T14005

Safety and Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1500W Vertical Rotisserie Grill

1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by 1961 Tower became one of the largest George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric as a metal holloware manufacturing company, kettles, tea pots and other household articles in St. Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They with over 1,000 employees. later moved into the Tower and Fort Works in 1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the Pelham Street, which ultimately gave rise to expanding Tower brand. 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”.

Healthier, Easier & Cheaper

The Tower Vertical Rotisserie Grill is great for those looking to put an alternative twist on the traditional Sunday roast, ideal for chicken and also perfect for kebabs. Versatile and fuss free, the rotating vertical rotisserie grill has even heat distribution to ensure your culinary creations are cooked to perfection. The direct heat from the rotisserie grill stops your food from drying out. With the vertical rotisserie, when you’re cooking meat it’s basted in its own delicious juices. There’s no thermostatic control for you to worry about, simply set the timer and the grill will optimise the temperature to cook your food to perfection.

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CONTENTS:

Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE Contents: using the Rotisserie Grill for your own safety. 1. Specifications

Thank you for purchasing this Tower Components and structure Vertical Rotisserie Grill from the Technical information Tower range of products.

2. Important Safety Information It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free cooking. There are many benefits 3. Using your Tower Appliance to using a Tower Vertical Rotisserie Grill: 4. Recipes • Simple and safe with an auto shut-off 5. Trouble Shooting & Faq’s function when the door is opened. 6. Cleaning & Care • Even heat distribution. 7. Recycling • Includes a fat collecting drip tray for healthy cooking and easy clean up. 8. Wiring Safety

• Accommodates up to 2.5kg of meat. 9. Warranty Information

• 360° rotating spit for even cooking. 10. Your Receipt

• Accessories included to help you See back page for Customer cook perfect kebabs and chicken. Service Information

• Easy to use – just fill with your favourite food, set the timer and slide the door shut.

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 3 1 SPECIFICATIONS:

Components This box contains: 1 Instruction Manual

1 x Rotisserie Grill 2 7 x Kebab Skewers

1 x SS Drip Tray

1 x Rotisserie set 3 8 (1x spit - 2 x end forks)

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Structure of your appliance:

1. Top Housing 5. Base station 2. Top Plate 6. Control Panel 3. Heating Element 7. Drip Pan 4. Lower Plate 8. Door Handle

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Technical Data Description: Vertical Rotisserie Grill Model: T14005 Rated Voltage: 220-240V ~50/60Hz Input power: 1500 Watts

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 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, contact The Tower Customer Service Department on: +44 (0) 333 220 6066.

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

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 5 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance

• Check that the voltage of the • Close supervision is necessary main circuit corresponds with when any appliance is used by the rating of the appliance or near children.

before operating. • Children should not play • If the supply cord or appliance with the appliance.

is damaged, stop using the • This appliance can be used by appliance immediately and children aged from 8 years and seek advice from the above and persons with manufacturer, its service agent reduced physical, sensory or or a similarly qualified person. mental capabilities or lack of • Do not let the cord hang over experience and knowledge the edge of a table or counter if they have been given or let it come into contact with supervision or instruction any hot surfaces. concerning use of the appliance

• Do not carry the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. by the power cord. • Cleaning and user maintenance • Do not use any extension cord with this appliance. should not be undertaken by children without supervision. • Do not pull the plug out by the • Take care when any cord as this may damage the appliance is used near pets. plug and/or the cable.

• Switch off at the wall socket • Do not use this product for then remove the plug from anything other than its intended use. the socket when not in use or before cleaning. • This appliance is for

household use only. • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing • Please ensure that the appliance tools/ attachments, after is used on a stable, level, and use and before cleaning. heat resistant surface.

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• Do not immerse cords, plugs • Never attempt to use your or any part of the appliance rotisserie without the drip in water or any other liquid. pan in place.

• Do not use the • The unit will not start until appliance outdoors. you close the door well

and the inner light is off. • Do not touch the hot surface. Use handles or knobs. • Ensure food does not

• Do not insert oversized foods, come into contact with the heating element. metal foil packages, or metal utensils into the appliance. This • Caution: ensure you clean and may result in electric shock. empty the drip tray regularly. Allowing grease and fat to • Do not use the appliance near curtains, upholstery or build-up in the drip tray over other decorative fabrics, as time may cause it to overflow, spill and catch alight. they can easily catch fire and cause a safety hazard. • Always use oven gloves

• The temperature of accessible when removing the drip tray from the rotisserie grill. surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. • Dispose of grease and fat safely. • Appliance surfaces are hot during and after use. • In the unlikely event the appliance develops a fault, • Do not place anything on stop using it immediately top of this appliance. and seek advice from the • Always wear protective, service department: insulated oven mitts when +44 (0) 333 220 6066 handling, inserting or removing items from the appliance.

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 7 3 USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Before first use:

1. Read all instructions in this manual carefully. 5. To avoid scratching, marring, discolouration The information included in this Manual will or fire hazard, do not store anything on top guide you through the versatility of your grill. of the oven, especially during operation. 2. Place your grill on a level surface such as a counter top or table. Be sure the sides, Rotisserie Set: back and top of the grill are at least four inches away from any walls, cabinets or Cooking with the Rotisserie set accessories. objects on the counter or table. Accessories: Drip tray, spit and 2 x end forks.

3. Remove all stickers from the grill. 1. Put the drip tray into the base, slide spit Remove drip pan, rotisserie spit, forks through the meat/poultry. If you are and kebabs and wash them in warm, cooking a whole chicken, insert with the soapy water or in the dishwasher. Dry nose facing up and centralise the weight.

thoroughly before placing in the oven. 2. Secure tightly with the two forks, 4. The door handle is removable, in order to using the screws.

let you take it out and clean the inside of 3. Insert the spit into the drip tray, align unit. Before you use the oven, please and lift into the top notch. Ensure assemble the handle yourself by clipping you tighten the screws so that the onto the fixing plates on the glass door. bird is secured top and bottom.

5. Dispose of packaging in a 4. Close the door. responsible manner. 5. Select the timer to cook for one 6. It’s a good idea to keep the outer hour. If you require more cooking box for storage purposes. time after an hour, reset the timer.

6. Remove using oven glove.

Functionality: 7. Allow to rest breast side down for approx. 10 minutes. 1. When you are ready to use the grill, 8. Remove the spit. be sure that the TIMER Control is in the “Off” position and unplugged. NOTE: When cooking poultry, it may be

2. We recommend a trial run to familiarise necessary to secure legs and wings to yourself with your grill and to eliminate any the body with butchers twine to make the problem substance or oil that may have roast as compact as possible for smooth been used for packaging and shipping. movement of the rotisserie spit.

3. Plug the cord Into a 220-240 volt AC outlet.

4. Set the TIMER control to 20 minutes. A small amount of smoke and odour may be detected. This is normal.

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Kebab Skewers: Cooking guidelines:

Cooking with the Kebab Skewer • Ensure all meat, fish and poultry is accessories. Accessories: Drip tray, top thoroughly defrosted before cooking. plate, low plate, 7 x skewers and spit. • Have all foods at room temperature 1. Put the drip tray into the base. before adding to the rotisserie.

2. Slide the lower plate onto the spit, • Cooking times vary according to size, with approx. 70mm from the plate to shape and thickness of the food. Checking end of the spit. the food during cooking is recommended.

3. Slide the top plate onto spit approx. • Using a meat thermometer helps to 50mm down from the top at the notch. ensure your food is cooked thoroughly.

4. Slide the assembly spit into the • Choose roasts with an even shape drip tray and locate the top notch. for best results in the rotisserie.

5. Load the kebab skewers. • For any meat that is cut into pieces

6. Insert the pointed end of skewer – diced chicken, sausages, pork into the lower plate hole. chops – it is recommended to cook using the kebab skewers. 7. Insert the hook of the skewer into the top slot and twist skewer anti- • If you want to marinate your meat, do so clockwise to locate correctly. before adding your meat to the rotisserie.

8. Close the door and start timer to rotate spit.

9. Continue until all kebabs Tips: required are loaded. To add flavour and help keep your meat moist 10. Close the door and start. try pouring ½ to 1 inch of wine or beer into the 11. Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes drip pan before cooking. An inch of water in approximately depending on food the drip pan with some added herbs, citrus, or and recipe. If you require more even juice (such as pineapple for ham) can cooking time once the timer is add great flavours to your cooking.

done, simply reset the timer. Mix your favourite herbs with olive oil or melted 12. Remove using insulated oven butter for basting fish, meat or poultry. Apply mitts as skewers will be hot. during the last 10 – 20 minutes of cooking time.

Allow your meat to cool for 10 – 20 minutes after removing it from the grill. This allows all

the juice to redistribute and soak into the meat. This gives you tender, flavourful meat.

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Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 9 Recipes for your Vertical Rotisserie Grill

With the Tower Vertical Rotisserie Grill, Metric Imperial US cups you can make a juicy roast chicken or 250ml 8 floz 1 cup other meat, with little effort. 180ml 6 fl oz 3/4 cup The vertical rotisserie is designed to roast meat so it bastes in its own juices that is to say, 150ml 5 floz 2/3 cup vertically! The fat drains down into a removable 120ml 4 floz 1/2 cup drip tray for healthier-than-oven roasting. 75ml 2 1/2 floz 1/3 cup Because you’re roasting the meats yourself, 60ml 2 floz 1/4 cup you can buy a tastier chicken, control the amount of salt and use the exact herbs 30ml 1 floz 1/8 cup and seasoning you’re in the mood for. 15ml 1/2 floz 1 tablespoon

The Tower Vertical Rotisserie can be used with beef, lamb or pork, but we tested the appliance Imperial Metric Check this chart for using poultry with the aim of lower-fat cooking. If basic imperial to metric 1/2 oz 15g you have the counter space to spare, conversions of weights. 1 oz 30g it is worth it. 2 oz 60g Here are a couple of recipes for you Food Allergies to get started, so don’t be afraid and 3 oz 90g Important Note: dive on in and experiment! 4 oz 110g Some of these

IMPORTANT: Never use a fork or sharp-edged recipes may 5 oz 140g utensil to remove food, because that may contain nuts and/or 6 oz 170g damage the heating element or cause injury. other allergens. 7 oz 200g Please be careful

8 oz 225g when making any of

9 oz 255g our sample recipes

that you are NOT 10 oz 280g

allergic to any of the 11 oz 310g ingredients. For 12 oz 340g more information on 13 oz 370g allergies, please visit 14 oz 400g the Food Standards All recipes are for guideline purposes 15 oz 425g Agency’s website at: only and the photography shown is for 1 lb 450g illustration purposes only.

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Paprika Rotisserie Chicken

What you need

1 (3 pound) whole chicken 1 pinch salt 50g butter, melted 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp paprika 1 ⁄4 tbsp ground black pepper

How you do it

1. Season the inside of the chicken with a pinch of salt.

2. Place the chicken onto a rotisserie as per instructions on page 8 and set the grill to cook for 10 minutes.

3. During that time, quickly mix together the butter, 1 tbsp of salt, paprika and pepper. Baste the chicken with the butter mixture.

1 4. Close the door and cook for 1 to 1 ⁄2 hours, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 180oF (83oC) when taken in the thigh with a meat thermometer. 5. Remove from the rotisserie and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

Cooking SERVES Time 4

100 mins

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 11 Spicy Chicken Kebabs

What you need

4 small skinless boneless chicken 2 tbsp clear honey breast fillets, cut into cubes 1 tbsp light soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 tbsp vegetable oil Knob of fresh ginger, roughly chopped, 20 cherry tomatoes plus extra to serve 1 courgette sliced into 1cm thickness 1 orange, grated zest and juice 2 medium sized red onions thickly chopped 1 green, yellow and red pepper seeded and cut into squares

How you do it

1. Grind the garlic, ginger, orange zest and spring onions to a paste in a food processor. Add the honey, orange juice, soy sauce and oil, then blend again.

2. Pour the mixture over the cubed chicken and leave to marinate for at least 1hr, but preferably overnight

3. Thread the chicken, tomatoes, peppers, onions and courgette onto the skewers.

4. Set the timer control to 15 minutes and check the chicken

5. Make sure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked before serving.

6. If needed set the timer control for a further 5 minutes at a time until cooked.

7. Baste with the marinade from time to time until evenly cooked.

8. Arrange on a platter, scatter with chopped spring onion and eat with your fingers.

Cooking SERVES Time 5

20 mins

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5 TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAQ’S

Questions Answers

Why is my meat Make sure that you thread your roast onto the spit evenly. The weight needs to cooking unevenly? be centralised, with the nose facing upwards.

The spit is failing to Reassemble the spit and desired attachment into the rotisserie grill, making sure rotate. it is correctly fitted into the top plate and housing.

How can I cook ribs in To cook ribs, weave the spit through the rib bones and cook following your the Vertical Rotisserie recipe. Grill?

What if I want to cook If you need to cook something for more than an hour, all you need to do is set something for more the timer to an hour. Then, once the first hour of cooking is done, check your than an hour? food, and set the timer for the rest of the required cooking time.

What is the capacity? The Tower Vertical Rotisserie Grill can accommodate up to 2.5Kg.

Can I cook vegetables Yes. You can cook vegetables on the kebab skewers. For best results, chop the in the rotisserie? vegetables so they are similar sizes and shapes to help them cook evenly.

My roast chicken will not fit neatly on the It’s important to truss your chicken so it is compact and fits nicely onto the spit. rotisserie.

6 CLEANING & CARE

Remove plug from the mains socket, and allow IMPORTANT! the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Allow to dry fully after cleaning before using Do not immerse the base unit of the appliance again. in water and make sure no water enters the Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the appliance. appliance is completely clean and dry before storing. Clean the base unit by wiping it with a damp cloth. A little detergent can be added if the Storage appliance is heavily soiled. Unplug power cord from the power outlet and

Do not use scouring pads, steel wool or any clean as above. form of strong solvents or abrasive cleaning Allow the appliance to dry fully. agents to clean the appliance, as they may Store on a flat, dry level surface out of reach of damage the outside surfaces of the appliance. children. Clean all accessories in warm soapy water, do not use any scouring pads, steel wool or any strong solvents or abrasive cleaning agents when cleaning accessories.

Make sure that the appliance is cleaned after every use.

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 13 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. 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.

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8 WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY

IMPORTANT

As the colours in the Non-Rewireable Mains Plug

F U S E mains lead of this If your appliance is supplied with a non- appliance may not rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and should the fuse need replacing, you must correspond with the use an ASTA approved one (conforming to coloured markings BS 1362 of the same rating). identifying the terminals If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician in your plug, please who will be pleased to do this for you. proceed as follows: If you need to remove the plug - disconnect it from The wires in the mains lead are coloured in the mains - and then cut it off the mains lead and accordance with the following code: immediately dispose of its safely. Never attempt Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L] to reuse the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as Green/Yellow [EARTH] there is a danger of an electric shock.

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 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.

WARNING: This Appliance MUST be Earthed

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 15 9 WARRANTY

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. We hope that you The Following Conditions Apply: will enjoy your • The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase. Tower Rotisserie Grill • The product must be installed and used in for many years. accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide. As a thank you for • It must be used only for domestic purposes. purchasing one of our • It does not cover wear and tear, fantastic products, damage, misuse or consumable parts. • Tower has limited liability for incidental we are giving you 3 years or consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire Only. peace of mind. The standard one year guarantee is only To receive your 3 year extended to the maximum available for each particular product upon registration of guarantee, simply the product within 28 days of purchase. If register your appliance you do not register the product with us within the 28 day period, your online by visiting product is guaranteed for 1 year only.

To validate your extended warranty, please visit and register with us online. Alternatively, call our customer registration line on +44 (0) 333 220 6066.

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

Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.

Helpline: +44 (0) 333 220 6066 17 NOTES:

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NOTES:

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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:

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

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