (0) 333 220 6066.
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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Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt
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NOTES
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:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
0620.V2
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
