Topics:

• What is the Preserve or Jam function on a Convection Steam Oven (CSO) used for?
• How to use the Legacy CSO to make jam
• How to sanitize preserve or canning jars in a CSO

Answer:

There are two functions of the Preserve/Jam function on a Convection Steam Oven (CSO).

• One is to prepare jam jars and the other is to preserve jam.
• For canning tips, average times and more, see Canning with the Convection Steam Oven.

This information is for older CSO models with a knob. For Legacy CSO models with touch controls, refer to Legacy Convection Steam Oven (Touch Control) Sanitize Mode.

To prepare jam jars:

1. Push in center OK button.
2. Turn dial to CLEANSE.
3. Press OK.
4. Turn dial to PREPARE JAM JARS or PRESERVE JAM.
5. Press OK.
6. Put the jars, lids, and rings in the unit and use the Preserve/Jam function.
   • This replaces the two-step process of boiling jars, lids, and rings.
7. Press START.
8. Once the jars are ready, prepare a jam recipe; pour the boiling jam into the jam jars from the steam oven.

To preserve jam:

1. Put the lids and rings on and place them back inside the Convection Steam Oven.
2. Push in center OK button.
3. Turn dial to CLEANSE.
4. Press OK.
5. Turn dial to PREPARE JAM JARS or PRESERVE JAM.
6. Press OK.
7. Put the jars, lids, and rings in the unit and use the Preserve/Jam function.
   • This replaces the use of a large pot of boiling water to submerge jam jars.
8. Press START.

Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.