TEFAL Vitafruit MJ701131, Руководство пользователя

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Problem solving
Problem Cause
Fruit or peel fl oating on the top Potted too soon. Leave to cool for 15 minutes, then
stir it well and pour into jars
Bubbles dispersed in jelly Caused by leaving the jelly too long before potting
in jars. Scum that has not been removed prior to
potting
Mould forming on the surface Often caused by using unsterilised jars or storing
in too warm a place. Also can occur if potted while
warm, instead of cold or very hot.
Crystallised jam Using too much sugar
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If I don’t have fresh fruit, can
I use frozen fruit instead?
You can use frozen fruit but it is
preferable to defrost it fi rst before
putting it into the jam maker. If you do
not defrost them beforehand, this will
increase the length of the cooking cycle
by about 5 to 10 minutes, but check for
a set after the normal cooking time to
see if the preserve is ready. It is normal
when using frozen fruits for the paddle
to stop turning for a while, but as the
fruit thaws it will soon turn freely.
In compliance with European regula-
tions, good quality, ripe frozen fruit is
frozen the day it is picked.
Current freezing techniques allow the
vitamins and fl avours to be conserved.
What are the maximum and
the minimum quantities of fruit
I can cook in the jam maker?
1kg of fruit is the maximum quantity of
fruit recommended to avoid overfl ows.
Also, you must never exceed the
maximum fi lling level mark (see the
ridged line marked on the inside of the
bowl).
For the minimum quantity, we
recommend not less than 500 g of
fruit. The recipes for 1 kg of fruit can be
reduced by half, but the cooking time
should be reduced by about 5 to 10
minutes.
After setting the cooking time it
does not count down?
This is normal. The cooking time does
not count down until the contents of
the bowl reach the required boiling
temperature. This can take up to 15
minutes.
If I press the wrong button on
the control panel, how can
I return to the previous step?
You can clear the system by pressing
the OK button for 3 seconds and then
selecting the correct programme.
If I press the wrong button
during the Vital programme,
what can I do?
If you have made a mistake when
making the syrup, you can clear the
system by pressing the OK button for
3 seconds and then start preparing the
syrup again.
If you have made a mistake during
the second step of the programme,
which is to say when cooking the jam
(once you have already added the
fruits or the juice), clear the system by
pressing the OK button for 3 seconds.
Start the cooking time again but with
the Tradition programme P3 (if you
set the Vital programme, when you
clear this it returns to the start of the
programme, which is to say cooking
the syrup, the step which has already
been completed).
Which types of sugar can I use?
White caster, granulated or jam sugars
can be used. Do not use brown sugar
(as it will cause the jam to ferment),
diet sugar, low calorie sugar or artifi cial
sweeteners.
Why does rice pudding burn and
stick to the bottom of the bowl?
Follow the recipe and only add the
sugar at the end when cooking is
complete. It is normal for thin, brown
skin to caramelise on the base of the
bowl. To avoid cooking the rice for too
long use Arborio risotto rice instead of
pudding rice.
How does the lid of the jam
maker work?
It has been specially designed to
remain in the raised position to allow
the water to evaporate while the jam
cooks (the centre of the lid rests on the
rotor blade).
However, it is hermetically sealed during
the Juice Extraction programme (when
it is placed on the strainer).
Do not use the lid when cooking jelly
in order to help the evaporation of the
water.
When using the Vital programme,
why does the syrup crystallise?
You have forgotten to add the quarter
of fresh lemon. If you do not have a
lemon, you can use 1 tablespoonful of
fresh lemon juice instead.
Why does the paddle not turn
when making jam?
If the preparation is too stiff, the paddle
cannot turn but this does not damage
the appliance. After cooking for awhile,
the preparation will soften and the
paddle will start turning.
Can I soak the fruit in alcohol or
fruit syrups such as Grenadine,
before making the jam?
Soaking fruit before making jam is not
detrimental but only use the Tradition
programme. Soaking fruit increases the
quantity of water in the preparation and
the Tradition programme (longer heating
time than the other programmes) will
allow this surplus water to evaporate.
Should I pre-cook the fruits
when making jam?
Pre-cooking is only usually necessary for
the Quick programme and is integrated
into the programme cycle. However,
some fruits such as gooseberries,
rhubarb, dried apricots and apple &
blackberry jam do need a short pre-
cooking time and this is explained in
the recipe.
There are overfl ows during the
Juice Extraction programme,
what should I do?
If there are overfl ows during the Juice
Extraction programme, perhaps there
is too much water in the bowl. Do
not add more than 750 ml. During
extraction regularly stir and press the
fruit down to extract the juice to help
prevent overfl ows.
Why does the appliance stop
during pre-cooking in the Quick
programme or during cooking
in the Tradition programme?
You have forgotten to add water
(approximately 200 ml) to the fruits. The
preparation is too dry and the appliance
has switched to safety mode.
I have set the programme, but I
cannot set the cooking time?
After selecting the programme required
press OK and the timer display fl ashes,
set the cooking time using the + and
– buttons, press OK again and the
display stops fl ashing.
The drive spindle has become
sticky from spilled jam mixture.
How do I clean it?
The drive spindle is not removeable. If
it becomes dirty, unplug the appliance
and wipe the drive spindle with a damp
cloth.
I have fi tted the bowl on the
base but the display on the Jam
Maker is blank and I cannot
programme it?
Check the bowl is correctly aligned.
Remove the bowl and try re-fi tting it
again, checking it is fi rmly pushed onto
the base.
On the auto clean function not
all of the residue is cleaned
from the bowl?
When the programme fi nishes, use
a washing up brush to loosen any
residue, then rinse out the bowl.
When making jam and marma-
lade there is a lot of white frothy
scum. What did I do wrong and
how can I remove it?
Scum is normal when making
preserves. After testing if the jam is set,
skim it off with a strainer. Alternatively,
stir in a knob of butter or a few drops of
glycerine with a wooden spoon.
My jam or jelly is too runny and
not fi rmly set. What did I do
wrong? Can I re-boil it?
Jam cooked on the Vital programme
often has a softer, continental style set.
If your jam or jelly is too runny re-boiling
it will not help. Instead you can use it as
a sauce over puddings and desserts.
When making marmalade why
do you need to boil the fruit in a
saucepan fi rst ?
This is to soften the peel. Due to the
smaller capacity of the Tefal Jam Maker
it is not possible to make marmalade in
the traditional UK way of simmering fruit
for an hour or more in a large quantity of
water. The method of preparation and
the recipe quantities has been adapted
for use in the Vitafruit Jam Maker.
Why do I have to put the jam
jars in the oven to warm them?
This is important to sterilise the jars,
to avoid any microbes causing food
spoilage when storing the jam.
Can I use the waxed circles and
cellophane wrappers to seal
the jars?
Yes, buy jam pot covers to fi t the
size of jars used, usually 1 lb or 2 lb.
2 lb jam pot covers fi t the wide necked
jars supplied with your Vitafruit Jam
Maker. While the preserve is still warm
place the waxed circle, wax side down,
onto the surface of the jam and smooth
out any bubbles. Then take a cellophane
wrapper and dampen it with cold water
on one side. Place the dampened side
uppermost of the jar and secure with a
rubber band.
If my jam goes mouldy, what is
the cause?
• You probably sealed the jar when the
jam was warm, instead of very hot or
cold.
• The lid might be damaged.
• The jar was damp or had not been
sterilized.
• You have not fi lled your jar
completely.
• Storing in too warm a place.
Remove the mould and a thick layer
off the surface of the jam, store in the
fridge and eat the jam quickly.
If my jam ferments, what is the
cause?
• The fruit was not cooked enough.
• You have used brown sugar.
• Your jam did not contain enough
sugar.
• Your fruit was damaged or over-ripe.
• The jar was not sealed properly.
Remember jam made using Vital
programme only keeps for about 3 to 4
weeks. Once opened it must be stored
in the refrigerator and consumed within
1 week.
There is no miracle solution for
fermented jam, you just have to throw
it away
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Frequently asked questions