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Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
USING THE RANGE: Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues 
sometimes appear as scratches on the 
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned 
immediately. Because of its low melting 
point, thin weight aluminum should not 
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can 
appear as scratches. The residues can 
be removed, as long as the cooktop 
is cleaned immediately. However, do 
not let these pots boil dry. Overheated 
metal can bond to glass cooktops. An 
overheated copper bottom pot will leave 
a residue that will permanently stain the 
cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
not recommended
Heating empty pans can cause 
permanent damage to cooktop glass. 
The enamel can melt and bond to the 
ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
not recommended
Poor performance. Will scratch the 
surface.
Stoneware:
not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the 
surface.
Cast Iron:
not recommended—unless designed 
specifically for glass cooktops
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb 
heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using 
a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or 
warped bottoms are not recommended.
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the 
glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks on the glass cooktop.
For Best Results
   Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not 
place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet 
lids. Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when 
cool.
   Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of 
wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
   We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed 
wok. They are available at your local retail store. The 
bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as 
the surface element to ensure proper contact.
   Some special cooking procedures require specific 
cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat 
fryers. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be 
the correct size.