The Best Cookware for Glass Top Range

Caring for your ceramic cooktop includes more than just proper cleaning. Select the appropriate cookware for the surface to avoid permanent damage. Protect your investment by using cookware that is safe for your stove.

Considerations

Ceramic cooktops are susceptible to damage from improper cookware. Scratches from sliding pans across the surface or gouges from uneven bottoms are difficult to repair and may mean replacing the cooktop surface.

Recommendations

Heavy aluminum or high quality stainless steel pans are the top recommendations from ceramic cooktop manufacturers. Cast iron pans with a smooth bottom are also acceptable when used carefully to avoid scratching the surface.

Warning

Avoid lightweight aluminum pans on the ceramic surface. The concentrated heat can warp low-quality pans. Older cast iron pans with uneven or ridged bottoms can scratch the ceramic surface. Copper bottom pans can leave a residue on the surface, and enamel coatings can melt to the cooktop.

References

• Cookware Manufacturers Association: Choosing Cookware for a Glass Cook Top
• Cerama Bryte: Selecting Cookware for Glass-Ceramic Cooktops