Presto 0175002 User Manual (English)

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How to Use and Care for Your

Presto

Pressure Canner

This brochure is applicable only to model numbers

0175002, 0175003, 0175004, 0178002, 0178003, and 0178004

This is a

Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage.

2. Always check the vent pipe before use. Hold the cover up to the light and look through the vent pipe to be certain it is clear.

3. Always check the air vent/cover lock to make sure it moves freely before use.

4. Do not fill the pressure canner over ⅔ full when using it for pressure cooking. For soups, grains, and dry beans and peas which

expand during cooking, do not fill the canner over ½ full. Overfilling may cause a risk of blocking the vent pipe and developing

excess pressure.

5. Do not pressure cook applesauce, cranberries, rhubarb, cereals, pasta, split peas, or soup mixes containing dry beans and peas.

These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block the vent pipe, overpressure plug, and air vent/cover lock.

6. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain the pressure canner is properly

closed before operating; the cover handles must be above the body handles. See “How to Use” instructions.

7. Do not use the pressure canner on any outdoor LP gas burner or a gas range over 12,000 BTUs. Doing so may result in damage

to the pressure canner and/or property damage and personal injury.

8. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure canner containing hot liquids. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles

or knobs.

9. Do not place the pressure canner or attempt to pressure can or cook in a heated oven.

10. Do not open the canner until the internal pressure has been completely reduced, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and no

steam escapes when the pressure regulator is removed. See “How to Use” instructions.

11. To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the overpressure plug every time you replace the sealing ring or

sooner if it becomes hard, deformed, cracked, worn, or pitted. It is recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be

replaced

least every three years. Use only genuine Presto

replacement parts.

12. Close supervision is necessary when the pressure canner is used near children. It is recommended that children not use the

pressure canner.

13. When operating pressure is reached, gradually lower the heat to maintain the pressure. If the pressure regulator is allowed to rock

vigorously, excess steam will escape, the liquid will evaporate, the canner may go dry, and the food may scorch.

14. Do not use this pressure canner for other than the intended use.

15. Do not use this pressure canner for pressure frying with oil.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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General

Model	0175002
Type	Electric Pressure Cooker
Power	1000 Watts
Material	Stainless Steel
Control Type	Digital
Power Source	Electric
Capacity	6 quarts
Cooking Functions	Pressure cook, slow cook, steam
Safety Features	Overheat protection
Voltage	120V
Warranty	1 year limited warranty