Presto 7B-CA16 User Manual

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How to Use and Care for Your Canner
(Models 7B-CA16, 21B-CA21,
01/CA16H-CA16H,
01/CA21H-CA21H, 01/CAA12H,
and 01/CAA20H)
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 automatic air vent to be sure it moves freely before use.
 4. DonotllPressureCannerover⅔fullwhenusingforpressurecooking.Forsoup,rice,anddriedvegetableswhichexpand
duringcooking,donotllcannerover½full.
 5. Donotpressurecookapplesauce,cranberries,rhubarb,pearlbarley,oatmealorothercereals,splitpeas,soupmixescontaining
dried vegetables, or foods such as noodles, macaroni, or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter and may block
the vent pipe and automatic air vent.
 6. Thisappliancecooksunderpressure.Improperusemayresultinscaldinginjury.MakecertainPressureCannerisproperly
closed before operating; cover handles must be directly above the body handles. See “How To Use” instructions.
 7. ExtremecautionmustbeusedwhenmovingaPressureCannercontaininghotliquids.Donottouchhotsurfaces.Usehandles
or knobs.
 8. DonotplacethePressureCannerorattempttopressurecaninaheatedoven.
 9. DonotopenCanneruntilinternalpressurehasbeencompletelyreduced,andtheautomaticairventhasdropped.See“HowTo
Use” instructions.
10. CAUTION: To ensure safe operation and satisfactory performance, replace the automatic air vent every time you replace the
sealingringorsoonerifitbecomeshardordeformed.UseonlygenuinePresto
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replacement parts.
 11. ClosesupervisionisnecessarywhenthePressureCannerisusednearchildren.Itisnotrecommendedthatchildrenusethe
PressureCanner.
 12. DonotusethisPressureCannerforotherthanintendeduse.
 13. DonotusethisPressureCannerforpressurefryingwithoil.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THISPRODUCTISFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.

Presto 7B-CA16 Specifications

General

Brand	Presto
Model	7B-CA16
Category	Electric Pressure Cooker
Language	English