I was given a Mirro canner but no manual
Hello all!
I was given a used Mirro 22qt canner (Model 92022) and it doesn't have a manual with it. I have the canner, lid, gaskets and weighted gauge.
I need to order the racks from somewhere.. I'm thinking any rack with the correct dimensions would work (right?)
But my bigger question has to do with the gauge. I just took some pics.. the gauge is a little cruddy (it was in an attic for a while, I guess) but I think I have it figured out.
These are all the parts.
I'm thinking that using just the piece all the way on the left would be for 5 lbs of pressure (it has a little 5P on it)
It came to me all together like this
Which would be 15lbs, right? since each piece has 5P on it?
To do 10lbs is where I get confused.. I *think* this is how you put it together...
Thanks in advance for any help... (and any suggestions you have on what I need to look out for on a gifted canner.. it looks very solid though)
:)
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got_bullmastiff
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digdirt2
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11 years agoMore on the saga of this canner.
The gasket leaked.. it would come to pressure but it was kinda stiff.. so I soaked it in hot water.. still leaked. Oiled it.. still leaked.. not a lot but enough. The canner did come to pressure but I didn't like that there was a puddle of water on the stove and it dripped the whole time.
So I ordered a new gasket. And foolishly threw out the old one.
I put the new gasket on tonight and it's a smidge too small.. and it leaked .. A LOT.. so I stretched it and tried again...
still leaks.. I mean steam is POURING out the sides and it's not coming to pressure at all.
I flipped it over.. no change.
I reversed the lid.. no change.
After about 5 minutes of it still not sealing and water puddles everywhere on the stove top and steam that would peel wallpaper, I took the lid off and looked at the gasket.
This is what it's doing
any thoughts? this is my first pressure canner and I'm ready to just buy a new one.. but I've already spent money on parts for THIS one.
Sigh
thank you for all your help
digdirt2
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