I have a smooth top stove and have been canning on it for years with no problems. I had one at the old house and one here. I have been canning on a smooth top for about 15 years. I do about 200 jars a year. I works fine for me.The only thing I would recommend is to get a black top or mine is black with grey speckles. It hides the dirt. The canner will sometimes leave a black ring on a white one. It comes off with stove top cleaner. It is so much easier than cleaning up the mess down inside the burners.