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VORTX
26L DIGITAL MICROWAVE
AIR FRYER
USER MANUAL
MODEL: T17133
Applicable to all colour variants
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THIS BOX CONTAINS 3
SPECIFICATIONS 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4-10
• General safety 4-5
• Plug and cord 5
• Microwave airfryer safety 5-8
• During operation 8-9
• Wiring safety 10
STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE 11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE AIR FRYER 12
• Control panel and display 12
BEFORE FIRST USE 13
• Preparing for use 13
USING YOUR MICROWAVE AIR FRYER 13
• Setting the digital clock 13
• Setting the kitchen timer 14
• Child lock 14
• Cooking modes 14
• Power levels 15
• Microwave cooking 15
• Quick start microwave cooking 15
• Defrosting 15-16
• Combination cooking 16
• Convection cooking with preheat function 16
• Convection cooking without preheat function 16
• Multi-stage cooking 16
• Air fry cooking with a preheat function 17
• Air fry cooking without a preheat function 17
• Air fry pre-sets 17
• Auto menu 18
• Keep warm function 18
• Eco mode 18
• Auto menu cooking chart 18-19
• Assessing if the food is fully cooked 19
• Utensils guideline 19-20
• Caution 20
• Microwave cooking tips 20-21
• Air fryer cooking tips 21
ACCESSORIES / SPARE PARTS 22
SERVICING, CLEANING AND CARE 22-23
TROUBLESHOOTING 24
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT / CUSTOMER SUPPORT 25
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THIS BOX CONTAINS
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE 230-240V~
FREQUENCY 50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 1300-1400W Microwave
1450-1500W Air Fryer
OUTPUT POWER 850-900W
CONVECTION POWER 1450-1500W
MICROWAVE FREQUENCY 2450MHz
CAPACITY 26 Litre
TIME RANGE 5 seconds to 95 minutes
Instruction Manual
Microwave Air Fryer
Air Fry Basket
Air Fry Tray
Turntable Ring
Glass Turntable
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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:
GENERAL SAFETY
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• 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 for anything
other than its intended use.
• This appliance is intended
to be used in household
and similar applications
such as: Staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other
working environments; by
clients in hotels, motels
and other residential
type environments; farm
houses; bed and breakfast
type environments.
• DO NOT place on or near a
hot gas burner, hot electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
• 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.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the appliance
immediately and
seek advice from the
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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 clean the
appliance with metal
kitchen utensils, caustic or
abrasive cleaning agents or
scouring sponges.
• Retain the instructions for
future reference.
PLUG AND CORD SAFETY
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 plug and unplug
with wet hands.
MICROWAVE AIRFRYER
SAFETY
• DO NOT operate the
microwave air fryer with
the door open, due to
the safety interlocks built
into the door mechanism.
It is important not to
tamper with the safety
interlocks (safety interlocks
automatically switch off
any cooking activity when
the door is opened). This
could result in harmful
exposure to excessive
microwave energy.
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• DO NOT place any object
(such as kitchen towels,
napkins, etc.) between the
microwave air fryer front
face and the door, or allow
food or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• DO NOT operate the
microwave air fryer if it is
damaged. It is particularly
important that the
microwave air fryer door
closes properly and that
there is no damage to its
door hinges, latches, door
seals and sealing surfaces.
• Please ensure cooking
times are correctly set.
Small amounts of food
require shorter cooking
or heating time. Over
cooking may result in the
food catching on fire and
subsequent damage to the
microwave air fryer.
• When heating liquids,
e.g. soups, sauces and
beverages in your
microwave air fryer, avoid
using straight sided
containers with narrow
necks. Stir the liquid before
placing the container in
the microwave air fryer
and again halfway through
the heating time. After
heating, let it stand, stir or
shake it again carefully and
check the temperature of it
before consuming to avoid
burns (especially, contents
of feeding bottles and baby
food jars).
• An exhaust outlet is
located on the top, bottom
or side of the microwave
air fryer. Don’t block the
outlet. It could result in
damage to your microwave
air fryer and poor cooking
results.
• DO NOT operate the
microwave air fryer when
empty. It is best to leave
a glass of water in the
microwave air fryer when
not in use. The water will
safely absorb all microwave
energy if the microwave air
fryer is accidentally started.
• Improper use could
result in damage to the
microwave air fryer.
• DO NOT use wooden
containers and ceramic
containers that have
metallic (e.g. gold or silver)
inlays. Always remove
metal twist ties. Check that
the utensils are suitable
for use in the microwave
air fryer before use. They
may heat up and char.
Metal objects in particular
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may arc in the microwave
air fryer, which can cause
serious damage.
• DO NOT rinse the glass
turntable by placing it in
water just after cooking.
This may cause breakage
or damage.
• Before cooking pierce
the skin of potatoes,
apples or any such fruit
or vegetables. They could
burst.
• DO NOT cook eggs in their
shell. Eggs in their shell and
whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in the
microwave air fryer since
they may explode, even
after microwave heating
has ended. Pressure will
build up inside the egg
which will burst.
• DO NOT attempt deep fat
frying in your microwave
air fryer. This could result
in a sudden boil over of hot
liquid.
• If smoke is observed,
switch off or disconnect
the microwave air fryer
from the power supply and
keep the microwave air
fryer door closed in order
to stifle any flames. It can
cause serious damage,
such as fire or electric
shock.
• When food is heated or
cooked in disposable
containers made of plastic,
paper or other combustible
materials, keep an eye on
the microwave air fryer and
check it frequently.
• The microwave air fryer
should be cleaned regularly
and any food deposits
should be removed. Failure
to maintain the microwave
air fryer in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration
of the surface. This could
adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous
situation.
• Follow exact directions
given by each
manufacturer for their
popcorn product. DO NOT
leave the microwave air
fryer unattended while
corn is being popped.
If corn fails to pop after
the suggested times,
discontinue cooking. Never
use a brown paper bag
for popping corn. Never
attempt to pop leftover
kernels. Overcooking could
result in the corn catching
fire.
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• DO NOT use harsh
abrasives cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the
microwave air fryer door
glass. They can scratch the
surface, which may result
in the glass shattering.
• After cooking, the
container is very hot. Use
gloves to take out the food
and avoid steam burns by
directing steam away from
the face and hands.
• The microwave air fryer is
intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying
of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads,
slippers, sponges, damp
cloth and similar may lead
to risk of injury, ignition, or
fire.
• The door or outer surface
may get hot when the
appliance is operating.
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
when opening the door.
• Take care when moving
the appliance, or removing
accessories and food as hot
oil or other hot liquids may
be present.
• 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.
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.
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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.
f 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.
FUSE
Earth
(G
reen/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Bro
wn)
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STRUCTURE OF YOUR APPLIANCE
1. Door Handle
2. Viewing Window
3. Door Lock
4. Air Fryer Heating Element
5. Control Panel
6. Air Fry Basket
7. Air Fry Tray
8. Glass Turntable
9. Turntable Ring
10. Rotating Axis
11. Tray Height Notches
21 54
1011 9 8 7 6
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE AIR
FRYER
CONTROL PANEL AND
DISPLAY
1. LED Display
2. Microwave Button
3. Combi Convection Button
4. Air Fry Button
5. Air Fry Presets Button
6. Confirm/Start/+30s Dial
7. Defrost Button
8. Timer/Clock Button
9. Keep Warm Button
10. STOP/Clear/ECO Button
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2
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4
8
5
10
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9
6
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PREPARING FOR USE
1. Remove all packing material and
accessories. Examine the appliance
and cord for any damage.
Do not install if the microwave air
fryer is damaged and contact your
place of purchase.
2. Remove any protective film found on
the appliance.
3. The appliance must be placed in a dry
and non-corrosive environments and
kept away from heat and humidity,
such as a gas burner or water tank.
4. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake/
outlet vents.
5. To ensure sufficient ventilation,
the following distances should be
observed: at least 10cm from the
back of the appliance to the wall, at
least 20cm from the appliance to the
side of the wall, and at least 30cm
above the appliance. The minimum
installation height for the appliance
should be 85cm.
6. The appliance should be positioned
away from TVs, radios or antennae,
as the microwaves may cause
disturbances to their picture or sound.
7. The appliance must be positioned so
that the plug is accessible.
8. The appliance must be operated with
the door closed.
9. The appliance must not be placed in
a cabinet. The appliance is intended
to be used free-standing. DO NOT
remove the legs from the bottom of
the appliance.
10. Your appliance is now ready for
normal use.
11. Dispose of the packaging in a
responsible manner.
NOTE: During first use the microwave
air fryer oven may emit an odour and
a slight amount of smoke. This is due
to manufacturing residue or oil on the
heating element or oven cavity. This is
normal and should not occur after several
uses. Keep doors and windows open
when first using the microwave air fryer to
ensure good ventilation. We recommend
placing a tub of water on the glass tray
and operating the microwave air fryer
several times on the highest setting to
help clean the microwave air fryer residue.
BEFORE FIRST USE
SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK
This microwave air fryer allows for the
current time to be set on the display to
be used as a clock. To set the time, follow
these instructions.
1. Plug in to suitable mains and switch
on the microwave air fryer at the
mains power supply.
2. Press the Time Button, the LED
display will show ’00.00’.
3. Turn the control dial to set the minute
time, the first two digits will flash
indicating that the hour is being
changed, increasing in 1 hour intervals
until the desired time is reached.
NOTE: The maximum is 23 hours, turning
the control dial past this point will go back
to 00 hours.
4. Press the Time Button to confirm
the set hour which will then have
the minutes flashing to be changed.
Turning the dial changes the set
minutes.
NOTE: The maximum is 59 minutes,
turning the control dial past this point will
go back to 00 minutes.
5. Once the correct time is set on the
clock, press the Timer/Clock button
once more to set the time.
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SETTING THE KITCHEN TIMER
1. Press the Timer/Clock button twice,
the LED display will show ’00:00’.
2. Turn the control dial to set the time,
the time range is ‘00:05’ seconds to
‘95:00’ minutes.
Note: The timer increases in 5 second
intervals up to 1 minute, 10 second
intervals up to 5 minutes, 30 seconds up
to 10 minutes, 1 minutes up to 30 minutes
and 5 minute intervals after that point.
3. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
confirm and set the timer.
4. Once the kitchen timer has elapsed,
the microwave air fryer will beep.
CHILD LOCK
This microwave air fryer has a child lock
function which disables the control
panel. This feature can be used to prevent
children from using the microwave
air fryer while unsupervised or while
cleaning.
Locking: While in standby mode, press
and hold the STOP/CLEAR/
ECO button for several
seconds to lock the microwave
air fryer. A beep will sound and
the LED display will show a
lock icon.
Unlocking: While in standby mode, press
and hold the STOP/CLEAR/
ECO button for several
seconds to unlock the
microwave air fryer. A beep will
sound to signal the child lock
has been disabled.
COOKING MODES
The microwave air fryer has a range of
different cooking modes available as
listed opposite.
WARNING! Always allow beverages/
liquids to stand for at least 20 seconds
before handling to avoid superheating of
liquids causing an eruption of hot liquids.
COOKING
MODE
USE
SUGGESTED
FOOD
ACCESSORIES
Microwave
Quickly reheats or
cooks meals.
Soup,
leftovers,
ready
meals.
Glass
Turntable
Air Fry
Cooks food using
little to no oil with
a crispy result. 10
Pre-set options
available as
shown in the air
fry preset chart.
Meat, fries,
seafood or
vegetables.
Air Fry
Tray/
Basket
or Glass
Turntable
Combi
Convection
Ensures internal
temperature of
food is raised
while crisping the
outer layer.
Joints of
meat (leg
of lamb,
gammon,
beef ect).
Glass
Turntable
Defrost
Defrosts frozen
foods.
All food
types.
Glass
Turntable
Multi Stage
Set up two
cooking functions
for consecutive
cooking e.g.
Defrost then
Microwave
Meat,
Vegetables
Glass
Turntable
Keep Warm
Sets the air fryer
function to a
temperature
of 65°C and 80
appropriate
amount of time
to keep food
warm ready to be
served.
All food
types.
Air Fry
Tray/
Basket
or Glass
Turntable
Auto
Cooking
10 preset cooking
function available
(reheat, potato,
meat, vegetables,
pasta, fish, soup,
pizza, chicken,
popcorn).
Follow
cooking
chart.
Following
cooking
chart.
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POWER LEVELS
There are eleven power settings, as
follows:
LEVEL POWER DISPLAY
0 0% P 0
1 10% P10
2 20% P20
3 30% P30
4 40% P40
5 50% P50
6 60% P60
7 70% P70
8 80% P80
9 90%
P90
10 100%
P100
MICROWAVE COOKING
1. Press the Microwave button. The LED
display will show ‘P100’.
2. Either press the Microwave button or
use the Confirm/Start/+30’s dial to set
the power level, press the Confirm/
Start/+30s dial to confirm the power.
3. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30’s dial to
adjust the cooking time.
4. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s to start
cooking.
QUICK START MICROWAVE
COOKING:
1. While the microwave air fryer is in
standby mode, turn the Confirm/
Start/+30’s dial anti-clockwise to set a
cooking time with the microwave set
to 100% power.
2. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start cooking.
NOTE: The time can be increased in
30 second increments by pressing the
Confirm/Start/+30s dial while cooking.
DEFROSTING
The microwave air fryer has a defrost preset
to defrost food at a lower power level to
prevent it cooking. Pressing the Defrost
Button can change between defrosting by
weight or time with the display showing
‘dEF1’ or ‘dEF2’ respectively.
BY WEIGHT
1. When the display shows ‘dEF1’ the
microwave air fryer will defrost be
weight.
2. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30’s dial
to select the weight of food being
defrosted. The weight increases in 100g
increments with a range of 100g – 2kg.
3. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start defrosting.
4. Once the defrosting time has elapsed,
the microwave air fryer will beep five
times.
BY TIME
1. When the display shows ‘dEF2’ the
microwave air fryer will defrost by time.
2. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30’s dial to
set the time, the time range is ‘00:05’
seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
3. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start defrosting.
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4. Once defrosting time has elapsed,
the microwave air fryer will beep five
times.
COMBINATION COOKING
This function allows for the use of
microwave cooking and air fry cooking
simultaneously.
1. Press the Combi. Convection button,
the LED display will show ‘C-1’.
2. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to set
the cooking time , the time range is
‘00:05’ seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
3. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start cooking.
NOTE: DO NOT use metal accessories
while using this function.
CONVECTION COOKING WITH
PREHEAT FUNCTION
1. Press the Combi. Convection button
twice or press the Air Fry button once,
the LED display will show ‘140°C’.
2. Temperatures can be set within the
range of ‘140-230°C’ by turning the
Confirm/Start/+30’s dial .
3. Once the desired temperature is
selected, press the Confirm/Start/+30s
dial to confirm the temperature.
4. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial
once again to start the preheating
process.
5. When the oven cavity has preheated
to the desired temperature the LED
display will show the temperature
flashing. Once preheated, open the
door and place ingredients inside
before closing the door.
6. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to set
the cooking time, the time range is
‘00:05’ seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
7. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start cooking.
CONVECTION COOKING
WITHOUT PREHEAT FUNCTION
1. Press the Combi. Convection button
twice or press the Air Fry button once,
the LED display will show ‘140°C’.
2. Temperatures can be set within the
range of ‘140-230°C’ by turning the
Confirm/Start/+30’s dial .
3. Once the desired temperature is
selected, press the Confirm/Start/+30s
dial to confirm the temperature.
4. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to set
the cooking time, the time range is
‘00:05’ seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
5. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start cooking.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
Two cooking stages can be set at one
time to allow for multistage cooking.
For example, food can be defrosted for
6 minutes before being cooked at 90%
power for 8 minutes. To achieve this follow
these instructions but different modes
can be used to suit your cooking needs.
NOTE: If defrost is selected, it will
automatically be the first step in the
multi-stage cooking process. The preheat
function cannot be used during the multi-
stage cooking.
1. Use the previously mentioned
instructions to set up the first step
in the multi-stage cooking without
pressing the Confirm/Start/+30’s dial.
2. Once the first stage is set up, pick
another mode to set as the second
cooking stage. Use the previously
mentioned instructions to set the
second step before in the multi-stage
cooking process.
3. Press the Confirm/Start/+30’s to begin
the multi-stage cooking process.
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AIR FRY COOKING WITH A
PREHEAT FUNCTION
1. When the microwave air fryer is
in standby mode, press the Air Fry
button with the LED display showing
‘140°C’.
2. Temperatures can be set within the
range of ‘140-230°C’ by turning the
Confirm/Start/+30’s dial.
3. Once the desired temperature is
selected, press the Confirm/Start/+30s
dial to confirm the temperature.
4. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial
once again to start the preheating
process.
5. When the oven cavity has preheated
to the desired temperature the LED
display will show the temperature
flashing. Once preheated, open the
door and place ingredients inside
before closing the door.
6. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to set
the cooking time, the time range is
‘00:05’ seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
7. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start cooking.
AIR FRY COOKING WITHOUT A
PREHEAT FUNCTION
1. When the microwave air fryer is
in standby mode, press the Air Fry
button with the LED display showing
‘140°C’.
2. Temperatures can be set within the
range of ‘140-230°C’ by turning the
Confirm/Start/+30’s dial.
3. Once the desired temperature is
selected, press the Confirm/Start/+30s
dial to confirm the temperature.
4. Turn the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to set
the cooking time, the time range is
‘00:05’ seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
5. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start cooking.
AIR FRY PRE-SETS
When air frying DO NOT air fry without
both air fry accessories inside the oven
cavity.
1. While the microwave air fryer is in
standby mode, press the Air Fry
Pre-sets Button, the display will show
‘AF01’ flashing.
2. To select another air fry pre-sets,
press the Air Fry Pre-sets button
or turn the Confirm/Start/+30’s dial
through the options as listed in the
Air Fry Pre-sets Chart.
3. Once selected, press the Confirm/
Start/+30s dial to start cooking.
INGREDIENT
AMOUNT
TIMER
DISPLAY
Frozen Fries 450g 17:00 AF01
Frozen Croquettes 400g 08:30 AF02
Frozen Onion Rings 350g 12:00 AF03
Frozen Chicken
Nuggets
500g 18:00 AF04
Escalope 450g 20:00 AF05
Prawn 200g 11:00 AF06
Vegetables 300g 09:00 AF07
Spring Rolls 400g 14:00 AF08
Frozen Potato Wedges 400g 17:00 AF09
Chicken Wings 550g 15:00 AF10
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AUTO MENU
1. While the microwave air fryer is in
standby mode, turn the Confirm/
Start/+30s dial clock-wise to pick
from pre-sets from the cooking chart
below.
2. Once rotated clock-wise the display
will show ‘A01’. Press the Confirm/
Start/+30s to confirm the selection.
3. Depending on the pre-set chosen,
turn the Confirm/Start/+30s to select
the weight or number of the food
being cooked.
4. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s button
to start cooking.
AUTO MENU COOKING CHART
MENU QUANTITY DISPLAY ACCESSORIES
A01
Auto Reheat
150g 01:30
Glass Turntable
250g 02:30
350g 03:30
450g 04:30
600g 06:00
A02
Potato
1 05:20
Glass Turntable2 08:30
3 11:30
A03
Meat
150g 03:00
Glass Turntable
300g 04:40
450g 06:30
600g 08:30
A04
Vegetables
150g 03:00
Glass Turntable350g 04:30
500g 06:00
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KEEP WARM FUNCTION
1.
Turn the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to set
the heating time, the time range is
‘00:05’ seconds to ‘95:00’ minutes.
. Press the Confirm/Start/+30s dial to
start heating.
ECO MODE
1. While in standby mode, press the
STOP/Clean/ECO button to activate
ECO mode, this will turn the LED
screen off until the microwave air
fryer is used next.
2. While the microwave air fryer is in
ECO mode, press any buttons or open
the door to cancel ECO mode.
In standby mode, press "Keep Warm"
once and then "65 " will display.
°C
2.
Press " Keep Warm " repeatedly to choose
the temperature you want, "80 ",
and "65 "
will display in order.
°C
°C
3.
4
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*The A09 Chicken function includes an audible reminder to flip the chicken at a third of the time depending on
the selected weight. Remove the cooking basket and flip the chicken before returning to the appliance to the
remaining cook time.
MENU QUANTITY DISPLAY ACCESSORIES
A05
Pasta
50g (+450g cold water) 18:00
Glass Turntable100g (+800g cold water) 20:00
150g (+1200g cold water) 22:00
A06
Fish
150g 03:10
Glass Turntable
250g 04:40
350g 05:40
450g 07:00
650g 09:40
A07
Soup
200ml 02:10
Glass Turntable400ml 04:00
600ml 05:40
A08
Pizza
200g 08:00
Glass Turntable300g 09:00
400g 11:00
A09
Chicken*
500g 40:00
Glass Turntable
750g 45:00
1000g 50:00
1200g 55:00
A10
Popcorn
50g 01:30
Glass Turntable
100g 02:30
ASSESSING IF THE FOOD IS
FULLY COOKED
The colour and firmness of food help to
determine whether it is done.
The following signs show that the food is
ready:
• Steam coming out from all parts of
food, not just the edge
• Joints of poultry can be moved easily
• Pork or poultry show no signs of
blood
• Fish is opaque and can be sliced
easily with a fork
UTENSILS GUIDELINE
It is strongly recommended to only use
containers which are suitable and safe
for both microwave and air fryer cooking.
Generally speaking, containers made of
heat-resistant ceramic, glass or plastic are
suitable for microwave cooking. Never use
metal containers for microwave cooking
and combination cooking as sparks are
likely to occur and there is a risk of fire or
injury. When cooking microwave meals,
always check the packaging to see which
parts are microwave safe. Use the table on
the next page as reference:
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE AIR FRYER
MATERIAL
MICROWAVE
SAFE
AIR
FRYER
SAFE
NOTES
Heat-
resistant
ceramic
Yes Yes
Never use
ceramics that are
decorated with
a metal rim or
glazed.
Heat-
resistant
plastic
Yes No
Cannot be used
for extended
periods of time
when microwave
cooking. Never
use any plastic
in the air fryer
setting.
Heat-
resistant
glass
Yes Yes
Never use
glass that has a
decorated metal
rim.
Plastic film Yes No
Not to be used
when cooking
meat or chops,
as, the high
temperature may
damage the film.
Never use any
plastic film in the
air fryer setting.
Metal
container
No Yes
Never to be used
in the microwave
setting.
Microwaves
cannot penetrate
through metal.
Microwaving with
a metal container
can result in fire.
Lacquer No No
Poor heat
resistance. Cannot
be used for high
temperature
cooking.
Bamboo
wood and
paper
No No
Poor heat
resistance. Cannot
be used for high
temperature
cooking.
Cling film Yes No
Cling film can
be used as long
as it is pierced
to let steam
escape, and is not
touching the food.
Never use cling
film in the air
fryer setting.
CAUTION
There are a number of accessories
available on the market. Before you buy,
make sure they are suitable for microwave
air fryer use. When you put food into the
microwave air fryer, ensure that the food
supports and/or covering do not come
in direct contact with any of the internal
walls or the ceiling of the cavity since
discolouration may take place.
Some plastics are heat-proof only up to
certain temperatures. Check carefully!
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers, including takeaway food
containers, before putting them in the
appliance and ALWAYS check that the
food container is suitable for air fryers.
If the lids are not removed, steam and
pressure can build up inside and cause an
explosion even after microwave air fryer
cooking has stopped.
Do not use straight sided containers with
narrow necks when heating liquid. Use
extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensils into the container.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
The following factors may affect the
cooking result:
Food arrangement: Place thicker areas
towards the outside of the dish with the
thinner parts towards the centre. Spread it
evenly and avoid overlap if possible.
Cooking time length: Begin cooking on
a shorter time setting and evaluate the
food after it times out. Extend the time
as necessary. Over cooking may result in
burnt food and smoke.
Piercing: Food such as potatoes, fish,
chicken and sausages all need to be
pierced in several places before cooking,
so that steam does not build up and cause
the food to explode.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE AIR FRYER
Cooking food evenly: Food such as
chicken, burgers or steak should be
turned once during cooking. Depending
on the type of food, if applicable, stir from
the outside to the centre of the dish once
or twice during cooking.
Allow standing time: Once the cooking
time has finished, allow food to stand in
the microwave air fryer for a few minutes.
This allows the food to complete its
cooking cycle and to cool down naturally.
Browning dish: When using a browning
dish or self-heating container, always
place a heat-resistant insulator, such as
a porcelain plate, under it, to prevent
damage to the turntable and rotating ring.
Microwave safe plastic wrap: When
cooking food with high fat content, do
not allow the plastic wrap to come into
contact with food as it may melt.
Microwave safe plastic cookware:
Some microwave safe plastic cookware
might not be suitable for cooking foods
with high fat and sugar content. The
preheating time specified in the dish
instruction manual must not be exceeded.
AIR FRYER COOKING TIPS
• 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 microwave air fryerwithin 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
appliance.
• Snacks can be prepared in an oven
can also be prepared in the appliance.
• Using pre-made dough to prepare
filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-
made dough also requires a shorter
cooking time than home-made
dough.
• The appliance can be used to reheat
ingredient in air fryer mode. To reheat
ingredients, set the temperature to
150°C for up to 10 minutes.
• 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.
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SERVICING, CLEANING AND CARE
Spare part replacements and accessories are available to purchase via:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
PART NO DESCRIPTION
T1713301 Turntable Ring
T1713302 Glass Turntable
T1713303 Air Fry Tray
T1713304 Air Fry Basket
T1713305 Non-Slip Feet
ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS
SERVICING SAFEGUARDS – FOR
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS ONLY
CAUTION! Microwave Radiation.
It is hazardous for anyone, other than a
qualified service technician, to carry out
any service for repairing operation which
involved removal of any cover which gives
protection against protection to microwave
energy.
1. The high voltage capacity remains
charged after disconnection, short the
negative terminal of a H.V. capacitor to
the oven chassis (use a screwdriver) to
discharge before touching.
2. During servicing the following parts are
liable to be removed and give access to
potentials above 250 V to earth.
• Magnetron
• High voltage transformer
• High voltage capacitor
• High voltage diode
• High voltage fuse
3. The following conditions may cause
undue microwave exposure during
servicing:
• Improper fit magnetron
• Improper matching or damage of
door interlock, door hinge or door
• Improper fit of switch support
CLEANING & CARE
Switch off and unplug the microwave
air fryer from the mains power supply
and allow for the unit to cool fully before
performing any cleaning or maintenance.
The microwave air fryer and accessories
should be cleaned after each use and any
food debris removed.
1. Wipe the exterior of the microwave air
fryer with a soft, damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
2. Using a soft, damp cloth, wipe the
microwave air fryer door, door seals and
control panel to clean away and spill or
spatter.
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SERVICING, CLEANING AND CARE
3. Wipe the interior surfaces, including
the waveguide cover, with a soft,
damp cloth, to remove build up of
grease, as this may begin to smoke or
catch fire.
4. Wash the air fryer tray and basket
in warm water and a soft cloth. To
remove grease use detergent and
warm water until thoroughly clean.
Once cleaned thoroughly dry the air
fryer accessories before use.
NOTE: DO NOT use hard or abrasive
cleaning detergents or scourers to clean
any parts of the microwave air fryer or
accessories to prevent damage.
WARNING! DO NOT remove the
waveguide cover. Failure to maintain the
microwave air fryer in a clean condition
could lead to degradation of the units
surface which may affect the life of the
microwave air fryer and possibly result in a
dangerous situation.
TIPS FOR CLEANING
If the seal of the microwave air fryer is
dirty, it may stop the door from closing
properly. Keep the seal clean.
Spicy sauces such as ketchup and
mustard, or salty dishes such as salted
meat, contain ingredients that can erode
the surface. After use, you should always
clean the microwave air fryer interior.
Food residue from spillovers or splatters
will attract microwave energy, causing
it to burn onto the surface. This could
reduce the efficiency of the microwave air
fryer and may cause bad odours.
NOTE: Do not remove the waveguide
cover during cleaning. Make sure the
waveguide cover is installed correctly and
has not been damaged during cooking.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Is it normal for the glass
turntable to turn in either
direction?
Yes. The glass turntable can rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise, de
-
pending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle starts.
Can I operate my
microwave air fryer
whilst it is empty?
No, never run it empty or with a very small load for a long period of
time as this will damage the microwave air fryer.
Can I open the door
whilst the microwave air
fryer is running?
You can open the door at any point during cooking.
The microwave energy will automatically switch off when the door is
opened, and the time setting will pause until the door is closed.
Why is my microwave air
fryer sparking?
If you see sparks in your microwave air fryer, turn it off immediately.
Sparks can be caused by:
Metal or aluminium foil that touches the interior of the microwave
air fryer, metal from a closing strip or tableware with metallic edges,
recycled paper that contains small metal particles and aluminium
foil that is not correctly covering the food.
Remove anything from the microwave air fryer that may contain
metal. Refer to the Utensils Guideline in this manual for reference of
what containers are microwave safe.
I am trying to cook eggs
and they are popping.
What do I do?
When you bake or poach eggs, the yolk can pop due to a build-up
of steam inside the yolk membrane. Pierce the yolk with a toothpick
before cooking. Never cook eggs without first piercing their shells.
My microwave air fryer
is taking longer to cook
food than the cooking
guide says.
Variations in the size, shape and weight of your food can affect
cooking times.
Cooking guide times and heat settings should be used as
suggestions to help prevent over-cooking. If you find the cooking
time or temperature is not suited to your ingredients, adjust
accordingly.
Can I operate my
microwave air fryer
without the glass
turntable?
Yes. While air frying the glass turntable is not required as the air
fryer tray and basket are to be used instead.
While using the microwave or Combi cooking mode the glass
turntable is required to ensure good cooking results. Ensure that all
dished used into the microwave air fryer fit correctly on the glass
turntable.
What does standing
time mean and why is it
recommended?
Standing time means that food should be removed from the
microwave air fryer and allowed to ‘stand’ for an additional time to
let it finish cooking.
This is important because with microwave air fryer cooking, the
heat is held in the food, not in the microwave air fryer. Many foods
build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to
continue, even after the food is removed from the microwave air
fryer. Standing time for joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes
is to allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the
outside.
Most directions on microwavable food will note how much standing
time is required.
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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.
If you have any questions or concerns about your new product,
please contact our helpful Customer Support Team:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
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.
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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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