Use and Care Instructions The Smart Canner ™ Versatile • Simple • Safe Browning…Steaming… Pressure cooking…Canning… The “SMART CANNER™” does it with ease! For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. (Keep this book for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles, knobs or oven mitts. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. This appliance is not recommended for use by children.
OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS FIGURE 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Lid Handle Lid Black Pressure Limiting Valve (low altitudes) Green Pressure Limiting Valve (for use at elevations higher than 1,000 ft. above sea level) 5. Body Handles 6. Stainless Steel Body 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Before FIRST USE BEFORE FIRST USE • Remove packaging materials such as cardboard, plastics or styrofoam and discard appropriately. • Wipe clean all the parts with a soft damp cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly. • Do not immerse in water or place in dishwasher. • The GASKET sets in behind the wire guide. Before your first use, gently pull the GASKET out. (image 1) • Hand wash in warm soapy water. Dry, then firmly press the GASKET back in behind the wire guide.
HOW To USE 4/5 RULE: NEVER fill a pressure cooker more than 4/5 full with food. Also, don’t pack food tightly into a the pressure cooker. These practices may cause the pressure cooker to not operate correctly and it will affect the outcome of your food. IMPORTANT: Before you start select the BLACK LIMITING PRESSURE VALVE for all usage unless you are located at altitudes above 1,000 feet above sea level. At altitudes higher than 1,000 feet above sea level always use the GREEN LIMITING PRESSURE VALVE.
HOW TO USE STEAMING Steaming foods offers a great way to save time, energy and nutritional benefits. Steamed foods don’t require cooking oils, which can save both money and unwanted calories. The steaming process keeps the foods from coming in direct contact with boiling water, so foods cook evenly and gently in their own juices. Nutrients are less likely to be swept away in the boiling water. Nearly all meats, vegetables, pasta, rice and seafood can be steamed. HOW TO STEAM FOODS: 1.
HOw TO USE Approximate Steaming Times for Vegetables Vegetable Size/Preparation Time in minutes Suggested seasonings Artichokes Steam whole artichokes 25-40 min extra virgin olive oil and lemon zest Asparagus Whole spears, thick spears 7-13 min olive oil combined with lemon zest or sesame peeled lightly seeds Beans, green Whole beans 6-10 min garlic Beets, small or medium-sized Whole, un-peeled beets scrubbed clean; peel off the skins after steaming 35-50 min fresh thyme Broccoli Trim
Food PRESERVATION FOOD PRESERVATION Ready to enjoy home canning with the “Smart Canner”? Few things are more satisfying than opening a jar of something you’ve canned yourself. Home canning has a long and important legacy for families. You’ll be able to take advantage of many benefits by canning your own fruits and vegetables. It’s more than just the great taste of produce you’ve preserved at their peak, it’s the health benefits of controlling what goes in the foods you eat.
FOOD PRESERVATION HOW TO CAN WITH THE “SMART CANNER” The ““Smart Canner” comes with 3 racks to use during the canning process. The short rack is used for canning quart jars, the tall rack for pint size jars, and the steaming rack which can be used as a separation layer when stacking smaller size jars. The “Smart Canner” will process: · 4 Quarts using the SHORT RACK · 8 Pints using the TALL RACK · 16 - 4 oz jelly jars.
RECIPES BEEF CHILI (PRESSURE COOK) • 3 lbs. chuck roast, cut in 1- inch cubes • 2 Tbls chili powder • 1 Tbls vegetable oil • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • Salt and pepper to taste • 1/2 tsp ground oregano • 1 large onion, diced • 10 oz can of diced tomatoes • 4 stalks of celery, diced • 4 oz can of diced green chili peppers • 2 Tbls Italian Seasoning 1. Press Smart Canner’s BROWN setting. Press START. Brown meat and seasonings without the lid on the canner. Cook until meat is browned. 2. Add 10 oz.
RECIPES SLOW COOKED BAKED ZITI • 2 tablesspoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped • 1 lb. ziti • (2) 25 oz. jars of marinara sauce • 2/3 cups of water • 15 oz. ricotta cheese • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 cup grated Parmesan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mix the 3 cheese in a small bowl. Rinse the zita under cold water. Evenly space one layer of zita in the bottom of the Smart Canner. Spread one jar of marinara sauce over the ziti. Add half the cheese mixture and half the basil.
© 2014 Chard International, P.O. Box 444, Two Rivers, WI 54241-0444 1-888-815-4252 Warranty Your product is warrantied for one year from date of purchase against all defects in material and workmanship. Should your product prove defective within one year from date of purchase or receipt, return the unit, freight prepaid, along with an explanation of the claim. Please package your product carefully in its original box and packing material to avoid damage in transit.
