Freshtech SmartPRESERVE FTAC-13-10 User manual

User Manual /
Warranty Information
Automatic Home Canning System
with SmartPRESERVE™ Technology
Model FTAC-13-10
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may cause death, personal injury
and/or property damage. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to
persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCT LABELS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE.
2. DO NOT LIFT OR MOVE UNIT DURING OPERATION AND/OR WHILE HOT.
3. Turn the appliance o and unplug the power cord from the power source when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance parts to cool
before putting on or taking o parts and before cleaning the appliance.
4. NEVER attempt to open lid while the unit is operating. DO NOT open the unit until
it has cooled and all internal pressure has been released. If lid is dicult to rotate,
this indicates that the unit is still pressurized. Do not force the appliance lid to
open. Any pressure in the unit can be hazardous.
5. Do not touch the appliance’s hot surfaces. Use top handle to open the lid or use
side handles to move the appliance
6. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance base in water or any other liquids.
7. The appliance is designed with steam vents towards the back surface of the lid.
Caution must be exercised while appliance is in operation as proximity to steam
may cause burns. DO NOT place hands or face near vent.
8. Extreme caution must be used if moving an appliance containing hot water.
9. After processing, use extreme caution when opening the hinged lid. Serious burns
can result from residual steam escaping from inside the unit. Lift the lid facing away
from you and allow the drops of water to trickle back from the lid into the unit.
10. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury.
Make certain the Lid is properly closed before operating. See section for How to
Use the Appliance.
11. Keep out of reach of children. Close adult supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used near children.
12. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or power plug, or
operate it after malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
13. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause
hazard or injury.
14. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of table, counter, or allow it to
come into contact with hot surfaces.
15. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas stove or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
16. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect the appliance, press stop / reset, then remove the power plug from
the power supply.
17. DO NOT DRY HEAT THE INNER POT. ALWAYS FILL THE INNER POT FIRST
WITH THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF WATER, AND THEN ADD THE
JAR RACK AND JARS.
18. Do not touch the heater located within the Appliance Base as it becomes very hot.
19. Do not use the appliance for any reason other than its intended use.
20. Do not place anything other than water into the inner pot. Do not use the inner
pot for cooking food. The inner pot is designed for fresh preserving.
21. Always use appliance in a well-ventilated area, and not under hanging cabinets.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
any service covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside the
freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System. Only authorized
personnel should repair the appliance.
Please read ALL of the instructions in this manual carefully before you begin to use
this appliance. Proper care and maintenance will ensure a long life and trouble free
operation for this appliance. Please save these instructions and refer to them for
cleaning and care tips.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided
and should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-
supply cord or extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord
set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally. The extension cord should be a grounded type 3 wire cord.
Contact 1-800-240-3340 for Consumer Service.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm EST.
22. Do not fill unit over or under the 48 oz / 6 cups fill line. Overfilling could result in
an under processed food. Under filling could result in too much water
evaporation before the process ends.
23. Always operate the unit using the inner pot. Operating without the
inner pot may cause an electrical shock.
24. Only qualified service technicians may repair this product using authentic
freshTECH parts and accessories. Never attempt to disassemble or repair the unit
yourself. Contact 1-800-240-3340 for Consumer Service. Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm EST.
25. To reduce the risk of electrical fire, only place appliance on flat, heat resistant
solid surface.
26. To reduce the risk of electrical fire, do not store anything directly on top
of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
27. Do not operate the appliance without the vent filter in place.
28. Do not use the appliance outdoors or for commercial purposes.
29. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN EASILY LOCATE THEM.
30. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Preserve only in removable container.

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EXPERIENCE A WHOLE NEW WAY
OF FRESH PRESERVING
DEAR FOOD ENTHUSIAST,
CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the proud owner of a new
freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System, designed with the unique,
patent pending SmartPRESERVE™Technology! No more guesswork.
No more worries. And NO more stove-top monitoring.
With this first of a kind, counter-top appliance, you can:
1. Prepare Recipes: Prepare fresh jams & jellies, sauces, tomatoes, salsas,
fruits, and pickles using the easy-to-follow instructions in the included
freshTECH Recipe Book.*
2. Fill Jars: Fill Ball®brand canning jars with your freshly made food per the
Recipe Book instructions (only use Ball®, Kerr®or Golden Harvest®brand
canning jars, and in Canada use Bernardin®canning jars).
3. Auto-Preserve With the Touch of a Button: Preserve your freshly
prepared recipes in the automatic home canning appliance for shelf-stable
storage for up to a year. You’re now ready to share your homemade recipes
with friends and family. With the included freshTECH Meal Creations Guide
make quick snacks and meals, or entrees, beverages and desserts using the
fresh preserved foods in your pantry - especially handy for busy weekdays!
*Only use recipes exclusively developed and optimized for the appliance as
explained in the included freshTECH Recipe Book.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance Parts Reference Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What is the SmartPRESERVE™ Fresh Preserving Technology? . . . . . 10
Using Your Automatic Home Canning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Cleaning before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Preparing and assembling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• How to use the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Process termination and resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Cleaning after use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequently Asked Questions and Trouble-Shooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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PARTS DIAGRAM
1. Jar Rack
2. Inner Pot
3. Appliance Base
4. Touch-Pad with Display Panel
5. Hinged Locking Lid
6. Drip Cup
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3
5
4
Back of Unit
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7. Lift Valve
8. Temperature Sensor 1
9. Steam Vent Filter
10. Temperature Sensor 2
11. Gasket - Inside Lid
12. Water Drainage
Channel
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TOUCHPAD WITH DISPLAY PANEL
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1. Pre-Heating Indicator (RED)
2. Sensing Indicator (ORANGE)
3. Pre-Heat Button
4. Food Category Buttons
5. Recipe Program Buttons
6. Preserving Indicator (ORANGE)
7. Ready Indicator (GREEN)
8. Display
9. Control Buttons

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PRE-HEAT – To activate jar pre-heating, push Pre-Heat and then Start.
START / STATUS – The status button will indicate real time process temperature
if pushed once during auto-preserving. The Status button will indicate the life
counter of your Appliance (in hours used) if pushed once prior to auto-preserving.
STOP / RESET – At any stage during the process, the Stop button can be pressed to
terminate the program. To Reset the appliance, press and hold for 2 seconds.
CATEGORY – Displays the type of foods you can preserve in your appliance.
PROGRAMMED RECIPES – Displays the program number referenced in freshTECH
Recipe Book.
PRE-HEATING PHASE (RED) - Pre-heats your jars prior to filing with hot food
to prevent jar breakage. This phase takes 12 minutes to complete.
SENSING PHASE (ORANGE) - Designed to optimize temperature for your recipe
prior to preserving.
PRESERVING PHASE (ORANGE) - Automatically senses and constantly monitors
time and temperature to optimize each recipe using SmartPRESERVE™Technology.
READY (GREEN) – Appliance is either ready for programming or the program has
completed a Pre-Heating or Preserving Phase (flashing green light).
BUTTON FEATURES
STATUS LIGHTS AND PHASE OVERVIEW

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SmartPRESERVE™ TECHNOLOGY TAKES GUESSWORK AWAY!
SmartPRESERVE™TECHNOLOGY
WHAT IS THE SmartPRESERVE™ TECHNOLOGY?
When it comes to fresh preserving, the experts at Jarden Home Brands bring
everything to the table. That is why we developed the first ever automatic home
canning system based on a unique, patent pending SmartPRESERVE™ Technology.
We collaborated with food scientists, and cooking enthusiasts, to optimize the time,
temperature and process for each recipe.
SmartPRESERVE™ Technology is an energy ecient hybrid technology that
automatically senses, and constantly monitors time and temperature optimized
for each recipe. The automatic sensing technology also self-adapts the temperature
and time based on the altitude of your location.
The technology removes any guesswork, eliminates the need for stove-top monitoring
and takes worries away. The freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System empowers
you to fresh preserve delicious homemade foods, shelf-stable for up to one year.
Fresh Preserving a Batch of Your Favorite Food is Now Simple and Easy!
Prepare recipes using
easy-to-follow instructions
in the freshTECH
Canning Recipe Book.
Fill freshly prepared
foods in pre-heated
approved canning jars.
Auto-preserve with
the touch of a button.
Repeat the entire process if you wish to fresh preserve your next batch of food.
You now have jars full of homemade foods in your pantry, to enjoy with
family and friends.
The provided freshTECH Meals Creation Guide oers many quick tips, recipe
starter suggestions and complete recipes to make from your fresh preserved foods.
Especially handy for your busy weekdays.
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To ensure the highest quality performance, the freshTECH Automatic Home
Canning System with SmartPRESERVE™Technology is designed for a useful life of
1000 hours. For a frequent user this approximates to 6 to 10 years of use. Over that
time you can fresh preserve over 6000 jars of jams, jellies, sauces, pickles and more.
You can check the life status (hours remaining) of your appliance by pressing the
Status button on the touch-pad anytime it is not in Preserving phase.