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When putting the cooker in the sink,
tilt it so the cold water will run
downwards
. Once pressure has
totally been released and no more
steam comes out of the operating
valve, go to # 4 in this section.
NEVER IMMERSE THE PRESSURE
COOKER IN WATER.
3.
Automatic Release Method:
When
using the automatic release method,
turn the dial on the operating valve
to the release position (steam
drawing position, fig. 7) and the
steam will release. Once steam has
totally been released and no more
steam comes out of the operating
valve, go to 4 (below).
4. After all the pressure has been
released and you see the pressure
indicator has lowered, slide the
pressure cooker lock down to the
bottom of the handle (fig. 5). Hold
the pot handle with your left hand
and slide the lid handle to the right
with your right hand.
Even though
you have already released
the pressure, never open the
pressure cooker towards your
face since there may be intense
cooking steam still inside the
unit.
Home Canning with your
Pressure Cooker
(APPLIES TO 10 QT MODEL ONLY,
ITEM # 918013151)
HOME CANNING OVERVIEW:
Home canning is a method of preserving
food that provides us with a gratifying
method for producing some of our favorite
recipes. Canning our recipes enable us
to store them and enjoy for ourselves
or give as gifts to friends & loved ones.
Understanding the basic steps for
preparation and right equipment are
all you need to create a fabulous array
of provisions to stock in your pantry.
Once the method has been mastered,
most people find that canning is one of
the most simple and rewarding ways
to ensure having your favorite fruits,
vegetables, and even meats year-round.
Although canning food at home has
traditionally been associated with
pastoral residents, it has now begun
to emerge as a new trend in greater
populated areas. Families in suburban
towns as well as urban dwellers are
educating themselves on the methods
of canning. These basic guidelines will
allow you to learn how to can your most
favorite recipes with pride.
Why Can Foods?
Canning can be a safe and cost-effective
way to preserve quality food at home.
It is an important, safe method of food
preservation if practiced properly. The
canning process involves placing foods
in jars and heating them to a temperature
which destroys microorganisms that could
be a health hazard or cause the food
to spoil. Air is driven from the jar during
heating, and as it cools, a vacuum seal
is formed. The vacuum seal prevents
air from getting back into the product,
protecting it from microorganisms that
could recontaminate the food.
