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Freshtech SmartPRESERVE FTAC-13-10 User Manual

Automatic home canning system with smartpreserve technology
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  • Page 1 Automatic Home Canning System with SmartPRESERVE™ Technology Model FTAC-13-10 User Manual / Warranty Information www.freshTECHAutoCanner.com...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Important SafeguardS Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may cause death, personal injury and/or property damage. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCT LABELS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE.

  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    24. Only qualified service technicians may repair this product using authentic freshTECH parts and accessories. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself. Contact 1-800-240-3340 for Consumer Service. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm EST.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    You’re now ready to share your homemade recipes with friends and family. With the included freshTECH Meal Creations Guide make quick snacks and meals, or entrees, beverages and desserts using the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    taBLe of ContentS Important Safeguards ....... . 2 Introduction ........4 appliance parts reference diagram .

  • Page 6: Appliance Parts Reference Diagram

    partS dIagram 1. Jar Rack 2. Inner Pot 3. Appliance Base 4. Touch-Pad with Display Panel 5. Hinged Locking Lid Back of unit 6. Drip Cup...
  • Page 7 7. Lift Valve 8. Temperature Sensor 1 9. Steam Vent Filter 10. Temperature Sensor 2 11. Gasket - Inside Lid 12. Water Drainage Channel...
  • Page 8 touCH-pad WItH dISpLaY paneL 1. Pre-Heating Indicator (RED) 6. Preserving Indicator (ORANGE) 2. Sensing Indicator (ORANGE) 7. Ready Indicator (GREEN) 3. Pre-Heat Button 8. Display 4. Food Category Buttons 9. Control Buttons 5. Recipe Program Buttons...
  • Page 9 To reset the appliance, press and hold for 2 seconds. CategorY – Displays the type of foods you can preserve in your appliance. programmed reCIpeS – Displays the program number referenced in freshTECH Recipe Book. StatuS LIgHtS and pHaSe oVerVIeW pre-HeatIng pHaSe (red) - Pre-heats your jars prior to filing with hot food to prevent jar breakage.

  • Page 10: What Is The Smartpreserve™ Fresh Preserving Technology

    The technology removes any guesswork, eliminates the need for stove-top monitoring and takes worries away. The freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System empowers you to fresh preserve delicious homemade foods, shelf-stable for up to one year.

  • Page 11: Using Your Automatic Home Canning System

    Before fIrSt uSe Important noteS: Before using your freshteCH automatic Home Canning System for the first time, thoroughly review the Important Safeguards at the beginning of this user manual. • Keep the box, packaging materials and promotion materials for use at a later date, as appropriate.

  • Page 12: Preparing And Assembling The Unit

    WELCOME. 4. DO NOT use Appliance without the vent filter in place. openIng and CLoSIng Your freSHteCH appLIanCe LId to open the appliance Lid 1. Always use the top handle for unlocking and opening the Appliance Lid.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Appliance

    1 hour elapses from initial pre-heating. preSerVIng freSHLY made food 1. Prepare your food as per the recipe instructions in the freshTECH Recipe Book. By now your empty jars must be pre-heated and ready to be filled, indicated by the flashing green Ready light.
  • Page 14 7. If you plan to make another batch, refer to section Pre-Heating Empty Jars to start the process again. preparIng tHe freSHteCH automatIC Home CannIng SYStem for anotHer BatCH 1. After removing jars, push the Stop / reset button once to clear end of process indicators.

  • Page 15: Process Termination And Resetting

    1 minute of the termination, you can immediately Reset and Restart the program. After 1 minute, reprocess the food immediately following the instructions on page 21 of the freshTECH Recipe Book. 4. To reset the Appliance, press and hold Stop / reset for 2 seconds.

  • Page 16: Cleaning After Use

    The Drip Cup can be washed in the dishwasher, top rack only or with hot soapy water, rinsed and dried. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds or scouring pads on any freshTECH parts. If there’s any stubborn residue, a cloth, sponge or rubber spatula will usually remove it.
  • Page 17 CLeanIng tHe Steam Vent After each use, it is recommended to clean the Steam Vent and Vent Filter on the inside of the Appliance Lid to prevent potential clogging due to hard water scaling or trapped food particles. Always use the supplied Vent Cleaner when performing this function.

  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions And Trouble-Shooting Tips

    Can I use my own recipes in the appliance? No. Only tested recipes in the freshTECH Recipe Book should be used. They are optimized to perfectly preserve the best taste and nutrition. Refer to the freshTECH Recipe Book for section on The Importance of Using Tested Recipes for more information.
  • Page 19 How do I know that jar lids have sealed? Refer to the section for checking jar lids for seals in the freshTECH Recipe Book. Can I cook food in my unit? No. The Appliance is only designed for canning/fresh preserving based on SmartPRESERVE Technology.
  • Page 20 Ready light is flashing. Can I use the Inner pot as a regular pot on the stove-top? No, the Inner Pot is only designed for use with the freshTECH appliance. Using for any other reason will void the warranty.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Observed Issue Cause What To Do The freshTECH The cord is not fully Ensure the cord is plugged in at both Appliance will not ends. plugged in. turn on when I Refer to page 9 for instructions.
  • Page 22 Regardless of the cause, you should reprocess the food following the instructions in the Reprocessing Jars section of the freshTECH Recipe Book. There may be residue on Carefully remove Inner Pot and check bottom to ensure clean. If not, wait for Pot to cool the bottom of the Inner and wipe off any residue.

  • Page 23: Service And Maintenance

    • Inner Pot, Jar Rack, Drip Cup, Vent Cleaner: Call 1-800-240-3340 To assist in serving you better, please have the freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System model number and date of purchase available when you call. The model number is located on the bottom of the appliance base and on the cover page of this instruction manual.

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    WarrantY InformatIon 1-Year LImIted WarrantY Hearthmark, LLC doing business as Jarden Home Brands, 14611 W Commerce Road, Daleville, IN 47334, warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Jarden Home Brands, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
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  • Page 28 ® This product is not manufactured by, or affiliated with, Ball Corporation. US Consumer Service: 1-800-240-3340 Visit us online at www.freshTECHAutoCanner.com for more exciting ideas, entertaining tips and delicious recipes! Rev 1.2 Printed in China Model FTAC-13-10 P.N. 139741 SPR-082113-409P...

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