FOOD STRAINER
VKP250
Instruction Manual
*Optional Motor Instructions Pages 10-17
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Parts Diagram ................................................................................. |
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Operating Precautions................................................................... |
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Product Overview .......................................................................... |
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Care Instructions ............................................................................ |
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Preparing Specific Produce Types ............................................... |
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Straining Tips.................................................................................. |
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Assembly Instructions ................................................................... |
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Strainer Use Instructions............................................................... |
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Helpful Hints .................................................................................. |
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Accessories ...................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. |
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Optional Motor |
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Features......................................................................................... |
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Important Safety Instructions ................................................... |
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Grounding Instructions.............................................................. |
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Circuit Breaker Instructions ...................................................... |
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Motor Use Instructions .............................................................. |
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Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................. |
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Warranty/Contact Info .............................................. |
Back Cover |
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Copyright © 2014 Victorio Kitchen Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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VKP250-16 Hopper |
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Note: Parts 6,7,8,9 all come preassembled.
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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).
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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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