Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker and Canner warranty

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How do I know my pressure cooker is operating properly?

When a steady flow of steam escapes from the pressure regulator, you will know your cooker is functioning correctly.

When cooking first begins, is it normal for steam to escape and moisture to form on the cover and between the handles?

It is normal for steam to escape and a slight amount of moisture leakage to form on the cover and between the handles when cook- ing first begins. If leakage continues, the cover handles may not be fully aligned with the body handles and, therefore, the cover lock cannot engage.

Is it normal for the air vent/cover lock to rise up partially and drop back down when cooking first begins?

It is possible that the air vent/cover lock will move up and down slightly when cooking first begins. Do not be concerned. The air vent/cover lock will remain in the up position once the cooker has sealed. However, if the air vent/cover lock continues to move up and down or rises partially, tap it lightly with the tip of a knife. If it does not rise once you have tapped it, the following may be occurring:

1.The burner is not hot enough.

2.The cooker is not fully closed (see page 4).

3.There is insufficient liquid to form steam.

4.The gasket for the air vent/cover lock needs to be replaced (see page 7).

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Contents Pressure Cooker Table of Contentsinstructions and Recipes 8-Quart Stainless SteelIntroduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Fig. A Getting AcquaintedStop Tab Sealing Ring in Sealing Ring Groove Stop Tab Lock PinHow to Use Important Safety Information Care and Maintenance Fig. N Helpful HintsHow does one prevent overcooking? Questions AND AnswersHow do I know my pressure cooker is operating properly? FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL Soups and StocksOperating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cookerDelicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup 295 Calories, 15 g Fat, 110 mg Cholesterol6 servings 8 servings174 Calories, 1 g Fat, 40 mg Cholesterol Nutrition Information Per Serving10 servings 234 Calories, 6 g Fat, 44 mg Cholesterol432 Calories, 17 g Fat, 111 mg Cholesterol SeafoodFOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL 218 Calories, 9 g Fat, 20 mg Cholesterol4 servings 205 Calories, 11 g Fat, 173 mg Cholesterol252 Calories, 3 g Fat, 157 mg Cholesterol 103 Calories, 1 g Fat, 49 mg Cholesterol 9 servings224 Calories, 2 g Fat, 101 mg Cholesterol 170 Calories, 6 g Fat, 52 mg Cholesterol Marinated TunaFOR POULTRY, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL PoultryNO PORTION OF THE POULTRY SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE258 Calories, 3 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol 6 servings169 Calories, 2 g Fat, 69 mg Cholesterol 418 Calories, 24 g Fat, 113 mg Cholesterol291 Calories, 14 g Fat, 90 mg Cholesterol 250 Calories, 8 g Fat, 115 mg CholesterolBayou Bounty Chicken 197 Calories, 8 g Fat, 76 mg Cholesterol 6 to 8 servingsArroz Con Pollo 462 Calories, 19 g Fat, 93 mg CholesterolFOR MEAT, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER MeatsOVER 2⁄3 FULL! NO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE251 Calories, 9 g Fat, 99 mg Cholesterol 347 Calories, 7 g Fat, 73 mg Cholesterol229 Calories, 12 g Fat, 51 mg Cholesterol 427 Calories, 27 g Fat, 107 mg Cholesterol 332 Calories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol483 Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg Cholesterol 430 Calories, 20 g Fat, 133 mg CholesterolNO PORTION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2⁄3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE 315 Calories, 6 g Fat, 74 mg CholesterolFOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES VegetablesDO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL FOR DRIED VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol 3 servings60 Calories, 0 g Fat, 0 Cholesterol + Let pressure drop of its own accord Do not use trivet place in steamer basketDry Beans and Peas FOR DRy beans and peas DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULLFOR DRY BEANS AND PEAS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL 264 Calories, 4 g Fat, 85mg Cholesterol 190 Calories, 2 g Fat, 0 mg CholesterolFOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1⁄2 FULL GRAINS290 Calories, 10 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol 210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol220 Calories, 5 g Fat, 4 mg Cholesterol 167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg CholesterolFOR DESSERTS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL DessertsOperating the cooker without cooking liquid or 224 Calories, 8 g Fat, 8 mg Cholesterol137 Calories, 4 g Fat, 118 mg Cholesterol 207 Calories, 6 g Fat, 97 mg Cholesterol113 Calories, 3 g Fat, 75 mg Cholesterol 305 Calories, 23 g Fat, 157 Cholesterol 209 Calories, 7 g Fat, 0 CholesterolRecipe Index PRESTO Limited Warranty Service And Parts Information