Electric and induction stovetops are becoming extremely popular among Adelaide homeowners. These stovetops have smooth glass surfaces that are easy to clean. They also add elegance and style to any kitchen. However, it is essential to choose proper cookware for glass stovetops. Otherwise, the glass surface could get scratched or damaged.
Here is a quick guide on how to choose compatible cookware for your glass stove tops:
Flat Smooth Bottom
Pots and pans with flat, smooth bottoms are perfect for glass stovetops. The flat bottom ensures even heat distribution inside the cookware and does not scratch the glass surface. On the other hand, cookware with uneven or ridged bottoms is not suitable for electric stovetops. Uneven or ridged cookware bottoms can scratch the glass surface.
Light Weight
Most high-quality glass stovetops can handle heavy cookware. However, it is safer to use lighter pots and pans on your electric stovetops. Lightweight cookware is made of various materials, such as stainless steel, copper, and aluminium.
Heavier cookware, such as cast iron pots, will likely damage the glass surface of your stovetops, so they should be avoided or used with extra care. Even lighter cookware should not be dragged across the surface. Instead, you should lift a pan or pot to move it across the surface.
Suitable Material
Weight is not the only factor to consider when choosing cookware for your glass stovetops. Other factors, such as the smoothness of the cookware material, must also be considered. For example, glass and stoneware cookware should be avoided. Their rough base can scratch the glass surface of your stovetops. In general, cookware made of ceramic, stainless steel, and aluminium is suitable for electric stovetops.
Induction Compatibility
Both electric and induction stovetops have glass surfaces. However, not all cookware is compatible with your electric stovetops, which are also ‘induction-friendly’. Unlike electric models, induction technology heats the cookware itself. If the cookware is not induction-compatible, it will not be heated.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions to see if any cookware is induction-compatible. Another method is to grab a magnet. If it sticks to the bottom of the pan or pot, it has a magnetic surface, which means it will work effectively with your induction stovetops.
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