A pressure cooker can be an excellent addition to any kitchen, but you might find yourself wondering if it will work on your stove top, which has a glass top rather than solid metal like older models. A pressure cooker works by using air under high pressure to raise the boiling point of water, allowing you to cook food faster and with less water than normal. While this does increase heat output from your stove, and your glass-top stove in particular, it shouldn’t result in significant damage. However, there are some precautions you should take when using a pressure cooker on your glass-top stove.



Is it Safe to Use My Glass Top Stove with a Pressure Cooker?


Yes, it is safe to use your glass top stove with a pressure cooker. The biggest concern that people have when using their glass top stove with a pressure cooker is whether or not it will affect their glass top stove in any way. Any change in temperature would cause an immediate reaction with glass, however, you should not see any damage from using your pressure cooker on your glass top stove. These are just some of the reasons why it is perfectly safe to use your glass top stove for all of your cooking needs. Using a glass top stove is efficient and will work well for any meal you choose to cook.


Most Popular Models


A study conducted by America's Test Kitchen found that most glass-top stoves don't get hot enough to cook food as quickly or thoroughly as gas or induction stoves. If you're buying a pressure cooker, it's worth considering an electric stove instead of glass. If you already have a glass-top stove and want to use your pressure cooker, keep in mind that some models can be used safely if you take precautions (like putting down heat-resistant mats) and monitor food while it cooks; others should only be used with gas or induction stoves. Always check user manuals before using any product on a new kind of stove.


How To Choose the Right Model


While most pressure cookers can be used interchangeably, it's important to check that your pressure cooker is compatible with your stove. If you have a gas or electric coil burner, use it -- but if you have an induction stovetop, stick to using pressure cookers made specifically for induction ranges. Traditional models also won't work well with glass-topped stoves due to risk of scratching; if you don't want to spring for an expensive all-metal model (which will also often be more energy efficient), look into dedicated covers designed for glass-topped stoves.


Guidelines for Using your Glass Top and Electric Pressure Cookers Together


Glass top stoves are one of your better options when it comes to pressure cookers. While they heat up quickly, they are still tricky and require a certain degree of finesse. This can make it tough for some people to want to use their electric pressure cooker on these types of stoves. However, if you follow these guidelines, you can successfully use an electric pressure cooker with your glass top stove How to Safely Use an Electric Pressure Cooker with a Glass Top Stove: Clean Your Glass-Top Stove Ahead of Time: Before using your glass-top stove and pressure cooker together, you should clean your glass top ahead of time. Even though many newer models will have silicone rings on them, which act as built-in safety devices for keeping food from landing directly on hot surfaces; that doesn't mean those surfaces are safe enough to support all foods being cooked at very high temperatures.

Conclusion

Yes, you can use a pressure cooker on your glass top stove. However, to avoid scratching or cracking your stove’s surface, it’s best to place a trivet underneath your pressure cooker. (A trivet is an easily-placed plate that prevents scratching of surfaces.) Additionally, when operating your pressure cooker, be careful and avoid placing any liquid into it as its vapors will build up and cause steam burns. Also make sure you never cover your cooking pot with a lid until all of its internal steam has been released through natural venting the lid should only be placed once all steam has been fully released from within.