Carbon Steel cookware is okay as long as the cookware has a flat bottom and is smooth to prevent against scratching. Porcelain/Enamel pans give good performance only if they have a thick, flat bottom. Avoid boiling these pans dry as the porcelain/enamel can melt and fuse to the cooktop surface.
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FAQ
Do you need special pans for flat top stoves?
Stainless steel, aluminum, copper and titanium are the preferred materials, which isn’t terribly different from your usual cookware. But the construction specific to the best cookware for glass top stoves creates an even heating surface and smoother base to prevent cracking and scratching.
What pans should not be used on a glass top stove?
The materials that don’t work well on glass top stoves are cast iron, stoneware, and other glass or ceramic cookware. These are typically rough and can very easily cause scratches, especially when dragged across the smooth surface while full of food.
Can you use a skillet on a flat top?
Cast iron cookware is safe to use on ceramic-glass stoves and cooktops and shouldn’t cause damage to the pan or cooking surface when you follow the right tips. Because cast iron is heavy, always place it gently on the cooktop and pick up, rather than slide, when you need to move it around.