Victorio Johnny Apple Peeler VKP1010 Instruction Manual

Victorio Johnny Apple Peeler VKP1010 Instruction Manual

Apple Peeler™ by VICTORIO®

Your Johnny Apple Peeler™ by VICTORIO® should include the following, depending on the model.

Copyright © 2017 VICTORIO® Kitchen Products. All Rights Reserved.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You now own the world’s finest 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

Mounting to a suitable surface:

Before using, the peeler needs to be properly secured to a suitable surface so it will stay firmly 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 firmly 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 firm, 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.

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 with out touching the sides. The correct alignment is shown to the right. The blade MUST be tightened firmly 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 drive shaft forward and back ward. 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 common user mistake which will result in damage to the blade and  possibly the fork.

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 caution when adjusting since the blade is sharp!

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.

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 first in front of the fork. Press apple firmly 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.

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, flavor, or texture.

• Pull the peeling arm downward and engage the lock lever. The lock lever will keep the peeling blade clear of the fruit.

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 finished, 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 firm, 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.

Dehydrating Apples

1. Dehydrating apples not only allows you to preserve apples for future use, but to make a nutritious, sweet snack. With your Victoria Apple Peeler the most difficult step will be deciding which type of apple to use.

2. Choose firm, 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 fifirst step to restaurant-style hash browns is cutting them to shoe string 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!

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Peeler is taking off too much flesh with the peel.	Adjust the peeling blade to remove less flesh with the peel. See page 6 for instructions.
Peeling blade is digging in/gouging fruit when first 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 first starting to peel.	Carefully check peeling blade for sharpness. If dull, contact Customer Service for replacement during warran- ty period.
Apples do not stay in place on fork when peeling.	Use only fresh, firm 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 prop- erly or is not symmetrical.
Fork won’t pass through center of coring/slicing blade.	Coring/slicing blade is out of align- ment or has been damaged (bent or out of round). See page 5 for alignment instructions. If damaged, contact Cus- tomer Service.
Part of the peeler is missing or dam- aged.	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.

Product Warranty

Model VKP1010 – Johnny Apple Peeler™, Suction Base: 5 year Model VKP1011 – Johnny Apple Peeler™, Clamp Base: 5 year

We are confident in the quality of our products and back each one with a limited warranty for the length of time specified above. Should you experi- ence 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:

• Shippingcosts or items lost in
• Damageto the product due to accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or if the appliance has been altered in any way.

VICTORIO® Kitchen Products

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By Phone: 866-257-4741

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