Tower Hobbies T24003 Safety And Instruction Manual

Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

T24003

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23 litre

Combi Grill Microwave IM

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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”.

All in One

Having a busy life doesn’t mean you can’t

make tasty homemade meals. With the Tower

23 Litre Combi Grill Microwave, you’ve got a

multifunctional kitchen gadget that cooks for you,

leaving you with your free time. It’s easy and quick

to clean, making it even more time efficient. The

Tower 23 Litre Combi Grill Microwave is everything

you need to make delicious meals, in just one

appliance, working as a microwave, a grill and a

combi microwave.

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.

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CONTENTS:

Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE
using the 23 Litre Combi Grill Microwave for
your own safety.

Thank you for purchasing this Tower 23 Litre
Combi Grill Microwave 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 Combi Grill Microwave:

• Reduces cooking time and assists
browning.

• Pull handle door.

• 5 power levels.

• Precise 60 minute digital timer ensures
perfect results.

• Multi-sequence and delayed function
settings.

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. Servicingsafeguards­ Microwaveradiation

9. WarrantyInformation

10. YourReceipt

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

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1 SPECIFICATIONS:

Components

This box contains:

Microwave Oven

Roller Ring

Glass Tray

Grill Rack

Instruction Manual

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Structureofyourappliance:

1. Handle

2. Door Safety Lock

3. Wave guide

4. LED Display

5. Glass Tray

6. Roller Ring

7. Micro Power

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11

12

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8. Grill Combi

9. Preset/Clock

10. Instant/Start

11. Defrost

12. Stop/Clear

13. Time/Weight/Auto Cooking

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Technical Data

Description: 23 Litre Combi Grill Microwave
Model: T24003
Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: ~50Hz
Microwave Frequency: 2450MHz
Input Power: 1280W
Output Power: 800W
Grill Input Power: 1000W

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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.

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:

[phone].

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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2 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

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.

• 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.

CAUTIONS

• Do not operate the microwave
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.

• Children should not play with
the appliance.

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• Do not place any object (such
as kitchen towels, napkins,
etc.) between the microwave
front face and the door or
allow food or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• Do not operate the microwave
if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the microwave
door closes properly and that

there is no damage to the:

Door Hinges and 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 re and subsequent damage

to the microwave.

• When heating liquids, e.g.
soups, sauces and beverages
in your microwave, avoid using
straight sided containers with
narrow necks. Stir the liquid
before placing the container
in the microwave 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. Don’t block the
outlet. It could result in damage
to your microwave and poor
cooking

• Do not operate the microwave
when empty. It is best to leave a
glass of water in the microwave
when not in use. The water will
safely absorb all microwave
energy if the microwave is
accidentally started.

• Improper use could result in
damage to the microwave.

• 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 before use. They
may heat up and char. Metal
objects in particular may arc
in the microwave, which can
cause serious damage.

• Do not rinse the 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.

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• Do not cook eggs in their shell.
Eggs in their shell and whole
hard-boiled eggs should not
be heated in microwave 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. This could
result in a sudden boil over of
hot liquid.

• If smoke is observed, switch off
or disconnect the microwave
from the power supply and
keep the microwave door

closed in order to stie any
ames. It can cause serious
damage such as re 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 and
check it frequently.

• The microwave should be
cleaned regularly and any
food deposits should be
removed. Failure to maintain the
microwave 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 oven 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

re.

• Do not use harsh abrasives
cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the microwave
door glass. They can scratch
the surface, which may result in
the glass shattering.

• After cooking, the container is
very hot. Using gloves to take
out the food and avoid steam
burns by directing steam away
from the face and hands.

• This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar

applications such as:

Staff kitchen areas in shops.

Ofces and other working

environments.
Farm houses.
By clients in hotels, motels and
other residential environments,
bed & breakfast type
environments.

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• The microwave oven 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 re.

• The door or outer surface may
get hot when the appliance is
operating.

• WARNING: Liquids or other
foods must not be heated in
sealed containers as they are
liable to explode.

• WARNING: If the door seals are
damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been
repaired by a trained person.

• WARNING: It is hazardous for
anyone other than a trained
person to carry out any service
or repair operation which
involves the removal of any
cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.

• Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, ensure adequate
caution and care is taken when
handling the container.

• The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars are to
be stirred or shaken and the
temperature is to be checked
before consumption, in order to
avoid burns

• Do not place the microwave
oven in a cabinet.

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

department:

[phone]

• Pay close attention to the oven
when heating food in plastic
or paper containers due to the
possibility of ignition.

• If smoke is observed, switch
off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to

stie any ames.

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3 USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Beforerstuse:

• Take out all the packing, if there is a safe

lm over the oven, tear it off before use.

• Check carefully for damage. If any,
immediately notify dealer or send to the
manufacturer’s Service Centre.

• During rst use the microwave oven may
omit an odour and slightly smoke. This is
due to manufacturing residue or oil on the
heat element or oven cavity. This is normal
and should not occur after several uses.
Keep doors and windows open to ensure
good ventilation.

• It is recommended to place a cup of water
on the turntable on set on high and operate
the microwave oven several times to help
clean the microwave of residue

Positioning:

• Microwave ovens must be placed under dry

and non-corrosiveness environments, kept
away from heat and humidity, such as gas
burner or water tank.

formed to avoid electric shock.

• The microwave oven must be operated with
the door closed.

• The microwave oven must not be placed in a
cabinet.

• The microwave oven is intended to be used
freestanding.

• The back of the oven must be placed facing
a wall.

Before cooking:

The LED light will ash 3 times when the oven

is plugged in. It then displays the default clock

“1:00”, and “:” ashes to prompt you to input the

cooking menu and time.

Auto Cooking/Time/Weight Dial:

Increase or decrease the cooking time, weight or
select from the auto cooking menu during use by
turning the Auto Cooking/Time/Weight Dial.

• To ensure sufcient ventilation, the distance of
the back of microwave to the wall should be
at least 10 cm, the side to the wall should be
at least 5 cm, the free distance above the top
surface at least 20 cm. The distance of the
microwave to the ground should be at least
85cm.

• The position of the oven shall be such that
it is far from any TVs, Radios or antennas as
picture disturbance or noise may occur.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the
plug is accessible, and has a good grounding
in case of leakage. A ground loop can be

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Stop/Clear:

At the initial or input stage, press once to cancel
inputted programs and start again.

During cooking, press once to stop the cooking
operation, press twice to cancel the cooking
procedure.

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Auto reminder:

When the pre-set cooking procedure has

nished, the LED Display will show End and three

beeps will sound to prompt you to remove the
cooked food. If you do not press the Pause/

Cancel button once or open the door, the beep
will sound at intervals of three minutes.

Instant cooking:

Press the Instant/Start button once and the
Oven will start automatically at the maximum
microwave power for 1 minute.

Increase or decrease cooking time by turning the
Auto Cooking/Time/Weight dial.

Child Lock:

Use this feature to lock the control panel when
you are cleaning or so that children cannot
use the oven unsupervised. All the buttons are
rendered inoperable in this mode.

To set the lock: Press and hold the Stop/Clear

button for 3 seconds.

To cancel the lock: Press and hold the Stop/

Clear button for 3 seconds.

Setting the digital clock:

Use the Preset/Clock button and Auto Cooking/
Time/Weight dial to set the digital clock.

Steps Display

1 After power

2. Press the

3 Turn the Auto

4 Press the

5 Turn the Auto

6 Press the

up, the colon

ashes

Preset/Clock
button once

Cooking/Time/
Weight dial to
set the exact
hours

Preset/Clock
button again

Cooking/Time/
Weight dial to
set the exact
minutes

Preset/Clock
button once
again or wait
for 5 seconds.
The number
will go from the
display.

:

00:00

12:00

12:00

12:30

Grill Rack:

To use the grill rack, t the

rack in place on the glass
tray, and place the food to be
grilled on top.

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MicrowaveCooking:
This function is for cooking and heating food.

Press the Micro Power button and the LED will
cycle to show 100P—80P—60P—40P—20P

High Power 100% microwave power. For

Medium High Power 80% microwave power. For

Medium Power 60% microwave power. For

Medium Low Power 40% microwave power. For

Low Power 20% microwave power. For

quick and thorough cooking.

medium express cooking.

steaming food.

defrosting food.

keeping warm.

Note:

a. The max time which can be set is 60

minutes.

b. Never operate the oven empty.

c. Never use the grill rack during microwave

cooking.

d. At the maximum microwave power, the

oven will automatically lower the power after
a certain time of cooking to lengthen the
service life.

e. If you turn the food during operation, press

the Instant/Start button once and the pre­set cooking procedure will continue.

f. If you intend to remove the food before the

pre-set time, you must press Pause/Cancel
button once to clear the pre-set procedure.
This is to avoid unintended operation of
next time use.

Microwave cooking example: To cook at P80
for 10 minutes.

Steps Display

1 After power up, the colon ashes :

2 Select the required microwave

power by pressing the Micro
Power button consecutively

3 Set the cooking time by turning

the Auto Cooking/Time/Weight
dial

4 Press the Instant/Start button to

start. The LED will count down to
show the running time.

80P

10:00

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Grill and Grill Combination:

G Grill. The heating element will be

C1 Combination of grill and microwave

C2 Combination of grill and microwave

energized during operation time.

Good for cooking and browning
meats.

cooking. 30% microwave output
and 70% grilling.

cooking. 55% microwave output
and 45% grilling.

CAUTION: In Grill/Combi mode, all of the
oven parts, as well as the rack and cooking
containers, may become very hot. Use caution
when removing any item from the oven.

Use heavy pot holders or oven gloves to prevent
the risk of burns.

Grill Combination cooking example: To grill
food at C2 for 10 minutes.

Steps Display

1 After power up, the colon ashes :

2 Press the Grill/Combi button to

select the desired grill menu

3 Set the cooking time by turning

the Auto Cooking/Time/Weight
dial

4 Press Instant/Start to begin

cooking

C.2

10:00

Defrost:

d.1 For defrosting meat. Weight range

d.2 For defrosting poultry. Weight range

d.3 For defrosting seafood. Weight

between 0.1 and 2.0kg.

between 0.2 and 3.0kg.

range between 0.1 to 0.9kg.

CAUTION:

1. It is necessary to turn over the food during
operation to obtain uniform effect.

2. Usually defrosting will need a longer time
than cooking the food.

3. If the food can be cut by knife, the
defrosting process can be considered
completed.

4. Microwave penetrates around 4cm into
most foods.

5. Defrosted food should be consumed
as soon as possible, it is not advised to

refrigerate or freeze it again.

Defrostingexample:Todefrost0.4kgpoultry.

Steps Display

1 After power up, the colon ashes :

2 Press the Defrost button to

select from the defrosting menu

3 Set the defrosting weight by

turning the Auto Cooking/Time/
Weight dial

4 Press Instant/Start to begin

cooking

5 Half-way through defrosting, 3

beeps will sound to indicate that
it is time to turn over the food.
Open the door and turn over the
food. Close the door and press
the Instant/Start button again to
continue defrosting.

d.2

0.4

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AutoCooking

Display

Food

Type

For an
85g bag
of popping

A.1

A.2

A.3

A.4

A.5

A.6

A.7

A.8

A.7

corn.

Popcorn

(small)

For a 100
bag of
popping
corn.

Popcorn

(large)

Warms a

0.5kg slice
of chilled

Pizza

pizza.

Heats a
250ml cup
of liquid to

Beverage

(small)

5-10°C.

Heats a
500ml cup
of liquid to

Beverage

(large)

5-10°C.

Cooks

0.45kg
of potato
strips, cut
into 5mm
width,
height and

Potato (small)

length.

Cooks

0.45kg
of potato
strips, cut
into 5mm
width,
height and

Potato (large)

length.

For
steaming

0.45kg of

sh.

Fish

Cooks

0.45kg
of potato
strips, cut
into 5mm
width,
height and

Potato (large)

length.

Function

Method

Follow cooking information
as listed on the packaging
for best results.

Follow cooking information
as listed on the packaging
for best results.

Place on a microwave safe
plate.

Use a large mouthed cup
and do not seal.

Use a large mouthed cup
and do not seal.

Place strips on a large dish
and cover the dish with a

thin lm of microwave safe
cling lm to prevent water

loss.

Place strips on a large dish
and cover the dish with a

thin lm of microwave safe
cling lm to prevent water

loss.

After the sh has been

washed and descaled, make

slits on the skin. Put the sh

in a shallow dish of around
22-27cm in diameter and
season. Cover the dish with

a thin lm of microwave safe
cling lm to prevent water

loss., After cooking, stand
for two minutes.

Place strips on a large dish
and cover the dish with a

thin lm of microwave safe
cling lm to prevent water

loss.

A.8 Fish For

steaming

0.45kg of

sh.

After the sh has been

washed and descaled, make

slits on the skin. Put the sh

in a shallow dish of around
22-27cm in diameter and
season. Cover the dish with

a thin lm of microwave safe
cling lm to prevent water

loss., After cooking, stand
for two minutes.

CAUTION: The temperature, weight and shape

of food will largely inuence the outcome and

result of the cooking. If any deviation has been
found to the factor noted on above menu, you
can adjust the cooking time for best result.

AutoCookingexample:Tosteam0.45kgsh

Steps Display

1 After power up, the colon ashes :

2 Turn the Auto Cooking/Time/

Weight dial to set the cooking
menu

3 Press the Instant/Start button

to begin cooking. The LED will
count down to show the running
time

A.8

6:30

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Automaticstarting(delayedfunction)

If you do not want the menu to be started
immediately, you can pre-set the cooking menu
and time. The pre-set will automatically begin at

the chosen start time. This consists of two steps:

1. Setting the current clock

2. Setting the cooking menu and time

DelayedFunctioncookingexample:At
12:30,yousettheoventobegincooking
with100Pmicrowavepowerfor9minutes
and30secondsat14:20.

Steps Display

1 After power up, the colon ashes :

2 Set the current time

2.1 Press the Preset/Clock button 00:00

2.2 Turn the Auto Cooking/Time/
Weight dial to set the exact
hours

2.3 Press the Preset/Clock button
again

2.4 Turn the Auto Cooking/Time/
Weight dial to set the exact
minutes

2.5 Press the Preset/Clock button
once again or wait for 5
seconds. The number will go
from the display.

3 Set the cooking menu and time

3.1 Select the cooking power by
pressing the Micro Power button

3.2 Turn the Auto Cooking/Time/
Weight dial to set the cooking
time

3.3 Press and hold the Preset/Clock
button to return back to the
current clock

4 Set the required start time

12:00

12:00

12:30

100P

9.30

4.1 Repeat steps 2.1 , 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

5 Press the Preset/Clock button to

Note:The preset starting time can be checked
by pressing the Preset/Clock button.

and 2.5 to set the required start
time.

conrm the delayed menu. The

proram has now been activated
and the pre-set will be started
at 14.20

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Multi-SequenceCooking

To obtain the best cooking results, some recipes
call for different cooking modes and times.

Multi-sequence cooking allows different
microwave powers and cooking modes to be
set.

Multi-sequencecookingexample:Tocook
foodat100Pmicropowerfor3minutesand
thengrillfor9minutes.Thisisa2sequence
setting.

Steps Display

1. To cook at 100P for 3 minutes

1.1 After power up, the colon ashes :

1.2 Select the required microwave
power by pressing the Micro
Power button consecutively

1.3 Set the cooking time by turning
the Auto Cooking/Time/Weight
dial

2 To grill for 9 minutes

2.1 Press the Grill/Combi button to
select the desired grill menu

2.2 Set the cooking time by turning
the Auto Cooking/Time/Weight
dial

3 Press Instant/Start to begin

cooking

100P

3:00

G

9:00

Note:

1. When the microwave power cooking is

nished the oven will begin grilling function

automatically.

2. A maximum of 4 sequences can be set per
time by repeating the steps.

UtensilsGuideline:
It is strongly recommended to only use
containers which are suitable and safe for
microwave 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 re or injury.

When cooking microwave meals, always check
the packaging to see which parts are microwave
safe.

Material of

container

Microwave

Grill

Combi

Notes

Heat­resistant
ceramic

Heat­resistant
plastic

Heat­resistant
glass

Plastic

lm

Grill rack No Yes Yes

Metal
container

Lacquer No No No Cannot be used for

Bamboo
wood and
paper

Yes Ye s Yes Never use ceramics

which are decorated
with a metal rim or

are glazed

Yes No No Cannot be used for

extended periods
of time when
microwave cooking

Yes Ye s Yes

Yes No No Not to be used

when cooking
meat as the high
temperature may

damage the lm

No No No Never to be used in

the microwave oven.
Microwaving with a
metal container can

result in re

high temperature
cooking, poor heat
resistant properties

No No No Cannot be used for

high temperature
cooking, poor heat
resistant properties

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CAUTION!

There are a number of accessories available on
the market. Before you buy, make sure they are
suitable for microwave use.

When you put food into the Microwave, ensure
that the food, 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 to certain
temperatures. Check carefully!

Always remove lids of jars and containers,
including take away food containers, before
you cook using your microwave. If you don’t
remove the lids, then steam and pressure can
build up inside and cause an explosion even after
microwave 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.

Cookingtips:

The following factors may affect the cooking

result:

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 outside to the centre of the dish once or
twice during cooking.

Allowstandingtime

Once the cooking time has nished, allow food

to stand in the microwave for a few minutes. This
allows the food to complete its cooking cycle and
to cool down naturally.

Ifthefoodiscookedfully:

The colour and rmness of food help to

determine whether it 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

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 according to the actual need.

Over cooking may result in burnt food and
smoke.

Piercing

Food such as potatoes, sh, 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.

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 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 specied

in the dish instruction manual must not be
exceeded.

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4TROUBLESHOOTING&FAQ’S

Questions Answers

Is it normal for the
turntable to turn in either
direction?

Can I operate my
microwave whilst it is
empty?

Can I open the door
whilst the microwave is
running?

Why is my microwave
sparking?

I am trying to cook eggs
and they are popping.
What do I do?

My microwave is taking
longer to cook food than
the cooking guide says.

Can I operate my
microwave without the
turntable?

What does standing
time mean and why is it
recommended?

Yes. The turntable can rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise, depending
on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle starts.

No, never run it empty or with a very small load for a long period of
time as this will damage the Microwave.

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.

If you see sparks in your microwave, turn it off immediately. Sparks can

be caused by:

metal or aluminium foil that touches the interior of the microwave,
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 that may contain metal. Refer to
the Utensils Guideline in this manual for reference of what containers
are microwave safe.

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 rst piercing their shells.

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 nd the cooking time or

temperature is not suited to your ingredients, adjust accordingly.

No. If you remove the turntable you will get poor cooking results.

Ensure that all dishes used in the microwave t correctly on to the

turntable.

Standing time means that food should be removed from the

microwave and allowed to ‘stand’ for an additional time to let it nish

cooking.
This is important because with microwave cooking, the heat is held in
the food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to
allow the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed
from the oven. 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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5CLEANING&CARE

The microwave should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits removed.

Remove the power cord from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Don’t immerse the appliance in

water or other uids when cleaning.

Failure to maintain the microwave 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.

Never use hard detergent, gasoline, abrasive
powder or metal brush to clean any part of the
appliance.

Do not remove the waveguide cover.

After lengthy use, it is possible for odors to emit
from the microwave.

The following 2 points are some methods to

remove odors or unpleasant smells:

1. Place several lemon slices in a cup, then
heat with high Micro Power for 2-3 min.

2. Put some orange peel into Air Fryer
Microwave, and then heat them with high
Micro Power for 1 minute.

Details for cleaning door seals, cavity and

adjacent parts:

• Exterior: Wipe the enclosure with a
dampened soft cloth

• Door: Using a dampened soft cloth, wipe
clean the door and window. Wipe the door
seals and adjacent parts to remove any
spills. Wipe the control panel with a slightly
dampened soft cloth.

• Interior walls: Wipe clean the cavity with
a dampened soft cloth. Wipe clean the
waveguide cover to remove any food
remnants.

• Turntable / Rotation ring / Rotation axis:
Wash with mild soap water. Rinse with
clean water and allow drying thoroughly.

Note: Do not remove the Waveguide cover
during cleaning.

Make sure the Waveguide cover is installed
correctly and has not been damaged during
cooking.

Tips for cleaning

If the seal of the microwave 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 oven interior.

Residue of food from spillovers or splatters will
attract microwave energy causing it to burn

on. This could reduce the efciency of the

microwave and may cause bad odours.

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6 RECYCLING

FUSE

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.

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 non-

rewireable 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

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8SERVICINGSAFEGUARDS-MICROWAVERADIATION

It is hazardous for anyone, other than a

qualied service technician, to carry out any
service for repairing operation which involves
removal of any cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.

The temperature of accessible surfaces may

be high when the appliance is operating.

The high voltage capacitor remains charge
after disconnection; short the negative
terminal of h. V capacitor to the oven chassis
(use a screwdriver) to discharge before
touching.

During servicing below listed parts are liable
to be removed and give access to potentials
above 250V to earth.

Magnetron

High voltage transformer

High voltage capacitor

High voltage diode

High voltage fuse

The following conditions may cause undue
microwave exposure during servicing.

Improper tting of magnetron;

Improper matching of door interlock, door
hinge and door;

Improper tting of switch support;

Door, door seal or enclosure has been

damaged.

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9 WARRANTY

Wehopethatyouwillenjoy

yourappliancefor

manyyears.

Asathankyoufor

purchasingoneofour

fantasticproducts,

wearegivingyou3years

peaceofmind.

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

To receive your 3 year

guarantee, simply register

your appliance

online by visiting

www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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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 [phone].

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.

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10 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

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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