Using Your Pressure Canner - Granite Ware F0730 Instruction Manual And Users Manual

USING YOUR PRESSURE CANNER

IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. Do not attempt to use your canner
before reading and understanding these instructions.
Follow these pressure canning step-by-step instructions when using this canner. Always
follow recipe directions and prepare food according to the specific directions in the recipe.
1. Before each canning session, be sure the canner is clean and in proper working order.
Check the lid gasket sealing ring, the adjustable 3-piece pressure regulator, the back-
up safety valves and all their attachment gaskets. Replace these parts when they
become hard, deformed, worn out or unusually soft.
Some glass stovetops may not produce enough heat/energy required for safe pressure
canning. We suggest you do not use on a glass stovetop.
2. Jars should be free from nicks, cracks and sharp edges. Lids and bands should be
rust-free and not dented or deformed in any way. Use only jars, lids and bands in
perfect condition to ensure an airtight seal.
3. Use only fresh, firm food. Sort by size and type, and clean food thoroughly. Always
prepare food according to recipe. Always prepare foods by the recipe, pay close
attention to the times and temperatures specified. Fill sterilized jars with food and
liquid as described in recipe. Allow 1/2 inch headspace for fruits, and 1 inch
headspace for vegetables and meats (to allow for expansion during processing).
Remove air bubbles with a GraniteWare® Bubble Freer by scraping the inside edges
and corners of the jar with the soft silicone spatula end. Use the ruler guide handle to
accurately measure the desired headspace. Wipe the jar rim and sealing edges with a
clean damp cloth. Place the lids on the jars and adjust the lid bands according to the
closure manufacturer's directions.
4. Place 3 quarts of hot water into the
canner. 3-quart line is marked
inside the canner as the – 3 – line
(minimum fill for pressure
canning). It is the lowest line
marked inside the canner. Add
canning rack and jars. Rotate jars
slightly to relieve any tightness or
pressure between jars. Always use
the canning rack. Jars may break if
set directly on the bottom of the
canner.
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