- How many jars fit in one load?
- Up to 20 pint jars or 7 quart jars per batch. Pint loads are where the 16-quart body pays off most.
- Does it work on an induction cooktop?
- No. It is an electric appliance with its own 1100-watt heater and a 120-volt cord, so it plugs into a standard outlet rather than sitting on a burner.
- Is it a pressure canner or a pressure cooker?
- It is built for pressure canning low-acid foods in jars. It is not a quick-release cooker for weeknight meals.
- Do I still need to watch the gauge?
- The digital control holds pressure automatically, which is the point of the design. You still follow tested processing times for each food.
- How does it compare with a dial-gauge stovetop canner?
- A stovetop dial canner is simpler and has no electronics, but you adjust the burner and check the gauge yourself. This one automates that at the cost of a cord and more complexity.
- What comes in the box?
- The canner unit with its digital control and rack for holding jars. Jars, lids and bands are sold separately.
- Where is the Presto 02154 Precise 16-Quart Digital Pressure Canner cheapest?
- At Blain's Farm & Fleet, for $319.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Presto 02154 Precise 16-Quart Digital Pressure Canner?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, eBay, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Grit, Lowe's.