TOWER 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rotisserie T17039 Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: TOWER

TOWER 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rotisserie T17039 Instruction

Manual

TOWER 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rotisserie
T17039

TOWER 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rotisserie T17039 Instruction Manual

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

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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.

Visit: www.towerhousewares.co.uk for more fantastic products.

Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the Tower range.

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

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

There are many benefits to using a Tower Air Fryer

Easy-to-use multi-function controls
Extra-large 11L frying capacity – ideal for family meals.
Adjustable temperature control from 80º – 200º, to suit a variety of meals.
60-minute timer with automatic shut-off feature, for accurate and precise cooking.
Rapid air circulation system to cook food fast and save energy.
Healthy alternative to cooking deep fried food with little to no oil.
Air fried food retains its nutritional value, but still has the taste of delicious fried food.

FIG 1 Contact Info

1 – Specifications:

This box contains:

Instruction Manual
Tower Air Fryer
Air Flow Racks x 3
Roasting Spit
Handle
Drip Tray

FIG 2 Specifications

FIG 3 Specifications

Structure of your appliance:

Control Panel
Housing
Drip Tray
Removable Door

2 – Technical Data:

FIG 4 Technical Data

Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower Customer Support Team: +44 (0) 333 220 6066.

Some 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

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 within 12 months from the date of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

3 – 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 qualified person.
WARNING! DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, serious burns may result from the air fryer being pulled off the counter where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the user.
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 16 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.
This appliance includes a heating function. 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 use the appliance outdoors.
DO NOT place the air fryer on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.
DO NOT place the air fryer against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 10cm free space on the back and sides and 10cm free space above the appliance.
Allow the air fryer to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before you handle or clean it.
Make sure the food prepared in the air fryer comes out golden-yellow instead of dark brown. Remove burnt remnants.
During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings.
Hot steam and air may escape when you open air fryer.
Any baking trays or oven dishes used in the air fryer will become hot. Always use oven gloves when handling or removing anything from the air fryer.
WARNING! DO NOT fill the air fryer with oil as this may cause a fire hazard.
Ensure that all ingredients are spaced well in the fryer.
DO NOT place anything on top of the air fryer.
In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, stop using it immediately and seek advice from the Customer Support Team:
+44 (0) 333 220 6066

4 – Before First Use

Read all instructions and safety information carefully before first use. Please retain this information for future reference.

Remove your appliance from the packaging.
Check that there is no damage to the cord or any visible damage to the body.
Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance
Thoroughly clean the fryer with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Do not fill the fryer with oil or frying fat. This is fryer operates using hot air and requires very little to no oil.
Familiarise yourself with the control panel below

FIG 5 Control panel

Auto-cooking program – fries
Auto-cooking program – steak
Auto-cooking program – drumsticks
Auto-cooking program – fish
Auto-cooking program -shrimp
Auto-cooking program – roast chicken
Auto-cooking program – Rotisserie
Auto-cooking program – dried fruit
Fan indicator
Heating indicator
Temperature indicator
Timer indicator
Temperature up key
Temperature down key
Light ON/OFF key
Mode key
LCD screen
ON/Pause key
Rotating rotisserie key
Timer up button
Timer down button

5 – Using Your Appliance

Removing the door:

The air fryer has a removable door, which can be pulled apart from the appliance for easier cleaning.
To separate the door from the air fryer, push the door as far down as it will go (about 70 degrees), then push the grooved latch on the right-hand side of the hinge horizontally to release the door. Once the door has been released, pull it downward to separate it from the body of the fryer.
To reinstall the door, begin by pushing the locking tab to the side to unlock the pins on either side of the door. Once the pins have been loosened, position the door underneath the fryer and bring it up and inwards, aligning each pin with the corresponding hole on the main body of the fryer so that they slot into place. Take care to slot the pin on the left-hand side of the door in first; once that has securely slotted into place, insert the right-hand pin into its corresponding hole in a similar manner, and release the locking tab to secure the door into place.

Note: ALWAYS take care to come in from the bottom of the fryer and move from left to right when installing the door. Attempting to install the door from the top down or moving from right to left will cause it to be incorrectly fitted, and may cause damage to the hinge mechanism.

FIG 6 Removing the door

Automatic Switch Off:
The Tower Air Fryer has a built in timer, which will automatically shut off the air fryer when the timer reaches zero. You can manually switch off the air fryer by pressing the key until the timer reaches zero.

Preparing For Use:

Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface. Do not place the appliance onto a non-heat-resistant surface.
Pull the cord from the storage compartment located at the bottom of the appliance.
Do not fill the fryer with oil or any other liquid.
Do not put anything on top of the appliance, as this will disrupt the airflow and the hot air frying will be affected as a result.

Air Frying:

Connect the mains plug into an earthed wall socket.
Open the air fryer door.
Put the ingredients into the air fryer.
Close the air fryer door. The fryer will give off a beeping sound and all the indicators will light up momentarily.
After a few seconds, all of the indicators will go off except for the indicator, which will remain illuminated to indicate the appliance is turned on but in Standby mode. Press this key at any time while the fryer is in this mode to bring up the touch control panel.
Note: If no keys are pressed or selections made after the control panel is lit, the air fryer will automatically go into standby mode after 90 seconds of inactivity.
Determine the required preparation time for your desired ingredients (refer to the ‘Settings’ section below). Use the keys to adjust the cooking time accordingly. The time will increase or decrease in increments of 1 minute, from 0 up to 60 minutes
Note: Preparation times can be changed or adjusted even while the air fryer is in operation.
Adjust to the required temperature. Refer to the ‘Settings’ section in this chapter to learn how to determine the right temperature. Use the keys to adjust the temperature accordingly. The temperature will increase or decrease in increments of 5 degrees, from 30 up to 200 degrees.
Note: The temperature can be adjusted or changed at any time, even while the air fryer is in operation.
Once the correct time and temperature have been set, press the key. The electric heating tube and fan will begin to work, the and indicators will illuminate and the timer will begin counting down the remaining cooking time.

Note: Press the key again while the fryer is in operation to pause the cooking cycle. The fan and electric tube will stop working and the corresponding indicators in the touch control panel will go out to indicate operation has been paused. Press this key again while the air fryer is in this state to resume cooking.

Note: If the door is opened during cooking, the screen and power light will go off, and the heating tube and fan will stop working. When the door is closed again, the air fryer will resume operation in its latest settings. The cooking time countdown will not be affected, as the air fryer has a memory backup of up to 2 hours.

Note: During the frying process, food will get very hot and steam may escape from the air fryer.

9. When the set preparation time has elapsed, the fryer will emit a series of beeps, the screen will display ‘00’, and the screen and the indicator will begin to flash.

Note: You can also switch the appliance off manually by reducing the temperature to zero.

10. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply place your food back into the fryer, close the door, then set the timer to a few extra minutes.
11. To remove ingredients (e.g. fries), open the air fryer door and pull out the food using the insulated kitchen gloves or other suitable safety accessory such as tongs.
12. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.

Auto-Cook Menus:
This air fryer is equipped with 8 auto-cook menus, pre-programmed with the ideal settings to fit some of the most commonly air-fried meals. When one of these menus is selected, the air fryer will automatically default to that program’s pre-set temperature and time, and operate accordingly.

Each of these can be accessed by pressing the corresponding key in the unit’s control panel. The corresponding indicator will light up to show each menu has been selected.

The full list of auto-cook menus is as follows:

FIG 7 Auto-Cook Menus

Turning the Light On and Off:
Press the key to turn the air fryer’s inner light On or Off at any time.
Note: During the cooking cycle, the fryer’s inner light will turn on or off automatically.

Settings:
The table on the next page will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients.

Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications, as ingredients differ in origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients. Because the Rapid Air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance instantly, opening the door briefly during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.

Tips:

The preparation time will depend on the size of your ingredients. Smaller sizes may require a shorter cooking time.
Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the Hot-air fryer within a few minutes after you added the oil.
Be cautious of using extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 700 grams.
Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
Place a baking tin or oven dish if you want to bake a cake or quiche, or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

Settings Table:

FIG 8 Settings Table

FIG 9 Settings Table

FIG 10 Settings Table

Using the accessories:
This air fryer comes complete with a range of accessories:

Drip tray, to help collect fat and drippings for easy cleaning.
Air flow racks, suitable for dehydrating, crisping or reheating food items.
Roasting spit, for use with roast meat or fish.
Handle, for safely retrieving the above accessories from the fryer after cooking.

Assembling the Roasting Spit:

To assemble the roasting spit, first slide the shaft through the corresponding slots on either of the roasting forks, so that the forks are on the inside of the shaft.
Retrieve the two small keys provided with the unit and thread each of them through its corresponding hole on the spit forks. Rotate each key clockwise to tighten it and secure the forks to the main body of the shaft.
Slot the spit shaft into the recessed gear notch on the left-hand side of the oven cavity and the locating bracket on the right-hand side, ensuring it is pushed in all the way.
Your roasting spit is now ready for use.

Using the Roasting Spit:
To use the roasting spit, align the two nuts on either side of the spit shaft with the two recessed notches on the inside of the fryer cavity, and push it as far back as it will go. Once the spit has been pushed all the way back, slide the nut on the left-hand side of the wall into the corresponding slot on the body of the fryer.

Note: Ensure the shaft nut is pushed all the way into the gear slot and that no part of it is visible to the naked eye; otherwise the spit will not rotate.

Once you have installed the spit, press the key in the unit’s control panel to activate the rotation function. If the spit has been installed correctly, it will begin to rotate.
If the spit does not begin to rotate once the button has been pressed, pull it out of the air fryer and repeat the steps detailed above, taking care to ensure the shaft nut is pushed all the way into the slot on the body of the fryer.

6 – Troubleshooting

FIG 11 Troubleshooting

FIG 12 Troubleshooting

7 – 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 landfill.

Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

8 – Cleaning & Care

WARNING! DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

Clean the appliance after every use.
Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean the drip tray, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
Note: Open the door to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Clean the drip tray and accessories with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
You can use degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.
Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.

Storage:
To store your appliance:

Ensure that the air fryer is cool, clean and dry before storing it.
Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
Store on a flat, dry level surface out of reach of children.

9 – Wiring Safety for UK Use Only

FIG 13 Wiring Safety

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 labelled in accordance with the following code:

Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you need to remove the plug – disconnect it from the mains – then cut it off of the mains lead and immediately dispose of it in a safe manner. 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!

10 – Warranty

FIG 15 Warranty

As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra 2 years peace of mind in addition to your 1 year guarantee.

To receive your extra 2 year guarantee, register your appliance online within 28 days of purchase by visiting www.towerhousewares.co.uk

FIG 16 register your appliance online

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 or a receipt.
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.

To validate your extended warranty, please visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk and register with us online.

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 or receipt.

11 – Weights & Measures

Check these charts for basic imperial to metric conversions of weights.

FIG 17 Weights & Measures

FIG 18 Weights & Measures

FIG 19 Weights & Measures

Food Allergies
Important Note: Some of the recipes contained in this document 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

FIG 20 Food Allergies

Recipes for use with the T17039
5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rotisserie

For more great recipes and inspiration from the Tower Kitchen, visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk/blog

Homemade Fries

Ingredients

2 large potatoes
½ tbsp. paprika
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 tbsp. Sunflower oil
Ingredients
1 free range egg
1 strip of bacon
1 English muffin
Cheese to slice
Pinch of pepper and salt to taste

Method

Wash, peel and slice the potatoes.
Dry with kitchen paper.
Cut the potatoes into your desired length and thickness.
Bring a large pot of water to the boil with a pinch of salt. Add the chips and allow to part boil for 10 minutes.
Strain the fries and immediately run under cold water to stop them from cooking any more.
Pour the oil in a bowl, with the paprika, salt and pepper. Put the fries on top and mix until all the fries are coated.
Remove the fries from the bowl with your fingers or kitchen utensil so that the excess oil stays behind in the bowl.
Place the fries in the air fryer and then set the time & temperature as shown on the reference table.

Variations: Try replacing ½ tbsp. of paprika with ½ tbsp. garlic powder, or ½ tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese.

Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffin

Ingredients

1 free range egg
1 strip of bacon
1 English muffin
Cheese to slice
Pinch of pepper and salt to taste

Method

Crack the egg into a small ramekin or oven proof dish.
Cut the English muffin in half and layer cheese on one half.
Place the muffin, bacon and egg (in the ramekin) into the Air Fryer.
Turn the Air Fryer to 200°C for 6 minutes.
Once it’s cooked, assemble your breakfast muffin and enjoy.

Tip: Try adding some mustard on the muffin for extra flavour.

Traditional Grilled Cheese

Makes 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

2 slices of bread
2 slices of prosciutto
2 slices of tomato
2 slices of mozzarella cheese
2 basil leaves
½ pinch of salt & pepper
1 tsp. of olive oil

Method

Lay prosciutto and mozzarella cheese on top of one slice of bread. Add the second slice of bread on top, making a sandwich.
Put the sandwich into your Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 200°C
Once the timer bell has rung, carefully remove the sandwich.
Remove the top slice of bread and drizzle the tsp. of olive oil over the mozzarella.
Add the pinch of salt and pepper to season and top with tomato and basil.
Put the second slice of bread on top and serve.

Thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra 2 years peace of mind.

*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online within 28 days of purchase by visiting: www.towerhousewares.co.uk

Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts, please call our Customer Support Team 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

FIG 15 Warranty

FAQS

How easy r these to clean…. especially when cooking wjole chicken do tbey gwt greasy?

We use it a lot to do rotisserie chicken. Never found it hard to clean as the door is removable and it has a drip tray. However you can only cook a small chicken, we skewer the legs and wings with wooden kebab sticks to help it turn without touching the roof.

does this have a light?

It does have a light but the light doesn’t stay on all the time. If you want to see what is happening there is a button to bring the light on.

Is this big enough to do a Sunday roast chicken for 4 and is it big enough to fry enough chips for four?

It will take a medium size chicken so depends how much you eat. Cant get chips and whole chicken in at same time. It doesn’t fry chips as such but oven cooks them. Like cooking in regular oven. Its fab but limited space compared to regular oven of course.

Do the trays come with it?

3 Shelves/trays plus solid tray for base to catch drips etc, also you get a spit roast bar included, hope this helps, am very pleased with mine, cooking more items in it than in my main oven

How much space does it take in inches or CM?

the racks and base tin is 23cm by 23cm, mine air fryer arrived today and i measured the racks

Can you buy the wire racks separately ?

Yes on the tower website around £5 each

Can you cook joints of meat in the appliance?

Yes you can. Use rotisserie. Obviously not large joints as there is not enough room.

what is the width of feet,only got 28cm?

You probably won’t fit this in then, as the curved walls make it well over 30 cms.

Is it possible to cook frozen ready meals in this ?

yes, just as you can in a main oven just follow guidelines on food package. Keep eye on things such as frozen spring rolls / samosas etc as they cook faster than a main oven, certainly in my air fryer !

Can you use rotisserie for kebabs?

Yes

Can you get a chip basket for this?

No. But the racks are effectively like a chip basket.

Does it come with an oil sprayer?

No it doesn’t come with an oil sprayer. You can get a small oil sprayer from any supermarket. In the booklet provided it says use little oil or no iol.

Can you grill bacon in an air fryer?

Yes youcan grill bacon in your tower air fryer 5.1

Anyone got a step by step video on how to use kebab skewers. Find it hard Can’t get the hang of that

No. But there is a rotisserie

Does this come with a chicken to get you started?

Yes, but it was a bit mouldy.

Is there a separate airfryer function to differentiate from oven cooking as baking, roasting, airfryer are listed in the 5 cooking functions ?

The functions are as follows Air Fry Roast Bake Pre Heat Time & Heat Setting

What is the voltage?

220 – 240 volts. 2000W consumption.

does it cook triple cooked chips n frozen meals?

Yes. Not anything else to say.