Is the smooth cooktop suitable for cast iron or heavy pressure canners?
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The Cooktop is glass therefore scratchable, chipable, and breakable. So can you use cast iron? yes, but it is not recommended and the weight and ruggedness of the cast will easily scratch and chip the top. So you have to be careful. The weight of the pots just make it easier to bang the pot on it. I would not use the cast, but it can be done. I have used an allumnium pressure pot seems to work ok. I would say no to cast iron save those for your gas camp stove.. Also it does take longer to heat for example to boil water than the traditional electric.
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You might also consider carbon steel cookware. Lodge makes that also. More like professional cookware. Care for like cast but a lot lighter weight. Works great with induction burners. Safer for glass tops.
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The rep told me it is flat-bottomed, but still not recommended because of concerns with 1) weight and 2) heat transfer. The heat transfer issue is not a safety concern, just a consistency concern. If the manufacturer of your range says flat bottomed canners are acceptable, then weight should not be a problem.
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I do not know, as I have only used it on an electric smooth top and also an electric coil range. My main concern would be that you might let the fire get too hot and the small size of the flame might not heat the griddle evenly and it might warp. The griddle is not as thick a cast iron as a regular cast iron frying pan.
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We bought this item for that exact purpose. My husband loves cooking with his cast iron and we also have a ceramic smooth cooktop. We have used this for about a year and have had no problems with our cooktop while using our cast iron cookware.
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smoother than cast iron, not as smooth as all-clad stainless, but pretty smooth.
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The literature that comes with Lodge cast iron says it's suitable for glass cooktops, but warns not to slide the cookware. That makes sense, because cast iron is very heavy. I use my cast iron on my glass cooktop and have had no problems, but I'm very careful to set it down gently, and I try not to slide any kind of cookware on it to avoid scratches.Cast iron retains heat a long time, so take care to not use too high a heat setting, as it won't cool back down as quickly as other pots do. You might want to try a slightly lower heat setting than you normally use at first.
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We used this on a glass cooktop, i cannot remember for sure if it has a TOTALY smooth bottom, but i dont think you will have any issues.
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It is smooth. BUT, questions like this about electric ranges should be directed to Cuisinart.IT IS A GREAT PAN. I LOVE IT. !!! SMALL FLAME THOU8GH.
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No, it really is pretty light, nothing like a heavy cast iron skillet. I use the wok at least twice a week and the way it conducts heat makes it well worth the extra price. I highly recommend it.
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I think so I just have a regular gas stove and a friend of mine has the smooth top electric cooktop and this pan works on both very well. The gas I do have to cook a little lower heat but love this pan!!!
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I'm not sure, but I do know it would on all smooth top stoves. They heat up and stay hot just like cast iron, but they're better because they're non-stick anolon (which is way cool). Also, there is no need to cook on higher levels because they heat up quickly and stay hot longer on lower temps. If for some reason they get too hot and the food begins to burn, it's not always burnt - it's just browned well-done...it doesn't because the good news is it's non-stick! I want to say that they'll work for you, but I can't because I'm not exactly sure of your type of stove. Hope this helps.
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We have the wok. It has a smooth bottom and would be fine on a glass top stove.
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Yes, it has a smooth base. I use it on my glass top stove. I am really happy with this steamer!
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From what I've read Lisa it will wok on an induction cook top. It is quite heavy and you will have to resist the urge to drag it instead of lifting it from the surface. Remember though that the base construction of the Lodge Dutch oven is cast iron. Cast iron heats evenly and is excellent for slow and low stove top simmering. However the rule with cast iron is slow to heat, slow to cool. Here is a good article that might help you out. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/dining/07induction.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
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Yes, I use mine on my smooth top stove and so does my granddaughter. No problems at all.
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Yes, you certainly may. I have been using a Lodge 10.5" griddle on my glass cooktop for nearly 3 years and it has not damaged the cooktop in any way. Two caveats to keep in mind:1) Set it down on the cooktop *gently* - cast iron is heavy and there is a greater risk of breaking the glass if you're not careful.2) If you want to shift the position of the skillet, do NOT slide it - instead, lift it up and move it where you want, then set it down carefully. The bottom of cast iron is not smooth like aluminum or stainless cookware, if you slide it on a glass cooktop it may scratch it. Yes, you certainly may. I have been using a Lodge 10.5" griddle on my glass cooktop for nearly 3 years and it has not damaged the cooktop in any way. Two caveats to keep in mind:1) Set it down on the cooktop *gently* - cast iron is heavy and there is a greater risk of breaking the glass if you're not careful.2) If you want to shift the position of the skillet, do NOT slide it - instead, lift it up and move it where you want, then set it down carefully. The bottom of cast iron is not smooth like aluminum or stainless cookware, if you slide it on a glass cooktop it may... » Read More Yes, you certainly may. I have been using a Lodge 10.5" griddle on my glass cooktop for nearly 3 years and it has not damaged the cooktop in any way. Two caveats to keep in mind:1) Set it down on the cooktop *gently* - cast iron is heavy and there is a greater risk of breaking the glass if you're not careful.2) If you want to shift the position of the skillet, do NOT slide it - instead, lift it up and move it where you want, then set it down carefully. The bottom of cast iron is not smooth like aluminum or stainless cookware, if you slide it on a glass cooktop it may scratch it. « Show Less