the manual warns not to use it on a glass cooktop. The manufacturer, indicated it could cause the cooktop to crack. Anyone have issues w/cooktop?
1173474
I just purchased one of these from Kmart and after cleaning it and getting ready to can, read the booklet that specifically states NOT to use on glass cooktop. I returned it for a refund and am now looking for a flat-bottomed canner that is no larger than 1 inch bigger than the burner on my cooktop. I am looking for a stainless steel one that will last. I'm shying away from the porcelain due to the porcelain overlay may cause damange to my cooktop. I read this in one of the reviews from this type.
1173475
I used it once on a glass top stove and had no trouble. I don't remember reading this warning and now I'm going to check this out more before I use it again.
1173476
I personally have not had an issue. I have my Viking appliances and I have the glass cooktop on mine because I live in a beachside resort that doesn't allow gas I have electric cooktop and I've never had an issue and I can frequently.
1173477
I canned on a glass cooktop without any problems. The big problem is the differential in heat on the stove top that causes it to crack, part of it getting very hot and other part not hot. If you keep the whole stovetop (all the burners) hot, it prevents cracking.
1173478
yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!
263451
I use it on my glass cooktop stove with no problem, but if you have concerns about induction, you might want to go to www.lodge.com and find a phone number to call and ask Lodge about induction cooktops.
283121
sorry i don't know about usage on the glass top. i have used it under 2 burners at the same heat but it wasn't the same as using the middle burner
2006527
I really can't answer that because I've never had a glass cook top. However, I would contact Lodge company directly to get an answer from them. I do know that if your house (God forbid) ever burns down your Lodge cookware will be just fine and still in usable condition. It's American Made, hooray!
444915
I have a ceramic cooktop and it didn't affect the cooktop. However, anything above medium heat did sage the pot. There is now fine cracking along the bottom edge, about an half inch above the bottom along the side. Not a huge visual blemish, but noticeable. I had contacted the manufacturer and asked if it would be safe and they said it would. I'm considering a return if the problem worsens at the next use. I will say they were very helpful the first contact and i don't anticipate problems. Might just be my unit? Hope this helps!
1186690
I've used mine for several batches on a glass top, which I felt were successes. Just don't slide it around and keep a close eye on the temperature (once it gets hot it's too hot and needs turned down). I suspect the temperature thing is with the cast iron, though, and not the cooktop.
1618014
Yes! I absolutely love this pan! Works great on the glass top stove but you don't need as much heat as other pans so remember to keep it set lower.
1384862
I've been looking to buy one and their YouTube demo says it's OK on gas, electric and glass cooktops.https://youtu.be/C4U1Qsih14k.
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.
1186691
I just used mine on my glass top cooktop over the holiday weekend. It worked fine.
1186694
Yes, I use it on a glass cooktop frequently. Try to match up the bottom cast iron ring with a similar sized burner. I start by heating it on medium-high, until the outer edge starts to get hot to the touch. I immediately turn the heat down to medium-low and let the temperature stabilize for a few minutes before I start cooking the aebleskivers.
1037663
Yes. I have a glass. Top stove as well and I have had no problems. I love this cookware!
1457987
I have a ceramic topped stove and we just received this pan so I haven't used it. There are several warnings in the pamphlet included with the pan regarding ceramic topped stoves. It states that "overheating or allowing (porcelain enamel) to boil dry can make these pans fuse to the surface of the glass top ranges, requiring the replacement of the glass cook top". My husband says to "go for it", but I do worry about the heat required to stir fry. The pan rated highly, but I am a little worried.
107612
I would imagine so, but I don't have a glass cook top. My stove is circa 1950's original with electric coil burners. I've had the counter glass over it while it was cooling and it hadn't been damaged--I also waited until the stove burner was just 'warm' before using it as counter space. You may want to contact the seller or manufacturer to see how high of a temperature the tempered glass can handle.
1631437
Yes it is okay to use on glass stove top . I've had mine over a year now no problems of any kind and it still looks brand new!
1284117
I use it on my glass top stove with no problem. I first bring whatever I am cooking at a high temp to start. When it has reached the point that the temp is too high, I remove the pot and turn the burner down to low and then place the simmer mat on the burner. I then place the pot on the simmer mat. It takes a little longer for it to simmer but it eventually will and you never have to worry about it burning.
1533294
no. it gets too hot for the glass. It can break your stovetop glass. Same with cast iron pots.