I have a glass top stove, can I still use cast iron?
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I usually use a piece of parchment paper under my cast iron pans to keep them from scratching the surface of my induction cooktop. I'm sure the type that has glass over heating elements would burn parchment though. Induction+Lodge=match made in heaven.
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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
1035092
The answer is yes, you can. But before you do, run your hand very carefully on the bottom of the pan to see if it is completely smooth. If you feel a bit of roughness (there shouldn't be much if any), gently rub fine steel wool over the entire bottom until it feels smooth. Then wash with soap and water, dry, and smear a thin layer of cooking oil on a paper towel, wiping off any excess. Hope this helps!
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Yes, I have a ceramic cook top and I use the waxy cleaner that polishes and helps prevent scratching and I'm careful to pick up and set down when I need to move the cast iron ware. If you slide it around, you'll scratch up the glass surface. I've been using the cast iron for the whole 3 years I've had the cook top and it still looks new.
1035094
The drawback would be possible scratching the glasstop.Cast Iron is the Swiss Army knife of cookware.
692716
I don't see why not can you use your other cook were on your ceramic glass stovetop??? If you can then you can use this one also
1401590
This type of roaster should not be used on a glass top stove because of risk of melting the enamel and damaging the cooktop. While the pan can be used on other types of stove tops, the pans are thin and not made to conduct heat as well as other more appropriate stovetop cookware.
1308753
Most definitely. Cast iron items were used on open flames by the pioneers. My sister uses it on her gas top stove all the time and loves the way food turns out. Nothing like cast iron.
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I don't see why not... I assume that you've got induction hobs in that "glass" cooktop and all they require is that the pot is magnetic and cast iron is. Note, you can heat things very fast with an induction hob so don't overdo it and ruin your dutch oven.
1860042
I do not know. Are there specific pots you can use on a glass top stove? This is an aluminum pot ... which I absolutely love ... if that helps at all.
1107780
You can use steel or cast iron. Glass or aluminum do NOT work on this stovetop.
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From what I have read, they do not recommend using iron cookware on glass top stoves. I gave all of mine to my son, who has a gas stove. I bought this item for him for Christmas. However, my brother-in-law does use his on a glass top stove all the time, so I guess it's up to the individual. I had to give my son some other cookware that wasn't even on the bottom and was wearing away all the little dots on my cooktop.
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I'm sure you can, even though I don't have a glass cooktop. It should work just as well as it does on my electric burners. Make sure you don't turn the heat up too high, though.
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I don't think so. My stove does not recommend it for the glass top. It does recommend cast iron cookery in the oven. I think it would scratch the surface. I will just use on the extra side burner on my grill or try making waffles in the oven.
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I have a new ceramic flat-top electric stove and the manual says DO NOT use glass cookware on this type of stove. It will scratch the surface.
1946238
Yes. I use all my cast iron pots/skillets on my glass top. You just have to use care not to set it down too hard. That's the case with these glass top cookers anyway.
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Found this: Paula Deen's enamel-coated porcelain cookware and aluminum or stainless steel cookware are not safe to use on glass stove tops, according to the product specifications. Your stove's operation manual may also provide some insight into what type of cookware is best to use on the stovetop and what type of cookware should be avoided.
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Yes. I have a glass. Top stove as well and I have had no problems. I love this cookware!
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We have always used it on a gas stove. Haven't tried it on our glass top stove. I don't see any reason why not. My wife uses other cast iron griddles and such on the glass top. Our Aebleskiver pans are primarily used with about a dozen other pans at our Aebleskiver booth during Danish Festival in Greenville Michigan. I would say go for it. Aebleskivers are great with a bit of powdered sugar or brown sugar and Cinnamon.
2118595
Good question. Unfortunately, I have a gas stove. I'm unfamiliar with requirements of glass top stoves.
733711
I really don't know but I would suspect the cast iron might scratch the glass top.... I'd just check with the manufacture of the stove about using any cast iron on the surface.