T12076
600W
HAND BLENDER
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
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Model: T12076
Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
Frequency:
50-60Hz
Power consumption: 600W
Technical Data:
This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Hand Blender
1. Power Button
2. Turbo Speed Button
3. Motor Unit
4. Blender Shaft
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Wiring Safety for UK Use Only
WARNING:
This appliance is double insulated.
Do not connect any wire to the earth
terminal.
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.
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
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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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• 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
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 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.
• 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 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.
• Be careful if hot liquid is
poured into a container
while blending, as it
could be ejected out of
the container due to a
sudden steaming.
• Care must be taken
when handling the
sharp cutting blades
and during cleaning.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should
not be undertaken
by children without
supervision. Take care
when any appliance is
used near pets.
Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
Important Safety Information:
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• DO NOT use this
product for anything
other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT operate the
blender with wet hands.
Thoroughly dry your
hands before plugging
in.
• Make sure the blender
attachments are in place
and the power cord is
not damaged before
using the appliance
every time.
• Never let the blades face
towards anybody while
operating the appliance.
• Take special care when
preparing food for
babies, the elderly and
infirm.
• Always ensure that
the hand blender is
thoroughly cleaned after
use.
• WARNING! The
appliance may emit
a small amount of
smoke when it is first
turned on. This is due to
manufacturing oils and/
or residue left on the
motor. This is considered
normal and there is
no need for alarm. The
smoke will eventually
lessen once the oil and/
or residue disappears.
• 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.
• Clients in hotels.
• Motels and other
residential type
environments.
• Bed and breakfast type
environments.
• DO NOT immerse the
motor unit into water
as this could result in an
electric shock.
• Avoid contact with
moving parts.
• Keep hands and utensils
out of the container
while blending to
reduce the risk of severe
personal injury or
damage to the blender.
• The appliance cannot be
used for chopping ice or
blending hard and dry
substance, as the blade
could be blunted.
• 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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Before First Use
Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this
information for future reference.
1. Carefully clean the blender shaft in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly before
attaching it to the motor unit.
2. Check that the power cord is not damaged.
Important: The blade in this appliance is very sharp. Handle with care.
3. Never assemble, disassemble or clean when the product is connected to the mains
supply.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Using Your Appliance
Tips:
• Roughly chop all your ingredients before blending for best results.
• Move your hand blender in a gentle up and down movement.
• Start blending at the lowest setting before progressing to the highest speed setting.
• The hand blender can be used for:
Blending liquids.
Mixing soft ingredients.
Pureeing cooked ingredients.
Note: The unit’s blade is not suitable for cutting through poultry bones.
1. Cut your ingredients into small cubes.
2. Place the ingredients into a suitable container.
3. Connect the motor unit to the blender shaft, turn and lock until you hear a slight click.
4. Plug the appliance into the power outlet whilst holding the motor unit steadily.
5. Hold the beaker or equivalent blending container firmly.
6. Lower the blender into the container.
7. Switch the hand blender on by pressing and holding the power button.
8. For a higher speed, select the Turbo button.
9. To blend the ingredients, move the appliance slowly up and down in circles.
10. To stop the hand blender, take your finger off the power button.
Note: If the hand blender gets blocked, first stop and unplug it before cleaning.
WARNING! DO NOT come into contact with moving parts while blending.
AVOID touching the blade when the appliance is turned on to avoid injury.
WARNING! DO NOT touch the edges of the blade as they are sharp!
WARNING! Never blend hot oil, fat or meat.
Rest Times:
• Do not exceed 30 seconds running time when operating under high speed.
• Allow the appliance to rest for a minimum of 3 minutes between blending cycles.
• If you accidentally do run the hand blender for longer than any of the stated times,
unplug it and leave it to fully cool to room temperature before re-using.
Processing guide:
Food Speed Max. time Max. quantity
soups,
milk
vegetables,
mayonnaise
sauces,
strawberries
lower speed 30 seconds
200g
carrot pieces
(size 15mm x 15mm x
15mm)
higher speed
30 seconds
500g
Note: use 280g
carrot pieces
per 420g water.
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Troubleshooting
Questions Answers
The mixture
splashes up when I
blend.
This can happen due to the powerful blades of the hand blender.
Try placing the end of the blender shaft into your mixture before
turning it on, to minimise splash. You can also use a larger or
deeper bowl or jug.
My mixture is not
blending.
Try chopping your ingredients into smaller pieces.
How long can I
use the blender for
before it needs to
rest?
Do not exceed 30 seconds running time when operating under
high speed.
Allow the appliance to rest for a minimum of 3 minutes between
blending cycles.
Can I switch the
blender on when it
is not being used to
blend?
You can run the blender without actually blending ingredients,
but do not exceed 15 seconds running time without blending
ingredients. The blender should only be used without ingredients
for cleaning purposes.
Can I use the
blender to crush ice?
No, you cannot use the blender to crush ice as this can blunt the
blades.
Cleaning & Care
1. Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
2. Wash the blade under running water, without using abrasive cleaner or detergents.
3. Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth.
4. Never immerse the motor unit in water for cleaning as an electric shock may occur.
5. Make sure that the appliance is cleaned after every use.
Blender Shaft:
• The blender shaft can be washed in water with a cleaning agent.
• Wash and rinse it thoroughly with water and then dry.
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.
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and clean as detailed above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
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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
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
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
