OZFARMER Kensington Food Preserver User manual

THE KENSINGTON FOOD PRESERVER
& STERILISER
www.ozfarmer.com
IMPORTANT: This manual contains special instructions
regarding the unit. Please read before first use.

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Lid
Heat insulated handles
Tap handle
Tap
Cord holder
Temperature dial
Indicator light
Preserving rack

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
YOUR KENSINGTON FOOD PRESERVER ................................4
Uses for your Food Preserver ..............................................4
Safety Information ..............................................................4
What’s included with your Kensington Food Preserver?......4
Technical Specifications.......................................................4
Getting to know your Kensington Food Preserver................5
Using your Kensington Food Preserver ................................5
Preserving Foods .................................................................5
Heating or Reheating Liquids...............................................6
Care and maintenance ........................................................7
Storage................................................................................7
Warranty and after sales service .........................................7
Australian Distributor..........................................................8
Recipes................................................................................9
Equipment to assist in successful preserving .....................11
Some “urban myths” about preserving..............................12
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......................................13
Carefully read these instructions before first using the Preserver and keep them for future reference. If you
resell the Kensington Preserver, make sure that you also pass on the instruction booklet. For more
information contact sale[email protected]

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YOUR KENSINGTON FOOD PRESERVER
Welcome to the world of preserving and
congratulations on your purchase of your heavy
duty Kensington Food Preserver. This quality
appliance will ensure you have many years of
enjoyment and use. If you have any questions
about your Kensington Food Preserver or about
food preserving please contact our Customer
Service Department at suppo[email protected]m
Uses for your Food Preserver
Your Kensington Food Preserver is suitable for the
following uses:
Preserving
Sterilising
Heating / reheating and dispensing
liquids
Heating / reheating sausages and similar
foodstuffs
Heating / reheating soups
The Kensington Food Preserver is designed for
domestic use and is not suitable for commercial or
industrial applications.
Safety Information
WARNING!
To prevent any danger of potentially fatal electric
shocks, always follow these important safety
rules:
Ensure that the base with the electrical
connections does not come in contact with water.
Ensure that the base is completely dry before use,
especially if it has accidentally gotten wet.
Ensure that the power cord is not wet or damp
whilst the appliance is in use. Lay the cord so that
it cannot get damaged or trapped.
If the plug or cord gets damaged, have them
immediately replaced by a qualified electrician to
avoid any danger.
After use, always remove the plug from the power
socket. It is not enough just to turn the appliance
off, as electric current can still flow into the
appliance so long as it is connected to the wall
socket.
Make sure that the power cord does not touch any
of the hot surfaces of the appliance.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of injury or fire:
Hot steam can escape. The Preserver can become
very hot while it is in use. Wear oven mitts.
Make sure that the appliance is on a flat, level
and stable surface before turning it on.
This appliance is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with reduced physical,
mental or sensory capacities, or who lack the
knowledge and experience to operate the
appliance in complete safety, unless fully
supervised by a competent adult.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with or near the appliance.
Do not attempt to move the appliance after it has
been heated. Wait until it has completely cooled.
Do not use an external thermostat or remote
control device to operate this appliance.
What’s included with your Kensington
Food Preserver?
Preserving unit
Preserving rack
Lid
Instructions for use
After unwrapping the appliance, ensure that all the
parts are present and remove all packing material.
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 220 –240V -50Hz
Power rating: 1800W
Capacity: 27 litres
Operating temperatures: 30 –100° C

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Getting to know your Kensington Food
Preserver
Lid
Heat insulated handles
Tap handle
Tap
Cord holder
Temperature dial
Indicator light
Preserving rack
Using your Kensington Food Preserver
Preparing the preserver for use
Unwind all the cord from the cord holder.
Put the preserver on a flat, anti-slip surface.
Make sure that the mains power point is
easily accessible. (Some people find it helpful
to place the unit next to the sink so that it is
easy to empty the unit once the preserving
process has finished)
Clean the preserver as described in the
section “Care and Maintenance”.
Plug the appliance into the power socket.
WARNING!
Never operate the food preserver when it is
empty. This risks damaging the appliance
irreparably.
Pour approximately 5 litres of water into the
preserver and bring it to the boil.
WARNING!
When it is hot, only move the unit using the
insulated handles. Burn risk!
Note:
Some manufacturing residue may be present in
the unit which may cause some odours when the
unit is first used. These are not noxious and will
disperse in a short time. Ensure adequate
ventilation during use, such as opening a window.
Turning your Kensington Food Preserver on or off
Set the temperature dial to the desired
temperature. The indicator light will come
on. Once the appliance has heated to the
selected temperature the indicator light will
go off. It will intermittently relight as the
temperature drops below the selected
temperature and the preserver reheats.
When you want to turn off the appliance,
turn the temperature dial to the position
marked OFF.
Whenever you are not using the appliance,
always remove the plug from the mains
power.
Preserving Foods
Foods can be preserved by exposing them to heat.
Depending on the type and the mass of the foods
to be preserved, you need to distinguish between
“sterilisation” and “pasteurisation”.
With sterilisation, the foods to be preserved are
brought up to a minimum temperature of 100° C,
whilst pasteurisation occurs at heats around 80° C.
Pasteurisation is usually sufficient for domestic
purposes.
To preserve properly you need to have preserving
bottles with screw-top lids or lids with rubber
seals.
1. Put the preserving rack inside the preserving
unit.
2. Place the filled and closed bottles on the rack.
Note:
It is possible to process up to a maximum of 14
one litre bottles at once in two layers stacked on
top of each other.
3. Pour in enough water to at least cover the top
layer of bottles. Make sure that all the bottles
are firmly closed to prevent water getting into
them.
4. Close the preserving unit with the lid.

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WARNING!
When it is hot, only move the unit using the
insulated handles. Burn risk!
5. Set the temperature dial to the desired
temperature. Use the following table as a
guide to temperature selection:
Fruit
Temperature
in ° C
Time in
minutes
Apples
hard/soft
85
30/40
Apple sauce
90
30
Cherries
80
30
Pears
hard/soft
90
30/80
Raspberries
80
25
Rhubarb
95
30
Strawberries,
gooseberries
80
30
Cranberries
90
25
Apricots
85
30
Greengage
plums
90
25
Peaches
85
30
Plums
90
30
Quinces
95
30
Blueberries
85
25
Important note: The Kensington Preserving Unit is not
considered to be suitable for preserving low acid foods such as
most vegetables, soups, meat and fish.
Note:
The times shown in the tables relate to the
processing time. This starts once the preserver is
heated to the defined temperature. It can take
up to 90 minutes to preheat, especially if the unit
is full!
6. After the defined time, turn the temperature
dial to OFF. Take the plug out of the mains
socket.
7. Place a heat resistant container under the tap
and lift the tap handle to empty the water from
the unit.
8. Once the water has emptied out of the unit,
remove the bottles from the preserver and
place them on a towel to allow them to cool.
Heating or Reheating Liquids
WARNING!
When using liquids in the preserver, ensure that
the maximum level is 4cm from the top of the
unit. If not the liquid could overflow.
1. Pour the liquid (for example mulled wine or hot
chocolate) into the Kensington Food Preserver.
2. Put the lid on the preserver.
WARNING!
When it is hot, only move the unit using the
insulated handles. Burn risk!
3. Set the temperature dial to the desired
temperature. The indicator light will come on.
4. Regularly stir the liquids to ensure a uniform
distribution of heat.
5. Once the preserver has heated to the selected
temperature the indicator light will go off. It
will intermittently relight as the temperature
drops below the selected temperature and the
preserver reheats.
6. You can pour out liquids that do not have any
solid ingredients by using the tap at the
bottom. To do this, hold a pot or some other
sort of container under the tap and push down
on the tap handle. Once you have poured out
the amount you want into the container, let go
of the tap handle.
WARNING!
Do not use the tap to pour out liquids containing
solid ingredients, such as soups or other food
preparations. These solids can block the tap.
Note:
You can also use the appliance to reheat
casseroles and stews. Stir the casserole regularly
to make sure it doesn’t burn and stick to the
bottom of the unit. It is advisable not to reheat at
high temperature settings.

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Care and maintenance
WARNING!
Before cleaning your Kensington Food Preserver,
make sure that it is disconnected from the power.
Electrocution risk!
Never submerge the appliance in water or other
liquids.
Clean the preserver with a dampened cloth. For
stubborn stains, use a mild detergent.
WARNING!
NEVER use abrasive or corrosive cleaning
products. These can cause irreparable damage to
the surface material.
Clean the preserving rack in soapy water and
rinse it with fresh water.
Cleaning the tap
To thoroughly clean the tap, you can unscrew
the tap handle.
Unscrew the handle
Gently move it backwards and forwards in
warm soapy water.
Rinse it in fresh water.
Run soapy water through the tap. To remove
tough residues from inside the tap you can use
a bottle brush.
After cleaning, run fresh water through the tap.
Screw the handle back onto the tap.
Descaling
Calcium deposits on the bottom of the Kensington
Food Preserver can lead to decreased energy
efficiency and can shorten the life of the appliance.
Descale the preserver as soon as calcium deposits
appear.
Use a commercially available descaling
product. Follow the instructions provided
with the product.
Once descaling has been completed,
clean the preserver with lots of fresh
water.
Storage
Wind the power cord around the cord holder and
insert the plug in the plug holder in the middle of
the preserver base.
Store your Kensington Food Preserver in a cool,
dry place.
Warranty and after sales service
The Kensington Food Preserver is guaranteed for
12 Months (1 year) from the date of purchase.
The appliance has been manufactured with care
and meticulously checked before delivery. Please
keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase. If
you need to apply for replacement under warranty
terms, in the first instance contact the original
retailer of the appliance. They will contact the
customer service department to validate your
warranty claim.
The warranty only applies to material and
manufacturing faults, and does not extend to
damage sustained during transport, wear and tear,
misuse, burning, chipping or damage to the
enamel or damage to fragile parts. This product is
exclusively designed for household use and not for
commercial purposes.
This warranty is voided if the appliance is used
incorrectly or inappropriately, if it is subjected to
rough treatment or if any repairs are carried out
prior to gaining approval from our customer
service department.
This warranty will not be extended by any repairs
made under its warranty. This also applies to
replaced parts or repairs. Any defects present at
the time of purchase must be reported as soon as
the preserver is unwrapped or at the most, two
days after the purchase or receipt of the product.

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Any repairs that are required outside the term of
the warranty will be charged at standard market
rates.
We know you will love your new preserver and you
can expect many years of healthy food preserving
in the future! Also don’t forget to join our self-
sustainability forum at www.ozfarmer.com/forum!
Australian Distributor
Ozfarmer Australia, Mid North Coast NSW 2440
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.ozfarmer.com
Email: [email protected]m

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Recipes
Strawberry Jam
Remove the stalks and wash the strawberries.
Sprinkle them with preserving sugar at a ratio of
1:1 (for 1000 g strawberries 1000 g sugar). Leave
them to marinate overnight and stir them from
time to time.
Fill the strawberries into preserving bottles (fill
them up 2/3 only) and seal according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Cook the strawberries at 80°C for 25 minutes in
the Kensington Preserver.
Sweet & Sour Pumpkin
2 kg Pumpkin
1/2 l Vinegar
1 l Water
1/4 l Wine vinegar
1 kg Sugar
Juice and rind of a lemon
Fresh ginger, cut into slices
A stick of Cinnamon
Some Cloves
Preparation
Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the core. Peel
the pumpkin and cut it into small cubes. Weigh the
pumpkin cubes and wash them. Douse them in a
bowl with diluted vinegar (for each 2 kgs of
pumpkin pulp use 1/2 litre of vinegar and 1 litre of
water). Allow the pumpkin cubes to marinate in it
for 12 hours. When ready, shake off the water and
allow the pumpkin cubes to drain well.
Prepare the marinade as follows:
1/4 litre wine vinegar, 1 kg sugar, the juice and
rind of 1 lemon, 1 piece (root) of fresh ginger cut
into slices (as a substitute, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
powder), 1 stick of cinnamon, some cloves (about
a tablespoon full).
Prepare the marinade and then cook the pumpkin
cubes in it until glassy.
Put the pumpkin cubes into preserving bottles.
Cook the remaining marinade a little longer and
then thicken it. Pour it over the pumpkin cubes
and then seal the preserving bottles. Only fill the
bottles up to 1/3.
Cook the pumpkin at 90°C for 30 minutes in the
Kensington Food Preserver.
Chilli Sauce (hot)
Makes about 2.5 litres / 6 pints.
2 cups sweet green peppers, chopped
2 cups chopped onions
24 large tomatoes (peeled, cored, chopped)
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tbsp. salt
1 1/4 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
Combine and add all ingredients to a heavy
saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 to 2 hours
or till desired thickness has been reached. Stir
often to prevent sticking. Pack hot jars with hot
prepared tomato mixture leaving 1/2-inch head
space. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim and seal jars
according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place
bottles in Kensington Preserver and process at
90°C for 30 minutes.
Bottled Peaches
Choose ripe, mature fruit of ideal quality for eating
fresh or cooking. Peaches can be packed in very
light, light or medium sugar syrup. They can also
be packed in water, apple juice or white grape
juice. Prepare the liquid syrup and keep it hot.
Remove skins from peaches by using a small paring
knife or if preferred, dip fruit in boiling water for
30 to 60 seconds until skins loosen. Dip quickly in
cold water and slip off skins. Cut in half, remove
stones and slice to quarters for better fit. When

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bottling clingstone peaches before removing skin
cut around the peach and down to the stone with
a knife and twist the peach to allow the two halves
to separate Then use a peach pitting spoon to
remove the stone.
Drop cut fruit into mixture of 1 litre water and 2
tablespoons each salt and vinegar. This will help to
keep peaches from darkening. When all the fruit
has been cut, rinse with water and drain before
packing.
Pack the slices into sterilized preserving jars and
cover with liquid syrup leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Use a packing stick or bubble remover and run it
gently between peaches and jar to release trapped
air bubbles. Add more syrup if needed. Wipe rim
with a clean damp cloth. Seal bottles according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Place jars on rack of the Kensington Food
Preserver, and process at 85°C for 30 minutes.
Spiced Beetroot recipe
1.5kg small beetroot
500g small white onions
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken
Wash beets and cut off roots, leaving 2 to 3 inches
of stem attached. Cook in boiling water 10 to 15
minutes until barely tender; plunge into cold
water, slip off skins and remove stems. Peel and
slice onions.
Combine remaining ingredients in a large pot and
simmer 10 minutes. Add beets and onions;
simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until beets are tender.
Pack beets and onions into clean, hot jars; cover
with hot spiced brine, leaving 1/2-inch headspace;
seal. Process in your Kensington Food Preserver
on the preserving rack at 100°C for 20 minutes.
Zucchini, Pineapple & Orange Jam
6 c. coarsely grated zucchini, peeled
1 lg. orange, quartered, seeds removed
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 can (about 450g) crushed pineapple
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. pectin
6 c. sugar
Grind orange. Add with zucchini, pineapple,
spices, salt. Cook and stir at least 15 minutes or
until zucchini is tender and juices absorbed. Stir in
pectin. Bring back to full boil. Add sugar and cook
hard until it tests thick enough. Seal in hot sterile
jars. Place jars on rack of the Kensington
Preserver, and process at 100°C for 10 minutes.

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Equipment to assist in successful
preserving
Fruit & vegetable preparation
Peach pitting spoon: for efficient removal of
stones from clingstone varieties. Can also be used
for plums and nectarines.
Pear corer: designed for quick and simple
preparation of pears and also apples for preserving
Julienne mandolin: creates perfect carrot,
cucumber and celery julienne sticks.
Ginger peeler: removes the tough outer peel while
preserving the juiciest part of the ginger just
beneath the peel
Mango slicer: removes the seed and cuts the fruit
in half while slicing cleanly through the fruit
Cherry / olive pitter: Baking cherry pies, canning
cherries and making homemade preserves has
never been easier!
Apple divider: Core and slice apples and pears with
ease.
Serrated peeler: Peel the skins off slippery and
waxy fruits and vegetables.
Sodium ascorbate: used in small doses mixed in
water, food grade sodium ascorbate stops fruit
such as apples, pears and stone fruit from
browning during preparation for bottling.
Bottling utensils
Bubble remover / packing stick: a flexible tool to
remove trapped air inside bottles without
damaging the glass.
Jar funnel: a plastic funnel that fits inside the
mouth of most preserving jars making filling quick
and easy.
Bottle tongs: Hot bottles can be safely lifted from
hot water using large grip tongs.
Magnetic lid lifter: A handy utensil with a magnetic
end which prevents burning fingers when
removing lids from hot water.
Bottle opener: designed to open preserves by
breaking the vacuum seal without damaging the
preserving lid (particularly useful with Fowlers
Vacola bottles).
These utensils are available in handy kits or
individually from www.ozfarmer.com.
Ball Preserving Accessories
Preserving Bottles
Your Kensington Food Preserver can accommodate
any type of bottle specifically designed for
preserving foods at home. This includes Fowlers
Vacola jars, Bormioli Rocco, Ball Mason and Weck
jars. Jars with a rubber seal and wire bail are not
suited to processing in this unit.
We particularly recommend Ball Mason jars: this is
because they have a simple closure that is
particularly useful if you are doing multiple bottles.
It also saves on cost in the long term with fewer
parts to replace. The embossed or quilted bottles
enhance the old worldly charm of your handmade
creations and make a wonderful gift.
Whatever bottles you use, they need to be a
quality design that can stand up to repeated use
and high temperatures. Some Ball bottles are also
suitable for storage in the freezer.
Make sure you read the manufacturer’s
instructions for correct use.

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Ball Mason Bottles
Preserving Books
There are a large variety of books available on
preserving and some can be purchased directly
through www.ozfarmer.com
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Some “urban myths” about preserving
For many of us, preserving is following the
traditions of our mothers and grandmothers.
There are some wonderful old family recipes that
pass from generation to generation.
Unfortunately too, there are many ideas about
preserving that are passed on that are potentially
dangerous to those consuming the produce.
A few traps to avoid:
Low acid foods such as vegetables, meat, fish and
soups cannot be safely processed in a boiling
water preserving unit. They need to be processed
at temperatures above boiling which can only be
achieved using a pressure canner. Some low acid
foods can be made sufficiently acid through the
addition of vinegar or lemon juice (eg. Tomatoes
and beetroot).
All pickles, chutneys and jams should be processed
in a boiling water preserver for at least 10 minutes
after bottling and sealing. Even though the
product has been boiled in its creation, yeasts and
bacteria can still remain. The use of clear covers
for jams and wax on chutneys is no longer
recommended.
Methods such as the overflow method where
produce is bottled without processing inside the
bottle are similarly regarded as potentially unsafe.
If mould is found on a bottle of preserved goods,
the entire contents should be discarded rather
than removing the top layer of mould.
Preserved goods should be stored in a cool dark
place and consumed within a year. We
recommend labelling and rotating your jars to
ensure that they are consumed in time without
wastage.
Jars purchased from supermarkets may be
recycled for goods that require only minimal
processing time, e.g. jams, pickles, chutneys, etc.
but as these jars are not heavy duty tempered
glass like purpose made preserving jars they are
not recommended for use for preserving fruits,
vegetables or other products that require longer
processing times.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My preserver is smoking on first use. Is this normal?
When you first turn on the preserver, it will burn off factory debris and will smoke a little. This is completely
normal. Ensure that the area is well ventilated.
The lid on my preserver does not fit snugly. Does this affect the performance?
The lid is designed to stop water from splashing out and the looser fit allows steam to escape as the bottles
process. As this is designed as a water bath unit, the lid does not need to be snug to ensure proper operation
of the unit.
Can I process meats in this unit?
No. This unit is a water bath preserver with a maximum operating temperature of 100 degrees C. Low acid
foods such as meats and vegetables need to be processed at higher temperatures to ensure that all bacteria
have been killed. This requires the use of a different preserving method known as pressure canning. Whilst
pressure canners can be used as water baths, the converse does not apply and you cannot use your Ozfarmer
preserver to safely process low acid foods. We recommend the addition of lemon juice to lower acidity foods
such as tomatoes.
Can I use any type of bottle in this preserver?
This unit accommodates all bottle types but we strongly recommend that you only use bottles designed for
preserving as opposed to recycled supermarket bottles which are not tempered glass and check the
instructions for the relevant bottles and closures. Note that some preserving jars which have a rubber gasket
and wire bail clip are not designed to be processed in a water bath.
You should always operate the unit with the rack in the bottom to minimise the chance of breakage.

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AUSTRALIA
Ph: 612 9126 3407
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