Presto 01781 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .................................1
Getting Acquainted ...................................2
Before Using the Canner for the First Time ................3
Pressure Canning ....................................4
How to Pressure Can Foods ............................4
Helpful Hints for Canning .............................6
Care and Maintenance .................................7
Canning Fruits .......................................8
Canning Tomatoes ................................... 11
Pressure Canning Vegetables ..........................13
Pressure Canning Meat ...............................16
Pressure Canning Poultry .............................17
Pressure Canning Fish and Seafood .....................17
Pressure Canning Soups ..............................18
How to Can Foods Using Boiling Water Method ...........18
How to Pressure Cook Foods in Your Pressure Canner ......20
Important Safety Information ..........................21
Helpful Hints for Pressure Cooking .....................22
Pressure Cooking Meat ............................... 22
Pressure Cooking Entrées .............................25
Pressure Cooking Poultry .............................27
Pressure Cooking Dry Beans and Peas ...................28
Pressure Cooking Soups and Stocks ..................... 29
Pressure Cooking Desserts ............................31
Recipe Index .......................................32
Service and Parts Information ..........................33
Warranty ..........................................33
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 cover up to light and look through vent pipe to be certain it is clear.
3. Always check the air vent/cover lock to make sure it moves freely before use.
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cooking, do not fill canner over ½ full. Overfilling may cause a risk of blocking the vent pipe and developing excess pressure. See
food preparation instructions.

Presto 01781 Specifications

General

Total capacity	21.8 L
Housing material	Aluminum
Recipe book	Yes

Summary

Important Safeguards

Getting Acquainted

Pressure Dial Gauge

Explains the pressure dial gauge and its function in indicating internal pressure.

Pressure Regulator

Describes the pressure regulator as a safety device preventing overpressure.

Vent Pipe

Identifies the vent pipe as the primary pressure relief valve.

Before Using the Canner for the First Time

Replacement Parts

Information on ordering genuine Presto replacement parts.

Pressure Canning

Mason Jars

Recommends Mason jars for home canning and lists available sizes.

Closures for Mason Jars

Explains the two-piece canning closure system for jars.

How to Pressure Can Foods

Helpful Hints for Canning

Care and Maintenance

Canner Body

Details cleaning and care for the canner body, including discoloration and pitting.

Pressure Dial Gauge

Advises on handling, checking accuracy, and maintenance of the pressure dial gauge.

Sealing Ring and Overpressure Plug

Explains care, replacement, and function of sealing ring and overpressure plug.

Air Vent/Cover Lock

Guides on cleaning and reassembling the air vent/cover lock.

Canning Fruits

Syrups for Canning Fruits

Provides a chart for preparing fruit canning syrups of varying sweetness.

Altitude/Pressure Chart: Pressure Canning Fruits

Lists pressure requirements for canning fruits at different altitudes.

Altitude Chart: Boiling Water Canning Fruits

Lists processing times for boiling water canning of fruits at different altitudes.

Canning Tomatoes

Altitude and Pressure Chart for Pressure Canning Tomatoes

Lists pressure requirements for canning tomatoes at different altitudes.

Altitude Chart for Boiling Water Canning Tomatoes

Lists processing times for boiling water canning of tomatoes at altitudes.

Pressure Canning Vegetables

Altitude and Pressure Chart for Canning Vegetables

Lists pressure requirements for canning vegetables at different altitudes.

Canning Recipes: Vegetables

Introduces recipes for pressure canning various vegetables.

Pressure Canning Meat

Altitude and Pressure Chart for Canning Meat, Poultry, Fish, Seafood, and Soup

Lists pressure requirements for canning meat/poultry/fish/seafood/soup at altitudes.

Canning Recipes: Meat

Introduces recipes for pressure canning various meats.

Pressure Canning Poultry

Canning Recipes: Poultry

Introduces recipes for pressure canning chicken, duck, goose, turkey, and rabbit.

Pressure Canning Fish and Seafood

Canning Recipes: Fish and Seafood

Introduces recipes for pressure canning clams and fish.

Pressure Canning Soups

Canning Recipes: Soup

Introduces recipes for pressure canning beef stock, chicken stock, and vegetable soup.

How to Can Foods Using Boiling Water Method

Canning Recipes: Boiling Water Method

How to Pressure Cook Foods in Your Pressure Canner

Important Safety Information

Helpful Hints for Pressure Cooking

Pressure Cooking Meat

Cooking Recipes: Meat

Introduces recipes for pressure cooking various meats like beef, veal, and ham.

Pressure Cooking Entrées

Cooking Recipes: Entrées

Introduces recipes for pressure cooking entrées like beef goulash and beef stew.

Pressure Cooking Poultry

Cooking Recipes: Poultry

Introduces recipes for pressure cooking chicken and dumplings, and braised chicken.

Pressure Cooking Dry Beans and Peas

Soaking Beans and Peas

Explains traditional and quick-soak methods for preparing beans and peas.

Cooking Beans and Peas

Details how to cook beans and peas in the canner, including oil addition.

Pressure Cooking Soups and Stocks

Cooking Recipes: Soup

Introduces recipes for pressure cooking vegetable soup, chicken stock, and clam chowder.

Pressure Cooking Desserts

Cooking Recipes: Desserts

Introduces recipes for pressure cooking desserts like brown betty and bread pudding.

Recipe Index

Pressure Canning Recipes

Index for pressure canning recipes listed in the manual.

Boiling Water Canning Recipes

Index for boiling water canning recipes listed in the manual.

Pressure Cooking Recipes

Index for pressure cooking recipes listed in the manual.

Service and Parts Information

Presto® Limited Warranty

Details the limited warranty for Presto appliances, including coverage and exclusions.