I have a glass cooktop. Anyone here use this set on one? When I read the warnings on the paper that came with it, I was very hesitant to try it out. Can I use the high temp setting for boiling water, stir fries, etc? I have a glass cooktop. Anyone here use this set on one? When I read the warnings on the paper that came with it, I was very hesitant to try it out. Can I use the high temp setting for boiling... » Read More I have a glass cooktop. Anyone here use this set on one? When I read the warnings on the paper that came with it, I was very hesitant to try it out. Can I use the high temp setting for boiling water, stir fries, etc? « Show Less
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It is great on a glass top stove. I have a glass top and this cookware does not scratch it at all. You can boil, use stove on high setting and no harm at all. It is the only cookware I will use on such a delicate stovetop. Don"t be afraid to use this--but as the other reviewer says--the non-stick coating comes off way too easily even when extremely careful.
191896
We use it on the glass cook top all the time. My wife is very disappointed in the set- the finish has severely faded over time, and the non-stick coating has started flaking when it bumps anything else that's hard.
396351
I use mine on a glass top stove. Just be sure your stove top is free of ANYTHING spilled on it if you want them to stay nice. Any small mark under it will leave a mark on the bottom. The outsides are very hard to keep nice. It's the only draw back that I have found to these pans.
2053711
I've got two of these I use. They work great. They can withstand high temperatures on the stove. That is not the issue. You must always remember to turn the stove on low and then slowly bring it up to desired temperature. Can't place these on a very hot burner. Will damage. Must start low and slow and then bring up. If you do that - they are great cooking vessels.
1445507
I did a lot of reviews on these before I bought them and from everything I read, they were safe to use on the glass top stove. THat being said, when I moved from our apartment to our house, that was my one requirement....no glass top. So I don't have them to confirm they won't ruin the pans, but again I did a lot of research and didn't find anything about that. I will say that I LOVE this set!!!
564904
Why would one choose glass over stainless for stove top use? I'd be scared of breakage since a low to medium flame is recommended which would also increase the amount of time for the water to boil.
444953
Hmmm, I have a gas range, but I know smooth cooktops (aka glass top range) pose an issue for canning, particularly for pressure cooker canning. As I'm sure you know, pressure canning uses a higher heat level for foods that are lower in acidity, else the bacteria are not killed. My understanding is that a lot (but not all) of glass top ranges automatically shut off at higher temperatures, such as those involved in pressure canning. That shut off feature protects the stovetop from cracking, but it keeps the temperature too low for pressure canning. I did a little investigating, so try this website to learn if your range is described under the section titled "Guidance Specific to Certain Stoves". Here's the url: http://www.pickyourown.org/cannings4glasstop.htm. Hope this helps.
962093
Yes. I use mine on my glass cooktop and it works fine. Just be prepared to cleanup any extra batter that might overflow as you get used to filling it with the correct amount (or be more careful than I was when first starting out with how much you use). :)
1072189
Nancy, I turn my electric stove all the way to *high* with this burner...it's cast iron, so, there are no worries. You have to be concerned with your percolator....is it glass? Then I would only go up to medium. I use vintage Pyrex flameware saucepans to cook with and they are glass....but they are a thick borosilicate glass and can withstand high temps. I also use a glass teapot, also Pyrex flameware, and put it on high to boil water....no problems.I have two of these burners and although the one side that was coated is all chipped off now, they work perfectly and appear that they will last for my lifetime. Nancy, I turn my electric stove all the way to *high* with this burner...it's cast iron, so, there are no worries. You have to be concerned with your percolator....is it glass? Then I would only go up to medium. I use vintage Pyrex flameware saucepans to cook with and they are glass....but they are a thick borosilicate glass and can withstand high temps. I also use a glass teapot, also Pyrex flameware, and put it on high to boil water....no problems.I have two of these burners and although the one side that was coated is all chipped off now,... » Read More Nancy, I turn my electric stove all the way to *high* with this burner...it's cast iron, so, there are no worries. You have to be concerned with your percolator....is it glass? Then I would only go up to medium. I use vintage Pyrex flameware saucepans to cook with and they are glass....but they are a thick borosilicate glass and can withstand high temps. I also use a glass teapot, also Pyrex flameware, and put it on high to boil water....no problems.I have two of these burners and although the one side that was coated is all chipped off now, they work perfectly and appear that they will last for my lifetime. « Show Less
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Absolutely, but a reminder most of the new cookware is to be used as directed. They do NOT have to be on the highest heat, mainly because you boil the nutrition out of anything you are cooking. Bring your product to a boil and turn down the heat.Incidentally, I have a glass top stove.Happy CookingJ.
1508384
Yes you can use these on glass-top stove. I purchased these for my daughter and she has a glass cooktop and doesn't seem to have any problems using this cookware.
1282817
I am considering buying them also. I have had a ceramic cooktop for almost 20 years now. You are never supposed to set any hot pan on a part of the cooktop that is cool. You always set a hot pan either on the hot burner, or on a hot mat or potholders off to the side. You are never supposed to set or store anything on the unheated part of the cooktop. The main thing with a ceramic cooktop, is the smoothness of the bottom of the pans, they must be fairly smooth on the bottom. Does anybody know if they are?
1769372
the instruction book says; some glass stovetops may not produce enough heat/energy required for safe pressure canning-suggests not to use. hope that helps
1508386
Yes you can use this on a glass top stove! I have had a glass top stove for a long time & cook everyday with these wonderful pans. This T-fal set is a great set. They cook even & easy to cleanup. I wouldn't cook with anything else.
1860043
My stove is a glass top and I have had no trouble however, I am not a glass stove top expert so I would refer to your user's manual for guidance.
1607531
I used it on the glass top with no problem. I did not put it to high heat though. I loved using it with salmon and chicken so it doesn't need to be at the high side of hot to work well.
1630331
i don't have a ceramic/glass top stove, but this is the best answer i've found. There are some differing opinions on this discussion but one of the common themes to be a suggestion to use a diffuser, or flame-tamer underneath a pan so it doesn't scratch the surface. Also, don't slide the pan around - lift it up and move it.
1125640
I use mine on a glass top range, even the heavy pressure cooker. Trick is to not cover the entire burner with the pot, leave a little exposed and the heat regulates itself properly. If I put the pots so that they cover the entire burner, the burner doesn't heat properly.