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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
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Always use canning supplies specifically manufactured for canning
purposes. It is recommended to use mason jars that are 32-ounces or
smaller. Do not stack jars on top of each other.
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Always inspect your canning supplies to ensure proper function and
safety. Avoid using jars with chips, nicks, cracks or other imperfections
in the glass, rims or lids.
•
Wash jars thoroughly in hot water according to manufacturer
’
s
instructions.
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Prepare food and fill mason jars and seal according to manufacturer
’
s
instructions.
o
Always make sure there is 1-inch of headspace in the jars.
o
Use a thin utensil to release any trapped air between the food and
the jar by pressing food firmly to the sides to dislodge any air
bubbles.
o
Set jar lids onto the jar and screw on the outer rings until tight,
then unscrew
¼
turn.
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Place jars into the inner pot.
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If desired, use clean dish towels to tuck around the jars to prevent them
from touching each other or the sides of the inner pot.
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Fill inner pot (6) with 6-cups of water. (Certain canning recipes may
require a different amount of water.)
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Secure the lid (1) onto the pressure cooker, turn it Counter-clockwise to
lock it in place properly.
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Make sure the Pressure Limiting Valve(3) is set to the
“
Airtight
”
position.
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Plug the power cord into a 120V power outlet.
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Follow canning recipe for the type of food you are canning and program
the
“
Pressure Cook Time
”
for the specified time frame for the size of
jars and type of food recipe you are using.
(EX: If you set the cook time to 30-minutes, the LED screen will display
0.0 30)
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Press Start.
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The pressure cooker will begin to operate.
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When pressurization has been achieved, the LED screen will display
P0 30.
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When the unit has reached optimum pressure, it will begin to pressure-
seal the mason jars. The programmed time will begin to count down
until it reaches zero.
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When time has expired, the pressure cooker will beep 6-times and
automatically go to Keep Warm.
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The Keep Warm indicator light will begin blinking. This indicates the
Pressure Cooker is proceeding to Naturally Release the pressure. (See
Notes & Tips #6)
•
Open lid once pressure has completely released which is indicated by
the Keep Warm indicator light staying illuminated.
