SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
500ML
PERSONAL BLENDER
T12060
Applicable to
all colour variants
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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Personal Blender
1. Snap Fastener
2. Blending Bottle Cap
3. 550ml Plastic Blending Bottle
4. Blending Bottle Base with Blade
5. Main Body (Motor Base)
6. Power Switch Control Dial with 2
Speeds and Pulse Function
7. Base Cord Storage
8. Plastic Feet
Specifications:
Description: Personal Blender
Model: T12060 applicable to all colour variants
Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
Frequency: 50-60Hz
Power consumption: 300W
Technical Data:
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HIGH VOLTAGE ROTATING PARTS
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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 landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,
once it has reached the end of its life.
• 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 8
years and above, as well
as 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, before
moving or before cleaning
the appliance.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
Important Safety Information:
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• 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.
• The use of attachments is
not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
apart from those supplied
with this product.
• 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 any extension
cord with this appliance.
• DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.
• Switch off and unplug
before fitting or removing
tools/ attachments, after
use and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving
parts. Keep hands and
utensils out of the blender
bottle while blending to
prevent personal injury or
damage to the appliance.
The blade is sharp. Handle
with care.
• Never let the power unit,
cord or plug get wet.
• DO NOT attempt to bypass
the interlock system that
powers the unit on.
• Always operate on a flat
surface.
• CAUTION! Take care
when handling the sharp
cutting blades, emptying
the bottle and during
cleaning.
• This appliance is intended
to be used in household
and similar applications
such as: staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other
working environments;
farm houses; by clients
in hotels, motels and
other residential type
environments; bed
and breakfast type
environments.
• DO NOT operate the
appliance with wet hands.
• Take special care when
preparing food for babies,
the elderly and infirm.
• Always ensure that
the blender bottle is
thoroughly sterilized.
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• Never put hot oil or fat into
the bottle. Please follow
the processing guide.
• Never let anybody trip
over the power cord and
attached cable. DO NOT
let the cord touch hot
surfaces or hang down
where a child could grab it.
• The capacity of the
ingredient should not
exceed the maximum level
of the bottle.
• The appliance should be
run for no longer than
3 minutes. After this
time, allow the blender
to cool down to room
temperature before
restarting.
• Operating beyond the
recommended period
may cause the motor to
overheat. If the surface of
the appliance has been
very hot, it may need time
to cool down. Allow the
unit to cool down to room
temperature and then the
appliance can be used
again.
• DO NOT use the appliance
to blend ingredients that
may be too hard for the
motor and blades.
• DO NOT exceed the
quantities and maximum
time indicated in the
operation guidelines or
processing guide.
• DO NOT operate the
appliance when the
bottle is empty, to prevent
overheating and a
potential fire hazard.
• DO NOT use the appliance
in direct sunlight or
near heating appliances
(heaters, stoves, ovens etc.).
• DO NOT place on top of
another appliance.
• DO NOT blend hot or
boiling foods. Always allow
hot or boiling foods to cool
down first before adding
them to the bottle and
processing them.
• Avoid coming into contact
with moving parts.
• Keep fingers, hair, clothing
and utensils away from
the moving parts.
• CAUTION! To reduce the
risk of injury, never place
the assembly blades onto
the base without the
bottle properly attached.
• This appliance must be
used ONLY according to
the instructions.
• Ensure that the control
dial is in the OFF ‘0’
position before plugging
into the power outlet.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team.
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WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.
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]
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.
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
non-rewireable 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 – and
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
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
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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. Before using the appliance for the first time, carefully clean the lid, bottle and blade unit.
3. DO NOT use any aggressive detergents, brushes with metal or nylon bristles or sharp objects
for cleaning the unit.
4. Your appliance is now ready for normal use.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Using Your Appliance:
1. Place the ingredients into the blending bottle.
2. Screw the blending bottle base on to the bottle, turning clockwise to tighten.
3. Place the blending bottle assembly onto the motor base and rotate clockwise until there is an
audible click confirming it is locked in to position. The markings on the motor base and the
bottle should be aligned.
4. Plug the unit in to a mains socket.
5. Turn the control dial to the desired speed – ‘1’, ‘2’ or PULSE.
Note: The PULSE speed is equivalent to speed ’2’ and the unit operates for as long as the control dial
is held in this position. The unit will operate at Speed ‘1’ or ‘2’ continuously until the control dial is
turned to a different position or turned to OFF ‘0’ .
6. Once the ingredients are sufficiently blended turn the control dial to OFF ‘0’.
7. Switch off the appliance at the socket, unplug and disassemble the unit.
WARNING: The continuous operating time must not exceed 3 minutes.
To Disassemble The Appliance:
1. Turn the blending bottle anti-clockwise to remove from the motor base.
2. Turn the blending bottle upside down and unscrew the blending bottle base, anti-clockwise.
3. Pour out the contents. Alternatively, retain the mixture in the bottle and screw the blending
bottle cap clockwise on to the blending bottle. Push up the snap fastener on the lid to open
the outlet to drink directly from the bottle or pour our as required.
CAUTION!: If the blender becomes blocked, turn the control dial to OFF ’0’, switch off at the wall
socket and unplug before disassembling and clearing the blades.
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Processing Guide:
Processing
Task
Food Suggested Setting Suggested Processing
Procedure
Aerating Milkshakes, smoothies 1, 2 and Pulse
Use chilled milk.
Blend it until desired
consistency is
achieved
Creaming Butter 1
Blend butter until
creamed. DO NOT
OVERPROCESS
Emulsifying Salad dressing 1
Blend until well
combined
Mixing Batters 1, 2 and Pulse
Process ingredients
until just combined
DO NOT
OVERPROCESS
Pureeing
Soups, vegetables,
fruits
2 Blend until smooth
Tips:
• Cut food items for blending into cubes (approximately 1-2cm), this will assist in achieving an
even result.
• Never fill the Blending bottle above the maximum level indicated.
• When pureeing fruit or vegetable, cooked or raw, cut into small pieces to facilitate blending.
• Always ensure stones are removed from fruit as these can harm the blades.
• Do not process hot liquids in your blender. Allow it to cool before processing.
• All the ingredients and foods must be below 40º Centigrade.
Troubleshooting:
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The motor does not
operate.
The safety lock is not connected. Reassemble the blender bottle
and connect to the base correctly.
There is a smell
coming from the
motor/ The motor is
becoming hot.
There is too much food in the
bottle or the motor has been
running for too long.
Reduce the food and run it again
after the unit has cooled down.
The liquid too thick. There is too much food in the
bottle or insufficient liquid.
Reduce the amount of ingredients
added to the blender bottle.
Add more liquid. Ensure that the
maximum limit is not exceeded.
Cleaning & Care:
1. Unplug the appliance base and detach the accessories.
2. Half fill the blending bottle with warm, soapy water.
3. Assemble the bottle and attach to the motor base unit, as described in the Using Your
Appliance section.
4. Press and hold the PULSE function for 1-2 seconds and release. Repeat 3-4 times.
5. Remove the blending bottle and empty and rinse.
6. For thorough cleaning, wash the blending bottle and blending bottle cap again, in the
dishwasher or in warm soapy water.
7. Wash the blending bottle base under running water, with the blades facing upwards. DO NOT
flush water through from the underside of the base.
CAUTION: Take care when cleaning the blades as they are extremely sharp.
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8. Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth (with a little detergent if required).
9. Do not immerse the motor unit in water or other liquids.
10. Make sure that the appliance is cleaned after every use.
11. Allow to dry fully after cleaning, before using again.
NOTE: DO NOT use scouring pads, steel wool, any form of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning
agents to clean the appliance; they may damage the outside surfaces of the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Allow all parts to dry fully after cleaning before using again. Do not use the
appliance if damp.
WARNING:
DO NOT immerse any electrical part of
the appliance in water such as motor units
or plugs.
Please see cleaning section for further
instructions.
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Coil the power cord around the cord storage at the bottom of the motor base.
4. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
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NOTES
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NOTES
thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years.
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.
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.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
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Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team on:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
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