Is this pot flat on the bottom, I have a glass top range. Also, does anyone know which rack to purchase for water bath canning? Thank you
229484
Yes the bottom is flat. It is used on a glass top stop now and it works fine.
229485
It is flat on the bottom. It has a diameter of 11 3/4 inches and a depth of 9 1/2 inches. You would need to having a canning rack that would fit down into the pan so the jars are covered in boiling water.
229486
Yes this pot has a very thick flat bottom. Also works on induction cooktops.
8470
It is flat, not sure if it works on glass, I'm not very familiar with those type of stoves
1433808
You could potentially use the bottom pot for water bath canning but as the others have said, it's not really big enough for serious canning.
1995512
Yes, the bottom is perfectly flat. It works well on my ceramic stovetop and I haven't had any issues with my tea kettle. We love it.
2121097
The bottom is completely flat. I have a glass top stove too. BE AWARE all porcelain bottomed cookware will bond to a glass cooktop if you use a high heat setting. It is reccomened that you use only a MEDIUM HEAT setting to prevent this. When I use my kettle I place it on a trivet to cool off and empty the water out. I love this pot, it takes a tad longer to get to boiling but it is worth it. * the whistle is very pleasant and not ear spitting so stay in close range while you wait for it to sing to you
2138414
I have a smaller pot, so I can't answer the first question...but the bottom is flat
1537286
There is a small area that is mostly flat. I have a glass-top stove and it works fine on it. It was a gift for my wife.
414896
Not sure exactly what you mean, but the bottom of the pot is flat. It does have rolled edges at the side though. Hope this answers your question.
268181
Yes, it has a flat bottom. I've never had to use a potholder for the handle - but it can get warm/hot when you pour water out because of the steam. Handle itself has never been hot to the touch.
787675
I would address this question to the company particularly with respect to glass top stoves. Don't have one; don't like them. The pot is very narrow relatively to height and I think not an appropriate canning pressure cooker.
2082316
The bottom surface is flat. It is a metal plate that has been welded to the bottom of the kettle--also flat. I have an induction range and the kettle works fine with it. If the kettle should boil dry and overheat that plate may warp (happened to a friend). Otherwise the kettle is very serviceable. I use it daily.
168778
It's flat with a slight curvature around the edges... It works fine if you are going to home brew, but a little small if you are trying to get 5 gallons to boil. Also my lid did not fit very well.
1594424
The item is flat except for a small groove that runs along the front. I tried pouring a little water on it. Some of the water collected in the groove, but the rest went on the side of the pot.
444953
Hmmm, I have a gas range, but I know smooth cooktops (aka glass top range) pose an issue for canning, particularly for pressure cooker canning. As I'm sure you know, pressure canning uses a higher heat level for foods that are lower in acidity, else the bacteria are not killed. My understanding is that a lot (but not all) of glass top ranges automatically shut off at higher temperatures, such as those involved in pressure canning. That shut off feature protects the stovetop from cracking, but it keeps the temperature too low for pressure canning. I did a little investigating, so try this website to learn if your range is described under the section titled "Guidance Specific to Certain Stoves". Here's the url: http://www.pickyourown.org/cannings4glasstop.htm. Hope this helps.
336762
I have the set and a GE induction range. It works very well on my range, except for one pot not included in the set which I purchased separately. For induction ranges a flat bottom that is the same size as the pot works best. A 'wok' shaped vessel doesn't work well, but this set works great on an induction range.
96205
The bottom is flat. We have a flat ceramic stove top and haven't had any issues. This is a great pan.
809427
This steamer does have a flat bottom, works fantastic, my range is gas with a porcelain top. I see no reason why it would not work on a glass top, but I would check with your manufacturer as to the weight you "elements" hold, I was told that the ceramic is only re-enforced within the element ring and they are rated at different weight load, so check it out!