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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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Ensure that unit is always 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 soaking, remove by 

lightly scrubbing with a nylon kitchen brush. 

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

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

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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. To wash your cooking pots after cooking use hot water. 

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 Pot

Yes

Yes, but not 

under broiler.

Yes

No

Maintenance of Ceramic Cooking Pot

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

changes.

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

3.  Do not preheat 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.  To wash your cooking pot right after cooking, use hot water.

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 flat, dry level surface out of reach of children.

8 - Cleaning & Care

Summary of Contents for T16020

Page 1: ...T16020 1 5L Stainless Steel Slow Cooker SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www towerhousewares co uk ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 c...

Page 3: ...eature to maintain food temperature Cool touch handles for safe and easy serving Three temperature settings Removable Ceramic pot for easy clean 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 Weights and Measures 12 Recipes Sa...

Page 4: ...4 This box contains Instruction Manual Slow Cooker Glass Lid 1 Glass lid Handle 2 Ceramic Pot 3 Handle 4 Temperature Control 1 Specifications Structure of your appliance 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer apart from those supplied with this product DO NOT use extension cords with the appliance Switch off and unpl...

Page 7: ... plugs or any part of the appliance in water or any other liquid DO NOT use the appliance outdoors DO NOT use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame IMPORTANT DO NOT use this product in conjunction with automatic timers Never attempt to move or clean this product until it has completely cooled DO NOT touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Extreme caution must...

Page 8: ...rom the cooking pot 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 C can harbour bacteria This appliance is f...

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

Page 10: ...r 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 6 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 pot and glass lid Note When removing the Glass Lid ti...

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: ...when using the LOW or WARM setting Most recipes can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings however the 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 hal...

Page 13: ...Stir into saucepan Cook and stir over medium heat until 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 Pasta and seafood...

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: ... as minced beef and mince turkey before placing in the appliance removes excess fat and reduces the risk of food borne illnesses Meats can be browned and or cut up the night before slow cooking Cover and refrigerate in a separate container Do not place in cooking pot until ready to cook While poultry such as chicken and Cornish hens should not be cooked in the slow cooker because safe cooking temp...

Page 16: ...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 it to...

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: ...more information on allergies please visit the Food Standards Agency s website at www food gov uk 11 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 22: ...22 For more great recipes and inspiration from the Tower Kitchen visit www towerhousewares co uk blog Recipes Recipes for use with the T16020 Slow Cooker ...

Page 23: ...le Method 1 Heat some oil in a pan and brown the sausages Once browned 2 Add everything to the pot It s that simple You can adjust some of the preparation if you want to lightly frying the onions for example and the stock could be made up of part red wine or apple juice 3 The stock quantity determines how thick thin you prefer the sauce in your casserole and the sausages can be of any type but the...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...25 Your Own Recipe ...

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Page 28: ...tra 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 1119 V3 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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