Presto Pressure Cooker Model 606
I purchased a vintage Presto pressure cooker Model 606 from Ebay. I have been wanting a pressure cooker and this one was in good condition but after I got it I do not know how to use it. I have used one with the different weights but this one only has one weight and I do not know what it is, do I use it just like the other ones I have used. Heat it until the weight starts jiggling then lower the fire until it just jiggles now and then. I know this sounds stupid but I am afraid it will explode if I do something wrong. So please have a good laugh on me but still let me know how I am to use this. Thank you very much for the help.
Crock Pots & Slow Cookers - Presto
Answers & Comments
I have an old presto. The single weight is usually a 15psi weight. Cooking times vary with different foods and you could easily find a guide on the internet. Usually use about an inch of water, place in food, cover, and heat on high until weight starts jiggling. This is when you turn down heat until weight only jiggles 2-3 times per minute. This is also when you start timing the cooking. Hope I've helped,
Dan
I all Have a presto Model 606. It is like a 1949 model in very good condition also. The weight has a black center. That will rise up 1 white line at a time there is 3 white line on this black pin. When I see all 3 white line I cut the heat back. let it cook for about 20 or 30 min. in what ever i'm cooking come out great.
The lines correspond to different pressures, Never heard of a 3 line weight but my 2 line weight is 10 and 15 pounds per square inch respectively. The little nipple rises up one line it's 10 PSI it goes up to the second line it's 15 PSI. I guess the 3 line one is 5/10/15.
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