Tower T14001 Air Fryer User Manual

Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

*Subject to registering Your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.

Low Fat

Air Fryer

T14001

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.

A Healthy Alternative

Want to cook healthily using less oil? Tower’s handy

Air Fryer uses revolutionary air blast technology

requiring little or no oil to fry, roast, or grill. The 3.2

litre capacity serves up healthy portions while the

odour ﬁlter takes away cooking smells. A digital

timer helps you to stay in control.

If you are looking for healthy, fast and convenient

frying, then the hi-tech Tower AirWave Low-Fat Air

Fryer is for you. Make delicious crispy chips using

up to 80 per cent less fat than traditional fryers.

AirWave heats food using hot air.

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CONTENTS:

Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE

using the Low Fat Air Fryer for your own

safety.

Thank you for purchasing the Tower Airwave

Low Fat Air Fryer from the Tower range of

products.

It has been designed to provide many years of

trouble-free cooking. There are many benets to

using a Tower Air Fryer:

• Simple to use digital controls allow you

to cook great tasting meals quickly and

efciently.

• A healthy alternative to cooking

traditionally deep fried food.

• The rapid air circulation system allows for

faster cooking and saves energy.

• Revolutionary AirBlast Technology requires

little or no oil.

• Great for frying, roasting, grilling and

baking.

• 1300W - Uses less energy and cooks 3

times faster

• 17 litre capacity with 5L extender ring

• Triple cooking power: halogen / convection

/ infrared

• Removable glass bowl for easy cleaning

and observation

• Cooks from frozen no thawing time

needed

• Halogen heating element heats directly

• Added browning, roasting and avour

enhancement.

• Convection circulates the air for even heat

distribution

Contents:

1. Specications

Components and structure

Technical information

2. ImportantSafetyInformation

3. UsingyourTowerAppliance

4. Cleaning&Care

5. Recycling

6. WiringSafety

7. WarrantyInformation

8. Troubleshooting

9. YourReceipt

SeebackpageforCustomerService

Information

Components

This box contains:

Recipe book

Tongs

Low Rack

High Rack

Motor lid stand

Oil spray

2 x mesh plates

1 x extension ring

Instruction Manual

Structureofyourappliance:

1. Lid- Motor Block

2. Safety Handle

3. Timer (60 minutes)

4. Thermostat (125-250

5. Indicator Lights

6. Stand

7. Bowl

8. Tongs

9. Extension ring

10. Motor lid stand

1SPECIFICATIONS:

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Technical Data

Description: Low Fat Air Fryer

Model: T14001

Rated Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz

Power Consumption: 1300 Watts

Documentation

We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the

following directive(s):

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

2006/95/EC 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.

Guarantee

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.

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

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

qualied person.

• WARNING: 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 at the wall socket

then remove the plug from

the socket when not in use or

before cleaning.

• Switch off 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.

• Children should not play with

the appliance.

• 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.

• 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.

2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• 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 cool down

for approx. 30 minutes before

you handle or clean it.

• Make sure the food prepared in

the Air Fryer comes out golden-

yellow instead of dark or 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.

• Any baking trays or oven

dishes used in the Air Fryer

will become hot. Always use

oven gloves when handling or

removing anything from the Air

fryer.

• WARNING: Do not ll the Air

Fryer pan with oil as this may

cause a re hazard.

• Do not place anything on top of

the Air Fryer.

• Ensure that food is completely

dry before adding any oil to it

and/or putting it in the Air Fryer.

• 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

3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE

Functionality

Convection oven cooking:

Using circulating air, the convection oven cooks

food quickly, efciently and uses much less

energy than conventional cooking methods. The

convection oven can cook on more than one

level, so dishes that normally require multiple

pots and pans to wash will be simpler, and much

easier to clean.

The hot air method of cooking ensures an even

distribution of heat around the food. One of the

effects of this is that the surface of food such as

meat is quickly sealed, allowing it to retain the

succulence of its original avour.

ThawingFood:

The thaw/wash setting allows you to thaw out

most foods. The ‘wash’ reminds you to clean

any liquids from the bowl after thawing before

cooking.

The convection oven will thaw most foods.

Simply place onto one of the wire racks, set the

thermostat to thaw and allow approximately 40

minutes per kg.

Large items like meat joints should be turned at

least once during the thawing process.

Note: Any liquids or juices from thawed food

should be thoroughly cleaned from the bowl

before cooking.

Cookingwiththeextensionring:

The extension ring is perfect when you need to

cook something of a larger size, such as a whole

chicken. Place the extension ring on the top of

the bowl, to make the bowl bigger and give it the

extra volume needed for cooking. When using

the extension ring, it’s possible to cook several

dishes at once.

Usingyourappliance-Safetyhandle:

The convection oven will not work unless the

safety handle is fully clicked into the down

position. To do this press the safety button on

the handle to lower into place.

If you need to remove the lid during the cooking

process, lifting the safety handle will stop the

heater and the turbo fan while you attend to the

dish. Simply replace the lid and place the safety

handle in the down position to resume cooking.

Thermostat:

Sets the cooking temperature from 125°C to

250°C.

Timer:

The timer dial is marked in minutes and has a

reminder bell, which sounds when the cooking

time is completed.

When setting the timer, always turn the timer

clockwise past the time you wish to set, and then

turn it backwards to select the actual time to set.

Operatingyourapplianceforthersttime:

When you are ready to use the appliance,

be sure that the timer controls are in the “off”

position and unplugged. We recommend a trial

run to familiarise yourself with your appliance and

to eliminate any problem substances or oil that

may have been used for packaging and shipping.

Plug the cord into a 220-240 volt AC outlet.

Set the timer control to 10 minutes and set the

temperature control to 100°C.

A small amount of smoke and odour may be

detected. This is normal. To avoid scratching,

marring, discolouration or re hazard, do not

store anything on top of the oven, especially

during operation.

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Operatingyourappliance:

1. Prepare the bowl. While cooking the surface

of the bowl will be considerably hot, be

sure to place the appliance on a heatproof

surface.

2. Place the rack in the bowl and place food

in the centre of the rack to receive best air

circulation. Allow 1cm space between the

food and bowl.

3. Cover the bowl with the lid. Ensure it is

sealed correctly.

4. Plug the cord into wall outlet.

5. Turn the thermostat to the desired

temperature.

6. Set the timer using the reference table as

a guide. Push handle back to start. The

red and green indicator lights will go on to

indicate that cooking has started.

7. The convection oven will automatically shut

off when cooking time has been reached.

8. When roasting, line the bottom of the bowl

with foil to catch any drippings.

Applicationexamples

Reference table of time and temperature for

cooking various foods

Temperature

(

Cooking Class Quantity Minutes

200 Whole Chicken 21/4kg 70-75

200 Sliced Pork 500g 7-8

200 Drumsticks 8 Pieces 15

250 Fish 10 Pieces 7-8

200 Clam 500g 5-7

250 Shrimps 500g 5

250 Corn 4 Pieces 10

150 Cake 1 Case 20

250 Potato 500g 25

250 Red Prawn 4 Pieces 15

250 Crab Meat 500g 10

For meats weighing from 1-1.5 Kg,

set temperature at 200

Cookforthefollowing(approximate)times

Type of meat Minutes

Beef,

boneless,

whole roast

rare: 15-20

medium: 20-25

well done: 25-30

Beef, rib

roast, rump or

chuck

rare: 15-20

medium: 20-25

well done: 25-30

Ham with

bone & fully

cooked

medium: 12-15

Pork loin

(boneless)

well done: 20-25

Loin with

bone

well done: 25-30

Pork ribs well done: 25-30

Roasting:

• Lining the bottom of the bowl with foil will

help to catch any drippings from the roast.

• Use a low rack to let hot air circulate freely.

• The propelled hot air of the convection oven

cooks meat evenly and seals in any juices.

A meat thermometer is recommended.

• Without a meat thermometer, follow the

time temperature table included in the

booklet, or follow a chart given for a regular

oven and simply subtract 25°C.

Roast whole chicken:

• Rinse chicken thoroughly and add desired

seasoning.

• Spices such as garlic, black pepper and salt

are suggested.

• Before roasting, allow seasoning to

penetrate for a few hours.

• The base of the bowl can be lined with

aluminium foil to catch drippings.

• Roast for approximately 30 minutes per 1kg

at 200°C.

Whole roasts:

• With the fatty portion facing upward put

meat directly on low rack.

• Put seasoning to your tastes. Insert meat

thermometer.

• Temperature for roasting is usually 25°C

less than for regular or conventional

roasting.

• Cooking time depends on type and size of

roast.

Note: the process of cooking and cooking

time may vary, depending on depth and size of

mixture or preparing dish.

Grilling and broiling:

• For broiling or grilling with a convection

oven, the temperature should be set

between 220-250°C.

• No pre-heating is necessary in convection

oven when baking. Food should be placed

on the rack without covering.

• To bring the food closer to source of the

heating air, the high rack should be used.

• Add hickory liquid smoke or mesquite to get

a smoky avour.

• Any seasoning should be applied to the

surface of the meat.

• If the sh or meat is lean, spray the rack or

grill with non-stick vegetable oil, or brush

with cooking oil prior to arranging the sh/

meat on the grill.

• This will minimize food sticking to the grill.

• For browner or more seared surfaces,

broil on both sides as with thick stocks or

steaks.

• For thinner pieces, no turning is necessary.

Pies:

• For pre-cooked chilled pies, simple place

on a high rack for 8 - 12 minutes at 220°C.

• For frozen/uncooked pies, use the same

position and temperature and increase the

temperature, depending on the size and

content of the pie.

Bread rolls:

• To reheat fresh bread rolls, wrap each roll

with foil, place on the low rack and heat at

200°C for 5-7 minutes.

• If the rolls are a few days old they can be

brushed with a little milk, placing them on

the high rack and heating for 6-9 minutes

at 180°C.

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Frozen food:

• Large items like meat joints or poultry

cannot be cooked from frozen and must

be thawed thoroughly rst, however, some

foods cook best from frozen.

• Simply follow the cooking instructions on

the packaging as a guideline.

• Due to the efcient nature of the convection

oven, the cooking time for frozen products

is often shorter than that of a conventional

oven.

Grilling:

• As with toasting, items to be grilled should

be placed on the high rack and should be

between 220-240°C. When deciding the

best temperature setting to use, consider

the thickness of the food.

• A 3cm thick steak would require a lower

temperature and longer cooking time than a

1cm thick steak. Also remember that frozen

food like burgers need a longer cooking

time.

• You may wish to turn the food halfway

through the grilling process to ensure even

colouring.

Baking:

• The temperature for the cooking of

uncovered dishes is usually 20 to 40°C

lower than in the traditional oven.

• No pre-heating is necessary in the

convection oven when baking. Often, the

centre of the cake batter will take longer to

cook than the section closest to the rim.

• Therefore a bunt cake pan or tube pan is

recommended for use, rather than a larger

layered cake pan.

Cakes:

• Pre-heat the oven to 220-230°C for 3

minutes.

• When selecting an appropriate cake tin to

use, be sure that it will t comfortably in the

bowl. Always place the cake tin on the low

rack-never directly onto the bottom of the

bowl.

• When using the recipes from elsewhere,

deduct 10°C from the recommended

cooking temperature.

• Cooking time depends entirely upon the

size of cake you are making but it is easy to

monitor its progress with the see-through

glass bowl.

Biscuits and pastries:

• Take an suitable pan and lightly grease it.

• Place it on the low rack.

• The best temperature for biscuits and

pastries is 220 - 230°C.

• Cooking times will vary depending on the

chosen recipe, the approx. time is generally

12 -15 minutes.

Suggestedbakingtimesandtemperatures

Food Temperature

(

minutes

Brownies 150 18-20

Buns 200 10-12

Cakes, layer 150 18-20

Cakes, loaf 150 30-35

Cornbread 180 18-20

Cookies: drop 160 8-10

Cookies: rolled 160 10-12

Mufns 180 12-15

Pies/pastries/pie

crust

200 8-10

With lling (no top

crust)

160 25-30

With lling (two

crusts)

180 35-40

Breads, rolls 180 12-15

Loaf 160 25-30

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5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.

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 landll.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,

once it has reached the end of its life.

4CLEANING&CARE

Remove plug from the mains socket, and allow

the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

Do not immerse the lid unit of the appliance

in water and make sure no water enters the

appliance.

Clean the base unit by wiping it with a damp

cloth. A little detergent can be added if the

appliance is heavily soiled.

Do not use scouring pads, steel wool or any form

of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents

to clean the appliance, as they may damage the

outside surfaces of the appliance.

Clean all accessories in warm soapy water, do

not use any scouring pads, steel wool or any

strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents when

cleaning accessories.

Make sure that the appliance is cleaned after

every use.

IMPORTANT!

Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using

again.

Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the

appliance is completely clean and dry before

storing.

Storage

Unplug power cord from the power outlet and

clean as instructed.

Allow the appliance to dry fully.

Store on a at, dry level surface out of reach of

children.

6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 qualied 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 qualied 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 its safely. Never

attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket

outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.

WARNING:

This Appliance MUST be Earthed

FUSE

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7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.

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 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.

Wehopethatyouwillenjoy

yourTowerLowFatAir

Fryer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

9 YOUR RECEIPT

Afx your store receipt to this page for safe

keeping.

8TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S

Questions Answers

How long should I

leave the AirWave

Digital Air Fryer to

cool before storing it?

We recommend leaving the AirWave Digital Air Fryer for 30-45 minutes to

cool before storing.

My homemade

fries are not crispy

enough.

Ensure that the fries are completely dry before adding oil to them and

putting them in the Air Fryer.

Try cutting the potatoes into thinner, smaller fries and adding slightly more

oil for a crispier result.

My food has not

cooked uniformly.

The food may not be cut uniformly. Make sure everything is cut to the same

shape and size for good, even cooking.

How much cooking

oil do I need to use?

Frozen part fried foods require no added oils.

You only need to add ½ - 1 tbsp. of oil for other foods.

White smoke is

coming out of the Air

Fryer.

This is normal if you are preparing greasy ingredients, because a large

amount of oil leaks into the pan. This does not affect the appliance or the

end result.

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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 giving

you an extra 2 years peace of mind.

*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee,

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

great british design, innovation and excellence since 1912

1015.V3

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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