61Tables and tips en-usPreserving▯ If possible, cook food immediately after purchase orharvesting. Longer storage decreases the vitamincontent and can cause spoilage.▯ Only use fruit and vegetables in good condition.▯ The oven is not suited for preserving meat.▯ Check and clean the canning jars, rubber rings,clamps, and springs carefully.▯ Place the canning jars in a heat-resistant containerwith water. Make sure that they do not touch. Thewater level must reach at least three quarters of theway up to the top of the contents of the jars.▯ Open the cooking compartment door after thecooking time has elapsed. Do not remove the canningjars from the cooking compartment until they havecooled down completely.▯ Store the preserves in a cool, dark and dry place, e.g.in a pantry. Once the jars have been opened, use thecontents up quickly and store in the refrigerator.Disinfecting▯ Before canning, the jars should be disinfected in theoven in order to prevent spoilage. Only this way is itpossible to store canned goods for a longer time andoutside the refrigerator.▯ Disinfect empty jars at 212°F (100°C) hot air for atleast 20 minutes. The lids and seals for the jars can bedisinfected simultaneously in boiling water so thatthey do not dry out in the dry heat in the oven.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °F (°C)Type ofheatingCookingtimein min.ObservationsFruit Wire rack 1 (2) 300–320 (150–160)N 35 - 40 in closed canning jarsVegetables Wire rack 1 (2) 375–390 (190–200)N 60 - 120 in closed canning jarsDish Accessories Level Temperaturein °F (°C)Type ofheatingCooking timein min.ObservationsDisinfecting Wire rack 2 (3) 212 (100) H 20 - 25 Canning jars, baby bottles