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1. PRESSURE DIAL GAUGE
The pressure dial gauge registers pressure in pounds per square inch, or PSI. The pointer moves around the
dial indicating the pressure within the unit. Pressure can be controlled and maintained by adjusting the heat
setting on your stove.
NOTE: The pressure dial gauge can be found in the foam ller of the carton. It is in a white box.
2. PRESSURE REGULATOR
The pressure regulator acts as a safety device to prevent pressure in excess of 15 pounds from building in
the canner. Pressure readings are registered only on the pressure dial gauge.
NOTE: The pressure regulator can be found in the top foam ller of the carton. It is in a bag identied with
the words “
Pressure regulator enclosed.”
3. VENT PIPE
The vent pipe is the primary pressure relief valve and will release pressure in excess of 15 pounds. The
pressure regulator sits loosely on the vent pipe.
4. AIR VENT/COVER LOCK
The air vent/cover lock automatically vents or exhausts air from the canner and acts as a visual indication
of pressure in the canner. The small gasket must be in place for the air vent/cover lock to seal completely.
5. LOCKING BRACKET
The locking bracket on the inside of the canner body engages with the air vent/cover lock to prevent the cover
from being opened when there is pressure in the unit.
6. SEALING RING
The sealing ring ts into the canner cover and forms a pressure-tight seal between the cover and body during
canning and cooking.
7. OVERPRESSURE PLUG
The black, rubber overpressure plug is located in the canner cover. It will automatically pop out and release
steam in case the vent pipe becomes blocked and pressure cannot be released normally through the vent pipe.
8. CANNING-COOKING RACK
The canning-cooking rack is placed in the bottom of the canner to hold jars off the bottom of the unit while
canning. The canning-cooking rack must always be used when canning. When cooking, the rack is used
for steaming foods. It can also be used to hold foods such as vegetables out of the cooking liquid, allowing
several foods to be cooked at the same time without an intermingling of avors. When it is desirable to blend
avors, do not use the canning-cooking rack.
9. STAINLESS STEEL CLAD BASE
The pressure canner is constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum with a stainless steel clad base for fast, even
heating. It is specially designed for induction ranges. It also works on gas and electric coil and smooth-top
ranges.*
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only genuine Presto
®
replacement parts. These parts are available at most hardware stores or they can
be ordered directly from Presto; see “SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION” on page 35.
When ordering parts, please specify the seven digit model number found stamped on the side of the canner body.
*Portable induction cooktops or other portable burners may not be suitable for canning. They may not have enough wattage to pressurize a fully loaded canner and/or they
may not be able to support the weight of a fully loaded canner. Refer to the owner’s manual for your portable heat source for weight restrictions and other information. The
canner itself weighs 17 pounds when it contains 3 quarts of water. An empty quart jar weighs approximately 14 ounces and an empty pint jar weighs approximately 9 ounces.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
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