glass top stoves and odor issues
shiver
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Glass Top Stove for Canning?
Comments (6)Have you read through all the previous discussions here about this issue? There is much info available in them. I linked one long one below but there are several others. Basically it boils down to an unknown as it varies on the brand of the stove whether it will work or not. Some can make it work with great care and attention to detail, placement of the pot, pot size and shape, etc. Others cannot make it work. Both types of canners are quite heavy so breaking the top is an issue. The cycling of the burners causes problems with pressure canning (not BWB so much) as it takes longer to bring up to pressure and the pressure in the canner fluctuates. Trapped heat under the canner also cause glass top breaking and warping of the pot. The simple answer is yes to invest in a separate burner for canning. Some go so far as to install a separate coil-type countertop range in the house for canning. Both electric and propane burners are discussed here in detail in those earlier posts. Propane is easier, cheaper, and offers more burner choices but can only be used in well ventilated areas while electric burners that are heavy duty enough for the weight and provide enough power to heat the pot are limited and more expensive but are available. Dave See also: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/harvest/msg0617391730130.html about electric burners. Here is a link that might be useful: Has anyone been able to can on a glass top stove?...See MoreMirro pressure canner on glass-top stove
Comments (20)Melly, I'm remembering the conversation we had last season about that three-piece weight. I got mine nearly 30 years ago from Presto. At that time they specifically listed it in their canner manual as an accessory. It's intriguing that sometime later they quit recommending it, though as far as I know they've always offered the part, and now they're back saying it's OK again. Strangely enough, my All-American canner came with just that set-up, a gauge and a three-piece weight. They state specifically to go by the weight and that the gauge is just a visual reminder, nothing more. I've been fortunate. The Presto weight and the gauge have always been in sync, but if they weren't, like you I'd trust the weight since it's been machined for accuracy. I do like having the gauge, though. Carol...See MoreCan I can on Glass Top Stove
Comments (8)I was looking at the Waring - though Dave and others here have recommended the Broil King. I'll have to take another look. So you got the new stainless steel canner with the flat bottom? That's similar to the 16qt stockpot I have with the sandwiched bottom. That will work fine on a glass top on the large burner unless your stove can't keep a stockpot at a boil. Mine can - I just have a hard time keeping chicken stock at a simmer on mine. My garden is very slow this year too. Though I have been picking about a pound of green beans (off about 50 plants so that's not great) each day this weekend, and have been getting zucchini for a week. First yellow squash (Early Prolific - not this year!) picked yesterday. I'm trying half batches of dilly beans and zucchini pineapple today since I haven't made them before and I'm not sure my family will like them. But we're already tired of grilled squash and I have a couple of zukes that got away from me. Edited - I looked, 1500W Broil King is almost 3x the price of the 1300W Waring so I think I'm going to stick with the Waring. This post was edited by ajsmama on Mon, Jul 28, 14 at 11:04...See MoreElectric Stoves - Smooth Top or Coil?
Comments (26)Slide in ranges are designed to give you a seem less look. If you have a back splash for instances the lines will not be broken. in addition the controls are up front, where IMO it is much safer to operate the unit. depending on how wide it is there will tend to be some gap between the free standing and the counter top. Some slide in's (maybe all) allow the glass cook top to overhang the counter top again for a seem less look.. Let me start by saying the coil system will more than likely to prove more reliable in the long term. That said get a warranty with your new induction unit and if you can a small portable cook top (hot plate) may be advised. While I absolutely love the technology, it is prone to failure mostly from overheated circuitry. Given that appliances are already produced as cheaply as possible this does not help. My working theory is that stand alone cook tops tend to last a bit longer than ranges because they don't have to deal with the additional heat of the oven, however there are plenty of cook tops that fail. The hot plate will help you still be able to prepare meals in the event your unit fails. The warranty company will generally repair/replace your unit, however it could be a long time before it is resolved. I have had a warranty claim on a Whirlpool unit that has been open since the 10th of February for one of my rental units. I ended up having to buy the tenants a new range last Saturday. Now that is out of the way, Induction is awesome technology and IMO makes cooking a little fun. The learning curve is minimal, just don't turn it up to maximum power when you first start out. You are almost guaranteed to burn things. The cooking surface of both coiled and induction units are pretty tough. You will have to have a pretty nasty drop on the surface or intentionally try to damage it, yet some people still manage to break them. As mentioned earlier you can buy silicon mats and place them between the pan and cooking surface. This will prevent scratches. You can also use towels, paper towels and newspaper (do not apply maximum power with any paper products). Please do not try this with coils, you will just burn down your home. Power consumption on induction is not much different than that of a conventional electric. The way to be certain is to obviously read the installation manual that comes with the model you choose. That said most will operate fine with a capacity to spare on a 40 AMP circuit. Please if you have a 30 AMP breaker don't just have the breaker changed to a 40. The wiring capacity must also match. It is safer to run it on a 30 AMP circuit and allow the breaker to do it's job if the required amperage is exceeded. 4 way vs 3 way plug. If your home is equipped with a 3 way you can use a 3 way on any modern appliance. The 4 ways are new code that eliminates the possibility of current traveling to the machine as it provides a different path to ground. The old style is safe , however there is the potential for a nasty shock or worse if current were to find it's way to the ground wire. This of course requires a connection inside the machine to be loose and yada yada yada. Not at lesson is electrical conductivity. 3 pong plug will work fine....See Moredebo_2006
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