Cook's essentials K43547 Instruction Manual page 19

12. Make sure the Pressure Limiting Valve (3) is set to the "Airtight" position.
13. Plug the power cord into a 120V power outlet.
14. 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 by following the directions under How to use the Menu
Buttons and How to Set Pressure Cook Time in this manual.
15. 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.
16. When time has expired, the pressure cooker will beep and automatically go to Keep
Warm.
17. The Keep Warm indicator light will illuminate. This indicates the Pressure Cooker is
Naturally Releasing the pressure. (See Notes & Tips #6)
18. Open lid once pressure has completely released.
19. Carefully remove jars using special canning utensils or tools. CAUTION: Jars are hot!
20. Set jars on a towel or cooling rack and allow to cool completely in a draft-free
location.
21. Follow recipe instructions on cooling and storage.
NOTES & TIPS #8:
While the jars are cooling, a small "click" sound will come from the lids to indicate the
lids are sealing properly.
After approximately one hour, check to be sure the flat lids have obtained a good seal
by pressing down with your thumb; the lid should remain stiff with no movement.
If you have not achieved a good seal within 2 hours, the canning did not work properly
and the ingredients will need to be refrigerated and used within 3 days or frozen in a
freezer container.
NOTES & TIPS #9:
If recipes require the use of a trivet, riser (wire rack), foil, or heat-resistant/pressure-
resistant oven-safe cookware, you may use these accessories in this pressure cooker.
If you do not have a wire rack that will fit, simply use 3-4 mason jar lids or regular jar
lids for a simple 1-inch riser.
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