Clean the vent pipe by drawing a pipe cleaner or string through. Wash gasket and replace in cover. Store a canner carefully. Make sure it is clean and dry before you put it away at the end of the season. Crumple newspapers inside the canner to absorb moisture and odors.
Some manufacturers recommend turning the cover upside down on the canner.
This is designed to prevent odors in the canner and to protect the valves and gauge. Distributed by Barbara P. McLaurin, R.D., Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist Mississippi State University does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. Information Sheet 845 Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture . Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Ronald A. Brown , Director Copyright by Mississippi State University.