Victorio VKP1014 User Manual

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Homegrown sprouts are simple and healthy.

Use in sandwiches, salads, sr fry and more.

All you need are seeds and water.

Enjoy sprouts year round.

4-Tray Seed Sprouter

Grow fresh sprouts in just 3-5 Days!

Organic

Alfalfa Seeds

Included

BPA

FREE!

VKP1014

Made in U.S.A.

Victorio 4-Tray Seed Sprouter

Model VKP1014

Sprouter Diagram

Your complete 4-tray Seed Sprouter includes everything shown below:

1 Storage Lid

(VKP1014-4)

4 Seed Trays

(VKP1014-2)

1 Basin Tray

(VKP1014-3)

*Also included: (1) 1 oz. bag of Organic Alfalfa Seeds

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Operating Precautions

Read and follow all sections of the manual before using your
sprouter.

 DO NOT seal the storage lid in place while the water is siphoning

through each tray. This will keep the trays from draining properly.

 DO NOT store any portion of the seed sprouter in direct sunlight.
 DO NOT use near hot surfaces.
 Empty the basin tray of water before each time you water the seeds.
 Dishwasher safe, top rack ONLY. Do not run the dry cycle.
 For household used only.

Product Overview

Congratulations! You can now grow your own healthy sprouts at home
with your new Victorio Seed Sprouter. It is simple to use and you will
find it to be a wonderful addition to your kitchen. Your sprouter can
grow a variety of sprouts for you to enjoy and its durable design means it
will last for years to come.

Your Seed Sprouter is very versatile and you can use it in several ways:

 Start the same type of seeds in all trays to produce one large batch of

sprouts.

 Start a different type of seeds in each tray to produce a variety of

sprouts.

 Start sprouting seeds in a different tray every other day to produce a

continuous supply of sprouts.

 Use it to grow seed starts for your garden.

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Care Instructions

Before using your Seed Sprouter for the first time, make sure to wash it
with a soft cloth, using soap and warm water, to remove any factory
residue. To properly clean and care for your Sprouter after each use,
follow the instructions below:

 It can be hand washed, using a soft cloth and warm, soapy water.

Make sure you dry it thoroughly before storing.

 It can be washed in the dishwasher, top rack only. DO NOT use the

dry cycle.

 If the Seed Sprouter is in constant or frequent use, and develops

buildup due to hard water, it may be necessary to soak the trays in a
vinegar and water solution (1/4 c. vinegar to 1 qt. water). Soak for 30
minutes, then rinse thoroughly. For tougher buildup, increase the
soak time and/or add more vinegar in the solution.

 When not in use, store the Sprouter in a dark area away from extreme

temperatures and humidity.

 Never store the Sprouter in direct sunlight.

Helpful Tips

1. Rotate the bottom tray to the top before each watering. This will help
the sprouts grow better.

2. Spouts can be stored in the refrigerator to stop the growing process
and to help them last.

3. De-hulling the sprouts gives them a better flavor because the hulls are
often bitter. Also, de-hulling helps decrease mold growth if sprouts
will be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

4. Some seeds may form fuzzy growth. This is not mildew, but actually
tiny roots, growing on the sprouts which are part of the plant.

5. Occasionally some genuine mildew occurs. To correct this problem,
reduce the frequency of watering and move the Seed Sprouter to a
cooler area.

6. Seed amounts used in the sprouter will vary due to size. Before
soaking, measure out 1 tbsp of dry seeds per tray, for small seeds.
Use 2-3 tbsp of dry seed per tray, for larger seeds.

7. If sprouting in cooler temperatures it may take longer for the sprouts
to mature. It is best to keep the sprouter away from extreme
temperatures. 70°F is the ideal growing temperature for the seeds.

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8. When starting a new crop of seeds, it is common for the growing trays
to not fully drain. This is by design. The extra water helps the seeds
germinate. However, once the seeds start to germinate, they release
organic compounds that break down the surface tension of the water
and the trays will fully drain. The more the seeds grow, the quicker the
water will drain from the trays.

Use Instructions

Make sure you have read all previous portions of the manual before
you follow the steps below:

1. Measure 1 tbsp of dry seeds per tray and soak (amounts may vary due
to seed size, see #6 in Helpful Tips). Depending on the size of seed,
soak for 3-8 hours. Usually, small seeds should soak for 3-4 hours,
and large seeds should soak for 6-8 hours. However, you can soak
any size of seed for as long as 12 hours, if desired.

2. Once your seeds have finished soaking, drain the soak water and rinse
the seeds thoroughly.

3. Take the basin tray and set it on a level surface.

4. Spread the presoaked seeds evenly into each seed tray you plan to
use. Stack the prepared seed trays on top of the basin tray.

5. Pour 2 cups of water (16-fl oz.) in the top seed tray. The water from
the top tray will siphon through automatically, from one tray to the
next, and collect in the basin tray.

6. Remember to empty the basin tray when top trays are completely
drained or before the next watering.

7. Be sure to water your seeds 2-3 times each day, making sure to rotate
the bottom tray to the top of the stack before each watering.

8. Once the water has drained, lightly rest the storage lid on the top tray
to keep the seeds from drying out.

9. Keep in mind, the water may not completely drain from all trays
during the first 2-3 days of sprouting (see #7 in Helpful Tips).

10. Do not set the sprouter in direct sunlight while sprouting. This
can overheat the sprouts and possibly even cook them.

11. It takes approximately 3-5 days for the sprouts to mature. However,
this is only an approximation and can vary. Cooler temperatures will
slow the growing process, and warmer climates can speed it up.

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De-hulling/Storage Instructions

These are optional steps, but following them will improve the taste
and life of your grown sprouts (see #3 in Helpful Tips). If you do not
plan to de-hull your sprouts, skip to step 2, for storage instructions.

1. When your sprouts are ready to eat, remove them from the seed tray
and place them in a large bowl of cool water. Break apart the clumps
of sprouts under the water. As you do this, the hulls (seed husks) will
float to the top, where they can be skimmed off. Continue breaking
apart the sprout clumps and skimming the hulls off the top until you
are satisfied with the results. The less hulls that remain, the better the
sprouts will taste. For smaller seeds, this can be a 5-10 minute process
per tray.

2. Rinse the sprouts well and drain thoroughly. You can use a clean
cloth or paper towel to soak up excess water from the sprouts.

3. The sprouts are now ready to be eaten or stored.

4. For storing the sprouts in the refrigerator, you can either put them
back in the sprouter, using the storage lid and place on a shelf in the
refrigerator, or put the spouts in a storage bag and place them in the
crisper section of your refrigerator.

Using Sprouts

In addition to being healthy, sprouts are one of the best sources of
nutrition available, offering high amounts of vitamins, protein and fiber.
Use these simple ideas below to help you incorporate more sprouts into
your diet.

 Salads: Blend sprouts with lettuce to boost the nutritional value of

simple salads. Sprouts by themselves make a tasty side salad, or you
can combine them with raw vegetables for dipping.

 Sandwiches: Dress up any sandwich with sprouts. Thin sprouts,

such as alfalfa, broccoli or clover are ideal for cold meat and cheese
sandwiches. For adding something extra to hot sandwiches, use larger
sprouts, such as mung bean and lentil. Use sprouts instead of lettuce

in tacos, burritos, pita sandwiches, and wraps. You’ll love the taste

and crunch.

 Soups: Use very young sprouts (2-3 days) as garnish for soups. Use

large sprouts, like mung bean and garbanzo, for hot soups and small,
delicate sprouts, such as alfalfa, in cold soups.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM SOLUTION

The seeds are not germinating well or
at all.

The sprouts are molding. Sometimes, mold can appear on small

The seed trays are not draining well. If you are sprouting small seeds they

Check the expiration date on your
package of seed. For best results, do
not use seeds older than one year. If
your seeds are fresh, make sure you
are soaking them for at least 6-8 hours.
Proper soaking is when the seeds are
fully immersed in cool or warm water,
not hot water.

clumps of non-germinated seeds.
These clumps can easily be picked out
and will not affect the sprouts. To cure
other mold problems, do not water your
sprouts as often and make sure each
seed tray is draining properly (see #4 &
5 in Helpful Tips on p. 3).

can plug the drain holes. Proper seed
soaking usually prevents this, but you
can easily clear the drain holes by
taking a small straight pin and pushing
it through the holes in each tray. This
may have to be repeated several times
until the seeds begin to sprout.

If your seed trays are holding 1 tbsp of
water or less, then this is normal.
Refer to #8 in Helpful Tips on p. 4, for
further information.

My top tray of seeds dries out.

If you notice the seeds in the top tray get
too dry between each watering, gently
place the storage lid on the top tray, as
long as all the water has drained from
each tray first. Otherwise, use of the lid
can keep the seed trays from draining
properly and mold growth can occur.

*For the most up-to-date manual, or for more information regarding this
product, visit our website: www.Victorio.info.

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Product Warranty

Model VKP1014 - Seed Sprouter Warranty: 2 years

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. This product is 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.

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