Canning on your Samsung cooktop

First, while canning, never drag the pot across the top of the cooktop. Even if a pot is super heavy and full of water, make sure to always lift it straight up because dragging can damage the cooktop’s surface.

We've tested weights up to 65 pounds, which should be more than enough, but there really isn’t a limit on how heavy a canning pot can be. The main thing to consider is that the heavier the pot is, the more likely you are to drag it across the surface instead of lifting it correctly, so know your strength.

Only use pots with a completely flat and smooth bottom. The pot also shouldn’t have any ridges or anything like that. If it’s not flat underneath, it will be harder to for the pot to heat up and the contents may not come to a full boil. It may also cause damage to the cooktop.

Your pot needs to match the size of the heating element. It can’t be more than 1 inch bigger in diameter (or 1/2 inch over on each side). If it is too big or goes over the side, it will cause damage to the cooktop. For instance, the cooktop may become discolored or the pot may become fused to the cooktop, which could cause it to crack.

To can properly, you have to maintain a boil. Proper boiling may not occur depending on the size and power of your burner, the amount of water being used, or the size and shape of your pot. It's best to do a test run with just your pot and water and confirm it maintains the boil.

The canner pot needs to have enough space for jars to move around. If the pot is too small, it can cause problems with boiling, which will affect the canning process.

Only use jars and lids that are meant for canning, such as mason jars made by Ball. Other types of jars or lids could break or may not can the food properly. 

Inspect your jars for cracks, dints, or any other kind of damage. If you see any damage, dispose of the jars and do NOT use them because they could break or shatter under pressure.

Do not overfill jars and do not reuse lids. This can prevent the cans from sealing properly.

Do not place hot jars (that were just used for canning) in a cold area or near cold items. This can cause the jar's glass to shatter.

Make sure to clean the tops of lids before you place them on the jar. Food particles, dust, or other debris could be on the lid and could possibly contaminate the contents of the jar.