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 Information Sheet 845 Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture. This document is public information and may be reproduced in part or in total. It should not be used to imply endorsement of any specific brand or product. Mississippi residents may get a printed copy of this publication through their county Extension offices.