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INSTRUCTIONS 

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Digital 

Pressure Canner

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2020 National Presto Industries, Inc.

 

Form 4008-121B

This is an 

 Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be 

followed, including the following:

1.  Read all instructions. Improper use may result in bodily injury or property damage.
2.  Before each use, check both the vent pipe (see Fig. A, page 3) and vent filter (see Fig. E, page 3) to be certain they are free of any 

blockage. Remove the filter and clean any debris from both the vent pipe and filter (see “Disassemble Canner Parts for Cleaning” 

instructions on page 3).

3.  Always check the air vent/cover lock to be sure it moves freely before use.
4.  To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or canner body in water or other liquid. 
5.  Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
6.  Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, press and hold   (the cancel button) for  

3 seconds, then remove plug from wall outlet. 

7.  Unplug cord from unit and outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and 

before cleaning.

8.  Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in 

any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical 

adjustment.

9. 

WARNING!

 Contents are hot and can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge 

of counter or table. Never plug cord into outlet below counter or use an extension cord. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces.

10.  To guard against electrical shock, can only in the removable pot provided.

11.  The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto

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accessories and replacement parts.

12.  Intended for countertop use only.
13.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14.  This appliance operates under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain canner is properly closed before 

operating (see pages 7 and 17).

Summary of Contents for precise

Page 1: ...quid 5 Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths 6 Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect press and hold the cancel button for 3 seconds then remove plug from wall outlet 7 Unplug cord from unit and outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleanin...

Page 2: ... the risk of electric shock this appliance has a 3 prong grounded plug If the plug on this appliance does not fit into your outlet contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way A short detachable power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD Connect the power supply cord to a...

Page 3: ...17 and 18 Remove the Canner Cover 1 Before removing the cover you will need to unlock the green latch Begin by positioning the canner so the digital display faces you To unlock the latch grasp the sides of the latch and turn it towards you until it stops Fig B Lift the temperature sensor arm out of the sensor hole in the cover Fig C 2 Once you have released the temperature sensor arm from the cove...

Page 4: ...he LED display icons will then guide you through each step of the process Each time you use the canner complete the preparation steps on page 6 Then follow the instructions for Pressure Canning on pages 7 and 8 and for Boiling Water Canning on pages 17 and 18 There is no altitude adjustment necessary when pressure canning however when using the boiling water canning method you must increase the pr...

Page 5: ...ill withstand the heat of a pressure canner The diameter of Mason jars may vary from one manufacturer to another Before filling Mason jars test load your canner It may be necessary to double deck half pint jars to reach the maximum capacity of your canner as indicated in the chart on page 4 To double deck stagger the jars by placing one jar on top of two Fig I page 4 Jars may touch The canning rac...

Page 6: ...n seal gassiness when opening mold sliminess cloudiness or unpleasant odors If any of these signs are present discard the food As a safeguard against using canned low acid and tomato products which may be affected with spoilage that is not readily detected boil food 10 minutes for altitudes up to 1 000 feet above sea level Extend the boiling time by 1 minute for each 1 000 foot increase in altitud...

Page 7: ... adjusts in 5 minute increments up to 180 minutes IMPORTANT Verify you have set the right time and program NOTE If the BOILING WATER CAN program is accidentally selected or the wrong time is entered press and hold for 3 seconds The PRESSURE CAN icon will flash Press the control knob and repeat step 6 II JAR WARMING 7 Press INSERT JARS will light up Fill the jars half full with water and place them...

Page 8: ...ng time programmed in step 6 will appear in the display The progress bar will continue to scroll as the canner heats 16 Once the required canning temperature is reached the unit will beep twice and CANNING will light up The canner is now processing and the timer will start to count down The progress bar will stop scrolling and begin to light up in segments increasing in length as the processing ti...

Page 9: ...ve Pack hot tomatoes in hot jars leaving inch headspace Fill jars with hot cooking liquid leaving inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Raw Pack Add bottled lemon juice or citric acid to hot jars see above Add salt if desired see above Pack prepared tomatoes in hot jars leaving inch headspace Fill hot jars with boiling water leaving inch headspace Rem...

Page 10: ...epper Bring to a boil Simmer uncovered stirring frequently until thick enough for serving At this time the initial volume will have been reduced by nearly one half Fill hot jars with hot sauce leaving 1 inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Yield About 9 pints Pressure canning Process pints 20 minutes and quarts 25 minutes SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEAT 30...

Page 11: ...ain asparagus Remove tough ends and scales Rinse Leave asparagus whole or cut into pieces Hot Pack Cover asparagus with boiling water and boil 2 to 3 minutes Pack hot asparagus loosely in hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace Raw Pack Pack raw asparagus tightly in hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace Add salt if desired see above Cover with boiling water leaving 1 inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean ...

Page 12: ...oiling water bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes Pack hot carrots in hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace Raw Pack Pack raw carrots tightly in hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace Add salt if desired page 11 Cover with boiling water leaving 1 inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Pressure canning Process pints 25 minutes and quarts 30 minutes CORN WHOLE KE...

Page 13: ... bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Pressure canning Process pints and quarts 40 minutes PEPPERS HOT OR SWEET including bell chile jalapeño and pimiento Preparation of chile peppers Cut two or four slits in each pepper and blister using one of the following methods Oven or broiler method Place chile peppers in a 400 F oven or broiler for 6 to 8 minutes until skins blister R...

Page 14: ...at and bruised spots The hot pack is recommended for the best liquid cover and quality during storage Meat and game should be precooked until rare by broiling boiling or frying Poultry should be precooked by baking boiling or steaming until medium done Do not brown meat with flour or add flour to broth To make broth place bony pieces in a large pot and cover with cold water Simmer until meat is te...

Page 15: ...aration procedures and processing times for poultry omitting salt PRESSURE CANNING Fish and Seafood Pressure canning is the only safe method for canning fish and seafood Only fresh fish should be canned and these should be bled and thoroughly cleaned of all viscera and membranes when caught or as soon as possible To prevent spoilage keep fish and shellfish refrigerated or on ice to maintain a temp...

Page 16: ... Place bones in a large pot and cover with water Cover pot and simmer 3 to 4 hours Remove bones Cool broth skim off and discard fat Remove bits of meat from bones and add to broth if desired Reheat broth to boiling Fill hot jars with hot broth leaving 1 inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Pressure canning Process pints 20 minutes and quarts 25 minut...

Page 17: ...the duration of the canning process 7 Rotate the knob to adjust the time for the specific boiling water canning recipe and jar size being used The time adjusts in 5 minute increments up to 120 minutes IMPORTANT Verify you have set the right time and program Make sure you have increased the processing time if you live at an altitude above 1 000 feet NOTE If the PRESSURE CAN program is accidentally ...

Page 18: ...ling and begin to light up in segments increasing in length as the processing time counts down e g if 15 minutes of a 20 minute processing time have elapsed 75 of the bars will be illuminated During canning there will be a noticeable amount of air steam venting from the vent pipe and air vent cover lock You will also hear boiling V COOLING 17 When the processing time expires the canner will beep 4...

Page 19: ...f water Commercially Prepared Mixes of Ascorbic and Citric Acid Available under different brand names Use according to manufacturer s directions found on the package Canning Liquids Although fruit has better color shape and flavor when it is canned with syrup it may be canned in juices such as apple white grape or pineapple or water White sugar is preferable to brown sugar for canning Light corn s...

Page 20: ...aw Pack Pack raw apricots cut side down in hot jars leaving inch headspace Cover with hot syrup juice or water leaving inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Boiling water canning Process pints 25 minutes For processing above 1 000 feet altitude see page 19 for recommended time BERRIES EXCEPT STRAWBERRIES Choose ripe sweet berries with uniform color Wa...

Page 21: ...ack hot pears in hot jars leaving inch headspace Cover with hot syrup juice or water leaving inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Boiling water canning Process pints 20 minutes For processing above 1 000 feet altitude see page 19 for recommended time PLUMS Stem and wash firm ripe plums If plums are to be canned whole prick each side with a fork Frees...

Page 22: ...ng liquid leaving inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Raw Pack Add bottled lemon juice or citric acid to hot jars see above Add salt if desired see above Pack prepared tomatoes in hot jars leaving inch headspace Fill hot jars with boiling water leaving inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Boiling water...

Page 23: ...lister skins by placing peppers in a hot oven 400 F or under a broiler for 6 to 8 minutes until skins blister After blistering skins place peppers in a pan and cover with a damp cloth Cool several minutes peel off skins Discard seeds and chop Wash tomatoes and dip in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split Dip in cold water slip off skins and remove cores Combine all ingredients ex...

Page 24: ...and pectin stir well Place on high heat and stirring constantly bring quickly to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down Add sugar continue stirring and heat again to a full rolling boil Boil hard for 1 minute Remove from heat skim off foam quickly Immediately ladle hot jelly into hot jars leaving inch headspace Remove air bubbles Clean jar rims Position lids and secure with bands Boiling ...

Page 25: ...od and or liquid Pack food into clean heated jars Remove air bubbles and clean jar rims Position new lids on jars and secure with bands If more than 24 hours have elapsed since the canner registered DONE and the seal is faulty the food is no longer safe Discard at once Additionally if or E3 appear during pressure canning the food can be saved by refrigerating freezing or reprocessing Mold can form...

Page 26: ...ion Unplug canner Turn regulator lever to VENT and allow canner to release pressure Remove regulator Unlock and remove cover Cool canner for 15 minutes Add water as necessary Lock on cover Plug in canner and restart program E50 Only in Pressure Canning Canner has sensed a release of pressure during CANNING phase as a result of Removing the regulator Turning the regulator lever to VENT position Sea...

Page 27: ...rts are not in place during canning the canner will leak pressure will not build and the canner may become damaged Leakage may also occur if the sealing ring needs to be replaced The sealing ring may become cracked or torn with normal use When this happens replace the sealing ring before using the unit again 3 I put the regulator on the vent pipe after the venting phase was complete but the canner...

Page 28: ...ough the top of the cover Wash it and the gasket in warm soapy water The metal shaft may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad Clean the cover hole with a small brush After cleaning reinsert the metal shaft from the top side of the cover down through the cover hole Place a finger over the top of the air vent cover lock and push the gasket onto the end of the metal shaft fitting it into the groove 2 Gen...

Page 29: ...tatoes White 14 Pumpkin and Winter Squash 14 Meat Game and Poultry Cut Up Meat 14 Ground Meat 15 Chicken Duck Goose Turkey 15 Rabbit 15 Fish and Seafood Clams 15 Fish 15 Tuna 16 Soups and Stocks Beef Stock 16 Chicken Stock 16 Soups 16 Boiling Water Canning Recipes Fruits Apples 20 Applesauce 20 Apricots 20 Berries 20 Cherries 20 Nectarines and Peaches 21 Pears 21 Plums 21 Rhubarb 21 Tomatoes and T...

Page 30: ...age but it may expedite the processing of warranty claims The additional information requested will help us develop new products that best meet your needs and desires To register the product visit GoPresto com registration or simply scan this QR code If you do not have computer access contact the Consumer Service Department at 1 800 877 0441 Applies only in the United States This quality Presto ap...

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