Loulac I have seen more than one video on how to use the All American canner.
These people are NOT reading the instruction what so ever.
You cant twist the canner to get it off but they try and complain.
Then call and get told what is clearly written in the instructions.
The manual says to use something like a screwdriver to pry up first.
((Then twist)) to get past the bayonet safety lugs.
This part I sort of disagree with because I never use a screwdriver for a pry bar.
Well maybe a cheap Chinese screwdriver.
But I can see their point.
You would think at the price they would include a little prying device for this function.
I simply use my brass hammer and give it a few easy taps around the lid.
Next the instructions have the sequence to tighten the wing nuts.
Canner on vacuum well no the darn vent pipe is open it cant be on vacuum.
Last but not least.
People seem to think that farther south is lower in elevation because they use the term sea level.
Last I heard we live on a ball not a wall.
Read the instructions.
I read instructions before I ever use anything.
When I dont I get a fool made out of myself.
I did this with my KitchenAid food processor.
The darn thing wouldn't work I was ticked.
I finally looked at the instructions I had the thing on but not in the right place so it wouldn't engage the safety interlock.
I cant count how many stupid idiotic things I have done over the years by not reading the instructions.
My life is full of stupid mistakes, random acts of idiocy and broken parts.
Worth