Using Your Automatic Home Canning System; Cleaning Before Use - Freshtech SmartPRESERVE FTAC-13-10 User Manual

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.
• Keep this manual in an easy to locate place for future use.
• Place Appliance on a clean, sturdy and level surface that is within 3 ft of an outlet.
• Do not place under hanging cabinets; steam from pressure release may
cause damage.
• Ensure all parts illustrated on pages 6 and 7 are included with the Appliance.
• neVer preSS tHe Start Button on tHe touCH-pad WItHout fILLIng
tHe reQuIred VoLume of Water In tHe Inner pot. See Pre-Heating section
on page 13 in this User Manual.
fIrSt uSe CLeanIng
1. Make certain the Appliance is not plugged into the power supply before cleaning.
2. Remove the Inner Pot and Rack and wash in warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe inside of the Appliance Lid, including the gasket, with a slightly damp
cloth and allow it to air-dry.
4. Wipe the inside base and the surface of the heating element in the Appliance
with a slightly damp cloth and allow it to air-dry.
5. Follow instructions for cleaning your Steam Vent located on page 17.
6. Ensure the Steam Vent located in the inside of the Lid is clear of obstruction.
If the vent cleaner cannot enter the vent hole or cannot go all the way in as
intended, this may be due to an obstruction. do not operate the appliance.
Contact 1-800-240-3340 for Consumer Service.
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm EST.
7. Your Appliance is now ready for assembly!
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