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Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktops
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
NOTE:
Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Recommended
Stainless Steel
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
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.
Enamel (painted) on Cast Iron
Recommended if bottom of pan is coated.
Avoid/Not Recommended
Enamel (painted) on Steel
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to
cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to the
ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic
Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
Stoneware
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron
Not recommended—unless designed specifically for
glass cooktops.
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat. Will scratch
the cooktop surface.
