Frequently Asked Questions - OZFARMER Kensington Food Preserver User Manual

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My preserver is smoking on first use. Is this normal?
When you first turn on the preserver, it will burn off factory debris and will smoke a little. This is completely
normal. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.
The lid on my preserver does not fit snugly. Does this affect the performance?
The lid is designed to stop water from splashing out and the looser fit allows steam to escape as the bottles
process. As this is designed as a water bath unit, the lid does not need to be snug to ensure proper operation
of the unit.
Can I process meats in this unit?
No. This unit is a water bath preserver with a maximum operating temperature of 100 degrees C. Low acid
foods such as meats and vegetables need to be processed at higher temperatures to ensure that all bacteria
have been killed. This requires the use of a different preserving method known as pressure canning. Whilst
pressure canners can be used as water baths, the converse does not apply and you cannot use your Ozfarmer
preserver to safely process low acid foods. We recommend the addition of lemon juice to lower acidity foods
such as tomatoes.
Can I use any type of bottle in this preserver?
This unit accommodates all bottle types but we strongly recommend that you only use bottles designed for
preserving as opposed to recycled supermarket bottles which are not tempered glass and check the
instructions for the relevant bottles and closures. Note that some preserving jars which have a rubber gasket
and wire bail clip are not designed to be processed in a water bath.
You should always operate the unit with the rack in the bottom to minimise the chance of breakage.
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