Tower Hobbies T18002 Safety And Instruction Manual

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Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

T18002

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

500W

Food Processor and Blender

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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.

The Easiest Way to a Healthy Diet

The 2 in 1 Food Processor from Tower is the

perfect addition to any kitchen and helps take

the stress out of preparing healthy and nutritious

meals. Featuring 500W of blending power and this

counter-top demon makes easy work of all manner

of foodstuffs.

The stainless steel slicing discs are easy to clean

and are incredibly durable too and the handy pulse

function means that you can effortlessly blend

ingredients in one go when time is of the essence.

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CONTENTS:

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

Thank you for purchasing this Tower 500W Food Processor and Blender from the Tower range of products. It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free easy cooking. There are many benets to using the 500W Food Processor and Blender:

• Generous 1.5 litre blender and 1 litre processor capacity.

• 2 Stainless steel rotary slicing discs make light work of cutting through the most laborious kitchen chores.

• Perfect for delicious soup & tasty smoothies.

• Powerful 500W operation.

• Versatile pulse, ice and smoothie functions.

• Variable speed function with pulse rotary switch.

• Heavy duty suction feet.

• Detachable stainless steel discs.

• Extra accessories to help perform functions including: juicing, chopping, shredding, cutting and grating.

• Chopper bowl attachment with feeding chute and easy grip handle.

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

6. 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:

Motor Unit

Blending cap

Blending jug lid

Blending jug

Thick slicing/ coarse shredding disc

Drive shaft

Pushers

Bowl

Knife blade

Instruction Manual

Structureofyourappliance:

1. Blending cap

2. Blending jug lid

3. Blending jug

4. Thick slicing/ coarse shredding disc

5. Drive shaft

6. Pushers

7. Bowl

8. Speed control

9. Knife blade

1SPECIFICATIONS:

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Technical Data

Description: Food Processor and Blender Model: T18002 Rated Voltage: 220-240V ~ 50Hz Power Consumption: 500 Watts

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).

RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

Guarantee

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.

Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, please consult the list below and then contact The Tower Customer Service Department on: +44 (0) 333 220 6066.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• VERY IMPORTANT: Do not immerse any part of the motor assembly water or other liquids or use near washbasins. Ensure that the appliance base does not get wet (water splashes etc.) and do not operate it with wet hands.

2IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

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• Always fully unwind any cord to avoid overheating.

• WARNING! Ensure adequate ventilation; keep an open space of approximately 20 cm all around the appliance.

• WARNING! Do not use the appliance near ammable materials such as curtains, or other combustible material.

• The appliance is tted with a safety thermal cut-out device and will shut off in the event of overload. If this occurs, switch the appliance off and it will automatically reset when cool.

• Never use your ngers or an object (e.g. a spatula) to push ingredients down the feeding tube while the appliance is running. Only use the pusher for this purpose.

• Caution: Be very careful when you handle the discs, blender blade unit or food processor blade unit. Be especially careful when you remove them from the food processor bowl or blender jar, when you empty the bowl or jar and when you clean them. These are extremely sharp and may cause injury if handled incorrectly. Always store blades and cutting discs in their respective covers or processing containers.

• Do not exert too much pressure on the pusher when you press ingredients down the feeding tube.

• Unplug from power outlet before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.

• Do not put hot liquids into the food processor bowl. Warm liquids only.

• Avoid contacting moving parts at all times.

• Place the processor bowl & blender bowl onto the base of the processor before tting any attachments.

• All blades and attachments should be removed with care before cleaning.

• Do not over ll the processor. Do not ll the bowl beyond the MAX indication.

• Always remove the blade before emptying.

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

+44 (0) 333 220 6066

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3USINGYOURAPPLIANCE

Before you assemble the food processor, ensure that the power cord is unplugged.

1. Fit the detachable shaft onto the power unit.

2. Then t the bowl. Place the handle towards the back and turn anticlockwise until it locks.

3. Fit an attachment over the drive shaft. Always t the bowl and attachment onto the machine before adding ingredients.

4. Fit the lid ensuring the top of the drive shaft locates into the centre of the lid. Do not use the lid to operate the processor; always use the on/off control.

5. Switch on and select a speed. The processor won’t work if the bowl and lid are tted incorrectly. Use the pulse for short bursts. The pulse will operate for as long as the control is held in position.

6. Reverse the above procedure to remove the lid, attachments and bowl. Always switch off before removing the lid.

Assembling/OperatingYourBlender

1. Fit the sealing ring into the blade unit ensuring the seal is located correctly. Leaking will occur if the seal is damaged or not tted correctly.

2. Screw the jug onto the blade unit.

3. Put your ingredients into the jug

4. Put the blending cap in the lid, then turn.

5. Turn the lid in an anticlockwise direction to lock onto the jug.

6. Place the liquidiser onto the power unit and turn to lock.

7. Select a speed or use the pulse control. Allow all liquids to cool to room temperature before placing them in the blender.

UsingTheAttachments

Knife blade

• The knife blade is the most versatile of all the attachments.

• The length of the processing time will determine the texture achieved.

• For coarser textures use the pulse control.

• Use the knife blade for cake and pastry making, chopping raw and cooked meat, vegetables, nuts, pate, dips, puréeing soups and to also make crumbs from biscuits and bread.

HINTS:

• Cut food such as meat, bread, vegetables into cubes approximately 2cm before processing.

• Biscuits should be broken into pieces and added down the feed tube whilst the machine is running.

• When making pastry use fat straight from the fridge cut into 2cm cubes.

• Take care not to over-process.

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To use the cutting discs

1. Fit the drive shaft and bowl onto the power unit.

2. Holding by the centre grip, place the disc onto the drive shaft with the appropriate side up.

3. Fit the lid.

4. Choose which size feed tube you want to use. The pusher contains a smaller feed tube for processing individual items or thin ingredients. To use the small feed tube rst put the large pusher inside the feed tube. To use the large feed tube - use both pushers together.

5. Put the food in the feed tube.

6. Switch on and push down evenly with the pusher- never put your ngers in the feed tube.

HINTS

• Use fresh ingredients.

• Don’t cut food too small. Fill the width of the large feed tube fairly full. This prevents the food from slipping sideways during processing. Alternatively use the small feed tube.

• When using the chipper disc, place ingredients horizontally.

• When slicing or shredding: food placed upright comes out shorter than food placed horizontally.

• There will always be a small amount of waste on the plate or in the bowl after processing

Reversible slicing/shredding discs

• Use the shredding side for cheese, carrots, potatoes and foods of a similar texture.

• Use the slicing side for cheese, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, courgette, beetroot and onions.

• Use to cut: potatoes for julienne style French fries; rm ingredients for salads, garnishes, casseroles and stir fries (e.g. carrot, swede, courgette, cucumber).

WARNING: Never remove the lid until the cutting disc has completely stopped.

Handle the cutting discs with care - they are extremely sharp.

Tool/ Attachment

Function Speed Maximum

capacities

Knife Blade Grind

Meat

2 300g

Cutting Discs

Slicing, shredding and chopping foods

1 – 2 See

Preparation Guides for suggestions

Jug and Cross Blade

Blending 2 150ml

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Preparationguide:

Chopping:

Ingredient Preparation

Meat, poultry and sh

Make sure these ingredients are cold, but not frozen, before processing. Cut into ¾ inch pieces and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Check every few seconds to avoid over processing.

Thoroughly clean you Food Processor before next use.

Fruit and vegetables

Peel and core if needed. Remove any large hard pits and seeds. Cut into ¾ inch pieces and process up to 175 grams at a time.

Bread, crackers, or cookie crumbs

Break into 1 inch pieces and process until the texture is ne. Process up to 90g at a time.

Whipping cream

Process up to 230ml of refrigerated cream at a time.

Slicing/Shredding:

Ingredient Preparation

Large round fruits and vegetables (apples, onions, potatoes, tomatoes etc.)

Cut into even pieces. Core and seed if necessary. To slice, pack into feed tube solidly, lling to about 1 inch from the top. Use light to moderate pressure with the pusher.

To shred, place sideways into the feed tube for longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.

Small round fruit and vegetables (strawberries, mushrooms, radishes etc.)

Cut into even pieces. Core and seed if necessary. To slice, pack into feed tube solidly, lling to about 1 inch from the top. Use light to moderate pressure with pusher.

To shred, place sideways into the feed tube for longer shreds, or upright for shorter shreds.

Long narrow vegetables (carrots, celery, cucumbers, courgettes etc.)

To slice: Cut into even lengths around 1 inch shorter than the length of the feeding tube. Stand pieces upright in the feed tube, lling the tube so that they cannot tilt.

To shred: Cut into the largest lengths that will t sideways in the feed tube. Stack in the tube until around 1 inch from the top.

Iceberg lettuce, cabbage

Cut off the top and bottom, leaving just the centre section. Cut into wedges to t into the feed tube. Remove the core and cut the top and bottom pieces into similar sized wedges.

Medium hard cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss etc)

Cut into pieces to t the feed tube. Stand pieces in the feed tube use light pressure with the pusher.

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4TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S

The food is unevenly processed

Make sure your ingredients are cut into even, ½ - 1 inch pieces before processing.

Do not overload the processor. Process in batches to allow all ingredients to process evenly.

My food processor moves around the countertop too much during use.

The Food Processor is tted with heavy duty suction feet. Check that they are clean and dry.

This can happen with heavier loads as the motor is required to work harder, ensure the maximum load capacity is not exceeded.

The motor does not start.

There is a built in safety lock to prevent the motor from starting if the food processor is not properly assembled. Make sure the food processor bowl or blender jar with blade unit is correctly assembled.

Some food is left on the disc after processing.

Leftover food on the disc is a normal occurrence. Remove the food, carefully from the disc and chop by hand.

Food falls over in the feed tube.

When standing food in the feed tube, make sure you pack it fully for best results. This will stop food from tilting.

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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

1. Remove plug from the mains socket and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

2. Do not immerse the base unit of the appliance in water and ensure no water enters the appliance.

3. Clean the base unit by wiping it with a damp cloth. A little detergent can be added needed.

4. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, any form of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance; they may damage the outside surfaces of the appliance.

5. Clean all accessories in warm soapy water .

6. Do not use any scouring pads, steel wool, any strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents when cleaning accessories.

Quick Clean

1. To clean the blades ll to the max ll level with warm soapy water.

2. Connect the blade assembly as per directions and function for 30 seconds.

3. Empty the waste water and rinse with fresh hot water.

4. Repeat if necessary.

IMPORTANT!

After cleaning allow to dry fully before using again. Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the appliance is completely clean and dry before storing.

Storage

To store your appliance:

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

2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.

3. 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]

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.

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 is double insulated.

Do not connect any wire to the earth terminal.

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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) 333 220 6066.

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.

Wehopethatyouwillenjoy yourappliance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

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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9 YOUR RECEIPT

Afx your store receipt to this page for safe

keeping.

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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) 333 220 6066

great british design, innovation and excellence since 1912

0915.V2

Your warranty becomes void should you decide

to use non Tower spare parts. Spare parts can be

purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk