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Last Updated: 12th May 2024

Is it possible to use carbon steel in a glass top stove?

They are extremely durable and lightweight, and they retain heat well. These cookware have a smooth finish, which makes them ideal for your glasstop. You should be cautious about older carbon steel pans, which may have become brittle and no longer appear smooth.



What pans are not allowed to be used on a glass top stove, anyway?

Stovetop Habits

  • Cast iron cookware should not be used on a smooth-top range or cooktop.
  • Ceramic and stoneware, which have unfinished bases, can also scratch glass.
  • Avoid using pans or skillets with rounded edges.

Woks can be used on glass top stoves, as well as the above. Round or flat bottom, wok rings can be used to remove the wok from the stove. Round bottom woks are not recommended for electric, ceramic stovetops and heat induction burners. Flat bottom woks can be used on electric or gas stoves.

What type of cookware is best for a glass stovetop?

These are our recommendations for the best type of cookware for radiant glass cooktops. Stainless Steel is strongly recommended. Sandwich clad bottoms are especially useful because they combine the durability and stability that stainless steel offers with heat conduction and distribution that aluminum and copper.

Is it possible to use an iron skillet with a glass top stove?

Cast iron's rough finish can scratch the glass cooktop. On a glasstop, cast iron can be coated with porcelain enamel. To avoid scratches, make sure that the finish is smooth. For ceramic and glass cooktops, stainless steel is the best choice.