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Steam Leakage
If leakage of moisture or steam develops while using your canner, check the following possible causes:
• The formation of a small amount of moisture under the pressure regulator is normal when canning or cooking first begins. This
condensation is a result of the temperature of the pressure regulator being lower than the rest of the canner. If excess condensation
continues, the vent pipe may be loose and should be tightened with an adjustable wrench.
• Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged use. Replace the sealing
ring and the overpressure plug.
• A slight amount of leakage around the air vent/cover lock is normal when canning or cooking first begins. If leakage continues,
the cover handles may not be fully aligned with the body handles and, therefore, the cover lock cannot engage. Clean the air vent/
cover lock occasionally to assure that it operates correctly. Replace the small gasket if it is cracked or nicked.
• A small amount of steam or moisture may be visible around the overpressure plug when canning or cooking begins. This will stop
when the overpressure plug seals. If the leakage continues, clean, reposition, or replace the overpressure plug.
Do not operate your pressure canner with continual leakage. If the preceding steps do not correct the problem, contact the Presto
Consumer Service Department.
Service and Parts Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto
®
canner or need parts for your canner, contact us by:
• Calling 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
• Emailing via our website at www.GoPresto.com
• Writing to National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department, 3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a
time when you can be reached during weekdays, if possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department or when ordering
replacement parts, please specify the model number stamped on the bottom of the canner body.
Any maintenance required for this canner, other than that described in the “Care and Maintenance” section of this booklet, should
be performed by our Service Department. Be sure to indicate your full name, phone number, date of purchase, and a description of
the problem when sending a canner in for repair.
Note:
We do recommend that you call our Consumer Service Department prior to
sending in your canner.
Use only genuine Presto
®
replacement parts with your Presto
®
pressure canner. Genuine Presto
®
replacement parts are manufactured
to the same exacting quality standards as Presto
®
appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances.
Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto
®
parts.
“Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto
®
replacement parts, look for the Presto
®
trademark. Replacement parts are generally available at local hardware stores and other retail
outlets. These replacement parts may also be ordered online at www.GoPresto.com.
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