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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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the instruction book says; some glass stovetops may not produce enough heat/energy required for safe pressure canning-suggests not to use. hope that helps
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Depends on your stove. Best to call manufacturer and ask. I've been canning on my Frigidaire glass-top for almost 11 years I called and asked before buying it. Whether this particular canner can be used on a glass-top depends on the bottom of the canner. If it is totally flat, then you can use it. If it has ridges, you can't. Up until now, I have only seen Prestos advertised as safe on glass-top stoves. You can get one at Walmart for about the same cost as this.
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We use it on our smooth cooktop without any problems. Just canned several quarts of tomatoes this evening with it.
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I emailed WearEver's customer service about this question. The answer they gave is only sort of helpful, but here it is: "We thank you for your email via WearEver.com. You can use the Pure Living Ceramic cookware on a ceramic stove top, but you can not move the pan around vigorously. The interior is a ceramic coating. We thank you for writing to us. If you have additional questions, please contact a representative in our consumer service department at 1-800-527-7727. Representatives are available from 8:30am to 5:30pm EST, Monday thru Friday."So, I wonder if "moving the pan around vigorously" means it would scratch the cooktop? I emailed WearEver's customer service about this question. The answer they gave is only sort of helpful, but here it is: "We thank you for your email via WearEver.com. You can use the Pure Living Ceramic cookware on a ceramic stove top, but you can not move the pan around vigorously. The interior is a ceramic coating. We thank you for writing to us. If you have additional questions, please contact a representative in our consumer service department at 1-800-527-7727. Representatives are available from 8:30am to 5:30pm EST, Monday thru Friday."So, I wonder if... » Read More I emailed WearEver's customer service about this question. The answer they gave is only sort of helpful, but here it is: "We thank you for your email via WearEver.com. You can use the Pure Living Ceramic cookware on a ceramic stove top, but you can not move the pan around vigorously. The interior is a ceramic coating. We thank you for writing to us. If you have additional questions, please contact a representative in our consumer service department at 1-800-527-7727. Representatives are available from 8:30am to 5:30pm EST, Monday thru Friday."So, I wonder if "moving the pan around vigorously" means it would scratch the cooktop? « Show Less
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this one has smooth bottom and i think it should be safe to use it on those smooth cooktops. i cant guarantee because all my live i had gas but by looking at the bottom of that pan it shouldnt scratch or break your cook top. im personally very happy with it.
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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.
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This Cooker requires careful handling !!! For full instructions contact the manufacturer ! Pressure Cookers can and are Dangerous when not used properly !
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Hello, B. Hetland. The size pressure cooker you choose should depend on how you intend using it. When I purchased my first pressure cooker I also was looking at the 6 & 8 qt. After researching, I decided on the 8qt, and was very pleased with the decision. You see, the qt capacity is to the brim of the pressure pan. However, it should not be filled past 2/3 full--and with some foods, not past 1/2 full, this means that in an 8qt cooker, the most you can put into it will be less than 6 quarts for the 2/3 full and, and for the 1/2 full rule, only 4 qts. I like to cook in large batches, so about 6 months ago I decided to also get a 10qt [Fagor]. Pressure cookers are extremely versatile appliances. In addition to cooking under pressure, they can also be used as regular saucepans, replacing other cookware. If you really get into using it frequently, and for its many applications, the larger 8qt size will give you more options, because it will accomodate a greater variety of inserts. Here is one that I have found extremely useful: Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Dessert Maker Insert. This is also available brand new at eBay for a very reasonable price. I understand your concern for space limitations, and while the 8qt does have a larger footprint, I think you will be happy with that choice in the long run. I too have limited space in my kitchen, I managed to make room for 3 pressure cookers [6, 8 & 10 qt]. Because these are the pans I use most often, one is always "on display" on the cooktop. I also have a 4qt Presto, which I recently put with our camping gear. Because you are new to pressure cooking, you will probably be looking for useful information on how to get the most from your new pressure cooker. I recommend this cookbook: Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes The author also has a website with discussion forums www.missvickie.com
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The Owner's Manual states: "NEVER place or straddle a cooking pot or utensil over 2 different surface cooking zones heating at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and could cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture." I've found that the burners aren't very picky about pot sizes; best practices would be to use a pan/pot with a bottom not more than 1/2 inch larger than the max size markings, or less than 1/2 inch smaller than the min size markings.
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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.
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The instructions indicate that the cooker can be used on an induction stove. There is an added note: "Oh a high setting a humming noise may occur. This noise arises for technical reasons and does not indicate a fault in your pressure cooker. The pan and induction unit must correspond in size otherwise the induction unit (magnetic field) may not properly engage the underside of the pan."
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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.
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Oh sure you can you use on any stove top my brother has glass top stove and his got the entire WearEver cookware and it works beautifully on his stove. You'll love these pots.
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I lost my pressure control and just ordered it from their website. In response to the negative reviews, a pressure cooker needs to be treated carefully and used properly. Your food won't burn if you have enough water in it, and the ring won't tear if you treat it gently. I have had very good luck with this item.
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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.
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I have a smooth top electric range and I returned this pan because it wouldn't work with that type of cooking surface. The ridge pattern on the bottom of the pan wouldn't make a good contact for even heating--the bottom of the pan needs to be smooth as well. I ended up purchasing a Berndes griddle pan (from Amazon) that works perfectly for electric cook tops. the Berndes was fairly expensive but was worth the price for what I wanted to use it for---indoor grilled meats. I hope that answers your question.
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Yes, I use mine on my smooth top stove and so does my granddaughter. No problems at all.
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I think so. As much as I like this device, it seems a bit quirky about the pots it accepts. I have some pots that are basically flat, but have indented patterns- some of these work, some don't. Also, there are times when it rejects a pot, then accepts it when I try again. I think this is mostly with the smallest pots. Apparently they must be carefully centered on the center ring. Bottom line, if everything you have is bowed, buy new pots or forget about induction cooktops!
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I use it several times a week on an electric stove with no problems at all. My mother and my grandmother both used a pressure cooker on electric stoves. The pressures comes up quick and regulates quite easily on my stove, I'm sure it would do the same on others.