T17014
Vortx 4L Digital Air Fryer
Safety and Instruction Manual With Recipes
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering Your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
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1912 Midland Metal Spinners
was founded by George
Cadman, who was then
65 years old, as a metal
holloware manufacturing
company, in St. Mark’s Street,
Wolverhampton. They later
moved into the Tower and
Fort Works in Pelham Street,
which ultimately gave rise
to the famous Tower brand
name.
1937 Tower exhibited some
of their latest holloware
designs at the British
Industries Fair. As you can
see from the original poster,
their stand No. A410 must
have been a great sight as
it promoted their “Beautiful,
inexpensive, untarnishable
Plate, at prices all can afford
to pay”.
1961 Tower became one of
the largest manufacturers of
aluminium holloware, electric
kettles, tea pots and other
household articles with over
1,000 employees.
1974 Russell Hobbs took
ownership of the expanding
Tower brand.
What is Vortx?
Vortx Technology is a
revolutionary cooking
method that is faster
and more efficient than
traditional cooking methods.
Eliminating slow and uneven
cooking, Vortx technology
uses a circular heating matrix
to draw in cold air through
the top of the unit, forcing
it through a downward fan
to evenly distribute super-
heated air in and around
the food in the frying basket
below. By encircling food
with hot air, Vortx ensures
evenly cooked, crisp results
each and every time with no
need for oil.
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Contents:
Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE using the Tower
Vortx 4L Digital Air Fryer for your own safety.
Thank you for purchasing this Tower Vortx 4L Digital Air Fryer
from the Tower range of products.
It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free
cooking.
There are many benets to using a Vortx Digital Air Fryer:
• Enjoy healthier versions of traditionally fried family
favourites. Requiring little to no oil, this revolutionary
cooking system is ideal for baking, frying, roasting and
grilling making it extremely versatile, allowing you to
create food with up to 80% less fat.
• With a 4 litre frying basket, you can create up to 5 delicious
portions if required, making it great for families.
• The easy to use digital display means that there are
no complicated settings, allowing you to easily select
your desired time and temperature settings, with both
temperature and the remaining cooking times displayed
on the built-in LED screen.
1. Specications
Components and
structure
2. Technical data
3. Important Safety Information
4. Using your Appliance
5. Weights & Measures
6. Troubleshooting
7. Cleaning & Care
8. Recycling
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Your Receipt
12. Recipes
Homemade Fries
Homemade Onion Rings
Chicken Wings
Salmon Fish Cakes
Mixed Roasted Vegetables
See back page for Customer Service
Information.
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This box contains:
Frying Basket
Grill Shelf
Instruction Manual
1. LED Display
2. Temperature Control
Buttons
3. Timer Control Buttons
4. Power Button
5. Basket Handle
6. Frying Basket (not
shown)
7. Grill Shelf
8. Non Slip Feet
9. Air Outlet Openings
(not shown)
1 - Specications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: Vortx 4L Digital Air Fryer
Model: T17014
Rated Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: ~50Hz
Power Consumption 1700W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/108/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/95/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.
RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
Guarantee:
All accessories are covered
by the warranty.
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.
Refund or replacement is at
the discretion of the retailer.
Should you encounter problems or require a
replacement part, contact The Tower Customer Service
Department on: +44 (0) 333 220 6066.
Any necessary 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
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• 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 qualied person.
• WARNING: Do not allow the
power cord to hang over the
edge of a table or counter.
Serious burns may result from
the Vortx being pulled off
of a surface where it may be
grabbed by children or become
entangled with the user.
• Do not carry the appliance by
the power cord or remove the
plug from the socket using the
cord as this may damage the
cable.
• Do not use any extension cord
with this appliance.
• Switch off at the wall socket
then remove the plug from the
socket when not in use and
before cleaning.
• Switch off at the wall socket
and unplug before tting or
removing tools/ attachments,
after use and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• This appliance should only
be used by or under the
supervision of a responsible
adult.
• 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.
Please read these notes carefully
BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
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Important Safety Information:
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• Do not place the Vortx on or
near combustible materials
such as a tablecloths or
curtains.
• Do not place the Vortx
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 Vortx to cool down
for approx. 30 minutes before
you handle or clean it.
• Ensure that all burnt remnants
are removed.
• During hot air frying, hot steam
is released through the air
outlet openings, ensure that
these air outlets are kept clear
at all times.
• 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 frying
basket from the Vortx.
• Any baking trays or oven
dishes used in the Vortx will
become hot. Always use oven
gloves when handling or
removing anything from the
Vortx.
• WARNING: Do not ll the Vortx
pan with oil as this may cause a
re hazard.
• Always place ingredients to be
fried in the basket.
• Do not place anything on top
of the Vortx.
• Do not place wet or particularly
oily foods into the Vortx.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the service
department:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
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Automatic Switch Off:
The Tower Vortx features a built in 30 minute digital timer, which
will automatically turn off the Vortx when the timer reaches
zero. To manually switch off the Vortx, press the central power
button. The centigrade symbol will disappear showing that
the Vortx is cooling down. Wait for 30 seconds and the Vortx
will switch off
Removing the Frying Basket:
The frying basket can be removed fully from the Vortx. Firmly
pull on the handle to slide the frying basket out of the Vortx.
Fitting the Grill Shelf:
To t the grill shelf into the frying basket simply lift the grill shelf
using the central handle and place inside the frying basket. To
remove, carefully lift the grill shelf out from the frying basket
using the central handle.
NOTE: The grill shelf will become very hot during use and
should be allowed to cool fully before handling.
Using the appliance:
1. Ensure that the Vortx is placed on a stable, even, heat
resistant surface.
2. Place the grill shelf into the frying basket with the central
handle facing upwards.
3. When using the appliance from cold, allow the Vortx to
pre-heat for 2 minutes by using the timer arrow buttons
to add 2 minutes to the digital timer and setting the
temperature to 150°c using the temperature arrow
buttons. Press the power button to commence heating.
When the time has elapsed, add your ingredients into
the frying basket, ensuring that the basket is not lled
beyond the maximum ll line.
4. After placing your food into the fryer basket, place the
basket back into the Vortx using the handle to push until
it clicks into place.
4 - Using The Vortx
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5. To start the Vortx, press the power button, then use the
temperature arrow buttons to set the desired temperature.
Select the required amount of time using the timer arrow
buttons.
6. Press the power button again to begin cooking. The
power light and heat indicator light will come on, and
the timer will begin counting down the set cooking time.
7. When cooking is nished, the timer will chime. Use the
handle to remove the basket and place on a heat-resistant
surface.
8. Check to see if your food is cooked. If the food is not
quite cooked enough, simply place the fryer basket back
into the Vortx and set the timer for the required extra time,
press the power button and allow to cook as desired.
NOTE:
• During the cooking process the heat indicator light will
cycle on and off to show that the Vortx is maintaining the
set temperature.
• Some ingredients may require shaking in the pan during
cooking. Check the reference table for notes. To shake
ingredients, pull the basket out of the Vortx and using the
handle, simply shake before sliding it back into the Vortx.
Timer:
The Vortx features a 30 minute digital timer with an end
cooking chime. To set the timer, use arrow buttons to increase
or decrease the selected time in 1 minute increments, the
remaining time will be displayed on the LED screen. When
the selected cooking time has elapsed, a chime will sound to
indicate that cooking has nished.
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Settings:
The below reference table contains our recommended temperature and time settings for
a range of basic ingredients. Please note, these settings are indications only and can vary
between the size, shape and brand of your ingredients. Always refer to the packet instructions
prior to cooking.
Food Type Min-Max Amount (g) Time (min) Temperature (°C) Shake
Thin frozen fries 450-1000 9-16 200 √
Thick frozen fries 450-1000 15-22 200 √
Homemade fries 450-1000 15-22 200 √
Homemade
potato wedges
450-1000 18-22 180 √
Homemade
potato cubes
450-1100 12-18 180 √
Potato Rosti 350 10-15 180 √
Onion Rings 200-400 12-15 180 √
Steak 150-750 8-12 180
Pork Chops 150-750 10-14 180
Hamburger 150-750 7-14 180
Sausage Roll 150-750 4-8 200
Drumsticks 150-750 12-18 180
Chicken breasts 150-750 10-15 180
Spring Rolls 150-600 6-10 200 √
Frozen Chicken
Nuggets
150-750 6-10 200 √
Frozen Fish
Fingers
150-600 6-10 200 √
Frozen Breaded
Cheese Snacks
150-600 6-10 180 √
Mixed Vegetables 150-600 8-12 160 √
Cake 450 20-25 160
Quiche 600 18-20 180
NOTE: The Vortx uses hot air heating technology. Never pour oil or fat directly into the fryer-
where oil is required, lightly coat the ingredients before adding to the fryer basket.
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TOP TIPS: For extra crispy homemade fries, rst blanch your thinly cut potato and dry thoroughly
before lightly coating in oil. Place in the Vortx and cook until 2/3 cooked. Remove and allow the
fries to cool down before returning to the Vortx to complete cooking.
Because the revolutionary Vortx technology begins to heat the air inside the appliance instantly,
removing the basket briey barely disturbs the cooking process. Small ingredients usually require
a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the cooking time optimizes the end result and can
help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
Any snacks such as garlic mushrooms, chicken nuggets or breaded cheese snacks that can be
cooked in a conventional oven can also be cooked in the Vortx.
You can use your Tower Vortx to reheat food easily. Simply set the temperature to 150°C for
up to 10 minutes.
To bake cakes or quiches, place a baking tin and oven dish in the Vortx, to protect.
When cooking certain foods like sausages, some excess oil and grease can be released during
cooking. Do not tip these ingredients onto the plate straight from the fryer basket, use tongs
to remove.
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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
5 - Weights & Measures
Metric Imperial US cups
250ml 8 oz 1 cup
180ml 6 oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 oz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 1/2 oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 oz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 oz 1 tablespoon
Imperial Metric
1/2 oz 15g
1 oz 30g
2 oz 60g
3 oz 90g
4 oz 110g
5 oz 140g
6 oz 170g
7 oz 200g
8 oz 225g
9 oz 255g
10 oz 280g
11 oz 310g
12 oz 340g
13 oz 370g
14 oz 400g
15 oz 425g
1 lb 450g
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
The Vortx does not
work.
The appliance is not
plugged in.
You have not set the
timer.
The fuse is not
working.
Plug the appliance into an earthed wall
socket.
Set the digital timer using the timer arrow
buttons and press the power button to
begin cooking.
Check the fuse and replace if necessary.
The ingredients in
the Vortx are not
cooked.
The Vortx is overlled.
The set temperature is
too low.
The food has not
cooked for long
enough.
Place smaller amounts of food into the
fryer basket. Try cooking food in small
batches.
Select a higher temperature using the
temperature arrow buttons.
Add additional time to the digital timer
and cook until food is cooked through.
The ingredients in
the Vortx are fried
unevenly.
Certain types of
ingredients need
to be shaken
halfway through the
preparation.
Ingredients that lie on top of or across
each other (e.g. fries) need to be shaken
halfway through the preparation time.
The fryer basket
won’t t into the
appliance properly.
The fryer basket has
been lled above the
maximum ll line.
The frying basket is
not placed into the
Vortx correctly.
Do not ll the fryer basket above the
maximum ll line marked inside the fryer
basket.
Ensure that the fryer basket is not
obstructed, slide the frying basket into the
Vortex until it clicks into place.
White smoke
comes out from the
appliance.
You are preparing
greasy ingredients.
The pan still contains
grease residue from
the previous use.
When you prepare greasy ingredients in
the Vortx, excess oil will leak into the pan
and when heated may produce smoke.
This will not affect the appliance or the
end result.
White smoke is caused by grease heating
up in the pan. Make sure you clean the
pan properly after each use.
Fresh fries are fried
unevenly in the
Vortx.
You did not use the
right potato type.
You did not rinse the
potato sticks properly
before you fried them.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure that
they stay rm during frying.
Rinse the potato sticks thoroughly to
remove excess starch.
Fresh fries are not
crispy when they
come out of the
Vortx.
The crispiness of the
fries depends on the
water content of the
potatoes used.
Make sure you dry the potato sticks
properly before you add the oil.
Use smaller potato sticks and coat lightly
in oil for a crispier result.
6 - Trouble Shooting & Faq’s
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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 landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for
recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.
It is important to clean your Vortx after every use. Prior to cleaning, switch the appliance off at
the mains, remove the plug and allow the appliance to cool.
NOTE: Removing the frying basket will allow the appliance to cool quicker. Always ensure that
the Vortx has cooled fully prior to cleaning.
The removable frying basket is dishwasher safe.
To clean the base unit, simply wipe with a damp cloth. A small amount of detergent can be used
if the appliance is heavily soiled. Do not immerse any part of the appliance in water.
To protect the frying basket and grill shelf’s non-stick coating, clean using warm soapy water
and do not use abrasive scouring pads, steel wool or strong solvents. For particularly stubborn
dirt or oil in the frying basket or on the grill shelf, soak in hot soapy water for up to 10 minutes
and wipe away with a soft cloth.
IMPORTANT!
Allow the Vortx to dry fully before using or storing. Store on a at, dry, level surface out of reach
of children.
7 - Cleaning & Care
8 - Recycling
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WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed
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 coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[N] or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[L] or coloured red.
The wire coloured green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the
letter [E] or marked
.
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 - and then cut it off the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it
safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a
danger of an electric shock.
FUSE
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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.
• 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 Ireland
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.
We hope that you will
enjoy your Tower Vortx
for many years.
As a thank you for purchasing
one of our fantastic products,
we are giving you 3 years
peace of mind.
To receive your 3 year
guarantee, simply register your
appliance online by visiting
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
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Afx your store receipt to
this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt
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NOTES
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For more great recipes and inspiration from the
Tower Kitchen, visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk/blog
Recipes
Recipes for use with the T17014 Vortx 4L Digital Air Fryer.
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Ingredients
400g white potatoes
½ tsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Homemade Fries
Method
1. Peel the potatoes and cut into sticks (around 8x8mm thick)
2. Soak the potato chips in water for around 30 minutes before
removing and drying thoroughly with kitchen towel.
3. Lightly coat the potato sticks in ½ tsp of olive oil and season well
with salt and pepper.
4. Add the chips to the Vortx frying basket, set the temperature to
180°c and the digital timer to 18 minutes then press the power
button to commence cooking.
5. Cook for 9 minutes, remove the frying basket, gently shake and
place the frying basket back into the Vortx. Cook for a further
9 minutes.
6. When the timer bell chimes, remove the frying basket and check
that the chips are golden brown and piping hot.
TOP TIP: Make sure to check your food regularly as it cooks as cooking
times can vary depending on the size and thickness of your ingredients.
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Ingredients
400g white onions
Milk
Plain our seasoned
with salt & pepper
Homemade Onion Rings
Method
1. Slice the onions into rings.
2. Dip the onions in milk.
3. Dip the onions in the seasoned our.
4. Drizzle the onion rings lightly in olive oil.
5. Add the onion rings to Vortx frying basket, set the temperature to
180°c and the digital timer to 12 minutes, then press the power
button to commence cooking.
6. After 6 minutes, remove the frying basket, gently shake, then
place the frying basket back into the Vortx to cook for a further
6 minutes.
7. When the timer bell chimes, remove the frying basket and check
that the onion rings are golden brown and piping hot.
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Ingredients
750g chicken wings
240ml hot sauce
Method
1. Place the chicken wings into the Vortx frying basket, set the
temperature to 180°c and the digital timer to 12 minutes, then
press the power button to commence cooking.
2. Half way through cooking, remove the cooking basket and shake
the chicken wings. Return the frying basket to the air fryer and
continue cooking.
3. When the timer chimes, remove the frying basket and check that
the chicken wings are cooked through. If not, return to the Vortx
and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked to the bone.
4. Remove the chicken wings from the frying basket with tongs, add
to a bowl with the hot sauce and toss to coat.
Chicken Wings
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Ingredients
½ onion
2 sprigs fresh parsley
Pinch of chilli
1 large salmon llet
5-6 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 egg (lightly beaten)
Seasoned our
Salt & pepper
Method
1. Blend the onion and parsley for a few seconds, add the salmon,
chilli, salt and pepper then blend for 5-10 seconds.
2. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, then fold in 2 tbsp breadcrumbs.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
3. Roll each portion into a ball, coat in egg, then breadcrumbs,
atten the coated balls and add into the Vortx frying basket.
4. Set the temperature to 180°c and the digital timer to 15 minutes.
5. Halfway through cooking, remove the frying basket and turn the
shcakes. Return to the Vortx and continue cooking.
6. When the timer chimes, remove the frying basket and check that
the shcakes are golden brown and piping hot.
Salmon Fish Cakes
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Ingredients
½ courgette
1 red pepper
1 small onion
½ aubergine
½ tsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
½ tsp mixed herbs
Method
1. Slice the vegetables and add to a bowl.
2. Pour over the olive oil then add the mixed herbs, salt and pepper
and toss the vegetables until fully coated.
3. Add the vegetables to the Vortx frying basket, set the temperature
to 160°c and the digital timer to 8-12 minutes (depending on
the size of your vegetables) then press the power button to
commence cooking.
4. When the timer chimes, remove the frying basket and check that
the vegetables are cooked through and piping hot.
Mixed Roasted Vegetables
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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
giving you an extra 2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee,
register your appliance online by visiting:
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Should you have a problem with your
appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Service Department on:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
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Your warranty becomes void should you decide
to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be
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