Is it safe to can on a glass top stove?

Whether or not you may safely can food using a glass top stove is based upon the manufacturer's recommendations for your stove model. Many manufacturers recommend not using that type of stove for canning.

The stove manufacturer may be able to offer additional equipment or precautions to take when canning using a glass top stove. Potential issues include the temperature required, the stove's automatic shut-off feature and the smoothness of the stove top. The high temperature needed for canning may damage the stove top. The stove may also have a feature that shuts it off at a certain temperature, which may lead to improper canning. Also, the canning pot may not work on a very smooth surface.