Is this safe for ceramic cooktops? I have read that cast iron is not because of the way it retains heat and the weight of it if not handled carefully
246610
I have a ceramic cooktop and the HUGE DeBuyer pan, and it works fine...BUT, if you dropped it a couple of inches I could definitely see this pan breaking the cooktop. It's a two-hander, for sure, at least the size I bought.
246611
I use these pans on my Thermador glass cooktop without a problem. They are no different than my All-Clad pans from that perspective. The value-added they bring is that they can be conditioned to become a non-stick pan just like cast iron but without the concern that they will scratch the surface of the cooktop.
246612
Yes it is safe for glass cooktops. The steel isn't porous and rough like cast iron. Also, the DeBuyer pans are suitable for induction stoves. I own a complete set of these pans from the 16" to the small saute pan...I love them all.
580296
I wouldn't recommend it. The nature of the ceramic doesn't appear to be stable enough to withstand direct heat. And I don't recall the manufacturer stating it could be used on the stovetop. Hope this helps...
617535
I almost exclusively use cast iron and have had no problem. I love my cast iron and they work great on this.
21417
That's probably ok. I ended up ruining mine be repeatedly heating it without anything in it (I kept getting the burner knobs mixed up). Eventually the enamel coating popped off the iron core. So there is some temperature sensitivity in the enamel coating. Granted, I was stupid. I should have been more careful. :(
1500555
Yes ! That's the great thing about cast iron ! Just don't drop it on the glass top ! LOL
1282816
That's weird that the instructions say that. At the Rachael Ray store at Cooking.com, it says that this set (the hard anodized set) is safe for use on ceramic and glass cooktops.
3580
This pot was bought as a gift for my daughter who does not have a glass ceramic stove top. The pot came wrapped in plastic so I did not check out the bottom of it. I have a ceramic stove top and the pans that I have that have grooves in them have not scratched my cooktop. Don't know if my answer will be of any help to you.
2104673
Yes it can. I have a ceramic cooktop and use this pan without any problem. It heats evenly and doesn't mar my cooktop. Love it!!
1292874
The bottom is relatively flat. We have several that we use on a ceramic cooktop and they work just fine. Because the bottom is very smooth unlike cast iron, you can move it around a bit on the ceramic top without scratching. We also use our cast iron but you need to be very careful moving that around. Give one pan a try see how you like it. I'm sure after a while it will be your go to pan.
1160571
I would be interested to know this as well. I have had 2 different ceramic cooktops stoves and have never had a pan stick to it. I am wondering if the reviewer who made this comment had something on the cooktop that caused the pan to stick to it.
261731
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.
789278
Like Teflon-coated pans, ceramic coated ones should not be used above medium heat. They are great for cooking egg and other "delicate" dishes using low to medium-low heat. To cook meats where higher heats are desired, I would recommend going back to your iron skillet. Higher heats will rapidly degrade the coating's non-stick properties. We have a ceramic pan of a different manufacturer that is several years old. The surface still feels smooth like the day we bought it, but there is no temperature low enough to keep eggs from sticking and sticking hard. Kind of ruins the omelet!
272496
ALL of my cast iron le creuset pans work GREAT on this cooktop! what an energy/time/added-kitchen-heat saver! enjoy the combo!!i wouldn't recommend "scooting" the pan [ANY cast iron pan] across the cooking surface, just in case of rough spots on the pan that might damage the cooktop.[special note: of course, the stoneware/bakeware won't work, but i'm sure that isn't your question.]
187748
I have a glass top stove and use my cast iron pans daily. I have never had an issue with breaking or cracking. Just be careful putting the pans on the stove. I love my cast iron and would not use anything else!
171188
I cannot say if this is "officially" safe for ceramic knives but, I have 5 ceramic knives that I use constantly and store in this block (I cater out of my home. Lots of in and out.) and I do not see any scratching or wear and tear on them.
1223154
Yes I think so. My stove is ceramic but with gas top grills. The cookware is probably better suited for flat ceramic type heating systems because it works based on conduction heat but works with all types of stove tops. It is a heavy type of cookware. The bottoms are smooth other than the brand name imprint into the steel bottoms.
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.