Presto 7B-CA16 User Manual (English)

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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.

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Presto 7B-CA16 Specifications

General

Model	7B-CA16
Type	Electric Pressure Cooker
Capacity	6 quarts
Material	Stainless Steel
Power	1000 watts
Keep Warm Function	Yes
Pressure Settings	High and Low
Features	Digital control panel
Pre-programmed settings	Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Rice
Safety Features	Pressure release valve, lid lock