Operation Manual

Fill one jar at a time to ensure the best quality product and seal.

Keep lid closed, but not locked, while ﬁlling each jar to help

the remaining jars stay hot.

Easily remove and handle hot jars using the Ball

brand Jar Lifter included with your appliance.

Using a funnel that ﬁts both Wide

Mouth and Regular Mouth jars, and

is designed speciﬁcally for home

canning, will make ﬁlling your jars

easy and less messy. Look for the Ball

brand Collapsible Funnel where other

home canning supplies are sold.

Protect hands and handle hot, wet and

slippery jars with conﬁdence by using the

Ball

brand Secure-Grip Hot Jar Handler.

Look for it where other home canning

supplies are sold.

Wipe rim of jar with a clean damp cloth

or paper towel. This removes any residue

on the jar rim that may interfere with a

good seal.

Lids are one-time use only. Always use a new lid to ensure a proper seal.

Twist on band until ﬁngertip tight. Bands that are over-tight may

result in a seal failure as air cannot escape from the jar during the

canning process. Bands that are under-tight may result in a poor

seal. The Ball

brand Sure Tight™ Band Tool takes the guess work

out of securing the bands to “ﬁngertip tight.” Look for this accessory

where other canning supplies are sold.

The dual-purpose Ball

brand Bubble Remover & Headspace Tool can help

you measure headspace and remove air bubbles. Look for it where other

home canning supplies are sold.

Quick Tip

Checklist for Filling Your Jars

Jar

Lifter

Collapsible

Funnel