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Carefully follow the instructions given by the lid manufacturer.
disk to warp.
5. This jar seals itself automatically. Do not re-tighten the ring once the jar is removed
from the pressure canner.
Warning: know how to detect spoiled foods
A leaky jar or a damaged lid are signs that the jar's contents may have spoiled. Check
if the contents have an odd colour or give off a strange smell.
Never taste food you think is spoiled. Dispose of immediately. Certain foods may
contain botulinum toxin (causing botulism) even if their smell and taste appear normal.
For this reason, boil non-acidic vegetables and meats for 10 min. before eating. Other
canned foods should also be boiled before being eaten.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning your pressure cooker
To ensure the correct operation of your pressure
cooker, follow these cleaning and maintenance
recommendations after each use:
• Clean the pressure cooker after each use with
warm, soapy water.
• Never use bleach or products containing chlorine.
• Do not overheat your pot when empty.
How to clean the inside of the pot:
• Use a scouring pad and dish soap.
How to clean the outside of the pot:
• Use a sponge and dish soap.
Use a metal ring with an air-tight coating and a screw-
Screw-on
on metal ring that fits standard canning jars.
metal ring
1. Fill the jar. Wipe down the rim.
Metal disk for
2. Place the metal disks in hot or boiling water accor-
air-tight seal
ding to the manufacturer's instructions.
(lid)
3. Place the disk on the jar, making sure that it is pla-
Creates seal
ced directly on the glass and creating an air-tight
here
seal.
4. Screw on the ring using only the strength of your
hands. Do not use any tools to screw the ring closed.
If the ring is screwed too tightly, this may cause the
How to close the jars
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The stains and
scratches which may
appear after long use
do not affect
the operation of
the pressure cooker.
To remove dark spots
from the aluminum,
repeat the procedure
for "First use" and add
2 tablespoons of
baking soda.
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