To can food use
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the function Microwave,
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Function Convection Plus
Suitable canning containers
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Canning jars
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only for Convection Plus: Jars with
screw caps Only use special jars for
canning. They are available in retail
stores.
Cans are not suitable for canning.
High pressure in the cans can cause
them to burst. This could result in
injury or damage.
Prepare the jars as usual.
Fill them up to 1" below the rim.
5 jars of 1 pint can be canned at a time.
Function Microwave
Close the jars only with microwave
suitable brackets or with tape.
Never use metal brackets. Sparking
can occur.
^ Set the jars on the glass tray on the
first runner from the bottom.
^ Select a 850 W power setting and
wait until evenly bubbling occurs.
The time required depends on:
– Original temperature of jar contents
–
number of jars.
Duration until evenly bubbling occurs:
1 jar approx. 3 minutes
2 jars approx. 6 minutes
3 jars approx. 9 minutes
4 jars approx. 12 minutes
5 jars approx. 15 minutes.
This time is sufficient for fruit.
When canning vegetables, reduce the
microwave power to 450 W when
bubbling starts and cook
–
carrots approx. 15 minutes.
–
peas approx. 25 minutes.
Canning
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