Cookware For Radiant Glass Cooktop - GE 600 Series Owner's Manual

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.
Recommended
Stainless Steel
This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat or as the manufacturer
recommends.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
Aluminum:
using a straight edge.
Heavy weight recommended. Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes
appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately.
Copper Bottom:
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.
Enamel (painted) on Cast Iron:
Recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Not Recommended
Enamel (painted) on Steel:
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop glass. The enamel
can melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
Pans with rounded, curved,
Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
Stoneware:
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron:
Not recommended unless designed specifically for glass cooktops. Slow to absorb
heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
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