cookware for ceramic glass stovetop?

[snels]

Hi
We are thinking about buying a Whirlpool stove with a ceramic glass stove top.
What kind of cookware should I get? What should I avoid?

Are ceramic cooktops hard to clean?

Thanks for the help. I can use some guidance!

 

[mombrontrent]

I just use stainless steel cookware on mine. Hard to clean? not really. It something burns on the surface you might need to use a little elbow grease but no big deal.

 

[ilovediznee]

We've had our glass ceramic stove top for about three weeks and I am finally getting used to it, but I worry each and everytime I cook that I was going to scratch it. My cookware is Pampered Chef that I've had for years - 1994. Mine came with a cleaner and gave me directions on how to clean it.

I am also looking to see if they make a "cover" for the entire top so you could use it to put food on when not cooking. I thought I saw one when they first came out but seems people just wait for it to cool and put a towel over it. It adds a lot of space to my tiny kitchen it you are having a bunch of people over and want to see that space for serving. If anyone knows about this type of cover, like ones they make it you have regular burners, please let me know.

My sister in law also had one and said not to you copper bottoms at all as they scratch and can actually melt a bit.

Hope this helps and hope someone knows about this "cover" thing.

Di

 

[mombrontrent]

We've had our glass ceramic stove top for about three weeks and I am finally getting used to it, but I worry each and everytime I cook that I was going to scratch it. My cookware is Pampered Chef that I've had for years - 1994. Mine came with a cleaner and gave me directions on how to clean it.

I am also looking to see if they make a "cover" for the entire top so you could use it to put food on when not cooking. I thought I saw one when they first came out but seems people just wait for it to cool and put a towel over it. It adds a lot of space to my tiny kitchen it you are having a bunch of people over and want to see that space for serving. If anyone knows about this type of cover, like ones they make it you have regular burners, please let me know.

My sister in law also had one and said not to you copper bottoms at all as they scratch and can actually melt a bit.

Hope this helps and hope someone knows about this "cover" thing.

Di

I have a couple copper bottom pans and they do not scratch or melt. I don't know about a cover but the surface cools off fairly quickly.

 

[lorimay]

I am on my 3rd ceramic top stove in almost 16 years.

I love them because of clean up. I hated have to take the elements out and those darn little pans that stained to no end.

I buy Weisman ceramic stove top cleaner.
It works great. Its very thick and with hard stains works great.

Also, I have Carbona daily stove top cleaner that isn't as thick for just a quick clean up after dinner.

I use a dish towel over the top of stove if I have to put something from the oven on it. But I like the idea of a cover.

I use stainless steel cookware

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Hi
We are thinking about buying a Whirlpool stove with a ceramic glass stove top.
What kind of cookware should I get? What should I avoid?

Are ceramic cooktops hard to clean?

Thanks for the help. I can use some guidance!

Mine is ruined from cookware. The cheap pans scratched the crap out of the top.

Now granted this was a new "model house" and the stovetop choice was not top notch. We have lived here for 5yrs now.

It sucks. We plan on moving so we are going to have to buy a new stove.

 

[Feralpeg]

I've always used the old pots and pans I had before I moved to the house. They haven't caused any damage.

I don't find it hard to clean at all. I use ceramic stove cleaner to get the stuff off that has burned on. The stove came with a little cleaning pad that I use to get off the really tough stuff. For the most part, I simply wipe it with a wet rage and I'm done.

 

[dyna]

I used my 4 ply stainless steel when I had a ceramic top.....I HATED my ceramic smooth top stove. I would much rather remove burner coils an pans an clean them once a week that wait on the burner to get hot on a smooth top stove.

I also had a hard time keepin my stainless centered on burner with the smooth top an my light weight nonstick skillet slid completely off burner onto floor more than once. Even my heavy duty 4 ply almost slid off onto floor it was as if the heat pushed pans away or something.

 

[luvmy3]

We've had our glass ceramic stove top for about three weeks and I am finally getting used to it, but I worry each and everytime I cook that I was going to scratch it. My cookware is Pampered Chef that I've had for years - 1994. Mine came with a cleaner and gave me directions on how to clean it.

I am also looking to see if they make a "cover" for the entire top so you could use it to put food on when not cooking. I thought I saw one when they first came out but seems people just wait for it to cool and put a towel over it. It adds a lot of space to my tiny kitchen it you are having a bunch of people over and want to see that space for serving. If anyone knows about this type of cover, like ones they make it you have regular burners, please let me know.

My sister in law also had one and said not to you copper bottoms at all as they scratch and can actually melt a bit.

Hope this helps and hope someone knows about this "cover" thing.

Di

I really want this one, I just hate the price. I could ask dh to make a replica but he doesn't have the time.
http://www.sturbridgeyankee.com/kitchen-accessories-tools/cooks-tools-kitchen/utility-board-1.html

I just use my Calphalon Unison cookware on my glass top. Its a nice and heavy hard anodized set but it still can slide when cooking. Even my Le Creuset pieces are capable of sliding. I've had my stove for around 2 years and no scratches yet.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

OP, just looked at my brand of stove and it is a Whirlpool. Frankly I would NOT buy that brand.

I have had ceramic before and it never scratched. This top is ruined.

 

[Southernmiss]

I have stainless pots and Rachael Ray and qvc hard anodized pots. No issues. Stove is ten years old. Doesn't have scratches. I use the ceramic cleaner mentioned up thread about once a month and a vinegar water spray daily. Occassionally I wipe it down with a wet dish cloth and dawn detergent. I use a magic eraser if something gets burned on.

I do find that my pots heat to a higher temp and have to be careful not to burn food.

I like that it's an extension of counter space when needed.

 

[Feralpeg]

OP, just looked at my brand of stove and it is a Whirlpool. Frankly I would NOT buy that brand.

I have had ceramic before and it never scratched. This top is ruined.

Mine is a Whirlpool. I've had it for nine years and not a scratch on it. I just use pans I bought as a set at Walmart. Nothing special.

I have had a problem with pans sliding occasionally, but I've never had anything slide completely off the stove.

 

[lynxstch]

Ours is a Maytag, about 10 years old, and only a couple of scratches. I use Martha Stewart and Paula Deen cookware.

 

[Randi]

I love the glass tops! Mine is a GE. I use old copper bottom pans & some newer stainless steel ones, no problems with scratches. I clean it with the cleaner for those tops & the scrubbie pad that came with the stove.

The manuel has recommended pans to use & states that they need to have flat bottoms. The only no-nos are cast iron pans.

The one thing I don't have is the microwave over it. Knowing me, I am afraid I might drop something & break the whole top!

 

[mrsklamc]

The only cookware I've heard anything about not using is cast iron; we have no scratches on our cooktop.

We've found barkeeper's friend to be both cheaper and a more effective cleaner that those made specifically for a ceramic cooktop.

They make nonstick oven liners (available on amazon) for the inside of ovens, so I suppose if you felt the need to put something on top you could get one of those.

 

[aprilchem]

The only cookware I've heard anything about not using is cast iron; we have no scratches on our cooktop. We've found barkeeper's friend to be both cheaper and a more effective cleaner that those made specifically for a ceramic cooktop. They make nonstick oven liners (available on amazon) for the inside of ovens, so I suppose if you felt the need to put something on top you could get one of those.

I have all cast-iron cookware (Le Creuset) and a glass cooktop; I've had both for 10 years with no scratches. I'm surprised you're not supposed to use them together!

 

[luvmy3]

I have all cast-iron cookware (Le Creuset) and a glass cooktop; I've had both for 10 years with no scratches. I'm surprised you're not supposed to use them together!

I use my Le Creuset on mine all the time too. I think the fact that it is enamel coated makes it okay to use. The only thing I worry about is if one of the kids drops the heavy lid on the glass top.

 

[mrsklamc]

I use my Le Creuset on mine all the time too. I think the fact that it is enamel coated makes it okay to use. The only thing I worry about is if one of the kids drops the heavy lid on the glass top.

I don't even know where I heard that...it might have been on the DIS! We don't have cast iron so I haven't really worried about it.

 

[Peanut Giggleface]

I was going to ask why cast iron is a no-no for glass top ranges. Then I saw the answer. I also use the Le Creuset style pots. I haven't had any problems with scratching either.

We've had a glass top range for about 9 years and there are certain things you need to know about it. You have to have flat bottom cookware. That sounds logical, but some thinner lesser quality pots warp over time leaving the bottom rounded. You could still use them, but the cooking will be uneven and the pots will spin on you. I have a non-stick aluminum skillet that has done this. I just make sure to hold the handle while I'm stirring. Also if you place a pot that has a wet bottom onto the cooking surface while its hot or while its heating up, the water will form little bubbles and allow the pot to slide across the cook top on its own.

While I like the clean look of a glass cook top, I prefer the grates of a gas cook top. You can shuffle the pans across the surface with no damage. You can't do that with glass, as the metal will leave streaks and scratches on the glass.

 

[mrsklamc]

I was going to ask why cast iron is a no-no for glass top ranges. Then I saw the answer. I also use the Le Creuset style pots. I haven't had any problems with scratching either.

Well, I googled it, and I do find sites that mention it but nothing terribly official, so maybe it's just an urban legend?