T16005 Safety and Instruction Manual PLEASE READ CAREFULLY *Subject to registering Your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
1912 Midland Metal Spinners was founded by George Cadman, who was then 65 years old, as a metal holloware manufacturing company, in St. Mark’s Street, Wolverhampton. They later moved into the Tower and Fort Works in Pelham Street, which ultimately gave rise to the famous Tower brand name. manufacturers of aluminium holloware, electric kettles, tea pots and other household articles with over 1,000 employees. 1974 Russell Hobbs took ownership of the expanding Tower brand.
Safety and Instruction Manual CONTENTS: Please read this Manual carefully BEFORE using the Digital Pressure Cooker for your own safety. Contents: 1. Specifications Components and structure Thank you for purchasing this Tower Digital Pressure Cooker. Technical information It has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free cooking. There are many benefits to using a Tower Digital Pressure cooker: 2. Important Safety Information 3.
1 SPECIFICATIONS: Components This box contains: Digital Pressure Cooker Measuring Cup Removable Non Stick Cooking Pot Condensation Pot Rice Spoon Instruction Manual Steam Rack 2. 3. 4. 1. 8. 6. 5. 7. 9. 10. 1. 2. 4. Structure of your pressure cooker: 1. Safety Lock Override Pin (not shown) 7. Rice Spoon 2. Safety Valve 8. Condensation Pot 3. Pressure Cooker 9. Steam Rack 4. Steam Release Valve 10. Measuring Cup 5. Control Panel 11. Sealing Ring 6.
Safety and Instruction Manual Technical Data Description: Model: Rated Voltage: Power Consumption: 6 Litre Digital Pressure Cooker T16005 220V-240V ~ 50Hz 1100 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.
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your Tower appliance • • This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See Operating Instructions before beginning. • Do not place the pressure cooker in a heated oven. • Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing hot liquids.
Safety and Instruction Manual • 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.
3 USING YOUR APPLIANCE 1. Place your Pressure Cooker on a stable, heat resistant surface. 2. Connect power lead to the base of the Pressure Cooker and plug in at the wall. 3. Take the cook pot and fit it into the base of the Pressure Cooker. 4. Place your ingredients and liquid in the cook pot, as per your recipes directions. Take care not to exceed the maximum quantities marked inside the cook pot. When adding ingredients and liquid do not fill the pressure cooker more than 2/3 full.
Safety and Instruction Manual Pre-set The Pre-set setting allows you to pre-set your Pressure Cooker to delay the start time of a function. Once you have selected your cooking function press the pre-set button and select the time in hours or minutes by pressing the Hour and Minute buttons. For example if you want the cooking function to begin in 2½ hours, use the HOURS and MINUTES buttons to select 2½ hours and then press Start.
Making Porridge 1. According to your recipe, add the oats and water to the cooking pot. 2. Place the lid on to the cooking pot and turn it clockwise to close. Ensure your steam release valve is in the closed position, with the circle facing the arrow. 3. Now press your menu button and select the Porridge function, amend your cooking time if required and press start. 4. The cooking function will start once the Pressure Cooker has reached the correct temperature. 5. Turn the steam valve to release steam.
Safety and Instruction Manual Steaming Using the included steam rack allows you to use your Pressure Cooker for steaming. 1. Add water to the cooking pot, ensuring it is above the minimum water fill level. For steaming the water level must not be above the steam rack. 2. Place the steam rack onto the ridge inside the cooking pot carefully; making sure it is fit securely. 3. Place your ingredients on to the steam rack and season to your taste. 4. Now close the lid and steam valve. 5.
Cooking Pasta 1. Add the desired amount of pasta and water to the cooking pot. 2. Close the lid and steam valve. 3. Press the menu button until you reach the Pasta function, adjust the time as required and then press the Start button. 4. After the Pressure Cooker has reached the correct temperature, the cooking process will start. 5. When complete you will hear 3 beeps, the keep warm function will automatically commence, if you do not require this then press cancel. 6. Turn the steam valve to release steam.
Safety and Instruction Manual Making Yoghurt 1. Boil the milk required for your recipe and then allow to cool to below 40°C. 2. Add the milk and natural yoghurt to the cook pot. 3. Close the lid and steam valve. 4. Press the menu button until you reach the Yoghurt function, adjust the time as required and then press the Start button. 5. There is no warm up cycle for this function. The function will begin immediately. 6. When three beeps sound, the cooking function has finished. 7.
Recipes for your Digital Pressure Cooker If you want to get in and out of the kitchen fast and serve your family wholesome, nutritious, home cooked meals, then the Tower Digital Pressure Cooker is just the appliance for you and your family. No more junk food, no expensive fast food or pre-packaged “dinners” with their high fat, salt, chemicals and other unwanted additives.
Safety and Instruction Manual Pressure Cooker Brown Rice SEE RICE SECTION What you need PAGE 8 400g of brown short grain rice 280ml of water ½ tsp salt How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. Combine the rice, water and salt in to the pressure cooker pot. Lock on the lid and close the steam vent. Follow the functionality for rice (Pg 8). Once complete fluff rice with a fork and serve.
Whole chicken & Vegetables SEE CHICKEN SECTION What you need PAGE 1.5kg Whole Small Chicken 225ml Chicken Broth 2 Bags of Frozen Vegetable Medley Mix (Any will do, pre-seasoned or flavoured works great) 9 How you do it 1. 2. 3. Pour the chicken broth into the main cooking pot of the pressure cooker. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place into the pot as well. Take both bags of the frozen vegetable mix and toss it into the pot, Follow the function for chicken on.
Safety and Instruction Manual Beef & Vegetable Soup SEE SOUP SECTION What you need PAGE 227g lean cubed stew beef 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 ⁄2 large sweet onion diced 2 ribs sliced celery 2 carrots peeled and sliced 1 potato peeled and diced 300g cabbage diced 2 tsp salt, divided 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 9 ⁄2 red bell pepper, seeds removed and diced 1 bay leaf 411g chopped tomatoes 1 litre low salt beef stock 220g frozen green peas or green beans 220g ounces frozen corn 1 How you do it 1.
Salmon & Vegetables SEE FISH SECTION What you need PAGE 225ml water Bay leaf Cinnamon stick broken in two pieces 3 Whole Cloves 2 Skin-on Salmon fillet Canola oil to brush Salmon 300g Fresh chopped broccoli 150g Fresh baby carrots 10 How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Put water in electric pressure cooking pot. Add bay leaf, broken cinnamon stick, and whole cloves to water. Brush the steam rack lightly with oil to prevent food from sticking.
Safety and Instruction Manual Porridge SEE PORRIDGE SECTION What you need PAGE 10 280g (rolled) oats 1 tsp coarse salt 1 tsp sugar 680ml cold water 680ml milk 4 tbsp butter How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. You can omit the butter, but it not only adds flavour, it helps reduce foaming and helps keep the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Stir the oats briefly to moisten them. Don’t fill the pot more than half full. Start your porridge function.
Pork Pot Roast SEE MEAT SECTION What you need PAGE 350 ml chicken/veg stock 500g Pork Chops 2 medium onions sliced 2 large potatoes diced 2 large carrots diced 10 How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select meat function on pressure cooker, amend cooking time to 30 minutes and press start, add a little oil to the cooking pot, place chops in to the pot and brown on both sides. Add onion and toss round for 2 minutes, add carrots and potatoes, and stock.
Safety and Instruction Manual Pasta with Pesto Sauce SEE PASTA SECTION What you need PAGE 11 1 pack (350g) pasta Traditional Basil Pesto Cherry tomatoes Balsamic Vinegar Parmesan cheese 1 litre water How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the pasta function. Add the pasta and water to the cooking pot. Once the cooking cycle is complete, check that the pasta is cooked to your taste. Drain and toss with pesto sauce of your choice.
Steamed Salmon Fillets SEE STEAM SECTION What you need PAGE 2 salmon fillets 2 tsp (10 ml) ground ginger 3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp (10 ml) dark brown sugar 1 ⁄2 tsp (2.5 ml) chilli flakes 1 green onion or shallot, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste 11 How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mix ginger, soy sauce, garlic, dark brown sugar, and chilli flakes. Rub fish fillets with mixture and place in refrigerator to marinate for approximately 30 minutes.
Safety and Instruction Manual Winter Warmer Beef Stew SEE STEW SECTION What you need PAGE 60g plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 ⁄2 tsp black pepper 1.3kg beef stew cubes 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 can peeled chopped tomatoes 410ml beef stock 170ml red wine 2 packets onion soup mix 11 1 tsp dried basil 8 small potatoes 1 bag (450g) carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces 230g sliced mushrooms 1 large onion, cut into eighths How you do it 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Tips: • Try placing your veg on the steam rack with the minimum amount of water required. Save the remaining liquid after cooking for stock. • If your vegetables are still steaming after being removed from your pressure cooker, they’re still cooking! If your recipe calls for vegetables that are al dente, try running cold water over them in the sink to stop the cooking process. • • Use fresh herbs when cooking meat. Pressure cooking tends to infuse the flavour of all the ingredients you cook together.
Safety and Instruction Manual 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAQ’S Questions Answers Is the steam release valve supposed to be Yes. If it wasn’t loose it would not lift and drop during operation. loose? Are there recipes for this other than ones in the manuals? Yes, any recipe intended for a pressure cooker will cook in the product. Why is the lid stuck? The lid can become stuck if it is not sitting correctly before locking. Before closing the lid, ensure it is flat prior to twisting into closed position.
5 CLEANING & CARE 1. Remove plug from the mains socket, and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. 2. Do not immerse the base unit of the appliance in water and make sure no water enters the appliance. 3. Clean the base unit by wiping it with a damp cloth. A little detergent can be added if the appliance is heavily soiled. 4.
Safety and Instruction Manual 7 WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY 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: FUSE IMPORTANT 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).
8 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 will enjoy your Tower Digital Pressure Cooker for many years. As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are giving you 3 years peace of mind.
Safety and Instruction Manual 9 YOUR RECEIPT Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
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: www.towerhousewares.co.uk 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.
