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Product Warranty

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Model VKP1054 - Steam Canner Warranty: 2 years

We are confident in the quality of our products and back each one 

with a limited warranty for the length of  time specified.  Should 

you experience any problems with your product, please contact our 

Customer Service Department.

All warranty claims must be accompanied by a proof  of  purchase 

and are only valid if  the appliance has been operated for its intended 

purposes.  These products are for household use only.

Items Not Covered:

•  Shipping costs or items lost in transit.
•  Damage to the product due to accident, misuse, abuse, 

negligence, or if  the appliance has been altered in any way.

VICTORIO Kitchen Products

1804 Sandhill Rd
Orem UT, 84058

By Phone: 

866-257-4741

By Email: [email protected]

www.VICTORIO.info

© Copyright 2019 VICTORIO Kitchen Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary of Contents for VKP1054

Page 1: ...STEAM CANNER Aluminum VKP1054 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Knob Instructions 5 Testing the Temperature Indicator 6 Canner Use Instructions 7 8 Processing Times 8 Troubleshooting Guide 9 Recipes 10 13 Warranty Back Cover Online warranty registration at Victorio info Warranty For the most up to date manual or for more information regarding this product visit our website www VICTORIO info ...

Page 3: ...g shown below Parts List 1 VKP1054 4 Temperature Indicator 2 VKP1054 3 Lid includes Temperature Indicator 3 VKP1054 2 Rack 4 VKP1054 1 Water Pan 1 2 3 4 Start timing when needle reaches your zone s green area Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 0 3 0 0 0 f t A l t i t u d e 3 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 f t 6 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 ft ...

Page 4: ...ive gloves or mitts when handling any part of your canner Any steam produced will be hot and can cause serious injury Use extreme caution while using your canner When removing the lid from the canner be sure to always tilt it away from you to avoid steam burns Never leave your canner unattended while it is in use Check the water level in the water pot after every batch DO NOT LET THE WATER PAN BOI...

Page 5: ...ion office for helpful canning advice and your local altitude see the Troubleshooting Guide for more information on p 9 Steam Water Bath Canning Differences Water bath canning is the process of immersing the jars in water and using the boiling water to raise the temperature of the jars Steam canning is the process of boiling the water below the jars and using steam to heat the jars The advantage t...

Page 6: ...llow these simple care instructions to keep your canner clean After each use wash the water pan lid and jar rack in warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Be sure to use a soft cloth to keep from scratching the aluminum surface Do NOT wash in the dishwasher As the canner is used you may notice hard water buildup as well as discoloration or darkening of the bottom pot This is normal for aluminum To re...

Page 7: ... the knob on the lid This indicator tells you when to start your processing time The indicator has 3 different Zones The zones are divided into altitude ranges In order to properly use the indicator you will need to know what your altitude is so that you can determine which Zone you need to use If you don t know your altitude level you can contact your local Extension office see the Troubleshootin...

Page 8: ...ng water from around the edges this is an indication that it is almost up to temperature and you need to slowly turn the heat down until these actions stop Continue to watch the indicator until the red needle stops rising The indicator should reach the green area for your Zone but can vary from just reaching the green area to going far inside it This is because the Zones are approximate and your e...

Page 9: ...cessed correctly 1 Place rack in water pan with flat side up 2 Fill the water pan with approximately 2 1 2 quarts of water The water should be level with the top of the jar rack see diagram at right 3 Preheat water to 140 F for raw packed foods and to 180 F for hot packed foods 4 Follow the directions in an approved canning guide to prepare and fill the jars with the product you are going to proce...

Page 10: ...ng the lid or skipping this step entirely can result in under processed jars 12 Carefully remove the lid by tilting it away from you to avoid steam burns WARNING The steam and water will be hot and can cause a serious burn injury Use extreme caution while using your canner 13 Use hot pads or a jar lifter to remove the jars from the canner Place the jars on a dry towel cloth or cooling rack in a dr...

Page 11: ...l the lid stops rising The water runs out of my pot before the processing time is reached Burner temperature is too high Reduce heat DO NOT boil the water rapidly during the entire processing time A slow rolling boil is sufficient to maintain the temperature inside the pot Be sure to refill the water to be even with the rack each time a batch is started Which Zone on the indicator should I use Mak...

Page 12: ...elon baller and immerse in ascorbic acid solution 1 2 tsp ascorbic acid 1 gallon water To make flavored syrup combine sugar water vinegar cloves cinnamon candies or cinnamon sticks and food coloring in a 6 qt saucepan Stir heat to boil and simmer for 3 minutes Drain apples add to hot syrup and cook for 5 minutes Fill hot jars preferably wide mouth with apple rings and hot flavored syrup leaving 1 ...

Page 13: ...ed in your choice of water citrus juice or syrup Procedure Wash and peel fruit and remove white tissue to prevent a bitter taste If you use syrup prepare a very light light or medium syrup see USDA s guide p 2 5 for syrup instructions and bring to a boil Fill hot jars with sections and water juice or hot syrup leaving 1 2 inch headspace Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed Wipe rims o...

Page 14: ...e handling or cutting hot peppers If you do not wear gloves wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching your face or eyes Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and stir frequently over high heat until mixture begins to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally Ladle hot salsa into hot pint jars leaving 1 2 inch headspace Remove air bubbles and adjust...

Page 15: ... slice onions Combine vinegar salt sugar and fresh water Put spices in cheesecloth bag and add to vinegar mixture Bring to a boil Add beets and onions Simmer for 5 minutes Remove spice bag Fill hot jars with hot beets and onions leaving 1 2 inch headspace Add hot vinegar solution allowing 1 2 inch headspace Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean p...

Page 16: ...All warranty claims must be accompanied by a proof of purchase and are only valid if the appliance has been operated for its intended purposes These products are for household use only Items Not Covered Shipping costs or items lost in transit Damage to the product due to accident misuse abuse negligence or if the appliance has been altered in any way VICTORIO Kitchen Products 1804 Sandhill Rd Orem...

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