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Ceramic (glass) cooktops--Which pots can be used?
(Lew) wrote in news:4bba0648.0405161440.3706bc90
@posting.google.com:
> We are considering installing a GE electric ceramic cooktop range, but
> some of the useage instructions have us worried. Our favorite pots are
> enameled cast iron European pots (Creuset) that work very well on our
> old electric coil elements stove. We also have some cast iron pots
> that are not enameled on the bottom but are reasonable smooth.
>
> The instructions say not to use either of these. The ones without
> enamel bottoms could scratch, and even the enameled ones could heat up
> too much and trip the heat-control mechanism in the cooktop.
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> Does anyone have experience with this situation, or advice on whether
> these pots can be used safely?
>
> I'd hate to have to buy all new pots!
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> TIA.
>
> Lew
>
I have used almost all types of pots on our glass cooktop, including
stainless steel, regular cast iron, Le Creuset enamelled cast (both plain
and enamelled bottoms), Pyrex double-boiler,and annodized aluminum. I
have avoided using regular aluminum because it is true that aluminum can
mark the glass top and the marks can become permanent. The flattest
bottoms are a must, houwever, for the best heat conduction.
The only damage I have ever had was not from a pot but from a pyrex
casserole dish that fell onto the cooktop from an overhead cabinet. It
only left a tiny chip. The chip has never developed a crack.
--
Wayne in Phoenix
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