We have a smooth cooktop and can only use certain pots and pans and am wondering if this is okay to use? My old pressure cooker says not to use it on smooth cooktops so need to find another one that will work.
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.
942394
Use it on any stovetop. The bases on the cookware will help avoid the hotspots you get with thinware, will heat more evenly, avoid burning food.
1223692
I found this in the description, Kenneth, "Designed to work on conventional gas and electric ranges." I have a smooth top electric range, but it's not induction, so it works just fine. I think this particular pan is just not designed to work with the induction ranges.
583288
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Pressure-Cookerhttp://www.indusladies.com/forums/spotless-kitchen/152640-trouble-with-prestige-cooker.html (better to ask in this forum)
143346
I have an induction cooktop and LOVE using the Fissler Vitaquick Pressure Cooker. I start heating it around 9 and once it reaches pressure I turn it down to 2. The food cooks evenly and without any 'hot spots'. All in all, this units works great!
1640518
Yes Bernard.This can be used with an induction cooktop. This is amazing pressure cooker which makes cooking so easy that you don't even have to worry about noting time. This pressure cooker whistles(gush of pressure out for 2-5 seconds) which can be counted for each type of food. e.g.: for rice 3 whistles, lentils-4 or 5 whistles, chicken- 2 or 3 whistles etc..
1938376
Just read the label for you... it states "recommended for use on all smooth cooktop surfaces." Personally, I love this stuff along with the spray bottle for daily touch up cleaning after cooking your meals.
1900321
We have only used ours to cook rice. I would not try to use it as a pressure cooker for anything other than rice. Have you tried to find an owners manual online for this or a similar rice cooker? That may provide better information on what you can and cant use this for.
1504658
I do not use my stovetop pressure cooker to brown meat. I prefer using my cast iron pan to brown meat for pressure cooker recipes. Nevertheless, you could use the cooker to brown meat. I rather not.
1782741
This Cooker requires careful handling !!! For full instructions contact the manufacturer ! Pressure Cookers can and are Dangerous when not used properly !
2212483
Yes, you can use it in other brand pressure cookers. I have also used it in other cookware (different metals) on stove top and oven but I have not tried it in any glass or ceramic cookware. It is not stainless steel, it is aluminum. It has worked for me so far. I'm happy with it.
1908237
Sorry Betty. I'm no help, my experience is with an electric stove top; however, in either the Rikon owner's manual or one of the pressure cooker cook books this subject I is covered.
1504657
I bought one couple of months ago. This was my first pressure cooker. I have cooked with it at least once a week since than. I have electric ceramic cooking surface and working well. In several recipes I have brown meat as first step, like regular pot and then cooked using pressure.
249148
I have the 8 qt Presto aluminum pressure cooker-love it, a recent purchase. I wonder if that happens because of the aluminum. I used it once for a potato ragu with sirloin beef: yum!! Hadn't cooked that in a couple of years. Where I'm from people love Magnalite aluminum pots. Except for my Presto, I don't use aluminum pots because of acidic foods like spaghetti sauce that could leach out the aluminum. Will probably get the Presto 6 qt stainless pressure cooker next.
272496
ALL of my cast iron le creuset pans work GREAT on this cooktop! what an energy/time/added-kitchen-heat saver! enjoy the combo!!i wouldn't recommend "scooting" the pan [ANY cast iron pan] across the cooking surface, just in case of rough spots on the pan that might damage the cooktop.[special note: of course, the stoneware/bakeware won't work, but i'm sure that isn't your question.]
1528084
Yes, yes. I use it on the electric cooktop myself, of course at the beginning on low and when it starts to heat and cook on higher, but this is something you have to do with all stone or clay pots.It`s great. I don`t want to miss it. I have three of them.See also the: Kyoto Maple 9-3/4-Inch Donabe Japanese Hot Pot and the Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black. They are the best things I ever had in my kitchen.Best wishes Adriana
1201581
I use my pressure cooker on a gas stove ,and it is the same as any other pot before you put the pressure lid on. So I am able to brown meats or saute onions, etc...happy pressure cooking!