Zinsser Cover Stain Primer over water based polyurethane

I stained my kitchen cabinets several years ago and used Minwax water based polyurethane as the finish coat. It has worn off over the years and I want to paint the cabinets now.

I found Zinsser Cover Stain Primer, which is alleged to adhere to all finishes. This is what I want to use as a primer over the water based polyurethane.

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...l-base-primer/

I plan to use Behr oil based kitchen/bath enamel as my top coat.

The cabinets are in excellent condition except the polyurethane has worn off around the knobs and I also simply want to paint the cabinets white to brighten and modernize the kitchen a little.

I tried to remove the water based polyurethane with soap and water and denatured alcohol and neither totally removed it. Some was removed but some was left and smeared around a little. I can find no information about how to remove water based polyurethane.

Sanding or stripping is not something I want to do. If this product will cover and adhere to the water based poly, and if it gives a good smooth surface to paint over, I'll be happy.

Has anyone used this product? What did you put it over? How has it stood up over time?

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Zinsser Cover Stain Primer over water based polyurethane