Tower Hobbies T16010, T16011 Instruction Manual

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Slow Cooker

Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

T16010 3.5L

T16011 6.5L

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

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1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by

George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, as

a metal holloware manufacturing company, in St.

Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They later moved

into the Tower and Fort Works in Pelham Street,

which ultimately gave rise to the famous Tower

brand name.

1937 Tower exhibited some of their latest holloware

designs at the British Industries Fair. As you can

see from the original poster, their stand No. A410

must have been a great sight as it promoted their

“Beautiful, inexpensive, untarnishable Plate, at

prices all can afford to pay”.

1961 Tower became one of the largest

manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric

kettles, tea pots and other household articles with

over 1,000 employees.

1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the

expanding Tower brand.

Simple Slow Cooking

In years gone by, food was cooked in large pots

and allowed to simmer for hours, providing meals

that were full of avour, moist and tender. The slow

cooker is designed to produce the same result,

while leaving you the time to do other things,

making it the perfect way to infuse healthy home

cooking into a busy lifestyle.

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CONTENTS:

Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE using the Slow Cooker for your own safety.

Thank you for purchasing this Tower Oval Slow Cooker from the Tower range.

It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free cooking.

There are many benets to using a Tower Oval Slow Cooker:

• 3 temperature settings including a keep warm function, allowing you to come home to delicious, ready-made casseroles and stews.

• Includes a removable ceramic crock pot, ideal for serving at the table.

• Tempered glass lid with cool touch handles.

• Reduce time and effort in the kitchen with a either 3.5 litre capacity, serving up to 6 portions at once, or a 6.5 litre capacity, serving up to 10 portions at once.

Contents:

1. Specications

Components and structure

Technical information

2. ImportantSafetyInformation

3. UsingyourTowerAppliance

4. TroubleShooting&Faq’s

5. Cleaning&Care

5. Recycling

7. WiringSafety

8. WarrantyInformation

9. YourReceipt

SeebackpageforCustomerService Information

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Components

This box contains:

Instruction Manual

Slow Cooker

Crockery Pot

Glass Lid with Handle

Structureofyourappliance:

1. Glass Lid with Handle.

2. Slow Cooker Handles.

3. Crockery Pot.

4. Slow Cooker Body.

5. Temperature Control Switch.

6. Power Indication Light.

1SPECIFICATIONS:

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Technical Data

Description: Slow Cooker Model: T16010 & T16011 Rated Voltage: 220V -240V ~ 50/60Hz Power Consumption: T16010 - 190-230W / T16011 - 285-345W

Documentation

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

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. 2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. 1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food (LFGB section 30 & 31). 2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products

RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

Guarantee

The crock pot and lid 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.

Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact The Tower Customer Service Department on: +44 (0) 844 984 0055.

Any necessary 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

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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 qualied 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 carry the appliance by the power cord.

• Do not use any extension cord with this 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 tting or removing tools/ attachments, after use and before cleaning.

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

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• 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.

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

2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• 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 use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open ame.

• IMPORTANT: Do not use this product in conjunction with automatic timers.

• Never attempt to move or clean this product until it has completely cooled.

• IMPORTANT: If you forget to switch your slow cooker on or accidentally put uncooked ingredients on the KEEP WARM, you must throw away your ingredients and start again. Any food that sits below 60° can harbour bacteria.

• Tilt the lid away from you when removing it, to avoid the hot steam that escapes.

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

+44 (0) 844 984 0055

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3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE

Beforerstuse:

• Remove the parts from the packaging.

• Place the slow cooker on a at, dry surface.

• Remove any promotional labels or stickers.

• Remove the crock pot and glass lid.

• Wash both in hot soapy, water with a mild household detergent.

• Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Do not use harsh abrasives or chemicals.

• Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner

• Your appliance is now ready for normal use.

Usingyourappliance:

1. Place the slow cooker on a at, dry, heat resistant surface.

2. Position the removable crock pot in the base of the slow cooker.

3. Place your prepared ingredients into the crock pot.

4. Put the glass lid on to the base of the slow cooker, ensuring it is centred for best results.

5. With the temperature dial turned to the OFF position, plug the slow cooked into the power outlet.

6. Select the desired temperature setting by turning the temperature control dial to the required setting: low, high or keep warm.

7. When cooking is completed, turn the temperature control dial to the OFF position. Switch your slow cooker off at the power outlet.

8. Carefully remove the crockery pot from the slow cooker base.

9. Allow the slow cooker enough time to cool completely before cleaning and storing away.

10. Note: Always use oven mitts when removing the crock pot from the slow cooker. Do not place the heated crock pot on any surfaces affected by heat. Take extra care when moving the crock pot containing hot liquids.

Temperaturecontrolsettings:

There are three temperature settings to choose from: Low, HIGH and KEEP WARM.

The HIGH and LOW settings both stabilize at the same temperature – the differences lies in the time it takes them to reach the simmer point.

Once the food has reached the simmer point, the total time it takes to cook is dependent on the cut and weight of the meat/ingredients, and how long it takes to reach the point of maximum avour.

Most dishes can be cooked on either setting.

LOW

The LOW heat setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time without overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting. Ideal for vegetable dishes and reheating.

Note: When using the Low setting to cook meat dishes, the meat should be browned rst.

HIGH

The HIGH heat setting is ideal for use when cooking dried beans and pulses. The HIGH setting cooks food in half the time required for the LOW heat setting. As food will boil when cooked on the HIGH heat setting, it may be necessary to add extra liquid, depending on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked. Occasional stirring of stews and

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casseroles will improve the avour distribution. Monitor food more regularly when cooking on the HIGH setting.

Tips:It’s recommended to use the HIGH setting when you need to cook a tender cut of meat quickly. Use the LOW setting for tougher cuts – cooking them for longer gives them more time for the meat to grow tender.

KEEPWARM

The keep warm function allows you to keep the food in your slow cooker warm and ready to eat, even after cooking. Turn the dial on the front of your slow cooker to KEEP WARM once cooking has nished.

SlowCookingGuide:

As most food is cooked over a period of 6-9 hours, it can be prepared in advance the evening before, refrigerated in the removable crock pot, placed in the slow cooker and switched on in the morning and left to cook all day.

When you arrive home a delicious, hot meal will await you. The guide below will help simplify the process of slow cooking, allowing you to obtain ultimate satisfaction from your slow cooker.

Note:These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on the ingredients and quantities in the recipes.

Timing:

Always allow sufcient time for the food to cook.

It is almost impossible to overcook in the slow cooker, particularly when using the LOW or KEEP WARM setting.

Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings; however the cooking times will vary accordingly.

Each recipe will give specic instructions, indicating the appropriate temperature setting accompanied by the suggested cooking times to use.

Adaptingcookingtimes:

Traditional recipes:

Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted easily, by halving the amount of the liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide that follows for the suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting favourite recipes:

Traditional

Recipe

Time

Slow

Cooker on

LOW

Slow Cooker on

HIGH

15 – 30 minutes

4 – 6 hours 1 ½ - 2 hours

35 - 60 minutes

6 – 8 hours 3 – 4 hours

1 – 3 hours

8 – 12

hours

4 – 6 hours

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Slowcookerrecipes:

You can also adjust slow cooker recipes depending on the amount of time you have.

If you wish to decrease the cooking time, cook on HIGH and if you wish to extend the cooking time, cook on LOW. e.g. If the recipe states to cook on low for 6 – 8 hours and you want a shorter cooking time, set your slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 3 – 4 hours.

See the guide that follows for the suggested cooking times when adjusting a slow cooker recipe:

Note:These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on the ingredients and quantities in the recipes.

Liquidamounts:

When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To compensate this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes.

Stirringthefood:

Little or no stirring is required when using the LOW or KEEP WARM setting. When using the HIGH heat setting, stir regularly ensure even avour distribution.

Suitablefoods:

Vegetables:

• Cut all root vegetables into small, evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Root vegetables take longer to cook than meat.

• Gently sauté root vegetables for 2 - 3 minutes before slow cooking. Place them at the bottom of the pot and make sure all ingredients are fully immersed in the cooking liquid.

• Boil and soak uncooked red beans for at least 10 minutes before adding them to your slow cooker. This helps to remove any toxins.

• Pumpkins and other squash vegetables do not need to be cooked in as much liquid as other slow cooked vegetables.

• Cut green peppers into small pieces and add near the end of the cooking time to avoid them becoming bitter after being cooked for a long period of time.

• Frozen vegetables should always be slightly defrosted before being added to your slow cooker. They will not take as long to cook as fresh vegetables as they are generally pre-cooked to an extent.

• This is the same for canned vegetables. When using canned vegetables be sure to wash them before adding them to your slow cooker, to remove any excess salt and preservatives. Always ensure you drain canned vegetables before use, so you do not add extra liquid to your dish.

• Onions are a very popular ingredient in slow cooker recipes. Slow cooking does decrease the avour of onions though, so make sure you add a little extra than you usually would, to retain that avour – especially if you are cooking for more than four hours.

Cook on LOW Cook on HIGH

6 – 8 hours 3 – 4 hours

8 – 10 hours 5 – 6 hours

10 – 12 hours 7 – 8 hours

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Meat:

• Trim all excess fat and sinew from meat before slow cooking, as the slow cooking method does not allow fat to evaporate.

• Always insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams or whole chickens to ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.

• Browning your meat before adding it to your slow cooker helps add real avour to the nished dish.

• If you want a thicker sauce for your end result, try dredging the meat in our before browning.

• You can use whatever meat you choose in your slow cooker, but slow cooking is a perfect way to use those cheaper cuts of meat.

• Don’t use frozen meat or poultry unless it has been thoroughly thawed out beforehand.

Generalslowcookingtips:

• Do not pre-heat the slow cooker before adding ingredients.

• For best results, the slow cooker must be at least half full.

• Don’t overll the slow cooker or it will not cook as well as it should.

• Cover all food with a liquid, sauce or gravy. Prepare in a separate pan and then add to the slow cooker, completely covering the food in the crock pot.

• Prepare everything you need for your slow cooked meal the night before if you will not have time in the morning.

• Your ingredients should ideally be added to the slow cooker at room temperature, so take everything out of the fridge 20 minutes before adding to the cooker.

• Add dairy products last. They break down in the slow cooker, so make sure you stir them in during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

• Pasta and seafood should be added towards the end of cooking time.

• Don’t lift the lid of the slow cooker until you need to. Removing the lid affects the end result and will actually increase the necessary cooking time. Only remove it when you need to add an ingredient.

• If you are adapting a recipe for your slow cooker, decrease the amount of liquid you would normally use in the dish by as much as half.

• All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both the heat and moisture are diminished. Cooking times should be adjusted by to accommodate this factor.

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Recipes

BeefCasserole

Ingredients

750g casserole beef, roughly chopped

35g tomato puree

1 tsp. French mustard

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed

1 tbsp. fresh parsley, nely chopped

125ml red wine

65ml beef stock

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the beef. Once browned, move the beef to a plate.

2. Add the carrot, garlic and onion to the pan. Sauté until the onion softens and turns a pale gold.

3. Move the vegetables to the crock pot.

4. Add the beef and stir in the parsley, tomato puree, wine, mustard and stock to the crock pot.

5. Cover with the lid. Switch the slow cooker on and turn the dial to the LOW setting. Cooking for 7-8 hours or until the beef is tender.

6. Your beef casserole is now ready to serve.

VegetablePaella

Ingredients

140g frozen chopped spinach

450g long grain rice

115g frozen peas

1 ltr vegetable stock

1 green pepper, chopped and de-seeded

1 medium tomato, sliced into wedges

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

½ tsp. saffron threads

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1 – 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed.

1 tbsp. at leaf parsley, chopped

1 x 390g can artichoke hearts, quartered, rinsed and well drained.

Method

1. Allow the spinach to part defrost.

2. Add the spinach, green pepper, tomato, onion, carrot, garlic, rice, vegetable stock, parsley, saffron, salt and black pepper to the crock pot. Mix thoroughly.

3. Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.

4. Add the artichoke hearts and peas to the crock pot 15 minutes before nishing cooking.

5. Stir well and replace the lid.

6. Your vegetable paella is now ready to serve.

More slow cooker recipes and recipe books can be found online and in local book stores and retailers.

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Check this chart for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights.

Metric Imperial US cups

250ml 8 oz 1 cup

180ml 6  oz 3/4 cup

150ml 5 oz 2/3 cup

120ml 4 oz 1/2 cup

75ml 2 1/2 oz 1/3 cup

60ml 2 oz 1/4 cup

30ml 1 oz 1/8 cup

15ml 1/2 oz 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 these recipes 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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4TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S

Questions

Answers

The food in my slow cooker is not cooking evenly

To ensure even cooking, cut foods such as vegetables into small, evenly shaped pieces. Foods such as root vegetables need to be placed at the bottom of the slow cooker so that they are in direct contact with cooker. Root vegetables take longer to cook, so in order to have everything cooked evenly, this is a must.

My food is too watery

Too much liquid has been added to the slow cooker. Only small amounts of evaporation occur in slow cookers, so it’s important to add up to 50% less cooking liquid to a dish than you would if you were stove-top or oven cooking. If you notice throughout the cooking time that you’ve added too much liquid, remove the lid approximately an hour before the cooking has nished, and cook the food on the high setting. This allows the liquid to evaporate and thicken.

Can I heat the crock pot empty?

No. The crock pot must never be placed on a stove-top, in the oven, or heated in slow cooker when empty.

Slow cooker is smoking when it is rst turned on

There may be manufacturing oil on the heating element or housing. This can cause a slight smoking and/or burning smell during the rst few uses of your slow cooker, but will stop after that. Check that there is no spilled food residue on the heating element or housing. Unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool fully before cleaning it thoroughly and towel drying before your next use.

Food is sticking to the bottom of the crock pot/burning.

You may need to add more liquid to your slow cooker. If you do not add liquid, food will dry up as it is cooking, causing it to stick and burn. Cooking with the slow cooker uncovered can also cause these problems. You should not cook with the lid of the slow cooker removed unless you are thickening up the liquid towards the end of the cooking process. If you cook with the lid off, the cooking liquid evaporates, causing the food to dry out and burn.

Can I cook a roast in the slow cooker without water?

Yes, if the slow cooker is set to LOW. The liquid is needed to soften and cook the vegetables properly. The more fat the meat has, the less liquid is needed.

How can I remove hard water stains from my slow cooker?

Many things can cause a build-up of calcium deposits and lime-scale inside your slow cooker, including hard water or cooking dried beans. To remove stains empty your slow cooker once you have nished cooking and ll the crock pot with hot water. Add a small amount of washing up liquid and about 250ml vinegar to the hot water and leave it to soak overnight if possible, or for a couple of hours. Once it has soaked, empty the crock pot and clean as normal.

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6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 landll.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling,

once it has reached the end of its life.

5CLEANING&CARE

Before cleaning your slow cooker, always ensure that the temperature control dial is in the OFF position and the unit is disconnected from the power point.

Ensure that unit is always unplugged from the power outlet when not in use

Always allow the unit to cool before cleaning.

Remove the crock pot and glass lid and wash in hot, soapy water, using a mild household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. To soften stubborn, cooked on foods ll the crock pot with warm, soapy water and allow soaking, remove by lightly scrubbing with a nylon kitchen brush.

The crock pot and glass lid can also be washed in the dishwater, however care should be taken not to chip or crack the crock pot or lid.

IMPORTANT!

Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using again.

Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the appliance is completely clean and dry before storing.

Storage

Unplug power cord from the power outlet and clean as above.

Allow the appliance to dry fully.

Store on a at, dry level surface out of reach of children.

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7WIRINGSAFETYFORUKUSEONLY

IMPORTANT

As the colours in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]

Green/Yellow [EARTH]

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

The wire coloured brown is the live wire and must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or coloured red.

The wire coloured green/yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter [E] or marked

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 tted with a fuse of the same rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.

If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.

Non-Rewireable Mains Plug If your appliance is supplied with a nonrewireable plug tted 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 qualied electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.

If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it from the mains - and then cut it off the mains lead and immediately dispose of its safely. Never attempt to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.

WARNING:

This Appliance MUST be Earthed

FUSE

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8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.

The Following Conditions Apply:

• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.

• 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. Alternatively, call our customer registration line on +(44) (0) 844 984 0055.

Please note that length of extended warranty

oered 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.

Wehopethatyouwillenjoy

yourTowerSlowCooker

formanyyears.

Asathankyoufor

purchasingoneofour

fantasticproducts,

wearegivingyou3years

peaceofmind.

To receive your 3 year

guarantee, simply register

your appliance

online by visiting

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9 YOUR RECEIPT

Afx your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.

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NOTES

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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 giving

you an extra 2 years peace of mind.

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

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

Should you have a problem with your

appliance, or need any spare parts,

please call our Service Department on:

+44 (0) 844 984 0055

great british design, innovation and excellence since 1912

0615.V1

Your warranty becomes void should you decide

to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be

purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk