Why can this not be used on glass top electric burners? Is it because the bottom is not flat; if so, does Granite ware make one that is flat?
2091999
You may, but always use the rack to keep the jars off of the bottom. Do not slide the canner as it may damage the stove surface !
2092000
I believe if you go to the supplier/mfg web site, you can either find the answers you need or you can pose those question to 'them' in an e-mail. The answer that I needed was received relatively quickly.
2092001
When you can you can't have the jars resting on a flat bottom. They make it that way in case you dontUse the rack inside
2092002
I think "can not" is too strong. The product description says "you should take additional care in handling if using on glass top stove." That's because of the delicate porcelain finish. My mother has used similar on her glasstop burner for decades with no harm done to either the pot or the burner.
2092003
It's because the bottom isn't flat and no they don't make one that is flat. Most canners have a raised bottom so the glass jars don't come in contact with the heat source.
2092004
I can only assume that there are 2 reasons that you cannot use this on a glasstop electric range, one is because it MAY scratch the glass surface of the range, and second - it probally WILL cave in the top of your range from the weight when it has water in it. Water weighs about 8 lbs. per gallon. You do the math for a 33 quart pot. My suggestion is to use this pot on an outdoor high pressure burner. It works great for when I am canning and pressure canning with my pressure canners, plus it does not heat up my kitchen and whole house.
2092005
Do it carefully and always use the rack to keep the jars off the bottom ! Domt
2092006
When you can you can't have the jars resting on a flat bottom. They make it that way in case you dont Use the rack inside
2092007
The bottom is not flat and this would be much too heavy full for a glass top even if the bottom was flat when it was full of water and jars.I am not sure there are flat bottom granite ware? I've never seen any anyway.Many people just buy a 23 quart Presto pressure canner and use it as a water bath too.You can do a single layer of 7 quart jars at a time in it and it works on glass top stoves.
2092008
It is not flat...it has rings around the bottom that are grooved. I have never seen a canner that is totally flat on the bottom. That may be why you cannot use on a glass top burner...I use mine on my outdoor cooker. That works great!
1223599
sorry, we do not recommend it for glass top stoves. Have to have a totally flat bottom (not like a skillet but at least 5 to 6" diameter flattened bottom and direct contact with the burner). A flat bottom wok, Joyce Chen pre seasoned cast-iron wok will wok beautifully. Thank you. The Wok Shop
1383967
I use it on a flat top with 4 burners,I do not see why you can't use it on all burner tops.
2171244
I use it on my gas stove all the time. I don't see why it wouldn't work on a glass top. My knobs are on the bottom, and it still works. It's an awesome way to increase counter space!
795496
The bottom is absolutely NOT flat. It is concave about 1/8" at the center. So it will NOT sit flat on the glass-top stove, it will NOT have the best heat transfer on a flat-top stove. Just set the pan on the edge of your counter and you can see it. When a bit of water is placed inside the pan it slowly pools around the edges, which means the inside isn't exactly flat inside either (though seemingly nowhere near as concave as the bottom).
168921
Yes you can, but never use a coil or gas burner and then use the glass top. Those other burners will warp the bottom and ruin it for your glass top.
1291512
I wouldn't use it on a glass cooktop as I believe these pans are not complete flat on the bottom. There is a large indent in the middle so it would not heat evenly.
544912
The bottom is flat but I'm not shore it can be used on the glass top stove.
1510489
Sorry but no idea about the glass top but I have an electric stove and have had no problems at all. Not sure why it should be any different. However, I don't put the heat on the highest temp -- just a middle one.
1125639
This does not have a flat bottom, it will not work on glass-top electric stoves.
994425
Yes!!! I do on a GE Glass cooktop and use the three burners far left while using this. I think this was designed to be use on all cooktops...I would use it on gas and electric coils cook tops as well if need be.
1360101
I have a flat top electric stove, it works wonderfully. The bottom is perfectly flat.
859558
i'm using it on an electrolux flat top stove top. i think it's glass. the only thing i had to do (during first use), was to actuate the stopper a few times. it didn't rise up even though there was adequate steam and heat. after "unsticking", it has worked perfectly every time.
1528082
Yes, it can be used on a glass electric cooktop. Thank you for your interest.
283121
sorry i don't know about usage on the glass top. i have used it under 2 burners at the same heat but it wasn't the same as using the middle burner
2028744
Its made from Stainless steel so you could use it on a hot burner top if you need to..but it might damage the paint finish eventually..as far as a glass top is concerned.. id place something between like felt rounds on corners. I hope this helps. I'm very happy with mine.
1180955
The bottom is flat ,but there is a half inch indentation around the edge . I use it on a glass top stove and have no problems.