Why is this "not suitable for glass/flat top ranges" (as it says at the top of the page)?
1722528
I think the only reason is that it does not stay in place I have to constantly push it back on top of the burners. If that presents an inconvenience to you, you should not buy this product. Otherwise it is awesome !! I enjoy grilled chicken or a nice juicy grilled burger even when it is cold/raining/snowing or too darn hot to be outside. I also use it to cook cheese-steaks on the flat side just like they do at the shop
1722529
My guess is that the lip of the griddle would rest on the glass or flat top range causing a convection of heat rather than transferring it directly to the griddle. It also doesn't have handles, which would make it difficult to maneuver on a flat surface. It's really made for a gas range; we use ours on the large center burner of our stove, but you could probably put it over two separate burners. I do not know a definitive answer to your question.
659885
I used it on a glass electric range and it worked fine. The bottom is a smooth very true flat surface. I love cooking with it!
614641
I had no such problem with either of the 2 tables I ordered (at separate times). You may have to exchange yours. Mine are 1 piece and there's no way the glass could be separated from the table. Sounds like a defect by the manufacturer to me. But I know you'll love yours if this problem is taken care of.
166899
Yes this is because the glass is not high quality.This is Chinese made. One of the reasons I returned mine.
1816886
I am using it on a glass top. It does have a ridge around the edge, and is a tad big for my bridge burners. I use it mostly for pancakes and it is fine. I would replace it with the same model if something happened to the one I have. I hope this helps. I could not find anything in any store where I live. I am happy with this purchase. Linda
1534672
You can use it on a glass top range, just don't turn on the heat, it has a foam rubbet backing that will melt.
1604729
I'm no expert, but I cannot think of a reason why that application is unsuitable. I use this glass in my gas fireplace on the living rpom. An exterior bowl or pit should be fine
610608
Don't ever do that. The top neither the glass is heat resistant. Unless you want to ruin your investment.
344163
I use mine on a glass top range. You just have to be careful when you set it down... it's heavy. I wouldn't slide it around since that would probably scratch the stove top.
1206549
I doubt it. You could flatten the outside but the bevel on the inside edges would not be accessible. A fine set of diamond files is the best. Second is flat thick glass and a very fine abrasive laid to the edge such as micro mesh and carefully drawing the interior edges along the edge of the glass. The flat is simple.
435626
I have a glass top electric range. They work well on this range. I like these pans alot and they are not too light as some say.
1359827
I would be very leery about using glass as a flat surface next to burners. Are the other two burners you use gas? Or are they electric? There is bound to be intense heat involved if the glass edge is anywhere close to flame or a heating element. I don't know if the glass is tempered or designed for such temperature extremes. Furthermore, this item has little plastic feet in the corners that could melt. I'm sorry, but without asking the manufacturer directly if it could tolerate this, I wouldn't do it.
31066
Should work perfectly fine on a glass top range. With that said I would caution its use because it is quite heavy. Setting it down too hard has potential to crack the glass.
646973
I am not sure...I have a gas range. It does work well for paella and I do not see any reason why it wouldn't work on a glass-ceramic top unless you have to you special cookware??
430342
Not easily - you'd probably risk glass damage. However, I wouldn't doubt some manufacturing variation.
1240088
I would not recommend using this on a smooth top range due to the fact that it warps and you cannot maintain an even temperature.
632543
I assume your question is specifically related to a cable guided parallel rule, in which case this could potentially be installed and used with this table if you found a durable way to attach the cable anchors to the glass surface, e.g.: with a glass compatible adhesive or bracketing to the metal sub-frame under the perimeter of the glass. The glass top is truly seamless, with smooth polished edges relatively flush with the edges of the sub-frame, and the glass is completely unobstructed except for a pencil ledge on the front edge which can be raised to extend above the edge of the glass or kept lowered to remain out of the way. This movable pencil ledge could easily be omitted from the table assembly if it somehow caused interference with your cable anchor mounts.