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8 LITRE
VORTX DUAL BASKET
DIGITAL AIR FRYER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: T17164
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THIS BOX CONTAINS 3
SPECIFICATIONS 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4
• Key safety points 4
• General safety 4
• Whilst air frying 5
• Plug and cord 6
• Wiring safety 7
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER 8
• Control panel and display/preset indicators 8
• Structure of your appliance 9
BEFORE FIRST USE 10
• Preparing for use 10
USING YOUR AIR FRYER 10
• Air fryer cooking basket safety switch 10
• Removing the cooking baskets 10
• Turning the appliance ON/OFF 11
• Selecting the cooking baskets 11
• Pre-set menus 11
• Setting the temperature 12
• Setting the timer 12
• Starting and pausing the cooking process 12
• Cooking with both cooking baskets 12
• Cooking separate ingredients 13
• Starting a Cooking Session 13
• Tips 13-14
• Settings Table 14
SUGGESTED TIMES/TEMPS 14
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
CLEANING AND CARE 16
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT / CUSTOMER SUPPORT
ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS 17
WEIGHTS & MEASURES TABLE 18
RECIPES 19-21
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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE AC 220 - 240V~
FREQUENCY 50-60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 2700W
CAPACITY 8 Litre
TEMPERATURE RANGE 80°C - 200°C
TIME RANGE 1-60 minutes
Instruction Manual
8L Dual Basket Air Fryer
Removable Grill Plates
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Please read these safety
NOTES carefully BEFORE
using your Tower appliance.
These warnings have been
provided in the interest
of safety. Basic safety
precautions should always
be followed including the
following:
KEY SAFETY POINTS
CAUTION:
During operation:
• Surfaces are hot. DO
NOT touch the hot
surfaces.
• 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.
• Hot steam and air
may escape when the
appliance cooking basket
is opened.
GENERAL SAFETY
• DO NOT immerse cords,
plugs or any part of the
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• 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.
• Switch off and unplug
before fitting or
removing accessories,
after use and before
cleaning.
• Allow the appliance
to cool down for
approximately 30
minutes before fitting or
removing accessories or
cleaning.
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, its service
agent or a similarly
qualified person.
• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer,
apart from those
supplied with this
product.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT place the
appliance on or near a
hot stove top or heated
oven.
• Take care when moving
the appliance, or
removing accessories
and food as hot oil or
other hot liquids may be
present.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT place anything
on top of the appliance.
• DO NOT clean the
appliance with
metal kitchen utensils,
caustic or abrasive
cleaning agents or
scouring sponges.
• DO NOT use this
appliance for anything
other than its intended
use.
WHILST AIR FRYING
• Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a
stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• DO NOT place the
appliance on or near
combustible materials
such as a tablecloth or
curtain.
• DO NOT place the
appliance 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.
• DO NOT place the
appliance in the
presence of explosive
and/or flammable fumes.
• DO NOT cover the air
inlet and outlet during
operation.
• Any accessories, baking
trays or oven dishes
used in the appliance
will become hot. Always
use oven gloves when
handling or removing
anything from the
appliance.
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• DO NOT place food that
is still packed in plastic
wrap or plastic bags
in the appliance.
• DO NOT allow food to
come into contact with
the heating element of
the appliance.
• If the appliance begins
to emit smoke, unplug it
immediately. Only open
the door once the smoke
has cleared. Remove
burnt remnants.
• DO NOT leave this
appliance unattended
whilst operating.
PLUG AND CORD
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• 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 let the supply
cord touch hot surfaces.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use any
extension cord
with this appliance.
• The appliance is not
intended to be operated
by means of an external
timer or separate
remote-control system.
• DO NOT pull the plug
out by the cord as this
may damage the plug
and/or
the cable.
• DO NOT plug and
unplug with wet hands.
It is important that this instruction
manual is retained for future
reference.
If the appliance is given to someone
else, it should always be accompanied
by these operating instructions, as
they form an integral part of the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the Customer Support Team.
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).
• 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 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 - 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.
WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
CONTROL PANEL AND DISPLAY
1. Left Basket Up Key
2. Left Basket Key
3. Left Basket Down Key
4. Pre-set Key
5. Pre-heat Key
6. Smart Sync Key
7. Temperature Key
8. Timer Key
9. Power Key
10. Right Basket Down Key
11. Right Basket Key
12. Right Basket Up Key
13. LCD Displays
PRESET INDICATORS
1. Steak Indicator
2. Chicken Leg Indicator
3. Prawn Indicator
4. Fish Indicator
5. Pizza Indicator
6. Fries Indicator
7. Bake Indicator
8. Vegetables Indicator
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3 10
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Control
Panel
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STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Air inlet
Air outlet
Control
Panel
Cooking
basket
Basket
handles
Grill plates
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PREPARING FOR USE
1. Read all instructions and safety
information carefully before first use.
Please retain this information for
future reference.
2. Remove your appliance from the
packaging.
3. Check that there is no damage to
the cord or any visible damage to the
body.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
5. Remove any stickers or labels from
the appliance. DO NOT remove the
rating label.
6. Thoroughly clean the grill plates and
cooking baskets with hot water, some
washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive
sponge. Dry thoroughly.
7. Place the grill plates on the bottom of
the cooking baskets before use.
8. Wipe the inside and outside of the
appliance with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly.
9. Do not fill the appliance with oil or
frying fat. This appliance operates
using hot air and requires very little to
no oil.
10. Familiarise yourself with the control
panel shown in the Specifications
section.
11. Situate your appliance according to
the Important Safety Instructions
section.
NOTE: When using the appliance for the
first time, a slight smoke or odour may
be emitted. This is normal and will soon
subside. Ensure that there is sufficient
ventilation around the appliance.
BEFORE FIRST USE
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
This appliance allows for just one or
both cooking baskets to be used while
cooking.
The two compartments, along with
the left and right controls allow for
dual zone food preparation, allowing
for different foods to be cooked
simultaneously with different cooking
times and temperatures, while still
being ready at the same time.
AIR FRYER COOKING BASKET
SAFETY SWITCH:
For your safety, this air fryer contains
a safety switch in the cooking baskets,
designed to keep if from accidentally
turning on whenever the cooking
basket is not properly situated inside
the appliance or the timer is not set.
Before using your air fryer, please ensure
that the grill plate is inside the cooking
basket and the cooking basket is fully
closed.
REMOVING THE COOKING
BASKETS:
The cooking baskets can be removed
fully from the air fryer. Pull on the
corresponding handle at any time to slide
each cooking basket out of the air fryer.
NOTE: If a cooking basket is removed
from the main body of the air fryer the
corresponding display will show ‘OPEN’.
If the air fryer is in operation then the
corresponding side of the appliance will
stop working until the cooking basket is
re-inserted.
NOTE: Removing one cooking basket
from the unit will not disturb the cooking
process for the other basket.
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TURNING THE APPLIANCE ON/
OFF:
1. Plug the unit into a suitable mains
socket. If the baskets are properly
placed inside the unit then there
will be a sound prompt and the
LCD display will illuminate for a few
seconds, then turn off, leaving the
power key illuminated.
2. Press the Power Key on the unit’s
control panel to turn the unit on.
There will be a sound prompt and the
basket keys will illuminate.
3. Long-press the Power Key again while
the unit is turned on and operating to
put the unit into Standby mode. Once
pressed the display will show “OFF”,
all the indicators on the unit’s control
panel will go off beside the Power Key
and the Left/Right Basket Keys.
SELECTING THE COOKING
BASKETS:
This unit allows you to cook on either of
its two cooking baskets separately, or
use both for simultaneous cooking.
1. To select the cooking basket you wish
to use, on the unit’s control panel
press either the left of right basket
Key. The pressed Key will flash, the
corresponding side of the LCD display
will show the temperature. The Steak
pre-set and basket number will begin
to flash.
2. To select the other cooking basket
at any time. Press the other cooking
basket Key, the second cooking
basket Key will illuminate and the
second LCD display will show the
temperature and time for the Steak
pre-set
NOTE: To select the second cooking
basket while a cooking cycle is under way,
first press the second basket key and
select a desired pre-set, press the power
key to begin the second baskets cook
cycle.
PRE-SET MENUS:
1. Once the unit is on and the required
cooking basket or cooking baskets
have been selected, select one of the
unit’s eight pre-set cooking menus
to start cooking. To do this, press
the Pre-set Key on the unit’s control
panel. The corresponding indicator
will behind to flash and the default
temperature and timer will be set for
the selected pre-set setting with the
LCD display showing which pre-set
has been selected.
2. Press the pre-set Key on the unit’s
control panel again to switch over to
a different pre-set. The corresponding
indicator will flash and the default
temperature setting for that mode
will flash on the unit’s LCD display
to show a different pre-set has been
selected.
NOTE: It is not possible to change pre-
sets midway through a cooking cycle. To
change modes when a cooking cycle is
underway, that cycle must first be paused,
cancelled or ended before the new pre-set
can be selected.
NOTE: A pre-set MUST be selected before
a cooking session can be started or any
time and temperature settings can be
adjusted.
NOTE: The default pre-set for this unit is
Steak
NOTE: The pre-set timers and
temperatures for each program should
be adjusted if necessary to ensure the
food is fully cooked. Adjustments can
also be made during the cooking process.
Refer to the “Setting the Temperature”
and “Setting The Timer” sections of the
instruction manual for guidance on how
to manually adjust each setting.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE:
The appliance’s cooking temperature can
be set manually, from 80ºC to 200ºC.
1. Press the Temperature Key while
either side of the air fryer is selected,
this will illuminate the Temperature
Indicator on the corresponding side of
the air fryer. Once pressed, use the Up
or Down Keys to manually adjust the
cooking temperature by increments
of 5 degrees as shown on the LCD
display. Press the Up Key to increase
the temperature or the Down Key
to decrease it. This can be done on
either side of the air fryer depending
on if the left or right basket needs
manually adjusting.
2. Alternatively, press and hold the
Temperature Up or Down Keys
to cycle through the available
temperature options more quickly.
3. To change the temperature while
in operation, select the basket
you wish to change and press the
temperature Key before pressing the
corresponding up or down Key.
NOTE: When changing the temperature,
the change must be made quickly as the
display changes back to the timer after a
few seconds.
NOTE: Temperature default will differ
according to the function or mode
selected.
SETTING THE TIMER:
The appliance’s timer can be set
manually, from 1 minute to 60 minutes
1. Press the Timer Key while either
side of the air fryer is selected, this
will illuminate the Timer Indicator
on the corresponding side of the air
fryer. Once pressed, use the Up or
Down Keys to manually adjust the
cooking timer by increments of 1
minute as shown on the LCD display.
Press the Up Key to increase the
timer or the Down Key to decrease
it. This can be done on either side
of the air fryer depending on if the
left or right basket needs manually
adjusting.
2. Alternatively, press and hold the
Timer Up or Down Keys to cycle
through the available timer options
more quickly.
3. To change the timer while in
operation, select the basket you
wish to change and press the
timer Key before pressing the
corresponding up or down Key.
STARTING AND PAUSING THE
COOKING PROCESS:
1. Once the appropriate function, timer
and temperature have been selected,
press the Power Key on the unit’s
control panel to start the cooking
process. Alternatively, touch the
Power Key without programming
the timer or temperature to start
a cooking session on the default
settings for each pre-set.
2. Quick press the Power Key while
the unit is in operation to pause the
cooking process and press the Power
Key again while the unit is paused to
resume it.
3. Alternatively, long-press the Power
Key to interrupt and cancel the
cooking cycle, the unit then enters
Standby Mode.
COOKING WITH BOTH
BASKETS:
1. To use either cooking basket of
the air fryer on separate timer and
temperature settings, first of all set the
first basket’s timer and temperature as
desired for ingredients.
2. To select the other basket, press the
opposing basket Key and set the timer
and temperature as desired for the
different set of ingredients.
3. Press the Power Key and both baskets
will begin air frying. Each pot in
operation will have the corresponding
light flash once every 6 seconds. This
will cause the left and right indicator
basket and pre-set to flash once every
3 seconds switching between each one
after a flash.
4. If any alterations need to be made to
timers or temperatures, simply press
the left or right basket Key followed
by any timer or temperature changes
during operation. The appliance will
continue working after the changes are
made until the new timer has elapsed.
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NOTE: If the Power Key is pressed while
both baskets are in operation, pressing the
Power Key once will pause both baskets
with a following press resuming operation.
If the unit is left paused for 5 minutes then
the air fryer will stop working and enter
Standby Mode.
COOKING SEPARATE
INGREDIENTS:
The simultaneous end function allows
for two baskets of ingredients to be
completed at the same time regardless of
cooking time.
1. Follow the previously mentioned
method for two basket cooking with
different times for each basket.
2. Once both baskets are set, the
Simultaneous End Key will flash. Press
this Key to enable simultaneous end
mode which will cause the Key to
remain illuminated.
3. To turn the unit on, press the Power
Key which will enable the basket with
the longest cook time while the other
will remain in standby mode with the
display showing ‘HOLD’.
4. Once the longer timer has decreased
to the same as the lower timer both
baskets will be in operation until the
time has elapsed. For example, if one
of the pre-sets has a shorter cooking
time than the other, the unit will delay
the start of the shorter program until
the longer program has reached
the appropriate stage in its cooking
process; for instance, if the program
in cooking basket 1 has a cooking
time of six minutes, and the program
in cooking basket 2 has a cooking
time of 20 minutes, the unit will delay
the start of the cooking process for
cooking basket 1 by 14 minutes, so the
two programs conclude at the same
time.
STARTING A COOKING SESSION:
1. Once the required settings have been
selected, press the Power Key to start
the cooking process. The unit will
automatically begin to cook the food
on the selected settings.
2. When the cooking process is
complete, the unit will give off 5
sound prompts to indicate the
cooking process has concluded and
the food is ready, and the unit’s LCD
display will show ‘OFF’ before the
display turning off. The Power Key
and the Basket Keys will remain
illuminated.
TIPS:
• To remove larger or fragile
ingredients, lift the ingredients out of
the basket with a pair of tongs.
• The cooking time will depend on the
size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes
may require a shorter cooking time.
• A larger quantity of ingredients
requires a slightly long preparation
time than a smaller quantity of
ingredients.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway
during the cooking time optimises
the end result and can help prevent
unevenly fried ingredients.
• For perfectly fluffy fries, it is
recommended that potatoes be
parboiled and thoroughly dried before
frying.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a
crispy result. Fry your ingredients in
the air fryer within a few minutes after
you added the oil.
• The optimal amount for preparing
crispy fries is 500 grams.
• Be cautious of using extremely greasy
ingredients such as sausages in the
air fryer.
• Snacks can be prepared in an oven
can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• Using pre-made dough to prepare
filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-
made dough also requires a shorter
cooking time than home-made
dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the
air fryer cooking basket if you want
to bake a cake or quiche, or if you
want to fry fragile ingredients or filled
ingredients.
• The air fryer can be used to reheat
ingredient. To reheat ingredients, set
the temperature to 150°C for up to 10
minutes.
• If the ingredients are ready, empty
the cooking basket into a bowl or
onto a plate. Take care if tilting the
cooking basket, as any excess oil
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that has collected on the bottom of
the cooking basket will leak onto the
ingredient, and the grill plate may also
detach from the cooking basket and
fall onto the food.
• When a batch of food is ready, the
appliance is instantly ready for
preparing another batch.
• Unplug the appliance when the unit is
not required for further cooking.
SETTINGS TABLE:
NOTE: Once a pre-set mode has
been selected, the cooking time and
temperature can be adjust manually,
to suit any number of foods. This
settings table will help you to select the
basic settings for a variety of popular
ingredients.
NOTE: Keep in mind that these settings
are indication. As ingredients differ in
origin, size, shape and brand the best
settings for the ingredients cannot be
guaranteed.
NOTE: Because the Rapid Air Technology
instantly reheats the air inside the
appliance, removing the drawer briefly
out of the appliance during hot air frying
barely disturbs the process.
NOTE: Add 3 minutes to the preparation
time before you start frying if the
appliance or ingredients are cold.
Food type
Default
Cooking
Time (mins)
Default
Temperature
(ºC)
Recommended
amount of
ingredients (g)
Action during
cooking
Steak
15 200 400
Chicken leg
30 200 600
Shake
Prawn
10 190 600
Shake
Fish
25 180
500
Pizza
10 180
400
Fries
20 200
450 Shake
Bake
12 180
400
Vegetables
20 170
300 Shake
SUGGESTED TIMES/TEMPS
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The air fryer
does not work
The appliance is not plugged in.
A cooking basket or cooking mode has
not been selected.
The Power Key has not been pressed.
The cooking basket’s are open and the
selected function is paused.
Plug the appliance into an earthed wall
socket.
Select the required cooking basket and
cooking mode by pressing the corresponding
Keys on the unit’s control panel.
Press the Power Key to turn the appliance on.
Close the cooking baskets to automatically
resume the selected function.
The cooking
baskets will
not slide
inside the unit
properly.
There is too much food in the cooking
baskets.
Take care not to overfill the cooking baskets.
The fried
ingredients
are not done.
Too much food has been added to the
air fryer.
The set temperature is too low.
The cooking time is too short.
Put smaller batches of ingredients in the air
fryer. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
Set to an appropriate temperature or select
the appropriate pre-set program from the
unit’s control panel.
Set an appropriate cooking time or select the
appropriate pre-set program from the unit’s
control panel.
Fresh fries
are not crispy
when they
come out of
the air fryer.
Wrong type of potatoes used.
The potato sticks were not rinsed
adequately before frying.
The crispiness of the fries depends on
the amount of oil and water in the fries.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay
firm during frying.
Rinse the potato sticks properly to remove
starch from the outside.
Make sure you dry the potato sticks properly
before you add the oil.
Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier
result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier result.
Fried snacks
are not crispy
or evenly fried
when they
come out of
the air fryer.
Some food materials have to be fried
with oil.
Wrong type of snacks used.
Food is stuck together or not in an even
layer.
Brush a thin layer of oil on the surface of the
food first, then start to fry it.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto
the snacks for a crispier result.
Shake or turn the food periodically through
the cooking process.
The appliance
is smoking.
The ingredients have a high oil content.
The appliance contains grease from a
previous use.
An inappropriate temperature has been
set.
Smoking will be normal.
White smoke is caused by grease heating up
inside the fryer.
Clean the appliance properly after each use.
Follow the suggested settings or food
manufacturer’s recommendations.
The food is
burned
The food was cooked for too long.
The food was left in the appliance after
the cooking time had elapsed.
Check on the progress of the food periodically
throughout the cooking process.
Remove the food from the appliance as soon
as the cooking time has elapsed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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CLEANING AND CARE
WARNING! Do not immerse the appliance
in water or any other liquid.
NOTE: Clean the appliance after every use.
1. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or
abrasive cleaning materials to clean
the cooking baskets and grill plates,
as this may damage the non-stick
coating.
1. Clean the cooking baskets and grill
plates with hot water, some washing-
up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge
or brush.
Tip: If food residue is stuck to the grill
plates or the bottom of the cooking
baskets, leave them to soak in hot water
and some washing-up liquid for a few
hours or overnight.
2. DO NOT allow water or any other
liquid to enter the unit.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance
with a damp cloth.
4. Wipe the inside of the appliance with
hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.
5. Clean the heating element with a
cleaning brush to remove any food
residues.
6. Ensure all parts are thoroughly dry
before use.
NOTE: The cooking basket is NOT
dishwasher-proof. NEVER place the
cooking basket in the dishwasher.
STORAGE
• Ensure that the air fryer is cool, clean
and dry before you store it.
• Store the appliance in a cool and dry
place.
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Troubleshooting:
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The air fryer
does not
work
The appliance is not plugged in.
A drawer or cooking mode has not
been selected.
The Start/Stop key has not been
pressed.
The drawers are open and the
selected function is paused.
Plug the appliance into an
earthed wall socket.
Select the required drawer and
cooking mode by pressing the
corresponding Keys on the unit’s
control panel.
Press the Start/Stop key.
Close the drawers to automatically
resume the selected function.
The drawers
will not slide
inside the
unit properly.
There is too much food in the
drawers.
Take care not to overfill the
drawers.
The fried
ingredients
are not done.
Too much food has been added to
the air fryer.
The set temperature is too low.
The cooking time is too short.
Put smaller batches of ingredients
in the air fryer. Smaller batches are
fried more evenly.
Set to an appropriate temperature
or select the appropriate pre-set
program from the unit’s control
panel.
Set an appropriate cooking time
or select the appropriate pre-set
program from the unit’s control
panel.
Fresh fries
are fried
unevenly in
the air fryer.
Wrong type of potatoes used.
The potato sticks were not rinsed
adequately before frying.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure
they stay firm during frying.
Rinse the potato sticks properly to
remove starch from the outside.
Fried snacks
are not crispy
or evenly
fried when
they come
out of the air
fryer.
Some food materials have to be fried
with oil.
Wrong type of snacks used.
Food is stuck together or not in an
even layer.
Brush a thin layer of oil on the
surface of the food first, then start
to fry it.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush
some oil onto the snacks for a
crispier result.
Shake or turn the food periodically
through the cooking process.
Fresh fries
are not crispy
when they
come out of
the air fryer.
The crispiness of the fries depends
on the amount of oil and water in
the fries.
Make sure you dry the potato
sticks properly before you add
the oil.
Cut the potato sticks smaller for a
crispier result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier
result.
The
appliance is
smoking.
The ingredients have a high oil
content.
The appliance contains grease from
a previous use.
An inappropriate temperature has
been set.
Smoking will be normal.
White smoke is caused by grease
heating up inside the fryer.
Clean the appliance properly after
each use.
Follow the suggested settings
or food manufacturer’s
recommendations.
The food is
burned
The food was added before pre-
heating was complete.
The food was cooked for too long.
The food was left in the appliance
after the cooking time had elapsed.
Add food to the appliance only
once pre-heating is completed.
Check on the progress of the
food periodically throughout the
cooking process.
Remove the food from the
appliance as soon as the cooking
time has elapsed.
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
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of electrical items purchased in Ireland.
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product,
please contact our helpful Customer Support Team:
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Please have your Model No. available. This can be found on the front
cover of this instruction manual and on the appliance’s rating label.
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.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Spare part replacements and accessories are available to purchase via:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
PART NO DESCRIPTION
T1716401 Left Basket
T1716402 Right Basket
T1716403 Grill Plate
ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS
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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights.
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
16 oz 425g
1 lb oz 450g
METRIC IMPERIAL US CUPS
250ml 8 fl oz 1 cup
180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup
150ml 5 fl oz 2/3 cup
120ml 4 fl oz 1/2 cup
75ml 2 ½ fl oz 1/3 cup
60ml 2 fl oz 1/4 cup
30ml 1 fl oz 1/8 cup
15ml 1/2 fl oz 1 tablespoon
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INGREDIENTS
2 large potatoes
½ tbsp. paprika
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 tbsp. sunflower oil
1. Wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
2. Dry with kitchen paper.
3. Cut the potatoes into your desired
length and thickness.
4. Bring a large pot of water to the boil with
a pinch of salt. Add the chips and allow
to part boil for 10 minutes.
5. Strain the fries and immediately run
under cold water to stop them from
cooking any more.
6. Pour the oil in a bowl, with the paprika,
salt and pepper. Put the fries on top and
mix until all the fries are coated.
7. Remove the fries from the bowl with
your fingers or kitchen utensil so that the
excess oil stays behind in the bowl.
8. Place the fries in the air fryer and
then set the fryer to cook as per the
suggested times/temperature in the
Settings Table.
Variations: Try replacing ½ tbsp. of paprika
with ½ tbsp. garlic powder, or ½ tbsp. of
grated parmesan cheese.
HOMEMADE FRIES
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
4
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HONEY LIME CHICKEN WINGS
INGREDIENTS
12 chicken wings
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lime
juice
METHOD
1. Place all the ingredients inside a large
mixing bowl or zip-locked sealing
bag and mix them well. Marinate in
the refrigerator for at least 4 hours
(preferably overnight)
2. Evenly scatter the chicken wings across
the basket.
3. Cook the wings, turning halfway
through as per the suggested time and
temperature most
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
4
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MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
INGREDIENTS
100g dark chocolate
chips
100g unsalted butter
1 ½ tbsp. self-raising flour
2 eggs
2 ½ tbsp. sugar
METHOD
1. Melt the chocolate and the butter,
stirring all the time.
2. Stir the flour into the mixture, mix it in
lightly and set the mixture aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together
the eggs and sugar until light and
frothy. Mix in the chocolate sauce slowly
until the ingredients are well blended
together.
4. Pour the batter into an oven-safe cup or
ramekin and place it inside the air fryer.
5. Turn the air fryer to 190ºC for 6 minutes.
6. When ready, top with ice-cream and
serve immediately.
FAMILY SIZE
SERVES
4
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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.
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
Or call our Customer Support Team on:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years...
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