cookware for ceramic glass stovetop?

[Peanut Giggleface]

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

Maybe I should google it myself....then again, ignorance is bliss!

 

[denisem]

Re: cast iron on glass cook tops. I always thought it was discouraged because of the possibility of scratching, but recently read (somewhere on the 'net, of course) that the weight of large cast iron pieces with their contents put stress on the glass over the coils, which can result in damage to the coils and/or glass top. Have no idea if this is true or not.

Anyway, I have a glass top with no cast iron, so I'm safe; but while it's easy to clean, I prefer using a gas cook top.

I would REALLY like an induction range (I have a NuWave PIC and adore it), but that's out of my budget.

 

[powellrj]

I have had calphalon for almost 30 years and when I got my ceramic stove top, I just keep using it! I have noticed that I have to use a lower heat now than I use to. I use to always use med/med high and now I use med/med low almost all the time.

 

[scrapquitler]

I have a glass top stove, and I use all kinds of pots and pans on it (I've got a little bit of this and a little bit of that): aluminum, t-fal, adonized, stainless steel, and yes, even cast iron (its a skillet, probably 10 or 11" size). I've had my stove for almost 9 years, and there's no scratches on it. I've never had any problems at all.

I clean it with the Weinmann (?) or CremaBryte cleaner and a scotch brite pad. If I get something sugary or really burned on brown rings, I use the Crema Brite, let it sit until it starts drying out and then scrape the surface with a razor blade. Again, I've got no scratches and never had a problem.

 

[bballmom56]

I would REALLY like an induction range (I have a NuWave PIC and adore it), but that's out of my budget.

We just put in a new induction cooktop when we remodeled our kitchen (it's still in process as we are doing it ourselves, but the cooktop and range hood are in). It is really nice to cook with, although I had to buy a new set of cookware in stainless steel to replace my aluminum set. I use the cerama bryte to clean it, but boy the streaks are tough to eliminate.

 

[snels]

Thanks everyone. I am grateful for your input.

I think I am going to purchase some stainless steel cookware for the new stove to go along with my other cookware.

 

[Topper]

I have a stove top cover from these folks:

http://www.stovetopper.com/

 

[elaine amj]

Can't imagine needing a topper for my ceramic top stove. One of the things I love about having a smooth top stove is that I have extra counter space when I need it. I have never worried about putting dishes, etc on it.

That said - I don't have a cat who would walk on it!

 

[alex9179]

Thanks everyone. I am grateful for your input.

I think I am going to purchase some stainless steel cookware for the new stove to go along with my other cookware.

I have a radiant heat smooth top. I don't find it hard to clean. When (not if) there is a spill over, Barkeeper's Friend works well. Otherwise I use a diluted vinegar and water spray for general cleaning. One big draw-back with radiant is that the spill over will bake on and continues to cook after you've turned off the element. Induction heats the PAN, so spills clean up easier and faster.

I also urge you to look at other brands (Bosch, Electrolux, GE) and SERIOUSLY consider going induction. You will have so much more control over how the pan is heating, better responsiveness and efficiency, and less heat in the kitchen.

Since you're looking to getting new cookware, anything that a magnet will stick to will work on induction. If you have a HomeGoods/Marshall's in your area, they have some good prices…especially when you look in the clearance section. I got a huge Calphalon tri ply skillet for $25.

The Tramontina tri ply gets good reviews and is pretty reasonable from Wal-mart. I don't like sets, so I just pick up individual pieces at HomeGoods.

 

[snels]

Thanks everyone for your help!!