Glass top Range and Cast Iron Pans??

Question

I love my cast iron pans but alslo love the sleek design of smooth top ranges. We are told not to use these kinds of pans on them.. Does anyone have suggestions on quality cookware "without teflon nonstick" that is safe for smoothglass ranges. like a porcelain enameled or something, Does that work without hurting. I did use cast iron for a couple mos on my last range before learning not too, I never had a problem. Does anyone break the rules and use the black cast iron anyway. I am careful and wouldn't slide it or set it down hard on the glass.

Answer 1

If you are careful with them, I dont see why not. If you notice scratching of the glass top stove, then I would quit using them. The stove tops are expensive if you break them, I believe this is why they tell you not to use cast iron, because of the weight. We have one, and love it, although I prefer non-stick to cast iron myself.

Answer 2

I use mine all the time on the glass time without a problem.  I guess they say this to avoid the problem of people dropping it on the glass.

Answer 3

i have a glass top stove i dont dare use my cast iron on top but i do use them to bake with in the oven, as for cookware for the top you can buy glass cookware, I use stering silver cookware on the range you can get good stuff at walmart for really good prices.

Answer 4

I think the only risk to those glass cook tops is scratching.  As long as you don't slide and spin the pan around on the heating eye, you shoudl be fine.