Victorio VKP1054 Steam Canner - Manual (Page 6)

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• Canning Jar Capacity:
8 Pint Jars
7 Quart Jars
Care Instructions
Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water to wash your Victorio Multi-Use
Canner by hand before the initial use. This will help to remove any particles
or residue from the factory. Then follow these simple care instructions to
keep your canner clean:
• After each use, wash the pot, 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.
• 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 remove hard-water deposits from the bottom pot, add 1/8 cup of
vinegar and 2 quarts of water to the pot and boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
• NEVER ALLOW YOUR CANNER TO BOIL DRY. Negligence
might result in damage to the canner or your stove. Check the water
level after every batch. (See #2 on page 6).
Canning Jar and Lid Selection
Regular and wide-mouth Mason-type, threaded, home-canning jars with
self-sealing lids (lid and screw-band combination) are the best choice. The
regular jar mouth opening is approximately 2-3/8 inches. Wide-mouth
jars have openings of approximately 3 inches. These types of canning
jars come in several different sizes depending upon your needs and recipe
requirements. For further information on jar and lid selections and for jar
cleaning and sterilization, please refer to the USDA’s Complete Guide to
Home Canning.
Jar Sterilization
According to the USDA, all jams, jellies, juices and pickled products
processed for less than 10 minutes in a water bath canner should be filled
into sterile empty jars.
To sterilize empty jars after washing in soap and rinsing thoroughly,
submerge them, right side up, in a boiling-water canner with the rack in the
bottom. Fill the canner with enough warm water so it is 1 inch above the