You should NOT use the ceramic top stove for canning, according the manufacturer of my stove. The ceramic top may crack and, furthermore, the heat cycles on and off and may not get hot enough to process the food properly. Purchase a one-eye electric unit to use or borrow the church's electric coil stove top if one is available. I go to my son's house to can my stuff, but that is one load a day. Do hope you can find a solution for your dilemma.