Victorio VKP1148, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...VICTORIO Aluminum VKP1148 STEAM JUICER Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...Preparing Specific Fruit Types 4 Assembly and Use Instructions 5 Jar Sterilization 8 Juice Preservation 8 Recipes 10 Notes 17 Warranty Contact Info Back Cover For the most up to date manual or for more information regarding this product visit our website www Victorio info Copyright 2013 Victorio Kitchen Products Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 3: ...1 Lid Colander Juice Kettle Juice Hose Spring Clamp Water Pot Victorio Aluminum Steam Juicer Model VKP1148 Your complete Steam Juicer includes everything shown below ...

Page 4: ...ld use only Do not put any portion of the steam juicer in a dishwasher Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a Victorio Steam Juicer You will definitely find this to be a useful addition to your kitchen It is a helpful tool in creating healthy juices jellies and syrups right at home If you are concerned about how to use your juicer don t worry This manual will give you step by step ...

Page 5: ...steam juicer clean Whenever you wash your juicer be sure to use a soft cloth to keep from scratching the surface If hard water builds up on any portion of your steam juicer those are easily cleaned by soaking the affected portion in a diluted vinegar solution Use c vinegar to 1 qt of water and let soak for 30 60 minutes Use a dishcloth to wash off any remaining hard water rinse and dry You may nee...

Page 6: ...f fruit you will need to remove all stems and discard any damaged fruit Wash the fruit thoroughly then place in the colander of the steam juicer Fruits with Cores These are fruits containing a core like apples and pears Once the fruit has been washed and checked for blemishes you will need to remove the stems cut into quarters and place in the colander of the steam juicer There is no need to remov...

Page 7: ... warm soapy water and rinse carefully 3 Once clean take the water pot and fill it with 5 quarts of fresh water and place it on your stove top 4 Next place the juice kettle on top of the water pot so the juice hose can fall lower than the juice kettle If the hose is raised too high the juice will not drain properly 5 Squeeze the clamp and slide it to the center of the hose See diagram below 6 Then ...

Page 8: ... down your burner temperature until the water remains at a consistent rolling boil but not too vigorous Depending on your stove this will be anywhere between medium high to high heat 10 DO NOT LET THE WATER POT BOIL DRY CHECK THE WATER LEVEL OFTEN AND ADD MORE WATER AS NEEDED DO NOT LEAVE YOUR STEAM JUICER UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS IN USE 11 You will need a saucepot ready for the juice to drain into ...

Page 9: ... juice will automatically begin draining into the saucepot if there is enough Second lift the juice hose straight up by holding onto the clamp DO NOT TOUCH THE HOSE AS IT WILL BE VERY HOT If you do not see any juice in the hose then there is not enough juice in your juice kettle to be measured using this method See diagram below 15 If you will be juicing several batches of fruit in a row be sure t...

Page 10: ...juicing process you can use your juice for several different things You can consume it immediately and store the remaining amount in your refrigerator for up to 1 week You can preserve it by freezing it in containers or canning it in a water bath canner Or you can use the juice for syrups and jellies see recipe section on p 10 The information in the following three sections was taken from the Univ...

Page 11: ...t part of the freezer Leave a little space between packages or containers so air can circulate freely Then when the food is frozen store the packages or containers close together Headspace for Liquid Packs crushed or pureed fruit or fruit juice Wide Mouth Containers Narrow or Regular Mouth Containers Pints Quarts Pints Quarts 1 2 inch 1 inch 3 4 inch 1 1 2 inch Preserving Juice by Water Bath Canni...

Page 12: ...at the peak of their sweetness Overripe fruit of any kind will result in watery juice Procedure Once you have finished juicing your apples refer to p 5 for juicing instructions measure the amount you would like to preserve and pour into a large heavy bottom saucepan Heat quickly stirring occasionally until juice begins to boil Fill immediately into hot sterile quart or half gallon jars refer to p ...

Page 13: ...aste Heat and stir until sugar is dissolved Continue heating with occasional stirring until juice begins to boil Fill immediately into hot sterile quart or half gallon jars refer to p 8 for proper sterilization instructions leaving inch headspace Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel Adjust lids and tighten rings finger tip tight ONLY Then process in a water bath canner according to ...

Page 14: ...sugar syrup Boil 5 minutes Remove cinnamon sticks Stir in lemon juice Ladle hot syrup into sterile jars refer to p 8 for proper sterilization instructions leaving inch headspace Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel Adjust lids and tighten rings finger tip tight ONLY Then process in a water bath canner according to your altitude If you are unsure of your altitude level please contact...

Page 15: ... jars refer to p 8 for proper sterilization instructions leaving 1 2 inch headspace Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel Adjust lids and tighten rings finger tip tight ONLY Then process in a water bath canner according to your altitude If you are unsure of your altitude level please contact your local extension office Processing Time...

Page 16: ...from heat quickly skim off foam Pour jelly immediately into sterile half pint jars refer to p 8 for proper sterilization instructions leaving inch headspace Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel Adjust lids and tighten rings finger tip tight ONLY Then process in a water bath canner according to your altitude If you are unsure of your altitude level please contact your local extension...

Page 17: ...skim off foam Ladle jelly immediately into sterile half pint jars refer to p 8 for proper sterilization instructions leaving inch headspace Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel Adjust lids and tighten rings finger tip tight ONLY Then process in a water bath canner according to your altitude If you are unsure of your altitude level please contact your local extension office Processin...

Page 18: ... hard for 1 minute stirring constantly Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam Ladle jelly immediately into sterile half pint jars refer to p 8 for proper sterilization instructions leaving inch headspace Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel Adjust lids and tighten rings finger tip tight ONLY Then process in a water bath canner according to your altitude If you are unsure of your...

Page 19: ...17 Notes ...

Page 20: ...only valid if the appliance has been operated within the U S or Canada and used for its intended purposes This product is 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 Canada Victorio Kitchen ...