Tower T17021,T17021RG User guide

T17021 / T17021RG

4.3 Litre Air Fryer

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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

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Contents:

Thank you for purchasing this Air Fryer from the Tower
range of products.

Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE using the
Air Fryer for your own safety.

It has been designed to provide many years of trouble­free use.

There are many benefits to using a Tower Air Fryer:

• Simple to use controls for cooking quick, healthy
meals.

• Generous 4.3L frying capacity to cook for an army.

• Rapid air circulation system to cook food fast and
save energy.

• A healthy alternative to cooking deep fried food
with no oil.

• Air Fried food retains its nutritional value, but still
has the taste of delicious fried food.

1. Specifications

Components and
structure

2. Technical Data

3. Important Safety
Information

4. Before First Use

5. Using your Appliance

6. Troubleshooting

7. Cleaning & Care

8. Recycling

9. Wiring Safety

10. Warranty Information

11. Weights & Measures

12. Recipes

• Homemade Fries

• Bacon and Egg Breakfast
Muffin

• Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Sandwich

See back page for Customer
Service information.

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1 - Specifications:

Structure of your appliance:

1. Working light

2. Power light

3. Timer dial

4. Temperature dial

5. Air inlet

6. Air outlet

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7. Basket

8. Basket handle

9. Basket release
button

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2 - Technical Data:

Description: 4.3L Air Fryer
Model: T17021 / T17021RG
Rated Voltage: 220-240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 1500W

Documentation

We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).

RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the
Tower Customer Support Team: [phone].

Some spare parts may be ordered from the Tower website.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk

Guarantee for spare parts:
The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year from date of purchase.
The main body and housing are guaranteed for the extended free warranty
subject to registration.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products
must be returned to the place of purchase within 12 months from the date of
purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

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3 - Important Safety Information:

Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance

• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.

• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the
appliance immediately
and seek advice from
the manufacturer,
its service agent or
a similarly qualified
person.

• WARNING: DO NOT
let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or
counter, serious burns
may result from the
Air Fryer being pulled
off the counter where
it may be grabbed by
children or become
entangled with the
user.

• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.

• 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 at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or
before cleaning.

• 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.

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• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 16 years and
above and persons
with reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities or lack
of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way
and understand the
hazards involved.

• Cleaning and user
maintenance should
not be undertaken
by children without
supervision.

• Take care when any
appliance is used near
pets.

• DO NOT use this
product for anything
other than its intended
use.

• This appliance is for
household use only.

• This appliance includes
a heating function.
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 use the
appliance outdoors.

• DO NOT place the
Air Fryer on or near
combustible materials
such as a tablecloth or
curtain.

• DO NOT place the
Air Fryer against a
wall or against other
appliances. Leave at
least 10cm free space
on the back and sides
and 10cm free space
above the appliance.

• Allow the Air Fryer cool
down for approx. 30
minutes before you
handle or clean it.

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• Make sure the food
prepared in the Air
Fryer comes out
golden-yellow instead
of dark brown. Remove
burnt remnants.

basket. DO NOT press
the basket release
button during shaking.

• DO NOT place anything
on top of the Air Fryer.

• During hot air frying,
hot steam is released
through the air outlet
openings. Keep your
hands and face at a
safe distance from the
steam and from the air
outlet openings.

• Hot steam and air
may escape when you
remove the pan from
the Air Fryer.

• Any baking trays or
oven dishes used in the
Air Fryer will become
hot. Always use oven
gloves when handling
or removing anything
from the Air fryer.

• WARNING: DO NOT fill
the Air Fryer pan with
oil as this may cause a
fire hazard.

• In the unlikely event
the appliance develops
a fault, stop using
it immediately and
seek advice from the
Customer Support
Team:

[phone]

• Always put ingredients
to be fried in the

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4 - Before First Use

1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.

2. Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body.

3. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.

4. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance

5. Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot water, some washing-up liquid
and a non-abrasive sponge.

6. Wipe inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

7. Do not fill the pan with oil or frying fat. This is an oil-free fryer that works on hot
air.

Note: This appliance requires little to no oil.

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5 - Using Your Appliance

Automatic Switch Off:

• The Tower Air Fryer has a built-in timer, which will automatically shut down the
Air Fryer when timer reaches zero. You can manually switch off the Air Fryer by
turning the temperature and timer knob anti-clockwise to zero.

Air Fryer drawer safety switch:

• For your safety, this air fryer contains a safety switch in the drawer designed to
keep if from accidentally turning on when the frying basket and drawer are not
properly situated inside the appliance and the timer is not set. Before using the
air fryer, please ensure that the basket is inside of the drawer, the drawer is fully
closed and the cooking timer has been set.

Removing The Frying Basket:

• The pan and frying basket can both be removed fully from the Air Fryer. Pull
on the handle to slide the pan and frying basket out of the Air fryer. Push the
handle release button cover forwards. There is a small button on the top of the
handle. Push it down and lift upwards to remove the frying basket from the
pan.

Preparing For Use:

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface. Do not place the
appliance on a non-heat-resistant surface.

2. Place the basket in the pan.

3. Pull the cord from the storage compartment located on the bottom of the
appliance.

4. Do not fill the pan with oil or any other liquid.

5. Do not put anything on top of the appliance, as this could disrupt the airflow
and affect your final result.

Air Frying:

1. Connect the mains plug into an earthed wall socket.

2. Carefully pull the pan out of the Air Fryer.

3. Put the ingredients in the basket.

Tip: If you have a separator (NOT SUPPLIED) to separate items, you will be able to

prepare different ingredients at the same time. Place the separator in the basket
and fill up each side of the basket with the ingredients. Make sure to check the
preparation time and temperature required for the different ingredients before you
start preparing them. Potato cubes and schnitzel, for example, can be prepared
simultaneously because they require the same settings. Please note that when

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cooking with a separator, the maximum amount for each of the ingredients is half
of what you would normally use.

4. Slide the pan back into the Air Fryer making sure to carefully align with the
guides in the body of the fryer.

5. Never use the pan without the basket in it.

Caution: Do not touch the pan immediately after use, as it gets very hot. Allow

plenty of time for it to cool. Only hold the pan by the handle.

6. Determine the required preparation time for the ingredient (refer to the ‘Settings’
section below.)

7. To switch on the appliance, turn the timer dial to the required preparation time.

8. Turn the temperature control dial to the required temperature. Refer to the
‘Settings’ section below as a guide when determining the right temperature. Add
3 minutes to the preparation time when the appliance is cold.

Note: If you wish, you can also preheat the appliance without any ingredients

inside. In this case, turn the timer dial to a time higher than 3 minutes and wait
until the heating-up light goes out. Then fill the basket and turn the timer dial to
the required preparation time.

a. The timer will begin counting down the set preparation time.

b. During the hot air frying process, the working light will come on and go out
from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switching itself
on and off to maintain the set temperature.

c. Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the pan.

9. Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time (refer
to the “Settings” section below for more information on this). To shake the
ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then
slide the pan back into the fryer. Caution: Be careful not to press the basket

release button on the handle while shaking your ingredients.

Tip: To reduce the weight, you can remove the basket from the pan and shake it

individually. To do so, pull the pan out of the appliance, place it on a heat-resistant
surface and press the handle release button to lift the basket out of the pan.

Tip: If you set the timer to half the preparation time, the timer bell will sound to

indicate when you have to shake the ingredients. However, this means that you have
to set the timer again to the remaining preparation time after shaking.

10. When you hear the timer bell, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the pan
out of the appliance and place it on a suitable work surface.

Note: You can also switch off the appliance manually. To do this, simply turn the timer

control dial to 0.

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11. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply
slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
To remove ingredients (e.g. fries), pull the pan out of the Air Fryer and place it
on a suitable surface, then press the basket release button and lift the basket
out of the pan. Do not turn the basket upside down with the pan still attached
to it, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto
the ingredients. Both the pan and ingredients will be very hot. Depending on
the type of ingredients in the fryer, steam may escape from the pan so care is
needed.

12. Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate.

Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the basket with a

pair of tongs.

13. Whenever a batch of ingredients finishes cooking, the Air Fryer will be ready for
preparing another batch straight away.

Timer:

The Air Fryer has a 60 minute manual timer with a bell. Turn the dial to set the
required cooking time. When the cooking time has elapsed, a bell will sound to
indicate that cooking has finished.

Settings:

The table on the next page will help you to select the basic settings for the
ingredients.

Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications. As ingredients differ in

origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your
ingredients. Also note that the Rapid Air technology instantly reheats the air inside
the appliance, so pulling the pan briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying
will barely disturb the process.

Tips:

• The preparation time will depend on the size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes
may require a shorter cooking time.

• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the cooking time optimises the
end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.

• 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.

• Be cautious of using extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the Air
Fryer.

• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the Air Fryer.

• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 500 grams.

• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made
dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.

• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the Air Fryer basket if you want to bake a
cake or quiche, or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.

• You can also use the Air Fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set
the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

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Food Type Min – Max (g) Time

Potato & fries

Thin frozen fries 400-500 18-20 200 shake

Thick frozen fries 400-500 20-25 200 shake

Potato gratin 600 20-25 200 shake

Meat & Poultry

Steak 100-600 10 -15 180

Pork chops 100-600 10 -15 180

Hamburger 100-600 10 -15 180

Sausage roll 100-600 13 -15 200

Drumsticks 100-600 25-30 180

Chicken breast 100-600 15-20 180

Snacks

Spring rolls 100-500 8-10 200 shake Use oven-ready

Frozen chicken nuggets 100-600 6-10 200 shake Use oven-ready

Frozen fish fingers 100-500 6-10 200 Use oven-ready

Frozen bread crumbed
cheese snacks

Stuffed vegetables 100-500 10 160

100-500 8-10 180

(min)

Temp ( °C) Shake Remark

Use ov­en-ready

Baking

Cake 400 20-25 16 0 Use baking tin

Quiche 500 20 -22 180

Muns 400 15-18 200 Use baking tin

Sweet snacks 500 20 16 0

Use baking
tin/oven dish

Use baking
tin/oven dish

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6 - Troubleshooting

Questions Answers

How long should I leave
the Air Fryer to cool
before storing it?

My homemade fries are
not crispy enough.

The pan will not fit into
place correctly.

My food has not cooked
uniformly.

How much cooking oil
do I need to use?

White smoke is coming
out of the Air Fryer.

The air fryer will not
turn on after it’s been
plugged in.

We recommend leaving the Air Fryer to cool for 30-45 minutes
before storing.

Ensure that the fries are completely dry before adding oil to
them and putting them in the Air Fryer.
Try cutting the potatoes into thinner, smaller fries and adding
slightly more oil for a crispier result.

You may have placed too many ingredients in the pan. Make
sure you do not fill the pan beyond the maximum fill line.

The food may not be cut uniformly. Make sure everything is cut
to the same shape and size for even cooking.

Frozen part fried foods require no added oils.

This is normal if you are preparing greasy ingredients, because a
large amount of oil leaks into the pan. This does not affect the
appliance or the end result.

For your safety, this air fryer contains a safety switch in the
drawer designed to keep if from accidentally turning on when
the frying basket and drawer are not properly situated inside
the appliance and the timer is not set. Before using the air fryer,
please ensure that the basket is inside of the drawer, the drawer
is fully closed and the cooking timer has been set.

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7 - Recycling

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.

You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately.

Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to information

about the recycling of electrical items.

Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of

electrical items purchased in Ireland.

The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be

recycled, rather than taken to landfill.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site

for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

8 - Cleaning & Care

WARNING! DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

Clean the appliance after every use.

Cleaning the pan and the non-stick coating basket:

1. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean the
pan or basket, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

2. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down
before cleaning it.

Note: Removing the pan allows the Air Fryer to cool down quicker.

3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

4. Clean the pan, separator and basket with hot water, some washing-up liquid
and a non-abrasive sponge.

5. You can use degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.

Note: the pan and basket are hand-wash only. DO NOT place any part of this

appliance in the dishwasher.

6. Tip: If dirt is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot
water with some washing-up liquid. Put the basket in the pan and let the pan
and the basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.

7. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.

8. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.

To store your appliance:

• Ensure that the grill is cool, clean and dry before you store it.

• Store the appliance in a cool and dry place.

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9 - Wiring Safety for UK Use Only

FUSE

Earth

(Green/Yellow)

Neutral

(Blue)

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:

Fuse

Live
(Brown)

Blue neutral [N] Brown
live [L] Green/Yellow
[EARTH]

Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire labelled blue is the neutral
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [N].

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 non­rewireable 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).

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.

This appliance MUST be earthed!

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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.

WARNING:

10 - Warranty

This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials
of workmanship, the faulty products must
be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion
of the retailer.

As a thank you for

purchasing one of our

fantastic products, we are

offering you an extra 2 years

peace of mind in addition to

your 1 year guarantee.

To receive your extra 2 year

guarantee, register your

appliance online within 28

days of purchase by visiting

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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.

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11 - Weights & Measures

Check these charts for basic imperial to metric
conversions of weights.

Metric Imperial US cups

250ml 8 floz 1 cup

180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup

150ml 5 floz 2/3 cup

120ml 4 floz 1/2 cup

75ml 2 1/2 floz 1/3 cup

60ml 2 floz 1/4 cup

30ml 1 floz 1/8 cup

15ml 1/2 floz 1 tablespoon

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

15 oz 425g

1 lb 450g

Food Allergies

Important Note: Some of the recipes contained in this document
may contain nuts and/or other allergens. Please be careful when
making any of our sample recipes that you ARE NOT allergic to any
of the ingredients. For more information on allergies, please visit the
Food Standards Agency’s website at: www.food.gov.uk

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Recipes

Recipes for use with the T17021 / T17021RG 4.3L Air Fryer.

For more great recipes and inspiration from the

Tower Kitchen, visit

www.towerhousewares.co.uk/blog

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Homemade Fries

Ingredients

2 large potatoes

½ tbsp. paprika

Pinch of salt

Pinch of pepper

1 tbsp. sunflower oil

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Mun

Ingredients

1 free range egg

1 strip of bacon

1 English mun

Cheese to slice

Pinch of pepper and salt to

taste

Method

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 pan, and then set the time
and temperature as shown on the reference table.

Variations: Try replacing ½ tbsp. of paprika with ½ tbsp. garlic

powder, or ½ tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese.

Method

1. Crack the egg into a small ramekin or oven proof dish.

2. Cut the English mun in half and layer cheese on one
half.

3. Place the mun, bacon and egg (in the ramekin) into
the Air Fryer pan.

4. Turn the Air Fryer to 200°C for 6 minutes.

5. Once it’s cooked, assemble your breakfast mun and
enjoy.

Tip: Try adding some mustard on the mun for extra flavour.

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Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich

Ingredients

2 slices of bread

2 slices of prosciutto

2 slices of tomato

2 slices of mozzarella cheese

2 basil leaves

½ pinch of salt & pepper

1 tsp. of olive oil

Method

1. Lay prosciutto and mozzarella cheese on top of one slice
of bread. Add the second slice of bread on top, making
a sandwich.

2. Put the sandwich into your Air Fryer for 5 minutes at
200°C

3. Once the timer bell has rung, carefully remove the
sandwich.

4. Remove the top slice of bread and drizzle the tsp. of olive
oil over the mozzarella.

5. Add the pinch of salt and pepper to season and top with
tomato and basil.

6. Put the second slice of bread on top and serve.

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thank you!

We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for

purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra

2 years peace of mind.

*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online

28 days of purchase by visiting:

within

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,

please call our Customer Service Team on:

[phone]

Your warranty becomes void should you decide

to use non Tower spare parts.

Spare parts can be purchased from

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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