4
5
3 . VENT PIPE
The vent pipe is the primary pressure
relief valve and will release pressure
in excess of 15 pounds. The pressure
regulator sits loosely on the vent pipe.
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 pres-
sure 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
being 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.
7 . OVERPRESSURE PLUG
The black, rubber 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 pressure
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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
PRESTO
Canner parts are available at most hardware stores or
they can be ordered directly from Presto; see service and parts
information on page 77.
When ordering parts, please specify the seven digit model number
found stamped on the side of the canner body.
Small Gasket
