02160 Manual - Presto

clean each of the openings
in the vent pipe nut, on the
underside of the cover, as
shown in Fig. N.
4. Occasionally remove
the air vent/cover lock in
the pressure cooker cover
handle for cleaning. To
remove the air vent/cover
lock, place your finger
over the air vent hole in
the cover handle (Fig. O),
turn the cover over so the
underside is facing up,
and pull the white rubber
gasket from the air vent/
cover lock on the underside
of the cover (Fig. P).
Push the air vent/cover
lock through the top of the
cover (Fig. O) and wash
it and the gasket in hot,
sudsy water. The metal
shaft of the air vent/cover
lock may be cleaned with
a nylon mesh pad. Clean
Cover Handle
Hole
Fig. O
Rubber Gasket
Fig. P
Fig. Q
Overpressure Plug Top
Indented Portion
Metal
Shaft
the hole in the cover handle with a small brush. After cleaning,
reinsert the metal shaft of the air vent/cover lock from the
top side of the cover down through the cover handle hole
(Fig. O). While holding the air vent in this position, place a
finger over the handle hole (to keep the cover lock from falling
out) and turn the cover over. Wet the rubber gasket and
push onto the end of the metal shaft until it snaps into the
groove on the shaft.
5. The overpressure plug can also be removed for cleaning.
Simply push on the top of the overpressure plug until it pops
out the underside of the cover. After cleaning, reinsert it by
pushing the domed side of the plug into the opening from
the underside of the cover, until the bottom edge is fully and
evenly seated against the underside of the cover (Fig. Q).
When the overpressure plug is properly installed, the word
(TOP) will be visible on the overpressure plug when viewing
the outside of the cover.
6. To bring out its luster, the outside surface of your pressure
cooker can be cleaned occasionally with a silver polish or any
other fine, non-abrasive polish.
Care and Maintenance
1. When not in use, store your pressure cooker in a dry place
with the cover inverted on the body. If the cover is locked on,
unpleasant odors may form inside the unit and the sealing ring
could be damaged.
2. As is the case of all cookware, avoid chopping or cutting food
inside the cooker with a knife or other sharp utensil.
3. If the body or cover handles or the cooker legs become loose,
tighten them with a screwdriver. CAUTION: Overtightening
can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and
legs.
4. The sealing ring, overpressure plug, and rubber gasket of the
air vent/cover lock may become nicked, cracked, or torn with
normal use. Exposure to high heat, such as a hot burner or
oven top, will cause these parts to dry out and deteriorate.
Replace these parts immediately should any of these things
happen. Generally, it is a good idea to replace them every two
years.
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