BEFORE FIRST USE
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Before using your Ball
®
brand freshTECH Electric Water Bath Multi-Cooker for the
first time, thoroughly review the Important Safeguards at the beginning of this User Manual.
• Keep the box and packaging materials for use at a later date, as appropriate.
• Keep this manual in an easy to locate place for future use.
• Ensure all parts illustrated on page 5 are included with the Appliance.
CLEANING BEFORE FIRST USE
Carefully clean your freshTECH Water Bath Multi-Cooker appliance before first use.
1. Remove all components from the box and lay out separately on the countertop next
to the sink.
2. Make certain the power cord connector is removed from the appliance and that the
appliance is not plugged into the power outlet before cleaning.
3. Ensure that the detachable base (part 7 on page 5) and power cord inlet stay dry.
DO NOT submerge the detachable base in water or place in the dishwasher. If any
water should happen to enter the power inlet, it must be dried before the appliance
can be used.
4. Wash lid, canning rack, steaming & diffuser rack and spigot (see cleaning spigot
instructions on page 12) in warm soapy water or dishwasher. Rinse well and dry.
5. Fill pot half-full with warm water. Add mild dish soap and wash the inside of the pot
using a soft cloth. Open the spigot to let soapy water drain into the sink. Fill pot half-
full with warm water. Rinse inside of pot using a clean soft cloth. Open the spigot to
let water drain into the sink. Repeat process until all soap is removed from the pot.
6. All exterior surfaces of pot and base should be wiped down with a slightly
damp cloth.
7. Your appliance is now ready for assembly!
ASSEMBLY
1. Place the base on the countertop next to the sink with spigot positioned over the sink
and within 4 ft. of a power outlet.
2. Ensure the dial is rotated fully counterclockwise in the “off” position.
3. To properly assemble the pot to the detachable base, align the freshTECH logo on the
pot to the dial on the base. Slowly lower the pot onto the base such that the pot nests
into the base. See images below.
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