User Manual

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benets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benetsof

controllingwhatgoesinthefoodsyoueat.Plus,it’sasteptowardselfsufciency.Youcan

enjoy the taste of your garden all year! Home canned products make thoughtful and

healthy gifts.

The “Smart Canner” helps make the process easy and safe. Digital controls will make the

processeasier,evenforrsttimehomecanners.Theprocessofpressurecanningsafely

eliminatesandprotectsagainstunwantedmicroorganisms.We’veincludedsometipson

the basics of canning. Feel free to explore the many recipe resources available online or

through your local library. Join a club and learn even more.

BASIC CANNING TIPS

• We highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the canning procedures,

the different acid levels of fresh foods and FDA guidelines that can be found on the

Internet. http://nchfp.uga.edu/

• There are a wide variety of products that can be successfully canned. However, not

every food item is suitable. Check for recipes before proceeding.

• Follow recipe directions carefully.

• Select jar sizes in servings that you and your family will be able to consume in a timely

manner. Make sure there are no small chips along the top of jars that would prevent

adequate sealing. With proper care, canning jars can be reused for many years.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO REUSE LIDS.

• Some handy items that you may normally need include saucepans, measuring cups

and measuring spoons, sharp kitchen knives, large spoons or ladles, cutting boards,

non-metallic spatula, funnels, jar lifters, oven gloves and clean rags. Also, adhesive

labelscanaddanicelooktoyournalproduct.

• Makesureallutensils,jarsandlidsarethoroughlycleanbeforenalcanning.It’sbest

to keep your newly cleaned jars warm to help reduce chance of breakage caused by

temperature changes when adding hot foods.

• “The “Smart Canner” can seal jars through both pressure canning and water bath

techniques—check with your recipe for suggested method.

• Follow guidelines for safety procedures from canning jar and lid manufactures. Never

use jars that are not designed for home canning.