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Your Johnny Apple Peeler™ by VICTORIO® should
include the following, depending on the model.
VKP1010
(Suction Base)
VKP1011
(Clamp Base)
Thumb Lever
Handle Arm
Handle Screw
Handle
Driveshaft
Fork
Coring/Slicing
Blade
Peeling Arm
Copyright © 2017 VICTORIO® Kitchen Products. All Rights Reserved.
Peeling
Blade
Lock Lever
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You now own the world’s nest apple and potato peeler, the Johnny
Apple Peeler™ by VICTORIO®. It’s designed to save you time, effort, and money by performing several tasks at once. Before plunging
right in and peeling a bushel of apples or a bag of potatoes, you will
want to get acquainted with your peeler. With the turn of the handle
you can do the following:
• Peel apples or potatoes
• Peel, core, and slice apples
• Core and slice apples without peeling
• Make shoestring potatoes
WARNING:
• Peeler has sharp blades and edges that can cause serious injury if
used or handled improperly.
• Use caution at all times when cleaning, assembling, adjusting, or
using this peeler.
• Close supervision is required when peeler is used by children.
• For household use only. Warranty void for commercial use.
• Please read the entire manual before using.
Assembly:
With the diagrams on the left as your guide:
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle to the handle arm
with the handle screw.
2. Attach the fork to the end of the driveshaft.
Video:
Please visit our website to view our assembly and usage video.
http://victorio.info/apple-peeler-video.html
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Mounting to a suitable surface:
Before using, the peeler needs to be properly secured to a suitable
surface so it will stay rmly in place during use. Otherwise, the peeler
will not work properly.
VKP1010 Suction Base model: The suction mount must be
used with a smooth and non-porous surface. When the suction cup
is used on the correct mounting surface it will stay rmly in place and
allow the peeler to be used without need to reattach. Surfaces that
may not be suitable are wood, small or rough tile, granite, textured
surfaces, or surfaces with cracks.
VKP1011 Clamp Base model: Needs to be attached to a rm,
sturdy surface. The clamp base will attach to a surface that is 1/2
inch to 1 1/2 inches thick. Clamp should only be tightened by hand.
Do not use tools to tighten clamp, it may damage the peeler and will
void your warranty. See illustrations below for proper and improper
mounting examples.
CORRECT:
INCORRECT:
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Align, adjust, and secure blades:
Each time before using the peeler, it is critical
that the blades are properly aligned, adjusted,
and secured. Misaligned or unsecured blades
will damage the peeler. This video shows how
to properly align, adjust, and secure the blades
http://victorio.info/apple-peeler-video.html
Align the coring/slicing blade:
The fork should be able to pass
through the center of the blade without touching the sides. The correct
alignment is shown to the right. The
blade MUST be tightened rmly so it
will not move out of alignment during
operation. *Use caution when adjusting
since the blade is sharp!
Test alignment:
Test alignment by pressing
down on the thumb lever.
While holding the thumb
lever down, move the driveshaft forward and backward. Watch the fork as it is
passing through the center
of the coring/slicing blade.
Observe carefully to make
sure the fork doesn’t touch
the sides of the coring blade.
*Misalignment of the coring/slicing blade is the most com-
mon user mistake which will result in damage to the blade and
possibly the fork.
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Adjust peeling blade:
The peeling blade works best when adjusted to about 1/8 inch past
the head of the peeling arm. To adjust the peeling blade, loosen the
wing-nut 1/2 turn. The blade can be moved forward to remove more
peel, or backward to remove less peel. Firmly tighten the wing-nut
after the adjustment has been made. It may require a few tests and
further blade adjustment before you get the desired result. *Use cau-
tion when adjusting since the blade is sharp!
Loosen Adjust Tighten
Adjust peeling arm:
The peeling arm has been factory adjusted to have approximately
1/4 inch clearance between the peeling blade and the widest part
of the fork. To adjust the position of the peeling arm, either tighten or loosen the adjustable screw to achieve proper spacing. Turn
the screw clockwise to adjust it away from the fork. Turn the screw
counter-clockwise to adjust it closer to the fork.
1/8”
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Place apple on fork:
• Press the thumb lever (see illustration on bottom of page 5). and
pull the driveshaft away from the coring/slicing blade. Pull until
the fork is as far away from the coring/slicing blade as possible.
• Center apple stem end rst in front of the fork. Press apple rmly onto the fork.
• Turn the handle clockwise a few turns to make sure the apple is
centered on the fork properly. Adjust if necessary.
• The illustration below shows how the apple should be placed on
the fork when you are ready to begin peeling.
To peel, slice, and core:
• To peel, turn the handle slowly clockwise to advance the apple
into the blades. The peeling blade will automatically adjust to the
contour of the apple as it advances forward.
• To remove the core, push down the thumb lever and pull back on
the handle. The core will be ejected by the coring/slicing blade.
• After the core has been ejected, pull the driveshaft back to the
starting position to work on the next apple.
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Peeling only:
• Peeling apples and potatoes is quick and easy with the Johnny
Apple Peeler™ by VICTORIO®!
• Loosen the wing-nut that holds the coring/slicing blade in place.
Remove the blade or simply turn it out of the path of the apple
or potato.
• Center your apple or potato on the fork.
• Turn the handle slowly clockwise to advance the produce past the
peeling blade.
• Carefully remove the produce from the fork.
Slicing and coring without peeling:
Used when peel is preferred on the fruit for color, avor, or texture.
• Pull the peeling arm downward and engage the lock lever. The
lock lever will keep the peeling blade clear of the fruit.
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Cleaning and care:
• When cleaning the entire unit, hand washing is recommended.
• After washing, dry all parts thoroughly by hand. Do not allow to
air dry.
• Peeling and coring/slicing blades can be washed in a dishwasher.
• A drop of vegetable oil on the moving parts will insure smooth
operation for next use.
Tips and tricks:
• When the coring/slicing of the apple is nished, the apple looks
like a spring. Use a paring knife to slice down one side of the
apple for uniform rings. Use a paring knife to slice down opposite
sides of the apple for uniform slices.
• Apples and potatoes that are rm, blemish free, and uniform in
shape work best. For best results, use small and medium sized
apples. Very large apples may have undesirable results.
• US Grade #1 potatoes will yield the best results.
• Avoid using soft fruit. Soft fruit will have problems peeling and
staying in place on the fork. Freshly picked apples are less likely to
be soft or mealy inside, making them a great choice.
• If no suitable mounting surface is available for the suction base
model, attach to a clean cookie sheet or glass baking dish. This
will provide a smooth and non-porous surface while also containing the juice and waste for easy cleanup.
• If no suitable mounting surface is available for the clamp base
model, consider a collapsible wooden tray table. Make sure sure
the edge is squared and not beveled.
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Dehydrating Apples
1. Dehydrating apples not only allows you to preserve apples for
future use, but to make a nutritious, sweet snack. With your Victorio Apple Peeler the most difcult step will be deciding which
type of apple to use.
2. Choose rm, unblemished apples.
3. In a bowl, mix two quarts of cool water with one cup of lemon
juice. This mixture will be used for dipping the slices to prevent
the apples from browning.
4. Slice/core/peel apples (peeling the apples are optional). Using
a paring knife, slice down opposite sides of the apple to make
uniform slices.
5. Place slices in the water mixture until all apples have been sliced.
6. Lay slices evenly, without touching one another, on the trays of
your VICTORIO® Electric Food Dehydrator. Optional: Sprinkle
slices with cinnamon.
7. Allow apples to dehydrate until approximately 20% moisture
remains. The slices will remain pliable, but will not be sticky.
8. Enjoy!
Making Shoestring Potatoes
The rst step to restaurant-style hash browns is cutting them to shoestring thickness. No more scrubbing potatoes and knuckles across
the graters. The Johnny Apple Peeler™ by VICTORIO® makes
cutting shoestring potatoes nearly effortless.
1. Remove the coring/slicing blade from the path of the shaft.
2. Adjust the peeling blade as far toward the potato as possible so
that it cuts deep into the potato.
3. Turn the handle and peel the potato with a deep cut.
4. When the full length of the potato has been peeled, lock back the
peeling arm, pull back the driveshaft, and then release the peeling
arm.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the peeling blade will no longer clear
the 3-prong fork.
6. Fry until crisp.
7. Enjoy!
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Peeler is taking off too much esh with
the peel.
Adjust the peeling blade to remove
less esh with the peel. See page 6 for
instructions.
Peeling blade is digging in/gouging
fruit when rst starting to peel.
Peeling arm and/or peeling blade
needs to be adjusted. See page 6 for
instructions.
Peeling blade and peeling arm have
been adjusted, but peeling blade is still
digging in/gouging fruit when rst
starting to peel.
Carefully check peeling blade for
sharpness. If dull, contact Customer
Service for replacement during warranty period.
Apples do not stay in place on fork
when peeling.
Use only fresh, rm fruit and make
sure it is pressed completely on the
fork. Check fork for damage. If dam-
aged, contact Customer Service for
replacement during warranty period.
Does not peel all sides of produce
evenly.
Produce is not centered on fork properly or is not symmetrical.
Fork won’t pass through center of
coring/slicing blade.
Coring/slicing blade is out of alignment or has been damaged (bent or out
of round). See page 5 for alignment
instructions. If damaged, contact Customer Service.
Part of the peeler is missing or damaged.
Do not use, and contact Customer
Service.
Suction base doesn’t attach or comes
loose during use.
Surface is not smooth AND non-po-
rous. A surface may feel smooth, but
is still a porous surface. Granite, for
example, may feel smooth, but is a
porous surface. Use a surface which is
both smooth and non-porous.
If you have been processing a lot of
juicy apples, you may need to clean up
some of the juice. Clean and dry the
work surface. Clean and dry the suction
base. Reattach the peeler to the surface.
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Product Warranty
Model VKP1010 - Johnny Apple Peeler™, Suction Base: 5 year
Model VKP1011 - Johnny Apple Peeler™, Clamp Base: 5 year
We are condent in the quality of our products and back each one with a
limited warranty for the length of time specied above. Should you experience any problems with your product, please contact our customer service
department.
All warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase and are
only valid if the appliance has been operated for its intended purposes. This
product is for household use only.
Items Not Covered:
• Shipping costs or items lost in transit.
• Damage to the product due to accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or if
the appliance has been altered in any way.
VICTORIO® Kitchen Products
1804 Sandhill Rd
Orem UT, 84058
By Phone: 866-257-4741
By Email: Help@VICTORIO.info
www.VICTORIO.info
© Copyright 2017 VICTORIO® Kitchen Products, Inc. All rights reserved.
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