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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Canner Body
♦ It is normal for the inside of the canner to discolour. This discolouration,
which is not harmful, is a result of the various minerals in the water and
foods interacting with the aluminum of the canner.
To remove this discolouration, use a solution of 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
for every 1 quart of water. Pour enough solution into the canner to cover the
discolouration, making sure the canner is not filled more than ⅔ full.
Close the cover securely, place the regulator on the vent pipe, and heat until
the regulator begins to rock. Remove the canner from the heat and allow it to
cool until the air/vent cover locks drops.
Remove the regulator, open the canner, and empty the contents. Scour with a
steel wool soap pad; wash, rinse, and thoroughly dry.
♦ Pitting is caused by the interaction of aluminum with other metals in the
presence of moisture. To minimize pitting, wash, rinse, and dry the canner
body thoroughly after every use.
At least once a year, scour the inside of the body with an abrasive cleanser,
such as Cameo* Aluminum & Stainless Steel Cleaner. Always store the
canner in a dry area.
♦ Do not leave an empty canner on a heated burner, allow the canner to boil
dry, or pour water into a dry, overheated canner. Any of these may cause
damage to the canner bottom or the stove-top.
♦ Do not strike the rim of the canner body with any metal utensil. This may
cause nicks, damaging the rim and allowing steam to escape.
♦ If the canner body or cover handles become loose, tighten them with a
screwdriver.
Sealing Ring and Overpressure Plug
♦ Each time the canner is washed, remove the sealing ring and wash it in
warm, soapy water; rinse, dry, and replace it in cover.
♦ Before replacing the sealing ring, clean the sealing ring groove with a brush,
if necessary.
* Cameo is a registered trademark of Armaly Sponge Company. Presto is not affiliated with Armaly
Sponge Company.
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