Presto Electric Pressure Washer User Manual
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1. PRESSURE DIAL GAUGE
The pressure dial gauge registers pres-
sure in both pounds (outer scale) and
metric measure (inner scale). The pointer
moves around the dial indicating the
pressure within the unit. Pressure can be
controlled and maintained by adjusting
heat setting.
The pressure dial gauge registers pres-
sure in both pounds (outer scale) and
metric measure (inner scale). The pointer
moves around the dial indicating the
pressure within the unit. Pressure can be
controlled and maintained by adjusting
heat setting.
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 on the pressure canner
are registered only on the pressure dial
gauge.
The pressure regulator acts as a safety
device to prevent pressure in excess of
15 pounds from building in the canner.
Pressure readings on the pressure canner
are registered only on the pressure dial
gauge.
3. VENT PIPE
The pressure regulator fits over the vent
pipe and allows excess pressure to be
released.
The pressure regulator fits over the vent
pipe and allows excess pressure to be
released.
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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.
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 be-
ing opened when there is pressure in the
unit.
The locking bracket on the inside of the
canner body engages with the air vent/
cover lock to prevent the cover from be-
ing opened when there is pressure in the
unit.
6. SEALING RING
The sealing ring fits into the canner cover
and forms a pressure-tight seal between
the cover and body during canning and
cooking.
The sealing ring fits into the canner cover
and forms a pressure-tight seal between
the cover and body during canning and
cooking.
7. OVERPRESSURE PLUG
The overpressure plug is located in the
canner cover. It will automatically pop
out and release steam in case the vent pipe
becomes blocked and/or clogged and pres-
sure cannot be released normally through
the vent pipe.
The overpressure plug is located in the
canner cover. It will automatically pop
out and release steam in case the vent pipe
becomes blocked and/or clogged and pres-
sure 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. 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
which allows several foods to be cooked
at the same time without an intermingling
of flavors. When it is desirable to blend
flavors, do not use the canning-cooking
rack. The canning-cooking rack must
always be used when canning.
The canning-cooking rack is placed in the
bottom of the canner to hold jars off the
bottom of the unit while 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
which allows several foods to be cooked
at the same time without an intermingling
of flavors. When it is desirable to blend
flavors, do not use the canning-cooking
rack. The canning-cooking rack must
always be used when canning.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
PRESTO
PRESTO
Canner parts are available at most hardware stores or see parts information on page 37.
When ordering parts, please specify the seven digit model number found stamped on the side of the canner body.