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? 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... » Read More 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? « Show Less
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.
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.
1445507
I did a lot of reviews on these before I bought them and from everything I read, they were safe to use on the glass top stove. THat being said, when I moved from our apartment to our house, that was my one requirement....no glass top. So I don't have them to confirm they won't ruin the pans, but again I did a lot of research and didn't find anything about that. I will say that I LOVE this set!!!
1959353
We don't have the answer to that question. Suggest you check with the manufacturer. Have never used on a glass top stove. Good Luck.
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.
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
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.
1666041
I don' have a glass top, I use gas. I Have this pan in two sizes and have been using them for a couple of years and use them often. Never had a problem. I Use them for frying, braising, casseroles,steaming. They are so versatile.
1173475
I used it once on a glass top stove and had no trouble. I don't remember reading this warning and now I'm going to check this out more before I use it again.
444953
Hmmm, I have a gas range, but I know smooth cooktops (aka glass top range) pose an issue for canning, particularly for pressure cooker canning. As I'm sure you know, pressure canning uses a higher heat level for foods that are lower in acidity, else the bacteria are not killed. My understanding is that a lot (but not all) of glass top ranges automatically shut off at higher temperatures, such as those involved in pressure canning. That shut off feature protects the stovetop from cracking, but it keeps the temperature too low for pressure canning. I did a little investigating, so try this website to learn if your range is described under the section titled "Guidance Specific to Certain Stoves". Here's the url: http://www.pickyourown.org/cannings4glasstop.htm. Hope this helps.
895989
Honestly, wok cooking should be used with gas or flame style cooking. I fear that glass top won't heat evenly, and will slide around too much.
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.
263451
I use it on my glass cooktop stove with no problem, but if you have concerns about induction, you might want to go to www.lodge.com and find a phone number to call and ask Lodge about induction cooktops.
409203
I've used my Graniteware canner many times on my glass top stove with no problems. You should not drag it across the glass which may be tempting to do. I've never seen this warning before for Graniteware hot water bath canners. I've seen this warning for for pressure canners though as I have an All American Pressure Canner that warns not to use on glass top stoves as it may be too heavy and crack it. I've never used my pressure canner on the glass top stove for this reason.
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.
2250240
I have a glass top stove and these pans do very well. There was no warning with either the cookware or the stove manufacture that there would be any problems. Use the cookwar oa any stove top and enjoy!
403522
Cheryl, although this set of cookware is the best I have ever owned--for a glasstop stove, I do not know if I would be willing to purchase them to use on gas- I would be afraid they would discolor, although I have no proof of that.
2006527
I really can't answer that because I've never had a glass cook top. However, I would contact Lodge company directly to get an answer from them. I do know that if your house (God forbid) ever burns down your Lodge cookware will be just fine and still in usable condition. It's American Made, hooray!