A glass top stove requires cookware that won’t scratch or damage the smooth surface. It also needs pots and pans that make contact with the heat source evenly so you don’t have hot and cold spots. This means choosing a nonstick set with a flat bottom base or a set of stainless steel pots and pans that has a wide, flat base. The cookware should also be dishwasher safe to prevent scratches on the base and a heavy enough weight so it won’t easily slip or slide on the surface of the stove.
This nonstick set by GreenLife features a ceramic coating derived from sand rather than chemicals. The coating is durable and safe to use with metal utensils and can handle high temperatures. The dark exterior and solid-color interior of each piece sits perfectly flat on a glass ceramic cooktop to provide even heating whether you’re caramelizing onions or searing pork chops. The hard-anodized aluminum interiors of these pots and pans can be used in the oven to 600 F for baking a casserole or browning breadcrumbs.
Choosing the right pots and pans for your glass top stove will help it last longer. Some materials are not recommended for glass top stoves, including aluminum and copper. Those two metals tend to leave residue on the surface of glass stovetops. This may result in cracks and other damage over time. You should also avoid using a heavy pot or pan that could scratch or slide on the smooth surface of your glass top stove.