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Before cleaning your slow cooker, always ensure that the temperature control 

dial is in the OFF position and the unit is unplugged from the mains outlet. 

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Always ensure the unit is unplugged from the power outlet when not in use.

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Always allow the unit to cool before cleaning. 

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Remove the cooking pot and glass lid and wash in hot, soapy water, using a mild 

household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. To soften stubborn, cooked on 

foods fill the cooking pot with warm, soapy water and allow it to soak, then 

remove the food residue by lightly scrubbing it with a nylon kitchen brush. 

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The cooking pot and glass lids can also be washed in the dishwasher; however 

care should be taken not to chip or crack the cooking pot or lids.

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The glass lids should be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT:

 The removable cooking pots will not withstand the shock of sudden 

temperature changes. Use hot water to wash your cooking pots after cooking.. NEVER 

use cold water if the cooking pots are still hot.

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The Heating Base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Wipe 

dry. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers.

CAUTION:

 Never submerge the slow cooker’s heating base in water or other liquid.

IMPORTANT:

After cleaning, allow the appliance to dry fully before using again.

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

before storing.

Part

Dishwasher 

Safe

Oven Safe

Microwave 

Safe

Stovetop Safe

Glass Lids

Yes

No

No

No

Ceramic 

Cooking Pots

Yes

Yes, but not 

under the broiler. Yes

No

Maintenance of the Ceramic Cooking Pots

1.  The ceramic cooking pots will not withstand the shock of sudden temperature 

changes.

2.  The cooking pots should be at room temperature before adding hot foods.

3.  Do not preheat the Three Pot Slow Cooker before using unless specified in the 

recipe.

4.  If the cooking pot has been preheated or is hot to the touch, do not put in cold 

foods.

5.  Use hot water to wash your cooking pot right after cooking.

Storage

To store your appliance:

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

2.  Allow the appliance to dry fully.

3.  Store on a flat, dry level surface out of reach of children.

8 - Cleaning & Care

Summary of Contents for T16015

Page 1: ...T16015 3 Pot Slow Cooker SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www towerhousewares co uk ...

Page 2: ... 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 Healthier Tastier Food The Tower Three Pot Slow Cooker is designed to feed an army Whether you re cooking for a large group or love the convenience of cooking an entire dinner using one appliance This slow cooker is...

Page 3: ...pliance three cooking pots with a generous 1 5L storage capacity Individual temperature controls to cook multiple meals Three heat settings for each cooking pot No need to use serving dishes with the convenient lid rests Warming feature to maintain food temperature Cool touch handles for safe and easy serving 1 Specifications Components and structure 2 Technical Data 3 Important Safety Information...

Page 4: ...ker 3 Ceramic Cooking Pots 3 Lid Rests 3 Glass Lids 1 Glass Lid With Handle 2 Removable Ceramic Cooking Pot 3 Lid Rest 4 Spoon Notch 5 Heating Base 6 Temperature Control Dial OFF LOW HIGH WARM 1 Specifications Structure of your appliance 4 1 2 3 5 6 ...

Page 5: ...hould 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 pu...

Page 6: ... 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 capab...

Page 7: ...s completely cooled Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids CAUTION The Three Pot Slow Cooker is very heavy To avoid injury to persons or damage to property or unit NEVER attempt to lift or move the appliance with full ceramic cooking pots in place Place the base of the Three Pot Slow Cooker in des...

Page 8: ...ile in use hot steam may rise from the cooking pots Be careful when handling CAUTION DO NOT use the KEEP WARM setting to cook food DO NOT keep the slow cooker on this setting for more than 4 hours IMPORTANT If you forget to switch your slow cooker on or accidentally put uncooked ingredients on the KEEP WARM you must throw away your ingredients and start again Any food that sits below 60 can harbou...

Page 9: ...ls or stickers 4 Remove the ceramic cooking pots and glass lids 5 Wash cooking pots and glass lids in hot soapy water with a mild household detergent 6 Rinse and dry thoroughly 7 DO NOT immerse the appliance its cord or plug in water or any other liquid 8 Do not use harsh abrasives or chemicals 9 Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner 10 Wipe the exterior of the slow cooker heating base ...

Page 10: ... Switch your slow cooker off at the power outlet if turning the appliance off CAUTION DO NOT use the KEEP WARM setting to cook food DO NOT keep the slow cooker on this setting for more than 4 hours 7 Carefully remove the cooking pot from the slow cooker base CAUTION ALWAYS wear oven gloves when handling the slow cooker s hot surfaces including the cooking pots and glass lids 8 Note When removing t...

Page 11: ...ooked on the HIGH heat setting it may be necessary to add extra liquid depending on the recipe and the amount of time in which it is cooked Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavour distribution Monitor food more regularly when cooking on the HIGH setting Tips It s recommended to use the HIGH setting when you need to cook a tender cut of meat quickly Use the LOW setting ...

Page 12: ...g the LOW or WARM setting Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings however cooking times will vary accordingly Each recipe will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate temperature setting accompanied by the suggested cooking times to use Adapting cooking times for traditional recipes Your favourite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amou...

Page 13: ...nstarch Stir into the saucepan Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture boils Boil and stir for 1 2 minutes or until slightly thickened When cooking soups or stews leave a 2 inch 5 cm space between the top of the removable cooking pot and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer If cooking a soup or stew on HIGH check its progress regularly as some soups will reach a boil on HIGH P...

Page 14: ...night before slow cooking Cover and refrigerate in a separate container Do not place in the cooking pot until ready to cook Cut all root vegetables into small evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking Root vegetables take longer to cook than meat Gently sauté root vegetables for 2 3 minutes before slow cooking Place them at the bottom of the pot and make sure all ingredients are fully immersed in...

Page 15: ...t up the night before slow cooking covered and refrigerated in a separate container Do not place the meat in the cooking pot until ready to cook Poultry such as chicken and Cornish hens should not be cooked in the slow cooker because safe cooking temperatures near the bone CANNOT be reached quickly enough ALWAYS ENSURE THAT ALL MEAT PRODUCTS ARE COOKED TO APPROPRIATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Always i...

Page 16: ...but will stop after that Check that there is no spilled food residue on the heating element or housing Unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool fully before cleaning it thoroughly and towel drying before your next use Food is sticking to the bottom of the cooking pot burning You may need to add more liquid to your slow cooker If you do not add liquid food will dry up as it is cooking causing i...

Page 17: ...w 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 recycli...

Page 18: ... are still hot The Heating Base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Wipe dry Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers CAUTION Never submerge the slow cooker s heating base in water or other liquid IMPORTANT After cleaning allow the appliance to dry fully before using again Do not use the appliance if damp Ensure the appliance is completely clean and dry before storing Part Dishwash...

Page 19: ...ARTH 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 non rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and should the fuse nee...

Page 20: ...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 Please note that length of extended wa...

Page 21: ...21 Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping 11 Your Receipt ...

Page 22: ...22 Notes ...

Page 23: ...23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...more information on allergies please visit the Food Standards Agency s website at www food gov uk 12 Weights Measures Metric Imperial US cups 250ml 8 floz 1 cup 180ml 6 fl oz 3 4 cup 150ml 5 floz 2 3 cup 120ml 4 floz 1 2 cup 75ml 2 1 2 floz 1 3 cup 60ml 2 floz 1 4 cup 30ml 1 floz 1 8 cup 15ml 1 2 floz 1 tablespoon Imperial Metric 1 2 oz 15g 1 oz 30g 2 oz 60g 3 oz 90g 4 oz 110g 5 oz 140g 6 oz 170g ...

Page 25: ...25 For more great recipes and inspiration from the Tower Kitchen visit www towerhousewares co uk blog Recipes Recipes for use with the T16015 Tower Three Pot Slow Cooker ...

Page 26: ...Method 1 Heat the oil in a pan and brown the beef Once browned move the beef to a plate 2 Add the carrot garlic and onion to the pan Sauté until the onion softens and turns a pale gold 3 Move the vegetables to the crock pot 4 Add the beef and stir the parsley tomato puree wine mustard and stock into the crock pot 5 Cover with the lid Switch the slow cooker on and turn the dial to the LOW setting C...

Page 27: ...lat leaf parsley chopped 1 x 390g can artichoke hearts quartered rinsed and well drained Vegetable Paella Method 1 Allow the spinach to part defrost 2 Add the spinach green pepper tomato onion carrot garlic rice vegetable stock parsley saffron salt and black pepper to the crock pot Mix thoroughly 3 Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours 4 Add the artichoke hearts and peas to the crock pot 15 ...

Page 28: ...ra 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 0919 V2 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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