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Sherry > wrote:

> On Aug 21, 9:04 pm, Susan Hogarth > wrote:
> > My husband and I bought a Mirro a couple of months ago and just
> > started working on canning with it (100+ tomato plants!!!). We are
> > having an issue, though, that the release valve doesn't seem to 'rock'
> > the way it is described in the manual, but instead does nothing for a
> > minute or two then vents for 5-10 seconds continuously. We thought
> > this was a defect, but this review on epinions talks about Mirro's
> > service line saying this is normal:
> >
> > http://www.epinions.com/content_400848686724
> >
> > " The product must have changed since the other reviewers bought it.
> > The instructions tell when to start timing the processing: "When
> > control jiggles vigorously, reduce heat so that control rocks or
> > jiggles gently."
> > Guess what? The control has been changed so that it does not rock or
> > jiggle at all.
> >
> > The instructions have not been updated. I found this out doing a test
> > run. When the control would not move in the least bit, I called the
> > customer service number listed. The tech told me, "Oh yeah, it doesn't
> > rock, it just hisses. The instructions are wrong. Sorry about that." "
> >
> > I am going to call Mirro tomorrow, but is there any insight into this?
> > Thanks!
> >
> > - Susan

>
> (de-lurking) That sounds about how my older Mirro behaves. As long as
> it "hisses"-- and you know it is releasing steam--it's probably okay.
> However, pressure canners aren't something to mess around with, so
> you definitely want to be sure. If you have a county extension agency
> at your county courthouse, they usually have someone who will check
> out pressure canners for free. (plus, they have lots of good
> literature food preservation). HOpe you get the issue resolved
> with Mirro to your satisfaction for your own peace of mind & safety
> though. It's a sombering thought when you realize that for anyone to
> operate any steam machinery that holds 15 pounds of pressure must
> hold a boiler's license. I think about that everytime I see the
> needle start creeping up anywhere close to the "15" on the dial.
>


> Sherry


The Mirro has a weighted gauge rather than a dial, I think. Mine does.
Adjustable for 5-10-15psi. My Presto (fixed at 15psi and a cooker
rather than a canner) will jiggle. Haven't used the Mirro in many years.
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