Tower Hobbies T16007 Safety And Instruction Manual

5 Litre

Digital Multi Cooker

Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Instruction Manual
2 x Glass lid handles
Stirrer

1. Digital Multi Cooker

2. Glass lid with large vent

3. Control panel.

4. Glass lid with small vent

5. Steam pot

6. Steam tray

7. Measuring cup

8. Rice spoon

9. Steam rack

10. Cooking pot

11. Ladle

BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE

1. Before using the unit for the first time, carefully clean the unit and all items that
will come into contact with food.

2. Glass lid handle assembly.

3. Place the small washer on to the screw, and slide through the bottom of the lid.

4. Place the large decorative washer on the top of the lid over the screw.

5. Place the handle on top of the washer and from below the lid using a Philips
screwdriver tighten the screw in to the handle.

6. Do not use any aggressive detergents, brushes with metal or nylon
bristles or sharp objects such as knives or spatulas for cleaning
the appliance and accessories, use a sponge or cloth dampened in warm water
to avoid damage.

7. Dispose of packaging in a responsible manner.

8. It’s a good idea to keep the outer box for storage purposes.

WARNING:

DO NOT immerse the unit in water.

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CONTENTS: CONTENTS:

2 What’s in the box & before your first use
4 Product safety information
6 Using your appliance & functionality
7 Getting started
10 Recipes for your digital multi cooker
11 Seasoned rice
12 Steamed salmon fillets
13 Slow cooker chilli
14 Tomato basil soup
15 Asian shrimp stir-fry
16 Creamy apple, cinnamon and sultana porridge
17 Easy peasy lentils
18 Winter warmer beef stew
19 Roasted chicken with paprika & thyme
20 Ginger-soy glaze chicken wings
21 Plain risotto
22 Pasta with pesto sauce
23 Program guide
24 Care and cleaning
25 Technical data, documentation & warranty
26 Important! wiring safety
27 Your receipt & disposal of the unit

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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

• Please ensure that the appliance is used on a stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.

• Do not immerse cords, plugs or any part of the appliance in water or any
other liquid.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children or pets.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 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.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.

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

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

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or let it come
into contact with any hot surfaces.

• The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer, apart from those supplied with this product.

• Do not pull the plug out by the cord as this may damage the plug and/or the
cable.

• Do not use this product for anything other than its intended use.

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Do not carry the appliance by the power cord.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

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• Never position the unit close to or on hot surfaces or open flames.

• Do not spill liquid onto the digital controls. If this happens switch off and
unplug from the mains, mop up the liquid.

• High temperatures are present during operation. Only touch the handles
on the unit.

• This appliance is Not intended for commercial use.

• Do not site the product under cupboards or near hanging fabric.

• Avoid contact with steam escaping from the lid vents.

• The cover can become extremely hot during operation therefore use oven
gloves where possible when removing the cover to avoid burns.

• This product should not be used with timers or remote devices as to do so
would be a potential fire hazard.

• Do not use an extension lead with this appliance.

• Do not disassemble the product yourself

• In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the service department:

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Functionality

Connect power lead to the cooking pot, and switch on at the wall.
Continually press the menu button on the control panel to select the required

cooking process. This will display the cooking time for this function, if you wish
to increase or decrease this time, you can do this by pressing the pre-set or
cancel button on the control panel to change the cooking time by a minute at a
time.

After 5 seconds the chosen cooking process will start.
If the function you are using has the adjust temperature feature (listed in the

programme guide on page 23) you can now adjust the temperature to what you
require by pressing the temperature button on the control panel.

Also if you require your food to be stirred during cooking, place the supplied
stirrer inside the cooking pot and lock into place by placing the stirrer onto the
metal rod in the base of the cooking pot and twist, to remove the stirrer twist and
remove. Once the cooking function has started press the stirring button straight
away to start this process, then press it again to stop this.

To stop cooking at anytime press the cancel button, this will place the cooker
into the stand-by mode.

To pre-set your cooking time only on the following functions, soup, risotto,
porridge and rice, before you have chosen your cooking function, press the
pre-set button to increase by 10mins or press your cancel button to decrease by
10mins, then choose your required cooking function, both the pre-set light and
the chosen function light will illuminate, once the pre-set time has expired your
chosen cooking function will proceed.

After your cooking process has finished the cooker will automatically go into the
keep warm function, apart from the steam & pasta functions, the cooker will stay
at between 65-70

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C, if it goes over 70oC it will stop heating, if it falls below

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C it will start to heat back up to 70oC.

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GETTING STARTED

How to use your Multi cooker for Rice

Measure out your required amount of rice using the measuring cups provided,
then wash your rice under cold water. Place washed rice into the cooking pot
and place the required amount of water into the cooking pot, following the
measuring guide inside the cooking pot, place the small vent glass cooking lid
on top. If you are using the Pre-set function, press the pre-set button first and set
your pre-set time before starting the Rice function. Now press your menu button
to choose the rice function, after 5 seconds the cooking function will start, once
the cycle expires the keep warm function will automatically start, you can press
cancel at any time to stop this and go to standby mode.

How to use your Multi cooker to Steam

Firstly add water to the cooking pot to the minimum water fill level, this may
vary depending on the amount of food that you are steaming. Using your
steam bowl (5) place the produce that will need the most intense steaming i.e.:
potatoes in this receptacle, then add the next tier, the steam tray (6) and place
your vegetables into this, finally place the steam rack (9) on top and place your
salmon fillets on top of this. Now place the small vent glass cooking lid on top.
By pressing the menu button, select the steam function, after 5 seconds this
will start the steaming process. If steaming chicken place the meat on the lower
level of the steam tier, this will prevent juices running into the vegetables.

How to use your Multi cooker to Sauté/Slow Cook

Firstly place stirrer inside the cooking pot and fix into place, put your desired
produce into the cooking pot, along with a stock if slow cooking. Place the small
vent glass lid on the cooking pot. Press menu button until you reach the Sauté/
Slow cook function then in 5 secs this will proceed, if you require the stirrer to
be used in this process press the stirrer button at anytime once the function has
started. If you are using diced meat in your recipe, please brown & seal the meat
prior to placing it with rest of the ingredients.

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How to use you Multi cooker to make Soup

Using the cooking pot, place the produce inside with the stirrer in place, once
again fry off and seal any meat firstly, then add the rest of your ingredients place
the large vent glass lid on to the cooking pot and start the soup function by
pressing the menu button continually until you reach the soup function.

How to use your Multi cooker to Fry

This function can be used for shallow frying, use this function to fry onions,
vegetables, stir fry and browning and sealing meats. Place the stirrer, if required
into the cooking pot, add a small amount of oil inside the cooking pot and
add produce, place the small vent glass cooking lid on top and proceed with
pressing the menu button on the control panel until you reach the fry function,
after 5 seconds this will then start the cooking time, adjust time if needed.

How to use your multi cooker to make Porridge

Firstly place the stirrer into the cooking pot, then add the oats and water to
the cooking pot, place the small vent glass lid on to the cooking pot. Press the
menu button until you reach the porridge function and the cooking process will
automatically start after 5 seconds.

How to use your multi cooker to cook Pulses

Firstly rinse lentils/beans etc. in water, place 100g of lentils etc. into the cooking
pot, add 500ml of water. Place small vent glass lid on to the cooking pot. Press
the menu button until you reach the pulses function, then after 5 seconds this
cooking process will start. Once complete the lentils etc. will have softened and
should be firm to the bite. Drain, rinse then use.

How to use your multi cooker to make Stews

Follow the guidelines as you would for Sauté/Slow cook, remembering to fry
your meat before adding the rest of the recipe.

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How to use your multi cooker to Roast

Firstly place a small amount of oil inside the cooking pot, add your preferred
meat, season, and cover with large vent glass lid. Press the menu button and
select the roast function, after 5 seconds the cooking procedure will start, adjust
the time or temperature as needed.

How to use your multi cooker on the Meat function

Place stirrer inside the cooking pot, then add a small amount of oil, this will help
to seal and brown the meat. Place the meat inside and cover with large vent
glass lid, once function has completed, test before serving.

How to use your multi cooker for Risotto

Place the stirrer inside, as this has a automatic stirring function included, place
your ingredients into the cooking pot. Place small vent glass lid on to the
cooking pot and commence with the cooking function.

How to use your multi cooker for Pasta making

Place the stirrer inside, add your desired amount of pasta and water into the
cooking pot, place the small vent glass lid onto the top and using the menu
button go to the pasta function. After 5 seconds this will automatically start, once
the function completes your pasta is ready to serve.