Your Complete How To Guide to the NESCO Smart Canner 

I just got this canner yesterday and I am canning right now. I watched your video and read the instructions before I started. You are a fantastic instructor and you explain everything so simply. Thank you.

I love my canner. First time using it and loving it. With my other canner I had to spend all the time checking the pressure, making sure it stayed at 10 PSI Finally I can can and relax

Very helpful. I'm going to buy one of these now that I see how uncomplicated it can be. so much easier than hauling out the stove top canner and watching it forever.

Thank you for a specific video on the Nesco/Carey Smart Canner demo. You may want to change your voice-over at 5:38 minutes. You said that the top should be convex but, in actuality the center of the top needs to be concave. Convex means pushing outward. Concave means pushing inward ... which is what you want the center of the top to show. The center of the top should either be slightly inward or flat across the top. That way we know it is sealed.

Great instruction. I no longer fear purchasing and using one. Thank you soooo much!

Would love to see a video on taking apart and cleaning vent cap.

This was truly the best video I have seen on this appliance. Thank you so much mine will be here in two days.

We need videos for ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS water bath/steam/low pressure.

Wish I can like this more than once, you were born to teach. Thank you.

You are a very good representative for nesco and a good teacher

Would like a demonstration of waterbath canning

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve read their handbook and was still confused, and I’m happy to learn my canning will be safe especially for the meat I’d like to can. God bless you and now I’m not scared to can my foods. Thanks again 🙏🏼💫💕

I have a Carey canner. I'm new to canning. Thanks for the info.

That's was a darn good demonstration...thank u

Just got mine, canned up three batches of chicken and hamburger yesterday. Absolutely love it.

I ordered this today, & am so thankful for your wonderful video ❤😊😁

Thanks, this is an excellent little tutorial!

Going to use my new nesco today..first time canner here! Thx!

Can you do a video that covers all the error codes? I’m getting e 0 and e 1 and can’t figure out what they are

love this canner sure wish there were more videos out there for it.

You're a good teacher. About to try mine for the first time. 😬

It gives beeps as signals for the next step you need to do something...switch to airtight etc... i think a short but COMPLETE video would be helpful..Including all the steps.

I have used my new Nesco canner to can broth, potatoes and different varieties of dried beans, so far. I am completely happy with it’s canning function… I’d like some recipes on using it as an instapot.. there are a lot of recipes for other brands out there, but I don’t know if the recipes can transfer over to pressure cooking in general, rather than being brand specific.

Concave shape has an INWARD curve. « Sealed ». In contrast, convex shape bulge OUTWARD resembling a dome. « Not sealed ». Nesco and Carey are great pressure canners.

I was hoping you would have mentioned the gauge - 15 or 10 pound choice.

Super helpful!

Please show how to correctly double stack half pint wide mouth jars in this canner. One of the reasons I bought this was to be able to can smaller portions for several people who are one person households and need smaller portions of shelf stable foods. Do you use the steamer tray to stack the second layer?

Must you use widemouthlids only

I have a question about my Nesco 9.5 Canner...from the first time I used it once it builds it's pressure and gets to E10 and starts the countdown it goes down a couple numbers then starts the digital chase again and doesn't go back to the pressure countdown. I go head and hit the start and after a few minutes ( maybe 1-2) it will come up with the cooking time and I close the exhaust dial and it processes. I just want to make sure my food will be safe. Any experiences or advise would be appreciated.

Why can’t a half pint be used?

I received my Carey last night, unboxing it now. Although the manual lists specifications for quart, pint, and 4 oz jars, I don’t see anything about 8 oz/half-pint jars. I like to use this size for preserves. What’s up? 🤷‍♀️

Hi Amanda! I’m using my Nesco canning green peppers! My canner will not go to E10 nor beep! It was working great yesterday! I’m lost ant advice? Checked everything you advised but still acting goofy!

Bought one of these a few months ago but my sorry ass is too scared to use it. Will be using today to waterbath some pickles.

Just got mine!!

There are 2 tray racks enclosed in the box, she did not explain which tray is to be used or when it should be used or that the know at the top is loose feeling and why and why is there another knob enclosed, this was given to me as a gift and I thought the top know was broken.

What happens if you forget to do the 10 minute venting? I forgot but my jars sealed up fine.

Unfortunately this is not thorough enough, nor do you show enough detail on the pressure valves and the exhaust. I follow the step-by-step instructions in the book and when I got to E zero and turned the Valve, the machine would not stop beeping for several minutes and my canning session failed.

I have one question. Do you sterilize jars before using them in your canner? Or, can I steam the empty jars in the canner and then fill them? Everything else is straightforward and I’m looking forward to using my new canner!

What is the low pressure setting used for? I have read my instruction book but it does not address this. Thx

Does this only can wide mouth jars? I have regular mouth canning jars available. Thanks.

Where can we find a basic guide for times? I am trying to can some pressure can tomatoes and I am at 1800 ft above sea level and don't know what time to set it for.

What does the “LOW” button do?

You left off putting the pressure valve on and the weight required for your sea level.

Can small mouth jars be used? It says to use wide mouth only. Why?

My canner vents constantly even under seal. Is there something wrong with it? Do I need to contact nesco?

How long for broth? Do I just follow ball book?

My manual says to add 4 cups of water. I called Nesco, they said add 8 cups.

Nice instructions!

I can't get my jar lifter around a jar when the process is complete. I have to wait until the jars are cool enough to get them out by hand. What to do??😂

My manual says to flip to airtight when it displays E10. Which is it?

Please show "us 1st timers" what direction the knob is facing for "airtight" position. No photos. 2nd, I didn't read correctly and as soon as it said OFF, I released the "airtight valve" but realized I made a mistake and moved it back. Are these canned goods ruined

I have a lot of siphon what am I doing wrong

I have a question, does anyone have a resource for finding one? Amazon says that it's unavailable and doesn't know when it will be back in stock. The Walmarts in my area don't carry them. Does anyone know where I can get one?

It takes 8 cups of water, and you said you pre-filled jars are pre-warming the water, well, how much water is in the canner???? there's an 8 cup measuring inside the pot, that changes volume drastically if there are pre-filled jars in the pot. This is my first canner, and I am not finding any answers online.

Can this canner be used with raw packed process?

My canner goes from the e with a number to the rotating screen? I don’t see anyone else’s doing that. What am I doing wrong ??

NESCO: I need evidence that the canner can pass safety standards. I need this because it has become a problem in the canning community. People are being banned from online groups because they mention this canner. So please serve the community that supports you by providing the evidence that will finally remove that stumbling block from us.

Where are the recipes? I only see a few on the website.

Can I can 1half pint at a time?

Is the exhaust, set on Airtight, supposed to exhaust steam through the entire processing time?

I don’t have wide mouth jars. Can I use the regular size I’m my Canner?

What does it mean when the 10 minute time doesn’t have steam coming out the entire time?

Great instruction for canning quart sized jar. One question: do I use 8 cups of water to can the pint size jars? I have been getting mixed information. Some sites say only 4 cups of water. What is correct? Thanks.

Just wanted to let you know you said convex when you should've said concave, I'm sure you meant that it went inward not outward. I Just bought a Nesco canner so wanted to watch a how to video before I used it. Very nice demonstration, thanks so much!

I've had my Carey just a few months and love it. Only problem is the cord end that plugs into the unit. The plastic around the holes has melted. Has anyone else had this problem? Can the cord be replaced or is this a bigger problem?

Is it safe for canning for lower elevation?

Can you make more nesco canner videos

Why is my Nesco canner, spraying water from the valve. It over fills the back overflow piece in the back. It's been doing it from day one of receiving this canner. I also have Carey canner that works perfectly.

Can you demonstrate cooking rice, hard boiled eggs, roast etc. The instruction booklet that came with it doesn't have enough detail in my opinion.

I wish the instructions that came with the canner were more thorough. Everyone does not have the ability to look things up on youtube!

If you monitor comments, would you please explain how to change the delimiter? My canner arrived today and I don't see any instructions in the manual for that procedure and it's not intuitive for me. The canner actually arrived without the green delimiter, which I need at my altitude, so I have to follow up with Nesco for that, but meanwhile, I'd like to take the black one off and put the green one on. Thanks!.

Was there anything in the canner besides the jars such as water ?

I have a dilemma... I got this for Christmas and wanted to try to pressure cook with it today. However, it seems where I live I'm right at or just under/above that 1000 above sea level threshold. So I don't know if I should use the green or black valve! Can anyone please help?

How do you change to the green pressure limiting valve?

Hello, My problem is the exhaust/airtight switch. When it time to switch to airtight it does quite line up. Actually the dial can spin all around and I'm sure that's not supposed to happen. It should only have three spots. So what can I do?

I followed your step-by-step water bath instructions for my smart canner exactly and found them excellent for a beginner. However, the manual that the smart canner came with is very poor. If I am following a recipe from the Ball complete canning and preserving text, do I use the same amount of time in those recipes with my Nesco smart canner (if no adjustments need to be made for high altitude)? I can't find any video or article that has a comparison chart if the time is different. Also, how do you know to use "high" or "low" on the canner?

Is it possible to leave the jars in the canner with the lid open to cool down?

Hi Amanda thank You so much for the video 👍🏼 i have bought a Nesco and I tried it 2 times separate day s in the weekend, I pressure cannede carrots in pints 1 time I used cold Water in the canner It warm up and started the E10 countdown, only thing i was wondering About was that the steam from start in the countdown prossec was not a Big steady stream but it came befor the time was Down to E0 and i switch to airtight and it did it’s thing All the Way to “ off “ 👍🏼 was this correct ? Second time also carrots i used very hot Water and it started E10 countdown but About E5 it closed for steam ( the vent ) but still counting Down to EO and went on with the 25 min countdown, my husband swiched the Valve to airtight and it was doing everything until “ off “ was that correct ? I am so nervous About göttingen u’s sick from the food so i hope You Can help me with some answers 🙏🏻🙏🏻

help how long does it vent before the exhaust counts down? mine keeps venting no countdown

Lots of details left out, like the fact it runs another countdown. Seriously need a video for first time users.

I've canned northern beans, pinto beans, spit peas and potato's in my Nesco canner so far, using wide mouth and regular mouth quart jars. I noticed on another video the lady couldn't fit 4 regular mouth quart jars in her Nesco but I had no problem placing 4 in my canner. My concern is if 8 cups of water is used for quarts do I only use 4 cups for pints?

I'm confused. Thee instruction doesn't say anything about waiting the 10 min before switching it to airtight?

My Carey canner shuts off before the the time selected starts . The screen says off not error ? Thank you

Does anybody know where I can buy a replacement "inner pot" for this unit? The nonstick coating was peeling and scratching off VERY easily from the get go, but I did somewhat ignore and continue using it. After several months, I tossed the inner pot. Where on earth can I find a new one of these?? 9.5 qts.

why is it that every two times I had to buy the top steam release valve for my 6-qt pressure cooker, I have to go through hoops and jumps and shoot in all directions to find the dang replacement ? That valve is so pooly fit that comes out easily and once it drops in the sink, it breaks.... again...

The only thing i would never do is try to pickup any jar hot or cold my the lid. If it isnt sealed right, the lid could come off and you can drop you jar.

Will you please look inside your limiting valve and see if you see the inner u clip. I have only had this a short time. I opened the canner after it was done and cooled down and the limiting valve just fell off. That scrawny little clip that is supposed to hold something on. I tried calling them today, they were supposed to be open until 4pm central time but they wouldn't answer the phone at five minutes till. Does this work safely without that little clip? Thank you.

Boy, it sure does suck when one does a video & then refuses to answer all the follow up questions! Plus, you are NOT following the instructions that came with the canner!

Can you tell me after canning and its off cant get lid to open?? What to do?

Can you use 1.5 pints?

Can I use regular mouth jars ?

Going to can spaghetti sauce with meat. In a normal pressure cooker meat sauce is 45 minutes. Would it be the same this canner?

I accidentally put 40 minutes on the timer instead of 45-is there any way I can change it while in process?

I love my Nesco canner! Haven't had it very long and I'm used to setting and experimenting with times with other canners I have had. I never can raw packed meats and I'm wondering if we might be able to lessen the pressure cooking time somewhat when using pre-cooked meats and vegetables. I tend to can lots of "leftovers" if you will. I see no reason to cook them again for the full length of time. What are your thoughts please?

Can you explain the use of the low button for pressure canning. I have been told there are some things that need to be canned at 5 psi. Is there a way to use the Nesco Canner at 5 psi.

It was not clear at the end of the video when the cooking time is up. You have to unplug the canner and let it sit for one hour? It doesn't come down pressure on it's own without unplugging it. You need to provide clear instructions if you are representing the company. Also I agree with some other comments. Why are you not answering our questions?

I have a question for you. Can I use the Nesco like an instant pot too?

I think you mean concave not convex. But also how do you know what your pressure level is at?

How did she warm the jars? Inside the Nesco?

My Nesco canner vents 80% throughout the cooking process. I use the BLACK dial, correctly installed. I am at 1100ft, so it is at the bottom of the range for this regulator. Is that why it vents so much?