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If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto

 cooker or need parts for your cooker, contact us by any 

of these methods:

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Call 1-800-877-0441 

weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time) 

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Email us at our website www .GoPresto .com

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Write:  NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC .

 

 

 

Consumer Service Department

   

  3925 N . Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, letter, or email. When 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 

and date code found stamped on the side of the cooker body.
Any maintenance required for this cooker, other than that described in the Care and Maintenance section of this book (pages 

12 through 15), should be performed by our Factory Service Department. Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a descrip-

tion of the problem when sending a cooker for repair. 

Send cookers for repair to:

CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY 

Presto Factory Service Department 

555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-0529

The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all PRESTO

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appliances and supply genuine PRESTO

 parts. 

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.

Cooker replacement parts are available at Presto Authorized Service Stations and may also be available at hardware stores 

and other retail outlets. Parts may also be ordered on-line at www.GoPresto.com.

PRESTO

 

Limited Warranty

This quality PRESTO

 appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance 

under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material 

or workmanship during the first twelve (12) years after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. 

Our pledge does not apply to normal wear and tear including scratches, dulling of the polish, or staining; the 

repair or replacement of moving and/or perishable parts such as the sealing ring, overpressure plug, or air 

vent cover lock gasket; or for any damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under the warranty, return 

this PRESTO

 product, shipping prepaid to the PRESTO

 Factory Service Department. California residents 

may deliver this PRESTO

 product to their nearest PRESTO

 Authorized Service Station. When returning a 

product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO

 appliance and ask that you read and 

follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement 

parts, abuse or misuse (including overheating and boiling the unit dry) will void this pledge. This warranty 

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is 

Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express or implied warranties.

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC .

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703-3703

U.S. Patent No. 4,932,550 

Form 72-679B

 

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Summary of Contents for 8-Quart Aluminum

Page 1: ...Contents Important Safeguards 2 Introduction 2 Getting Acquainted 3 How to Use 4 Important Safety Information 5 Care and Maintenance 6 Helpful Hints 8 Questions and Answers 9 Soups and Stocks 10 Seafo...

Page 2: ...g every time you replace the sealing ring or sooner if it becomes hard deformed cracked worn or pitted It is recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be replaced at least every two year...

Page 3: ...h the various parts of the pressure cooker Fig A and to read the How To Use section beginning on page 4 before using the unit for the first time Before the first use remove the sealing ring Fig B by s...

Page 4: ...pressure regulator will fit loosely on the vent pipe It will not touch the top of the pressure cooker cover 6 Using a high heat setting on your stove heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regula...

Page 5: ...grains dry beans and peas and soups which expand so much or foam and froth while cooking that the cooker should never be filled above the 1 2 fill line For other foods never fill the cooker above the...

Page 6: ...mmersible for easy cleaning When washing the unit however the sealing ring should always be removed to allow easy cleaning of the inside rim of the cover The sealing ring should be washed with hot sud...

Page 7: ...the air vent cover lock Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at least every two years Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged us...

Page 8: ...shes can be prepared in the pressure cooker using individual or small metal molds or glass custard cups which are ovenproof Fill molds 2 3 full to allow for expansion of food and fit them loosely into...

Page 9: ...e the cooking period A Presto kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling the pressure cooker What if the food is not completely done afte...

Page 10: ...xes should be added to the soup after pressure cooking FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1 2 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry wil...

Page 11: ...ese If desired garnish with croutons or toasted French bread 6 servings BEEF TOMATO SOUP Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup Heat through 8 servings Black Bean Soup 2 cups...

Page 12: ...lt 1 bay leaf 1 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can 16 ounces Great Northern beans 1 can 15 ounces cut green beans drained 2 ounces fine noodles Place beef water tomatoes onions carrots celery garlic parsle...

Page 13: ...eighs less than the recipe specifies reduce the cooking time Overcooking tends to toughen seafood FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking li...

Page 14: ...ill fit loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil Pour 1 cup water into cooker Place bowl on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes w...

Page 15: ...water 21 2 cups chicken broth 1 pound medium fresh shrimp peeled and deveined 1 pound sole fillets cut into 2 inch pieces 1 can 14 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 3 4 cup chopped green pe...

Page 16: ...1 2 cup white wine 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 4 cup sliced celery 1 4 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch Pour oil into...

Page 17: ...ator rocking slowly Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 169 Calories 2 g Fat 69 mg Cholesterol SWEET N SOUR CHICKEN WINGS 18 chicken wings 1 can 8 ounces p...

Page 18: ...ur Salt and pepper to taste Pour oil into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and saut onion and garlic remove Brown chicken Add onion garlic broth parsley celery leaves oregano and basil Close cover...

Page 19: ...d pepper Pour oil into pressure cooker Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken a few pieces at a time and remove Add onions and garlic to pressure cooker Saut until tender Return chicken to pre...

Page 20: ...ION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2 3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE 5 Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker BEEF POT ROAST 3 pounds beef pot...

Page 21: ...s with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Mix water and flour stir into stew Heat until stew thickens stirring constantly Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 347 Calories 7...

Page 22: ...night Remove pork reserve marinade Brown pork on all sides in pressure cooker over medium heat remove Place cooking rack half of sliced onion and water in cooker Place pork roast on rack in cooker and...

Page 23: ...ork chops with mixture Pour 11 2 cups water into cooker Place pork chops on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 16 minutes with pressure regulator rockin...

Page 24: ...1 2 thick 1 5 Roast 3 pounds 2 45 50 Steak 1 thick 1 10 Cool cooker at once see page 4 LAMB STEW 1 pound lamb stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup water 1 large onion sliced 1 tablespoon Worcestersh...

Page 25: ...E COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker Cabbage with Apples 8 cups shredded cabbage 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 s...

Page 26: ...cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Serve with your choice of the following sauces Nutrition Information Per Serving 3 servings 60 Calories 0 g Fat 0 mg Choleste...

Page 27: ...and frozen vegetables pour liquid into cooker Place vegetables on rack in cooker FOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Vegetable Size CUPS OF LIQUID Cooking Time mi...

Page 28: ...liced 1 inch thick 1 3 Spinach Whole leaves 1 0 Squash winter acorn Quartered 1 12 Squash winter spaghetti Halved 1 12 Squash yellow zucchini Sliced 1 inch thick 1 1 Sliced 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick 1 0 1...

Page 29: ...Place beans in pressure cooker Add fresh water to just cover the beans and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to the times in...

Page 30: ...ith pressure regulator rocking slowly Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 264 Calories 4 g Fat 5 mg Cholesterol BAKED BEANS 2 cups navy beans 3 cups water...

Page 31: ...ooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker GRAIN TIMETABLE Combine the desired grain and the amount of water or broth indicated in the table below in a bowl...

Page 32: ...il into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and saut onion Combine onion with wild rice and beef broth in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into...

Page 33: ...ce the mold or custard cups on the cooking rack in the cooker Up to three custard cups of dessert can be pressure cooked at a time in the 4 quart cooker and up to six in the 6 quart cooker For the 6 q...

Page 34: ...tard cups Sprinkle nutmeg on custards Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into cooker Place custard cups on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe an...

Page 35: ...custard cups on rack in cooker Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Chill Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 11...

Page 36: ...20 Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast 22 Barbecue Spareribs 22 Beef Pot Roast 20 Beef Stew 21 Corned Beef 22 Lamb Stew 24 Meat Timetable 24 Porcupine Meatballs 20 Pork Loin Roast 23 Spaghetti Meat Sauce 21...

Page 37: ...uine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Cooker replacement parts are available at Presto Authorized Service Stations and may also be available at hardware stores and other retail o...

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