Fortunately, the All American Pressure Canner is built for safety but you must remember
that it is a high temperature, high-pressure piece of kitchen equipment. You need to pay attention to the components of your pressure canner and take care when operating it. If you follow a few simple rules you will have no problems.
Here are a few tips you should follow.
Make sure you have read all the instructions before you use your pressure canner. There is always something to learn from the instruction manual.
Take extreme care when you are moving the pressure canner when it contains hot liquids. Plan exactly what you want to do before you actually start the move and remove all obstacles. Share:
Make sure the unit is completely closed before you begin operation. This means you should ensure the side clips and screw downs are safely in place.
Make sure the unit is no more than two thirds full. However, with foods that expand, for example vegetables and dried fruit, make sure the unit is no more than half full.
Ensure the pressure release devices are clear and clean before you use the canner.
Never open the pressure canner until it has cooled down after cooking.
Ensure that see pressure regulator weight event pipe is clear enough to see through it.
Do not loosen any nuts until the steam pressure gauge is at zero.
Turn the heat down when the operating pressure has been reached. This will ensure that the Canner will not vent out.
Check the handles regularly to make sure that they are fastened properly; in fact you should do this every time you use it. Also ensure that none of the handles are cracked or broken or burnt in any way.
Make sure the wing nuts are fastened by making for complete revolutions before bringing the assembly into the hold down position.
Never use a pressure canner on a glass or ceramic top. The canners are extremely heavy windfall of liquid and may break the glass or ceramic cook top.
Never leave food in the pressure canner overnight. This will not only spoil your food but can also cause a reverse vacuum. The bottom-line is you should make sure you have allocated enough time for you to be there for the entire process. Don't start canning late at night!
Most of these tips are simple common sense. Read the instructions and take note of any other safety tips and you will have trouble free and enjoyable canning all your life. The All American Pressure Canner comes highly recommended for its trouble free performance.