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FOOD STRAINER 

Instruction Manual 

*Optional Motor Instructions Pages 10-17 

VKP250 

Summary of Contents for VKP250

Page 1: ...FOOD STRAINER Instruction Manual Optional Motor Instructions Pages 10 17 VKP250 ...

Page 2: ...embly Instructions 6 Strainer Use Instructions 7 Helpful Hints 8 Accessories 8 Troubleshooting Guide 9 Optional Motor Features 10 Important Safety Instructions 11 Grounding Instructions 12 Circuit Breaker Instructions 13 Motor Use Instructions 14 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Warranty Contact Info Back Cover For the most up to date manual or for more information regarding this product visit our website...

Page 3: ...wn and listed below 1 10 VKP250 14 Spring 11 VKP250 7 Standard Spiral 12 VKP250 10 Screen Gasket 13 VKP250 8 Screen Screw 14 VKP250 6 Apple Tomato Screen 15 VKP250 19 Waste Spout 16 VKP250 17 Food Pusher 17 VKP250 18 Squirt Guard 16 17 11 8 10 9 2 7 14 15 1 6 5 3 4 13 12 Parts List 1 VKP250 16 Hopper 2 VKP250 21 Body 3 VKP250 22 Rubber Pad 4 VKP250 23 Plastic Cap 5 VKP250 15 Handle 6 VKP250 20 Nyl...

Page 4: ...m the hopper opening at all times Never operate the food strainer if any parts are missing or damaged Never operate the food strainer without clamping it securely in place Never put hot foods into the food strainer This could damage crack or melt any plastic parts Always make sure the food strainer is clamped securely to a sturdy surface before assembling and using See diagram below for correct mo...

Page 5: ...om your fresh homemade sauce You can quickly make apple or tomato sauce pumpkin pie filling jams jellies and more Let the Food Strainer do the work for you In this manual you will find care instructions how to prepare specific types of produce for straining assembly instructions instructions on how to use your food strainer helpful hints and a troubleshooting guide Care Instructions After using yo...

Page 6: ...s into salsa use the Salsa Screen APRICOTS PEACHES PEARS PRUNES PLUMS ETC Wash the fruit and remove any pits Do not put pits through the strainer Simmer the fruit until soft Drain and cool the fruit then strain through the Apple Tomato Screen Season to taste BEANS AND PEAS Use any cooked beans or peas for soups side dishes bean dips burritos tacos or enchiladas Strain through the Pumpkin Screen an...

Page 7: ...he Apple Tomato Screen POMEGRANATES Remove pomegranate arils from the peel and inner membrane Only the arils can be processed through the Food Strainer Use the Apple Tomato Screen or the Berry Screen for processing Straining Tips 1 Use the Grape Spiral when foods have large seeds or thick peels This will keep the food strainer from jamming 2 If you are getting undesirable amounts of seeds or peel ...

Page 8: ...asket 12 is seated on the inside rim of the screen 14 4 Place the small end of the spiral 11 inside of the screen 5 Push the spiral screen assembly onto the body 2 6 Line up the arrow on the screen with the arrow on the body Twist the screen towards the ON direction until the notches slide over the tabs on the body Then tighten the screen screw 13 to keep the screen in place 1 To begin assembly mo...

Page 9: ...f full Use the food pusher to gently guide the food into the body as you turn the handle clockwise Do not force the produce into the strainer This can cause the spiral to jam and liquid to squirt out of the strainer 4 When processing has been completed remove the squirt guard and use a spatula to scrape the remaining food pulp from the screen Discard the waste peelings cores seeds etc 7 Snap the s...

Page 10: ...urn by allowing the seeds and skins to exit the end of the screen sooner For best results use the Grape Spiral inside the Apple Tomato Screen 5 The strained food should be used immediately or preserved through canning freezing or dehydrating To be assured of safety and quality in preserved foods always use recipes from reliable home canning guides For more information visit our website www Victori...

Page 11: ...r skins see p 8 for the Grape Spiral Accessory under Optional Screens and Spirals The seeds and skins coming out of the waste funnel are very wet and still contain juice or pulp Review the Assembly Instructions on p 6 and be sure the strainer is properly assembled Run the waste through again to retrieve the maximum amount of pulp Do not add too much all at once to avoid jamming the strainer The ju...

Page 12: ...Features Installs quickly and easy to use Energy efficient and durable High torque power combined with all metal gears provide years of reliable service Very low power consumption 60 Watts max keeps your power bill low and allows for worry free use with backup emergency power such as generators or a battery powered electrical inverter Motor specifications 120 VAC 60Hz 60 watts 10 ...

Page 13: ...isassemble The motor must be serviced by qualified technicians only To disconnect the motor turn all controls to the off O position then remove the plug from the outlet Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not leave the motor plugged in when not in use and before servicing or cleaning Keep the motor unplugged and make sure the switch is in the off O positio...

Page 14: ...nding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment gr...

Page 15: ...l it locks Important Before reinstalling the motor check the food strainer operation by installing the handle and manually operating the food strainer to make sure the spiral isn t jammed or overly hard to turn If the food strainer becomes jammed please refer to Helpful Hint 4 on p 8 Caution If the breaker trips immediately after plugging in or turning on the motor do not bypass the breaker and do...

Page 16: ...ition see diagram on p 13 and the motor is unplugged 2 Use the crank handle to position the strainer shaft so the motor shaft can fit in see diagram below 3 Once the shaft is positioned correctly insert the motor shaft into the food strainer shaft by pushing forward on the motor 4 With the shafts connected twist the motor counter clockwise see diagrams below Shaft notches should line up with pins ...

Page 17: ...ral are dry 8 Now that the motor is connected properly and plugged in you can put your prepared produce see p 5 for specific fruit preparation instructions into the hopper If needed review the Strainer Use Instructions on p 4 before you begin the straining process 9 You may now turn the power switch to the on I position Never use any tool except the food pusher in the hopper Keep hands hair clothi...

Page 18: ...clockwise direction to release the motor latch from the body of the strainer See diagram above 3 The motor may be tight and hard to remove If so rock it up and down gently as you pull straight back See diagram below 4 To store place the motor back in its original box and packaging and keep it in a cool dry place away from moisture and extreme temperatures Twist Clockwise ...

Page 19: ...ve the motor Sometimes the motor shaft can get stuck or be difficult to remove The motor does not turn on Review the instructions and diagram on p 13 about the Power Switch and the Overload Breaker The motor does not turn on and the overload switch is not tripped Make sure the cord is plugged into a live power outlet Review the diagram on p 13 about the Power Switch Make sure the switch on motor m...

Page 20: ... purchase and are only valid if the appliance has been operated within the U S or Canada and used for its intended purposes These products are for household use only Items Not Covered Return shipping costs or returned items lost in transit Damages to the product due to accident misuse abuse negligence or if the appliance has been altered in any way Products used outside of the United States or Can...

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