Testing the Temperature Indicator............6 Canner Use Instructions ..............7-8 Processing Times ..................8 Troubleshooting Guide ................9 Recipes ....................10-13 Warranty ................. Back Cover Online warranty registration at: Victorio.info/Warranty *For the most up-to-date manual, or for more information regarding this product, visit our website: www.VICTORIO.info.
Model VKP1054 Parts Diagram: Your complete steam canner includes everything shown below: Start timing when needle reaches your zone’s green area Parts List: (1) VKP1054-4 Temperature Indicator (2) VKP1054-3 Lid - includes Temperature Indicator (3) VKP1054-2 Rack (4) VKP1054-1 Water Pan...
-especially smooth top ranges– since they can be damaged. Check with the manufacturer of your cooktop before using your canner. VICTORIO Kitchen Products IS NOT responsible for damage of any kind to the range or cooktop as a result of using this canner.
Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of a VICTORIO Steam Canner! This manual will help you use your canner properly and understand its features. However, this manual is NOT a general guide to home canning. If you do not have a USDA approved home canning guide, visit their website at nchfp.uga.edu, for more information.
7 Quart Jars Care Instructions Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water to wash your VICTORIO Steam Canner by hand before the initial use. This will help to remove any particles or residue from the factory. Do NOT wash in the dishwasher. Then follow these simple care instructions to keep your canner clean: •...
Temperature Indicator Test The Temperature Indicator should be tested and calibrated prior to initial and seasonal use of your VICTORIO Steam Canner. • Follow canner instructions on p. 7, except skip steps 3 & 4 and use only four one-quart jars filled with water, the jars do not need lids.
Canner Use Instructions Please make sure you have read through all of the instructions up to this point and performed the temperature indicator test on p. 6 before using your canner. Warning! The steam and water will be hot and can cause a serious burn injury.
processing time is from an approved canning guide to ensure you have a safe finished product. (The processing times for steam canning are the same as for water bath canning). 10. Adjust the burner so that it maintains and even rolling boil throughout the entire processing time.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION The indicator does not CHECK THE FOLLOWING: reach the green area for Have you followed the Temperature my zone. Indicator Testing Instructions on page 6 ? Is the water boiling, and has the water been boiling for longer than 40 minutes? Is the lid seated correctly on top of the pot? Are you looking at the correct Zone for your altitude?
Recipes All of the following recipes have been taken from the USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning. Spiced Apple Rings 12 lbs Firm Tart Apples (maximum diameter, 2-1/2 inches) 12 c. Sugar 6 c. Water 1-1/4 c. White Vinegar (5% Acidity) 3 tbsp Whole Cloves 3/4 c.
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Grapefruit & Orange Sections Quantity: An average of 15 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints—an average of about 2 pounds yields 1 quart. Quality: Select firm, mature, sweet fruit of ideal quality for eating fresh. The flavor of orange sections is best if the sections are canned with equal parts of grapefruit.
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Tomatillo Green Salsa 5 c. Tomatillos, chopped (or green tomatoes may be used) 1-1/2 c. Long Green Chilies, seeded and chopped 1/2 c. Jalapeño Peppers seeded and finely chopped 4 c. Onions, chopped 1 c. Bottled Lemon Juice 6 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp Ground Cumin (optional) 3 tbsp Oregano Leaves (optional) 1 tbsp Salt...
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Pickled Beets 7 lbs of Beets, 2 to 2-1/2-inch diameter 4 c. Vinegar (5% Acidity) 1-1/2 tsp Canning or Pickling Salt 2 c. Sugar 2 c. Water 2 Cinnamon Sticks 12 Whole Cloves 4 to 6 Onions, 2 to 2-1/2-inch diameter (optional) Yield: About 8 pints Procedure: Trim off beet tops, leaving 1 inch of stem and roots to prevent bleeding of color.
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