Can this canner be safely used on a glass-surface range? If so, what is the smallest burner on which it can be safely used?
1041477
We've used our presto successfully on a whirlpool glass top unit for years - We adjust the temp as Melissa M. suggests to maintain a constant pressure. That said, as with anything of a machanical nature it might be a good idea to call or email your stove's manufacturer and ask them if it's suited to the use you have in mind - Always better and safer to check and be sure.
1041478
According to the description, yes, you can use it on "smooth top" stoves. Which is another name for glass top stoves. I use this canner on my glass top and have had no problems. I use the big burner and once pressure is achieved, I have to turn the heat down to medium low to maintain the pressure. Do not slide the canner across your top, you could scratch the glass, but that goes for any skillet or pot you use.
1041479
Small burners should not be used to on high to bring the PC up to temp, the PC might reflect the heat back to glass surface and break it. Your milage may vary, but I imagine if it was already up to pressure, you could use the small burner to hold it at that temperature, as it doesn't take that much heat to hold it at pressure. At your own risk of course.
2124513
I had the larger canner for years, and although it will SIT on my electric stove, the weight of the water and jars bent thin bottom of the canner. The smaller canner has much less overhang and even if/when it does bend, it will not scorch the stove surface as the other was was doing. This canner overhangs my electric burner by about 1/4"-1/2". That said, I mostly can pints anyway, so the smaller capacity is not an issue and I'm much happier heating less water and less scorching.
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.
828560
I would question whether it would work Min glass top has 3 setting and i use the largest size which is about 11 inches in diameter and it works great . I broke my prevuous one by what i think was Ptting in a big day canning one pot riight after the other with the older type canner . That burner was naybe 9- 10 inces. That when i bought this canner. Ive had no probles with it o
2161794
No, this meant to be used inside the canner to be able to fit a second row of jars. The temperature needed to make the canner come up to proper steam wouldn't be safe, because the rack does not fully touch the burner. There is a definite space between the rack and burner. I would suggest a coil electric burner, or a propane gas burner. A glass top or induction burner wouldn't be safe enough.
1525112
I have a glass cooktop--not induction--and I cannot use this canner on my glass cooktop. If you have a glasstop induction cooktop you cannot use this, or any other, canner. The weight of the water & filled canning jars is too much for a glass cooktop. We can on a two-burner propane burner out on the deck. The great thing about canning out there is that we're not canning in an already hot kitchen.
1922491
Yes, you can use it on a glass top range. Since my pan has the sight crown on it, the part of the pan closest to the handle gets hotter than the opposite side since the weight of the handle makes the pan lean that way. The only times it has any real impact is like when I sear scallops. The ones on the hotter side of the pan get more seared than the ones on the opposite side.
2161796
I wouldn't do that. In fact, according to salesmen of glass top stoves, they should not be used for canning at all. You'll need another stove, gas or electric coil for canning. Either replace your glass top stove, or get an outside propane cook top to do your canning outside.
425096
The problem using this pressure cooker on a glass top stove won't be from the pan. Some glass top stove manufacturers don't want canning done on there ranges, check for that information. This being a moderate size unit i can see no reason it shouldn't be used. I've used this pressure cooker on both a smooth top range and a wood stove. On both the pan worked perfectly. Smooth top ranges require smooth bottom pans, which this pressure cooker is..
1125640
I use mine on a glass top range, even the heavy pressure cooker. Trick is to not cover the entire burner with the pot, leave a little exposed and the heat regulates itself properly. If I put the pots so that they cover the entire burner, the burner doesn't heat properly.
187744
I would not. That would be a question for the folks at Lodge, however, I use my cast iron skillets outside on open fire and different types of grills. No problem. I would be fearful that it might scar my glass top range. I am not the authority on the cookware, however, I sure enjoy using it out by our pool and on camping trips.
409203
I've used my Graniteware canner many times on my glass top stove with no problems. You should not drag it across the glass which may be tempting to do. I've never seen this warning before for Graniteware hot water bath canners. I've seen this warning for for pressure canners though as I have an All American Pressure Canner that warns not to use on glass top stoves as it may be too heavy and crack it. I've never used my pressure canner on the glass top stove for this reason.
2013468
I have a Jenn Air range (wouldn't recommend that product) but I use the pan on that stove (gas/propane). I usually use it for low heat cooking like Paella, etc. I also have a portable induction burner and it works fine on that also.
653399
This canner has circular ribs in the bottom which limits direct contact with the glass top. Since the bottom is not flat, I believe that is why this canner is not recommended for glass top ranges.
146261
absolutely fine to use over gas burner, we do it all the time, and in the oven. However, be careful with the lids, because they do not appear to be the same quality glass as the pots. One of ours shattered when subjected to rapid cooling
1000085
I have a glass cook top on my stove but really think it would work better on gas. I found it to have a tendency to burn on my stove.
1984751
It was recommended not to use on glass top stove, because if the pot extends beyond the burner area, it could crack the surrounding glass. The glass around the outside of the "burner" on those glass top stoves is not tempered in the same way as the glass on top of the heating element.I have a glass top stove in my kitchen and I'm afraid to use any pot too large for the burners. So I used my canner pot on the side burner of my husband's gas grill. The only disadvantage of that is that I have to use it outside.