FOOD PRESERVATION
WATER BATH (WB)
It is important in water bath canning, that the jars be covered with water. If your jars are too tall,
you should use the LOW pressure setting. This allows the use of much less water and gives you
more flexibility on the types of jars that can be used. It is recommended to use WIDE MOUTH
canning jars, designed for use in canning, to fit within the canner when top is closed.
NOTE: QUART size jars cannot be used with the Water Bath function.
High acid foods such as fruits, pickles and tomatoes prohibit the development of harmful
bacteria better than low acid foods. Therefore, water bath canning can be used to preserve
these foods.
1. Prepare your products following your recipe, following Federal Food and Drug
Administration guidelines.
2. Place food in canning jars and hand tighten following jar manufacturer guidelines.
3. Place the CANNING RACK into the bottom of the INNER POT. Set your filled jars on the
CANNING RACK.
4. Fill the INNER POT with water so that the jars are completely covered.
5. Close LID and ensure the PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE is set to EXHAUST.
CONTROL PANEL USE FOR WB
1.
Press the WB/Steam button on top left of control panel.
2.
Press the TIME (+) to set time for what recipe calls for.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE is
set to EXHAUST.
Next press the START button. DO NOT
3.
button at bottom of control panel.
4.
Digital Dial Chase will begin to rotate. The unit should begin to
boil in 20-25 minutes. You will see a constant stream of steam
coming from the Pressure Exhaust Valve when boil has been
reached.
5.
Press START again when the constant stream of steam is seen.
This will activate the timer.
CAUTION: DO NOT HIT THE START BUTTON A 3RD TIME. This
6.
will result in the unit shutting off.
If you see Err, an error has occurred. A common reason for seeing an error code is that the START
button was not pressed a second time when the Water Bath came to a boil.
The unit is designed to time out after 45 minutes without a second START button being pressed.
We recommend that if this occurs, you should dispose of all product being processed during that
WHEN BOILING IS COMPLETE:
•
Carefully turn the LID clockwise 1/8 turn and open the LID.
•
Carefully remove the jars from SMART CANNER; the jar's lids will "pop" as they cool and seal.
press the Pressure Cook
batch and start fresh.
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