I have a glass cooktop. Anyone here use this set on one? When I read the warnings on the paper that came with it, I was very hesitant to try it out. Can I use the high temp setting for boiling water, stir fries, etc?
191895
It is great on a glass top stove. I have a glass top and this cookware does not scratch it at all. You can boil, use stove on high setting and no harm at all. It is the only cookware I will use on such a delicate stovetop. Don"t be afraid to use this--but as the other reviewer says--the non-stick coating comes off way too easily even when extremely careful.
1284117
I use it on my glass top stove with no problem. I first bring whatever I am cooking at a high temp to start. When it has reached the point that the temp is too high, I remove the pot and turn the burner down to low and then place the simmer mat on the burner. I then place the pot on the simmer mat. It takes a little longer for it to simmer but it eventually will and you never have to worry about it burning.
2203700
I do not have a glass cooktop, but have in past. I don't see what harm it would cause to the cooktop or vice versa to the pan...
1047984
@TJL Bates: I bought this set when I was forced to change my cookware because we transitioned to an induction cooktop. I have been nothing but thrilled (and I'm an avid home chef)! I use metal utensils all the time with this cookware! Admittedly, I avoided doing so at first, but eventually habit and mindlessness took over. I've seen some superficial marks on the cookware immediately after cooking, but nothing significant that didn't also come off after cleaning. If you like your cookware to look brand new after lots of use, then maybe avoid metal utensils, but if you're just asking for durability of everyday use I think you'll be very happy with this cookware set, however you may use it! BTW- make the very small investment in a bottle of Bartender's Friend (an excellent Stainless Steel cleaner if you're not familiar) and practically anything you do to this or any other cookware will virtually disappear.
941994
I do not belive it is safe for Glass Top Ranges -- the bottom is very flat and would build up a lot of heat and would most likely break the glass top. I did place mine on the glass top stove for a short period of time in an emergency situation. I use an outdoor single propane burner unit -- works amazing! This is the type I have: Bayou Classic SP50 Tall High-Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker -- The presure canner works great on it -- keeps the heat and steam outside and is lower than a stove top which makes it easier to load and unload the canner. If you go this route, make sure you check your propane level before you start! I do not belive it is safe for Glass Top Ranges -- the bottom is very flat and would build up a lot of heat and would most likely break the glass top. I did place mine on the glass top stove for a short period of time in an emergency situation. I use an outdoor single propane burner unit -- works amazing! This is the type I have: Bayou Classic SP50 Tall High-Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker -- The presure canner works great on it -- keeps the heat and steam outside and is lower than a stove top which makes it easier to load and unload the canner. If you go this route, make sure you check your... » Read More I do not belive it is safe for Glass Top Ranges -- the bottom is very flat and would build up a lot of heat and would most likely break the glass top. I did place mine on the glass top stove for a short period of time in an emergency situation. I use an outdoor single propane burner unit -- works amazing! This is the type I have: Bayou Classic SP50 Tall High-Pressure Outdoor Gas Cooker -- The presure canner works great on it -- keeps the heat and steam outside and is lower than a stove top which makes it easier to load and unload the canner. If you go this route, make sure you check your propane level before you start! « Show Less
902513
I have a glass top stove in my house, an induction cook-top(single burner) and a gas stove in my motor-home. I love cooking with them but if it boils over, the hot liquid travels down the handle to the hole. So, I just keep an eye out and put a spoon rest under the hole where I put my stir spoon anyway.
917450
The question is poor. There's nothing about a glass cooktop that makes a pan work or not; it has only to do with the heating mechanism, which might be coils or it might be induction. That's the important information to supply.
107612
I would imagine so, but I don't have a glass cook top. My stove is circa 1950's original with electric coil burners. I've had the counter glass over it while it was cooling and it hadn't been damaged--I also waited until the stove burner was just 'warm' before using it as counter space. You may want to contact the seller or manufacturer to see how high of a temperature the tempered glass can handle.
1282817
I am considering buying them also. I have had a ceramic cooktop for almost 20 years now. You are never supposed to set any hot pan on a part of the cooktop that is cool. You always set a hot pan either on the hot burner, or on a hot mat or potholders off to the side. You are never supposed to set or store anything on the unheated part of the cooktop. The main thing with a ceramic cooktop, is the smoothness of the bottom of the pans, they must be fairly smooth on the bottom. Does anybody know if they are?
1281560
I have been using mine on a smooth glass cooktop without any problems. Works great!
1037659
I use my set on a glass top stove all the time. I don't have any problems with it. I would recommend its use for it.
789276
I use a glass top stove, and never take the heat over med to med-hi. Anything over that burns the pan and ruins the food.
1299606
Not that I noticed on my instructions. I have a glass top stove and that is why I have been buying this particular line of pots and pans. They are well made, inexpensive and dishwasher safe! Did you try asking Cuisinart?
653398
I'm not sure why the instructions say not to use on a glass top, but I have used it many times on my glass top with no problems. Probably if you used it for more time than the 25-30 minutes most things call for, it may get too hot, but I have using it for years (this is my third one) without damage to either the cooker or the stove top.
191896
We use it on the glass cook top all the time. My wife is very disappointed in the set- the finish has severely faded over time, and the non-stick coating has started flaking when it bumps anything else that's hard.
805223
This is not a good idea for a stove top or a hot plate, you should use a stand wire grid with flame for heat adjustment for this glass wear. Reason I say that is heat absorption for the surface may not be sufficient to keep it from cracking the Corning Pyrex base.. If you do you better test it with water with salt and keep an eye on it. Be ready to shut it down if it cracks.
2242903
Yes, I have a glass top stove and I do not have any problems. Holds the heat and cooks fast.