Cooktop
Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
THE RANGE: Cookware for Radiant Glass
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
not recommended
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
not recommended
Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron:
not
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
USING
For Best Results
Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids. Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when cool.
Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
We recommend that you use only a
Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers or
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop.
Use
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