Product Tips and Instructions for Use

FOR BEST RESULTS WITH YOUR REUSABLE LIDS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY

1. Inspect top of jar for cracks and nicks.
2. Wash, rinse and sterilize jars.  Scald lids and rubber rings.  Leave in water until ready to use.
3. Fill jars as indicated per canning instructions for that food type.
4. Wipe top of jar after filling.  Place lid and rubber ring combination on jar.
5. Screw band on jar loosely.  Center lid on jar and hold in place with finger while tightening the metal screw band finger-tip tight.  DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Product must be allowed to vent during processing
6. Process as per instructions for various foods.
7. TIGHTEN METAL BAND FIRMLY IMMEDIATELY  UPON REMOVAL FROM CANNER.
8. When jars have cooled, remove metal band and determine by feel if lids are securely sealed.  Gently lifting on the lid will reveal any seal failure.  Sealed jars may be stored without metal bands if desired.
9. When removing lid gently insert table knife between rubber and jar to release seal -- DO NOT USE SHARP KNIFE.
10.

Wash plastic lids and rubber rings, rinse, dry and store for future use.  Do not save any rubber ring which is cut or deformed.

Helpful Tips

  • JARS WITH NICKS OR CHIPS IN TOPS WILL NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
  • IN SOME APPLICATIONS (refried beans or especially greasy items such as chicken broth) AS MUCH AS 1 INCH OF HEADSPACE SHOULD BE ALLOWED FOR SUFFICIENT VACUUM.
  • USING A TOWEL OR SOMETHING SIMILAR WHILE TIGHTENING METAL BAND, AFTER PROCESSING, WILL HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH HOT CONTENTS SHOULD SOMETHING UNFORSEEN HAPPEN. EXCESSIVELY TIGHT SCREW BANDS COULD TRAP PRESSURIZED LIQUID IN JARS, WHICH MAY RELEASE WHEN TIGHTENING.
  • LEAVE METAL BAND ON PROCESSED GOODS UNTIL CONTENTS COOL COMPLETELY.
  • ALLOW PROCESSED GOODS TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 12-24 HOURS.
  • IF YOU LEAVE METAL BANDS ON DURING STORAGE, STORE IN DRY AREA TO PREVENT RUST.
  • "TATTLER" RUBBER RINGS CAN BE REUSED IF NO DAMAGE IS VISIBLE. WE SUGGEST THEY BE TURNED OVER EACH USE. PREVIOUS PLACEMENT WILL BE EVIDENT BY SEAL RING GROOVES LEFT BY LID.
  • BE CAREFUL... WHEN REMOVING PROCESSED GOODS FROM COOKER, CONTENTS ARE SCALDING HOT---HANDLE WITH CARE.
  • TATTLER LIDS ARE ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR USE WITH ACID FOODS (TOMATOES, PICKLES ETC.)
  • "TATTLER" LIDS USED AND STORED PROPERLY WILL OFFER YOU MANY REPEATED USES.