Tower Hobbies T24021 Safety And Instruction Manual

T24021

800W Microwave Oven

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION
AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912

Since the turn of the 20th century, Tower has been designing,
developing and manufacturing housewares and small
appliances used by millions of households throughout the
UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity
of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest
producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late
1980s. In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with
an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical
appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
deserved status as a household name.

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Contents:

Thank you for purchasing this Microwave from the
Tower range.

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

Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
toaster for your own safety.

There are many benefits to using a Tower Microwave:

• With a large 20 litre capacity you can cook quick
and easy meals for the whole family.

• The manual 30 minute timer allows for easy time
control and adjustments.

• The Tower 800W Microwave has 6 different
power levels, simply adjusted to suit a variety of
functions.

1. Specifications

Components and
structure

2. Technical Data

3. Important Safety
Information

4. Before First Use

5. Using your Appliance

6. Troubleshooting

7. Recycling

8. Cleaning & Care

9. Wiring Safety

10. Warranty Information

11. Your Receipt

See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:

Instruction Manual
Microwave Oven
Roller Ring
Glass Tray

1. Oven Window

2. Roller Ring (inside)

3. Glass Tray (inside)

4. Door Handle

5. Control Panel

6. Power Button

7. Timer/Weight Dial

8. Defrost/Time Button

9. Pause/Cancel Button

10. Express Button

11. Auto Cook Button

12. Instant/Start Button

1 - Specifications:

Structure of your appliance:

1 2 3 4 5

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Description: 20L Digital Microwave
Model: T24021
Rated Voltage: 220-240v
Frequency: 50Hz
Power Input: 1280W
Power Output: 800W

Documentation

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

2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
1935/2004/EC Materials & Articles in Contact With Food
(LFGB section 30 & 31).
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products.

RKW Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.

2 - Technical Data:

Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the
Tower Customer Support Team: [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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• Check that the voltage

of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.

• If the supply cord or

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

• 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 fitting or removing
tools/attachments, after
use and before cleaning.

• Close supervision is

necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.

• Children should not play

with the appliance.

• 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

Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance

3 - Important Safety Information:

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• 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.

• 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 fire and
subsequent damage to
the microwave.

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• 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 results.

• 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 glass

tray 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.

• DO NOT cook eggs in

their shell. Eggs in their
shell and whole hard­boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave
since they may explode,
even after microwave
heating has ended.
Pressure will build up
inside the egg which will
burst.

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• 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 stifle
any flames. It can cause
serious damage such as
fire 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 fire.

• 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. Use
gloves to take out the
food and avoid steam
burns by directing steam
away from the face and
hands.