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After canning my jars of tomatoes, I noticed there was
extra headspace in the jar. What happened?
This could be caused by loss of liquid in the jar during the canning
process, which is called siphoning. Packing your tomatoes too firmly
or not leaving enough headspace can cause this to occur. To prevent
liquid loss when canning your tomatoes and your fruits, be sure to
follow the recipe packing instructions as stated and leave the proper
amount of headspace.
Must I always Pre-Heat my jars in the appliance?
Yes, the appliance has been optimized to pre-heat your jars to the
correct temperature for canning. We do not recommend using other
types of pre-heating methods while using your freshTECH Automatic
Canning System as this could interfere with the overall canning process.
Do I need to heat my Lids and Bands
during Pre-Heating too?
No, the preserving lids and bands do not have to be heated during
the Pre-Heating process. Set clean lids and bands aside in your work
area, so they are ready when you need them. Only Pre-Heat clean,
empty jars.
Note: While Preserving jars with food, the lids and bands must be on,
as recommended in your recipe.
What happens if I have interrupted the
sensing/preserving process with Stop / Reset button?
Pressing Stop will display error message “E12”. You can immediately
Reset by pressing Stop/Reset button. However if the process
interruption continues beyond 1 minute, we recommend you stop
the process and use the food within one week with refrigeration.
View User Manual for additional FAQs
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