i;ve been told never to use cast iron on a ceramic cooktop. will this minimize the danger of damaging cooktop? if not, what am i looking for?
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I would not use cast iron on a ceramic cooktop. Use it in the oven instead. You might contact the cooktop manufacturer for guidance on whether you could use this simmer mat on the ceramic surface. I don't know if there is another product that will allow cast iron use on your cooktop.
1265886
We bought this item for that exact purpose. My husband loves cooking with his cast iron and we also have a ceramic smooth cooktop. We have used this for about a year and have had no problems with our cooktop while using our cast iron cookware.
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...
2278631
the mfgr recommends that you not do that. they recommend using a single hot plate rather than a ceramic stove top. that is what i did.
82935
I have used this and other Lodge cast Iron on my smooth top without a problem. Just be mindful of the temperature because once they warm up they tend to smoke - so lower the heat. Also be careful not to drop or bang the pan on the stove.
170081
I have an induction cooktop burner but have not used it with it but we still use this wok all the time. Induction heating should work great with cast iron, since induction heating requires a magnetic material (iron and magnetic grades of steel). However, it is so heavy and the bottom surface roughened so I would think that you would need to be careful moving it on the cooktop surface to prevent possible scratching.
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This is not cast iron..it is ceramic...dishwasher safe, but I would remove bamboo handle first. Also, Cast iron cookware is usually seasoned with oil...Dishwasher tends to remove this leading to cookware having to be reseasoned. Hope this was helpful.
1459706
I think the people at Lodge ought to start using cast iron cookware, instead of making stuff up. I wouldn't Pam it or oil it once it's seasoned. That is the point of being seasoned. Besides, oil sitting in a pan? Yuck. Nasty. Just use olive oil or something when you go to cook. It's not rocket science. And if you hate my soap and water idea, just clean it with hot water. But dry it on the fire before putting away. It needs to be DRY not oiled.
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The Owner's Manual states: "NEVER place or straddle a cooking pot or utensil over 2 different surface cooking zones heating at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and could cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture." I've found that the burners aren't very picky about pot sizes; best practices would be to use a pan/pot with a bottom not more than 1/2 inch larger than the max size markings, or less than 1/2 inch smaller than the min size markings.
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That's probably ok. I ended up ruining mine be repeatedly heating it without anything in it (I kept getting the burner knobs mixed up). Eventually the enamel coating popped off the iron core. So there is some temperature sensitivity in the enamel coating. Granted, I was stupid. I should have been more careful. :(
1946239
I think using any cast iron may scratch a glass-top stove. I would check with the maker of the stove for sure
580296
I wouldn't recommend it. The nature of the ceramic doesn't appear to be stable enough to withstand direct heat. And I don't recall the manufacturer stating it could be used on the stovetop. Hope this helps...
1035090
I usually use a piece of parchment paper under my cast iron pans to keep them from scratching the surface of my induction cooktop. I'm sure the type that has glass over heating elements would burn parchment though. Induction+Lodge=match made in heaven.
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I can't say definitively, but I've used mine on a regular electric stove and it's been completely fine. I don't believe there are any issues of iron on ceramic but it may be worth a google.
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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?
99670
Oh, it absolutely will damage it. If you're using it in Teflon (non-stick), get a plastic spatula. This one is great for cast iron pans, though!
933556
I use cast iron on my glass top stove all the time with no problems. Just dont slide it around or drop the pan on it and it will be fine
943803
I don't have a bare ceramic cook top. Mine has a grate over the ceramic. The only way that I can think of the wok " dancing " on the ceramic cook top would be if there's any kind of liquid, mainly water based under the wok to begin with.