Does this blancher have a flat bottom? I know the granite wear canner does not, therefore I can't use it on my glass top stove.
633592
Yes, the bottom is flat and I am positive you can use it on your glass top!!
46609
The bottom is flat - have no idea if it can be used on a flat top stove maybe contactCuisinart. I love this dutch oven
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.
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.
171037
Bottom is flat but it will not work on conduction cook top. If a magnet won't stick to it it will not work on a conduction cook top.
941994
I do not belive it is safe for Glass Top Ranges -- the bottom is very flat and would build up a lot of heat and would most likely break the glass top. I did place mine on the glass top stove for a short period of time in an emergency situation. I use an outdoor single propane burner unit -- works amazing! This is the type I have: Bayou Classic SP50 Tall High-Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker -- The presure canner works great on it -- keeps the heat and steam outside and is lower than a stove top which makes it easier to load and unload the canner. If you go this route, make sure you check your propane level before you start! I do not belive it is safe for Glass Top Ranges -- the bottom is very flat and would build up a lot of heat and would most likely break the glass top. I did place mine on the glass top stove for a short period of time in an emergency situation. I use an outdoor single propane burner unit -- works amazing! This is the type I have: Bayou Classic SP50 Tall High-Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker -- The presure canner works great on it -- keeps the heat and steam outside and is lower than a stove top which makes it easier to load and unload the canner. If you go this route, make sure you check your... » Read More I do not belive it is safe for Glass Top Ranges -- the bottom is very flat and would build up a lot of heat and would most likely break the glass top. I did place mine on the glass top stove for a short period of time in an emergency situation. I use an outdoor single propane burner unit -- works amazing! This is the type I have: Bayou Classic SP50 Tall High-Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker -- The presure canner works great on it -- keeps the heat and steam outside and is lower than a stove top which makes it easier to load and unload the canner. If you go this route, make sure you check your propane level before you start! « Show Less
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My experience is on a flat glass top stove. It works very well there. I couldn't be more pleased.
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Yes, I used the canner on my flat glass burner stove. I had no problems, very pleased with the results.
1651471
The flat bottom is not as flat as glass, but is usable. Looking from inside, the edge of the bottom has a ring that is slightly deeper than the center of the bottom. My stove is glass top. The only thing to deal is the maintained of the pan from rust.
544002
Dear Lindsay, These come with flat bottom, and it is designed for working on flat glass-top stove. Thank you.
342277
This does not have a flat bottom. It is hollow. It rests on the outside circumference and the indentations do not touch the stove. I have used it on gas as well as electric ranges with good results.
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Not smooth. Circular ridges on the bottom. Canning is generally not ideally performed on glass top ranges since some heat transfer is lost when not in full contact with range. However I do use this canner on a flat electric (metal) range. The smaller pint size may work on glass top, but just remember that heat loss will usually require more time to bring to (& maintain) boil.
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The rep told me it is flat-bottomed, but still not recommended because of concerns with 1) weight and 2) heat transfer. The heat transfer issue is not a safety concern, just a consistency concern. If the manufacturer of your range says flat bottomed canners are acceptable, then weight should not be a problem.
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This is a vague answer to the question at: http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/nchfp/factsheets/smoothtops.html I have a glass cooktop and I use my water bath canners (including the Back to Basics steam canner) and pressure canner all the time. So far no problems.
1984752
no, bottom is not flat causing uneven heat on glass top. Also the label has warning not to use on flat top.
1620846
I have a ceramic stove top - and use it on it all the time. Yes, bottom of pot is flat.
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I just purchased one of these from Kmart and after cleaning it and getting ready to can, read the booklet that specifically states NOT to use on glass cooktop. I returned it for a refund and am now looking for a flat-bottomed canner that is no larger than 1 inch bigger than the burner on my cooktop. I am looking for a stainless steel one that will last. I'm shying away from the porcelain due to the porcelain overlay may cause damange to my cooktop. I read this in one of the reviews from this type.