Victorio VKP250 User manual

FOOD STRAINER
Instruction Manual
*Optional Motor Instructions Pages 10-17
VKP250

Copyright © 2012 Victorio Kitchen Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Table of Contents
Parts Diagram .................................................................................1
Operating Precautions...................................................................2
Product Overview..........................................................................3
Care Instructions............................................................................3
Preparing Specific Produce Types...............................................4
Straining Tips..................................................................................5
Assembly Instructions ...................................................................6
Strainer Use Instructions...............................................................7
Helpful Hints..................................................................................8
Accessories......................................................................................8
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................9
Optional Motor
Features......................................................................................... 10
Important Safety Instructions ................................................... 11
Grounding Instructions.............................................................. 12
Circuit Breaker Instructions ...................................................... 13
Motor Use Instructions.............................................................. 14
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................. 17
Warranty/Contact Info .............................................. Back Cover
*For the most up-to-date manual, or for more information
regarding this product, visit our website: www.Victorio.info.

ATTENTION
Before using your new Victorio Food Strainer, please read and
follow all instructions. Carefully study the diagrams on the following
pages to become familiar with the various parts of your Food Strainer.
Parts Diagram
Your strainer should come with all the parts shown and listed below:
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(10)VKP250-14 Spring
(11)VKP250-7 Standard Spiral
(12)VKP250-10 Screen Gasket
(13)VKP250-8 Screen Screw
(14)VKP250-6 Apple/Tomato Screen
(15)VKP250-19 Waste Spout
(16)VKP250-17 Food Pusher
(17)VKP250-18 Squirt Guard
(16)
(17)
(11)
(8)
(10)
(9)
(2)
(7)
(14)
(15)
(1)
(6)
(5)
(3)
(4)
(13)
(12)
Parts List:
(1) VKP250-16 Hopper
(2) VKP250-21 Body
(3) VKP250-22 Rubber Pad
(4) VKP250-23 Plastic Cap
(5) VKP250-15 Handle
(6) VKP250-20 Nylon Bushing
(7) VKP250-13 Shaft Seal
(8) VKP250-12 Shaft Clip
(9) VKP250-11 Shaft

Operating Precautions
 WARNING! Never operate the strainer dry. This will
damage the screen and spiral.
 Never use any tool except the food pusher in the hopper.
 Keep hands, hair, clothing and any other objects, except the food
pusher, away from the hopper opening, at all times.
 Never operate the food strainer if any parts are missing or
damaged.
 Never operate the food strainer without clamping it securely in place.
 Never put hot foods into the food strainer. This could damage, crack
or melt any plastic parts.
 Always make sure the food strainer is clamped securely to a sturdy
surface before assembling and using. (See diagram below for correct
mounting examples).
Correct
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Incorrect

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Product Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of a Victorio Food Strainer! You will
definitely find this to be a useful addition to your kitchen. If you are
concerned about how to use your food strainer, don’t worry. This manual
will give you step by step instructions to guide you through the process.
To give you an idea of the basic procedure, you will start by washing all
parts of your strainer, assembling it correctly, preparing the produce you
want to strain, filling the hopper halfway with the prepared produce and
gently guiding it down into the strainer with the food pusher. The sauce,
or pulp, will pour down the squirt guard and begin collecting in a bowl as
you continue the straining process. The skins and seeds are easily
separated and sent out the waste spout, away from your fresh, homemade
sauce. You can quickly make apple or tomato sauce, pumpkin pie filling,
jams, jellies, and more. Let the Food Strainer do the work for you.
In this manual you will find care instructions, how to prepare specific
types of produce for straining, assembly instructions, instructions on how
to use your food strainer, helpful hints and a troubleshooting guide.
Care Instructions
After using your Strainer, promptly disassemble and hand wash all parts in
warm, soapy water. Do not put the food strainer in a dishwasher. This
can cause discoloration of the body and damage to the other parts as well.
Do not leave any of the parts soaking in water for a long period of time.
Dry thoroughly after washing. When not in use, store the food strainer in
the original carton away from direct sunlight, moisture and extreme
temperatures.
NOTE: The plastic parts may become stained after straining cooked
foods, such as tomatoes, berries, etc. This will not affect the operation of
the Food Strainer.

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Preparing Specific Produce Types
While this sections teaches you how to prepare different types of
fruits and vegetables, it also introduces optional accessory screens
and spirals that do not come standard with the food strainer (see
p. 8 for details).
APPLE SAUCE
It is best to use a variety of apple types. Make sure they are ripe and free
of blemish. Wash, and remove stems, then cut into quarters. It is not
necessary to remove the skin, core or seeds. Simmer or steam until tender
–about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Process through the
Apple/Tomato Screen. Season to taste.
TOMATO SAUCE AND SALSA
For best results, use fresh, ripe, uncooked tomatoes. Wash and cut into
quarters. Process through the Apple/Tomato Screen. To thicken the
tomato sauce after straining, you can simmer the pulp in a pot on a
stovetop to remove excess moisture. To turn your tomatoes into salsa use
the Salsa Screen.
APRICOTS, PEACHES, PEARS, PRUNES, PLUMS, ETC.
Wash the fruit and remove any pits. Do not put pits through the strainer.
Simmer the fruit until soft. Drain and cool the fruit, then strain through
the Apple/Tomato Screen. Season to taste.
BEANS AND PEAS
Use any cooked beans or peas for soups, side dishes, bean dips, burritos,
tacos, or enchiladas. Strain through the Pumpkin Screen and season to
taste with onion, garlic, etc.
BERRIES
Use the Berry Screen to process berries that have very small seeds. Wash
the fruit, remove the stems, and process through the strainer. Berries with
larger seeds can be processed with the standard Apple/Tomato Screen.
Perfect for making jams, jellies, pie fillings, dessert and ice cream toppings,
and for dried fruit leather.
PUMPKINS AND SQUASH
Use the Pumpkin Screen to process squash and pumpkin. Wash the
outside of the pumpkin or squash thoroughly, remove seeds and cut into
1-2 inch cubes. Steam or bake until soft. Cool, then strain. Just right for
pies, breads, and side dishes. Freeze in one-cup portions for later use.

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POTATOES
Make mashed potatoes quickly for large groups or families. No need to
peel. Just quarter, cook until soft, and then strain through the Pumpkin
Screen or Salsa Screen. Season to taste.
GRAPES
Remove stems and rinse grapes thoroughly. Use the Grape Spiral when
straining grapes to keep the strainer from binding or getting too difficult
to turn. Strain the grapes using the Apple/Tomato Screen for best
results. You may want to run the waste through the food strainer a second
time to remove the maximum amount of juice.
CHERRIES
Remove stems, pits and rinse fruit thoroughly. Pits must be removed
before straining cherries. Process using the Apple/Tomato Screen.
POMEGRANATES
Remove pomegranate arils from the peel and inner membrane. Only the
arils can be processed through the Food Strainer. Use the Apple/Tomato
Screen or the Berry Screen for processing.
Straining Tips
1. Use the Grape Spiral when foods have large seeds or thick peels.
This will keep the food strainer from jamming.
2. If you are getting undesirable amounts of seeds or peel in the finished
product, switch to a finer screen.
3. If waste contains excess amounts of juice or pulp, it can be processed
through the food strainer a second time to extract the maximum
amount of juice and pulp.
4. The Salsa Screen can be used on any food where an extra coarse
texture is desired. Works best on foods that are seedless or when
having seeds in the finished product is desired.
5. Visit our website, www.Victorio.info, for more tips.

Screen screw must be untwisted all the
way before you rotate the screen.
Assembly Instructions
(Use with parts diagram on p. 1)
View our assembly video on our website at www.Victorio.info.
2. Put the spring (10) onto the
shaft (9) that is already
installed in the strainer body.
3. Make sure the rubber gasket (12)
is seated on the inside rim of the
screen (14).
4. Place the small end of the
spiral (11) inside of the screen.
5. Push the spiral/screen assembly
onto the body (2).
6. Line up the arrow on the
screen with the arrow on the
body. Twist the screen towards
the ‘ON’ direction until the
notches slide over the tabs on
the body. Then tighten the
screen screw (13) to keep the
screen in place.
1. To begin assembly, mount the Food Strainer body (2) to a table or
countertop. Do not over-tighten (see diagram on p. 2).
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Strainer Use Instructions
1. To prepare food for straining, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly
and cut into pieces small enough to fit into the opening at the base of
the food hopper. Remove any pits and large stems. The Strainer will
remove peelings, cores, seeds, and small stems. Detailed instructions
for food preparation are found on p. 4.
2. Place two bowls beneath the
strainer; one bowl under the
screen to collect the sauce, pulp or
juice, and the other bowl under
the spout to collect the waste (see
image at right).
3. Fill the food hopper half full. Use
the food pusher to gently guide
the food into the body as you turn
the handle clockwise. Do not
force the produce into the
strainer. This can cause the spiral
to jam and liquid to squirt out of the strainer.
4. When processing has been completed, remove the squirt guard and
use a spatula to scrape the remaining food pulp from the screen.
Discard the waste peelings, cores, seeds, etc.
7. Snap the small end of the spout
(15) into place on the end of the
screen.
8. Slide the squirt guard (17) over
the screen from the rear so that
it snaps onto the body and the
small end of the spout.
9. Place the hopper (1) on top of the strainer body (2) and insert the
handle (5) in the end of the drive shaft. Your Food Strainer is now
assembled and ready for use.
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Accessories
Your Victorio Food Strainer comes with:
 Apple/Tomato Screen
 Standard Spiral
Optional Screens & Spirals
Each item below is available separately or all together as a 4-Piece
Accessory Kit (VKP250-5). You can visit our website,
www.Victorio.info,for more information or to purchase replacement
parts and accessories.
VKP250-1: Berry Screen (Very Fine) has the finest holes of all the
screens for removing small seeds in raspberries, strawberries, blueberries,
etc. Ideal for making jams, jellies, and pie filling.
VKP250-2: Pumpkin Screen (Coarse) has slightly larger holes than the
Apple/Tomato screen. It is for processing pumpkin, squash, and
potatoes.
VKP250-3: Salsa Screen (Extra Coarse) is a very coarse screen for
processing salsa and chunkier recipes. It has the largest holes of all the
screens.
VKP250-4: Grape Spiral (Short Spiral) is used to process grapes or any
produce that contain large seeds and thicker skins. Its shorter length helps
prevent the strainer from jamming, or becoming too difficult to turn, by
allowing the seeds and skins to exit the end of the screen sooner. For best
results, use the Grape Spiral inside the Apple/Tomato Screen.
5. The strained food should be used immediately or preserved through
canning, freezing, or dehydrating. To be assured of safety and quality
in preserved foods, always use recipes from reliable home canning
guides. For more information visit our website, www.Victorio.info.
Helpful Hints
1. The Strainer operates easily when fruits and vegetables are in the
spiral, but difficult to turn when empty. Do not turn the handle when
the Strainer is empty, as that will damage the screen and spiral.
2. When straining certain foods, it is normal for some pulp to empty
with the waste. The waste can be strained again to retrieve more pulp.
3. The squirt guard may be removed, if necessary, when processing drier
foods, such as beans or potatoes.
4. If the Strainer handle becomes difficult to operate, turn the handle
counter-clockwise a few complete rotations. This will help clear any
obstructions and allow the Strainer to operate normally. If the handle
is still hard to turn at this point, you will need to disassemble the
Strainer and remove any obstructions in the screen and spiral.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
It is hard to turn the handle when the
strainer is empty or dry.
DO NOT crank the handle while
the food strainer is dry! Doing so will
damage the screen and spiral. It is hard
to turn because it is empty. Once food
is placed in the hopper and you begin
the straining process, the handle will
become easier to turn.
The strainer has become stuck or
jammed and is very hard to crank or
cannot be cranked at all.
Crank the handle several times in
reverse, then turn it forward again
slowly. Do this a few times and if the
jam is not cleared the strainer will need
to be disassembled and cleaned out.
If you are straining grapes, berries or
produce with large seeds and thicker
skins, see p. 8 for the Grape Spiral
Accessory, under “Optional Screens
and Spirals.”
The seeds and skins coming out of the
waste funnel are very wet and still
contain juice or pulp.
Review the “Assembly Instructions,”
on p. 6, and be sure the strainer is
properly assembled. Run the waste
through again to retrieve the maximum
amount of pulp. Do not add too much
all at once to avoid jamming the strainer.
The juice is backing up into the hopper
and not going down through the screen
This will happen when the screen gets
clogged with pulp. Remove the squirt
guard and scrape the pulp off the
outside of the screen with a rubber
scraper.
The skins and seeds are getting into the
sauce.
Review the “Assembly Instructions,”
on p. 6, and be sure the strainer is
properly assembled. Small bits of skin
or seeds may get through the holes in
the screen when using a coarser screen.
If this is a problem, try using a finer
screen.
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On / O Switch
Motor Latch
Vents
Drive Sha
Overload Breaker
Cord
VICTORIO FOOD STRAINER MOTOR
VKP250-M (optional)
*The electric motor is an oponal accessory and is sold separately.
Features:
 Installs quickly and easy to use.
 Energy efficient and durable.
 High torque power combined with all metal gears provide years of
reliable service.
 Very low power consumption (60 Watts max) keeps your power bill
low and allows for worry free use with backup emergency power such
as generators or a battery powered electrical inverter.
 Motor specifications: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 60 watts.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! - Failure to follow these safety
instructions correctly will lead to a risk of fire,
electric shock or personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
 Read and follow all instructions before operating the motor.
 Connect motor to a properly grounded outlet only (See ‘Grounding
Instructions’ on p. 12).
 Do not use electrical outlet adapters with this appliance.
 Do not operate if the cord or plug is damaged, or after the appliance
malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any way. Return the
appliance to the manufacturer for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
 Do not disassemble. The motor must be serviced by qualified
technicians only.
 To disconnect the motor, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position,
then remove the plug from the outlet.
 Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
 Do not leave the motor plugged in when not in use and before
servicing or cleaning.
 Keep the motor unplugged and make sure the switch is in the off
(“O”) position when installing or uninstalling from, the food strainer.
 Never turn on the motor with nothing in the strainer.
 Do not use the motor for frozen foods or fruits with pits.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the motor in
water or other liquid. Do not place or store the motor where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
 Not for use by or near children.
 Do not contact any moving parts.
 NEVER put hands or foreign objects in the strainer hopper while the
motor is installed. ONLY use the food pusher.

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Correct Incorrect
 Never use the strainer without the hopper in place.
 Do not cover the motor ventilation holes.
 Make sure the motor is attached to the food strainer properly before
operating (See ‘Installation Instructions’ on p. 15).
 Only use electric motor (model VKP250-M) with Victorio Food
Strainer (model VKP250).
 Do not use outdoors.
 This appliance is for household use only.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - (See diagrams below)
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER –Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of
the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the appliance –if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Circuit Breaker Instructions:
The motor includes a resettable overload breaker to prevent risk of
personal injury or food strainer damage.
Instructions for resetting overload breaker: Turn the switch to the off
(“O”) position and unplug the motor from the outlet. Remove the motor
from the food strainer. Wait 10 minutes for the motor to cool, then
manually reset the breaker by pressing in on the top of the breaker until it
locks.
Important: Before reinstalling the motor, check the food strainer
operation by installing the handle and manually operating the food strainer
to make sure the spiral isn’t jammed or overly hard to turn. If the food
strainer becomes jammed, please refer to Helpful Hint #4, on p. 8.
Caution: If the breaker trips immediately after plugging in or turning on
the motor, do not bypass the breaker and do not use the motor. Contact
Victorio customer service at 866-257-4741.
Power Switch
Overload Breaker
Breaker in normal
operang posion
Breaker that has
been tripped
Motor specicaons: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 60 was.
ON OFF

Motor Use Instructions
Make sure you have read the Important Safety Instructions on
p. 12 before installing the motor.
Installation Steps:
1. Remove the motor from the packaging and make sure the power
switch is in the off (“O”) position (see diagram on p. 13) and the
motor is unplugged.
2. Use the crank handle to position the strainer shaft so the motor shaft
can fit in (see diagram below).
3. Once the shaft is positioned correctly, insert the motor shaft into the
food strainer shaft by pushing forward on the motor.
4. With the shafts connected, twist the motor counter-clockwise (see
diagrams below).
Shaft notches
should line up
with pins.
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Twist Counter
Clockwise

5. You will know the motor is correctly in place when the motor latch is
secure around the strainer body (see diagram below).
6. Make sure the power switch is still in the off (“O”) position and plug
the motor cord into a correct power source (see diagram on p. 13).
7. WARNING! - Do not turn on the motor at this point!
You will damage your strainer by running it when the
screen and spiral are dry.
8. Now that the motor is connected properly and plugged in, you can
put your prepared produce (see p. 5 for specific fruit preparation
instructions) into the hopper. If needed, review the Strainer Use
Instructions on p. 4 before you begin the straining process.
9. You may now turn the power switch to the on (“I”) position. Never
use any tool except the food pusher in the hopper. Keep hands,
hair, clothing and any other objects, except the pusher, away
from the hopper opening at all times.
Make sure the motor
latch is secured to the
food strainer before
operating the motor!
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Removal Steps:
1. To remove the motor, make sure the power switch is in the off (“O”)
position and the cord is no longer in the outlet.
2. Firmly grasp the motor and twist in a clockwise direction to release
the motor latch from the body of the strainer. (See diagram above).
3. The motor may be tight and hard to remove. If so, rock it up and
down gently as you pull straight back. (See diagram below).
4. To store, place the motor back in its original box and packaging and
keep it in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and extreme
temperatures.
Twist
Clockwise

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
I cannot aach the motor. Review p. 14 on how to aach the
motor, including how to correctly
align the motor sha with the food
strainer sha.
I cannot remove the motor. Review the diagram on p. 16 and read
how to remove the motor.
Somemes the motor sha can get
stuck or be dicult to remove.
The motor does not turn on. Review the instrucons and diagram
on p. 13 about the Power Switch and
the Overload Breaker.
The motor does not turn on and the
overload switch is not tripped.
Make sure the cord is plugged into a
live power outlet. Review the
diagram on p. 13 about the Power
Switch. Make sure the switch on
motor matches the diagram on that
page for the on, (“I”) posion.
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Product Warranty
Model VKP250 - Food Strainer Warranty: 1 year
Model VKP250-M - Optional Motor Warranty: 1 year
We are confident in the quality of our products and back up each
one with a limited warranty for the length of time specified above.
Should you experience any problems with your product, please
contact our customer service department.
All warranty claims must be accompanied by a proof of purchase
and are only valid if the appliance has been operated within the U.S.
or Canada and used for its intended purposes. These products are
for household use only.
Items Not Covered:
 Return shipping costs or returned items lost in transit.
 Damages to the product due to accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, or if the appliance has been altered in any way.
 Products used outside of the United States or Canada.
Victorio Kitchen Products
1804 Sandhill Rd
Orem UT, 84058
By Phone: [phone]
By Email: [email protected]
www.Victorio.info
© Copyright 2012 Victorio Kitchen Products, Inc. All rights reserved.