PRESSURE COOKER

Cover

Seals the body of the cooker during processing.

Overpressure plug.

It automatically vent or release steam if the vent pipe becomes clogged.

Automatic pressure control.

It consists of the vent pipe and pressure regulator weight. It automatically controls the pressure inside the cooker while processing.

Body

It holds the water for processing and the metal rack where the canned products are placed during processing.

Geared seam gauge or pressure gauge.

It indicates the pressure and temperature inside the cooker while processing.

Pressure regulator weight.

It is used to close the vent pipe and regulate the accumulated pressure inside the cooker while processing. It contains holes which correspond to the desired pressure directly over the vent pipe. For instance, if the desired pressure is 10 pounds, the pressure regulator weight hole of 10 is inserted over the vent pipe.

Bakelite wing nut or knob.

It is used to securely fasten the cover of the cooker to its body.

Vent pipe for pressure regulator weight.

It is where the pressure regulator weight is placed. It releases steam when opened.

Arrowhead and arrow line.

They indicate if the cover is properly seated on the body.

Bakelite top handle.

This is for holding the cover when lifting it away from the body or seating it properly on the body.

Body or side handles.

This is used for holding the body of the cooker when transferring it from one place to another.