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Ceramic Stovetop
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Debbie
11/19/08
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I got a brand new Samsung stove with the ceramic cooktop. I have read back through the threads and see many about spills but only a few about scratches. Have only used a few times and have many smaller scratches and one large which was admittedly my fault. But with all the smaller ones I can't imagine what this is going to look like in a year? Is there anything that works for scratches? I also find this cooktop hard to clean as it has to be buffed every time. Some certainly must be better than others as my sister has had hers for four years with no scratches and just wipes it down with a damp cloth.
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ellen
11/19/08
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It sounds like you need to check your pot bottoms, you may need new pots for Christmas, and of course, not slide the pots on the burners, which is a hard habit to break. Does your sisiter have the same brand and model?
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Penny
12/26/08
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Is Paderno cookware OK to use on ceramic cooktops?
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ellen
12/26/08
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Not familiar with this brand. Maybe our readers can help.
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Jennifer
01/02/09
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I have a GE creamic stovetop and the largest burner now has cracks all through it. I do not have any othe the pots that you describe. All my pots are fairly new and sit flat on the burner.
Is there anything else that could cause the glass to crack? From what you have said in other threads, it appears to be cheaper to buy a new one than to get a new top.
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ellen
01/02/09
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You can replace the glass top only for 2-500 dollars, depending on the brand. If replacing, consider a closed burner NOT ceramic top...
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Bob
01/02/09
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I have a Jenn Air stove with ceramic cooking surfaces--drop-in units with two burners per side. I just bought a large stock pot and found that its diameter is too great to allow full surface contact as the pot rests on the lip surrounding the cooking surface. It seems like I'm out of luck and will be limited to pots with a small enough diameter to allow full contact. Any suggestions?
Thank you.
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ellen
01/02/09
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A hot plate for the stock pot.
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Barb
02/02/09
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My gosh, it is ridiculous how the pots have to exactly fit exactly. The companies that make the pots need to keep this in mind when they are designing these pans.
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ellen
02/02/09
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They suggest that the pan be within 1 inch of the diameter of the burner, which gives a little leeway.
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Debra
04/06/09
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This site has been soooo helpful for me with my new glass cooktop range. Can't find the answer to this question, though: What are the "rules" about setting hot pans from the oven on the cold glasstop? Thanks!
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ellen
04/06/09
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This can start a crack on the top! As can setting it on a damp dishtowel on the top. That is one of the inconveniences- we are so used to pulling pans out of the oven and resting them on the stove top.
Get a pad and put it on the counter next to the top, to save your top.
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Debra
04/11/09
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Thanks so much! That'll definitely take some getting used to. I'm adjusting to this stove -- and it DOES take some getting used to. I've never been so obsessive about cleaning something in my life! I am terrified I'll get a permanent spot and someone will have to talk me down from a high ledge. This is sooo not me, all this obsession about cleaning. I'll lighten up, eventually, right? It does, however, cook food amazingly evenly. So far, nothing sticks to the bottom of the pots because there are no "hot spots." I like it, but it sure takes some getting used to.
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barb
04/20/09
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I am starting to relax a bit with my new ( Dec.) stove. I was also obsessing and cleaning it like crazy. Once I got the pan size thing figured out, I'm pretty happy with it.
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Michael
04/21/09
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My wife and I have a "new" glass stove top (bisk) and would like to know if there is any way to change the color to black? The bisk color is hard to keep clean.. Thanks
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ellen
04/22/09
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You can replace the glass top (cost 2-500) but they are ALL hard to keep clean.
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carol
04/29/09
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I have a new black glass stove top by Jenn-air, that has only been in use for less than a week. Already I can see a cloudy spot on one of the burners. I don't have copper or aluminum pans so does anyone know what caused this?
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ellen
04/30/09
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Maybe nobody told you that the OUTSIDE of the pots needs to be scoured absolutely clean to help prevent this? There are cleaning tips on several of the ceramic cook top threads. It is a very common result.
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carol
04/30/09
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Thank you ellen, no I didn't know that one, but I looked at the pot and it doesn't look dirty at all. I don't suppose it will come off either? Am seriously thinking of taking it back and ordering a coil. Unfortunately we don't have gas here and we are not hooked up to propane. I thought I was taking such good care of it too, cleaning it thoroughly after each use!!!
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ellen
05/01/09
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You might try the regular Mr. Clean Magic eraser before you give up, just be sure to rinse and dry after.
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carol
05/15/09
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I goofed and let my teakettle burn dry on my new black ceramic stove top. It even melted a little. I have cleaned it up and used both the cream cleaner and the razor blade scrapper and have now a fairly smooth surface but all around the ring is white, some areas larger than others. Is it safe to use even tho it doesn't look nice?
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ellen
05/15/09
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Yes, but I would turn it to the lowest possible heat and scrape some more before using. And keep at medium high or lower.
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claudette
10/08/09
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I too have a whitish ring in one of my burners. Just bought the stove 2 months ago and have used it very genltly. I used all the recommended cleaning supplies on it. Not sure is the ring is permanent. I would never buy this type of stove again. Too hard on the nerves. I am afraid all the burner will look like this. what do I do
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ellen
10/08/09
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Have you thoroughly cleaned the bottom of your pots? Besides that, check out the buffing and cleaning recommendations on the several ceramic threads.
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Roxanna
10/08/09
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Just bought a "Kenmore Elite" ceramic cooktop and am really nervous. Wish we could have purchased gas but we are on propane.All my pans are Revere Ware with copper bottoms. Can I use them? If not what do you recommend I buy? I also have a brand new set of aluminum pans someone gave me. Help!!!!! thank you
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ellen
10/08/09
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You can use them. Before the first time, scrub the bottoms really thoroughly and rinse the bottoms really thoroughly. Never put them on the burner empty, even "for just a minute" and don't let them cook dry. Keep the burners at medium high or lower. Use pans that fit the burenr- 1 inch or less difference between the burner and the diameter of the pan. Good luck.
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roxanna
10/08/09
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thanks Ellen. Does this include aluminum farberware? How abour Circulon? Appreciate your help.
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roxanna
10/08/09
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Ellen what does it mean "a bridge " in order to use a griddle on a ceramic cooktop? Thanks so much again
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ellen
10/08/09
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Bottoms must be perfectly flat, most circulon has ridges, just look and check. A bridge element is built in at the factory under the glass to allow you to use 2 burners under one pan or large griddle. If you don't have it, you can crack the top trying to use the two burners under one pan or griddle.
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Laura
10/18/09
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help!!! I am staying at my friends appartment for a month and my boyfriend cooked me a stir fry dinner on her ceramic black miele stove. Once he had finished we notice surface scratches all over the hob!!!! will Maas work on this do you think? The scratches don't feel deep although there looks like a lot...please help!!!
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ellen
10/18/09
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Start now with the MAAS. He probably shook the wok back and forth, standard with stirfry and absolutely deadly on these tops. You may not be able to get all the scratches out, if you can feel them at all they are very hard to remove.
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laura
10/18/09
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I can't really feel anything... so I am hoping MAAs will help. Tried to find some today in Home depot but may just order on line as they didn't have it. Fingers crossed!! Is there a special colour polish to get at all? Thanks
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ellen
10/18/09
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Not that I know of.
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Laura
10/18/09
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I have just ordered the concerntrated MAAS polish on line. We were thinking tho...the scratches seem to be quite wide and a grey/silver colour. Almost as if the pan he used has scratched the hob...taking off the first layer..is that possible? if so, will the MAAs still work do you think? Thank you Ellen for your advice.
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ellen
10/18/09
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That is just what it probably did do and why the manuals for these tops stress that you not slide spin or shake the pans on the surface. But it may be color from the bottom of the pot, so that would come off.
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Laura
10/18/09
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How can we know the difference? We have tried to use SOS on it lightly but It didn't seem to make any difference. So I am assuming it is scratched.
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ellen
10/19/09
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No, NO SOS. It is glass!!! If the MAAS takes it off, it is discoloration; if it doesn't it is scratches. You are making it worse with your efforts, not better.
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laura
10/20/09
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oh dear...feel like crying! well we will wait for the maas to arrive and hope for the best. Thank you
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soren
10/29/09
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If a lid has popped of a saucepan and chiped the edge of a ceramic cooktop. The damage is only cosmetic, i.e. not cracked through ... what do you recommend?
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ellen
10/29/09
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Ignore it. If it is rough and might cut someone you can smooth it down with emery paper.
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Gail
10/30/09
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I have a new Maytag ceramic glass stove and there is a black ring forming on one of the
burners. It is not food. How do I get it off. I tried the ceramic cleaner they give you at purchase but it isn't working.
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Wendy
11/02/09
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I have a 20+ year old Frigidaire Elite Black ceramic stovetop. I have lost my manual to do the self clean. Can anyone help.
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ellen
11/02/09
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877-808-4195 is the number for the Frigidaire parts department. They may be able to replace your manual. Also, they made a Kenmore same design, so maybe Sears parts can help.
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Willow
11/25/09
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Hi. I have a Maytag MER57300AAA with one of the burners not heating and the other one not being able to adjust the heat.
First, to fix the non working burner do I need to replace the whole burner element or just the limiter? The cost is more for the new burner element.
Second, how do I fix the other burner to be able to adjust the hotness of the burner.
Thanks
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ellen
11/25/09
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Suggest you try fixya.com, I am not the right person to answer this question...
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tanya
02/08/10
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One of my burners is not working. Wondering why this is and what I have to do to fix it.
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ellen
02/08/10
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Usually, the thermostatic control goes out To fix, you take the top off, replace the burner, and replace the top.
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Denice
02/10/10
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I have had my LG glass top stove for almost 2 years and have had to have repairs twice. The first time the whole top unit had to be replaced, the second time one of the burners stopped working. While the repairman was here he said I could use a flat razor to get burnt stuff off of the glass top. He said that if you don't get it off it may crack the top.
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ellen
02/10/10
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It can indeed start a crack. Cleaner and a razor are recommended. You have to keep these tops and the pan bottoms absolutely clean, and it is crucial not to cook on a dirty burner.
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Linda Malcolm
02/13/10
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Hi, I have a ceramic stove top, and just recieved a new set of Paula Deen Porcelain Enamel Cookware. The instructions suggest not using on glass or ceramic stovetops. What would the harm be? Also, most brands have the one qt. saucepan in with the set, which is sooo much smaller than the burner. Can this be used, or is it a waste?
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ellen
02/13/10
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The porcelain can melt and fuse permanently to glass top. If you do use them on this top, NEVER put the heat above medium high.
With these burners, the burner needs to be 1 inch within the size of the pot, or the thermostatic control won't work as well.
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april
03/02/10
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i've recently noticed the corner of my gas range ceramic top has 2 chipped pieces. can i use crazy glut to mend it. the cracks are not near the burners at all.
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ellen
03/02/10
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I have never used or recommended crazy glue on these because of the heat. It does work with glass, so you might try it if it is chips. If it is cracks, no, and start saving for the replacement top...
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APRIL
03/03/10
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thank you ellen, it worked at least for now. i basically glued it not to lose the small chipped pieces, although they were still connected to the underglue base, i wanted to reinforce them. thankfully its the far edge of the glasstop and not near the burner. i can only guess it chipped and cracked with a large heavy pot being slid off instead of lifted. lesson learned!
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Laura
03/14/10
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Ceramic - Glass Stovetop
what is the difference between glass and ceramic stovetop. If I didn't purchase it and don't have the paperwork, How do I know which is what I have? All it has on it is Frigidaire Gallery Series. I need to figure out what to use to clean it, what type of cookware I can use, etc.
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Elsa
03/15/10
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Hey there,
This site is wonderful! I have been giong crazy out of my mind keeping my stupid stovetop clean. Now I am getting little dips in the cooktop, not chips but indents.. they are all over one of the burners.. what is happening. This stove isnt even 8 months old yet. Its a whirlpool and I spent a good $800 bucks on it. Its crazy that there are indents in the top already.. any help :(
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ellen
03/15/10
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Laura, these are usually used as interchangeable terms, glass top and ceramic top have the same bad habits.
Elsa, at 8 months it should still be under warranty and pitting like that is NOT normal. Get the service rep out to look at it before the warranty runs out.
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Peggy
03/20/10
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Are the burners supposed to stay red whil on, or do they light up and turn off throught being used?
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ellen
03/21/10
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Peggy, don't know your brand or model of stove. The best first inquiry would be to the customer service department at the manufacturer.
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Jan
04/06/10
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What is the best brand of cookware to purchase for my new LG glass-topped stove? I am
VERY afraid of scratches!!!
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ellen
04/08/10
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Jan, youWILL get scratches. Someone will slide a pan around, or cook in one with something on the bottom; it is the nature of these tops to get scratched.
That said, don't use regular cast iron if you are dead set on trying to avoid them. Other than that, most readers have good luck with multi-ply (aluminum core, stainless outside) flat pans.
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Zoe
08/06/10
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help! renting a home and I have left an empty pan on the ceramic burner for 1 minute, now there is a silver ring!!! is there anything that will take it off? tried the scraper it got a little off, but alot of it wont budge- help please!
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ellen
08/06/10
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Zoe, these are quite difficult to clean. Read the tips on this and the other threads for ceramic tops- there are several- and good luck.
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MAE
09/23/10
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Details to the following are below:
GLASS CERAMIC COOKTOP; COLOR;CLEANING SOLUTION; PANS
I desired the sleek look of a glass ceramic cooktop, so I purchased a stainless steel GE trivection oven with a black ceramic glass top (a friend had the hard to clean white top).
Black is a problem to clean as well.
Regret that I purchased: A. glass ceramic top cooktop B. stainless steel finish C. GE product due to poor design of sides and leveling legs.
HOW TO CLEAN: Best solution I have found was the Scotch Brite Cook Top Cleaner and Handle I got at Home Depot. It was significantly easier and better than the yellow pad and the liquid cleaner. Little pricey but worth it.
Don't use iron pans, their exterior surface scratches the top.
Don't use pans that have ancient cooked on fat or stains on the exterior. You can't clean it off the pan, but it still creates havoc with the ceramic glass cook top.
Don't let ANYTHING accidentally boil over, the minerals/protein will deposit.
Don't put the pan on the cooktop if it is wet on the exterior, dry it well first. You will get stains if you don't and popping sounds.
I am purchasing new pans with a pristine exterior to reduce my headache of cleaning.
I hope this info is helpful. Mae
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ellen
09/23/10
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Good luck, Mae.
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Diana
10/22/10
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I don't understand the problems or worries that everyone is having. I have had my black top Whirlpool for probably 15 years and I haven't had any problems. I clean it with the cream stove top cleaner and the razor blade scraper. I love my stove.
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Darlene
11/14/10
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When I get the black burned on ring on my glass cooktop, I pour Amonia on a paper towel and lay it on the black ring. I put a large pot lid over the amonia towel to contain the fumes. After about 15 to 30 minutes comes off easily with a scotchbrite pad.
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ellen
11/15/10
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Just be SURE it is a stainless steel pot, not aluminum, which interacts with ammonia.
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Bonnie
11/19/10
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I just got my black ceramic stove top last night. I have old pots and pans that have the ridges and rings on them for even heat. Can I use them. I really liked the look of this stove but now I am worried I made a mistake.
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ellen
11/19/10
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The ridges and rings destroy the capacity of ceramic stove sensors to heat properly. Besides which, the inevitable crud in the rings will mark and scar the new top. You need new pots and pans. Christmas is coming...
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Bonnie
11/19/10
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Any suggestions on name brands or type?
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ellen
11/19/10
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If you read through the various cooktop threads, you will see comments from many readers. Try to but pans that are within 1 inch of the diameter of the burners- too large or too small don't work well with these stoves.
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Jerry
12/01/10
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Our friend bought KitchenAid range Model YKER807SP02. It was delivered on November 25 and the cooktop cracked, while she was cooking, on November 30. The crack runs from the middle of the cooktop diagonally across the front right burner she was using. Has anybody seen anything like this?
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ellen
12/01/10
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Yes. Send it back immediately.
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Sheila
12/21/10
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I pitted my ceramic stove top today when fudge boiled over. I didn't get the sugar off in time and it cooked onto the stove top. Are the other burners on my stove safe to use? Is it possible to replace just my stove top (range type) or should I get a new unit?
Thanks.
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ellen
12/22/10
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Yes, sugar is a killer on these tops! The other burners are safe to use, so is that one, once cleaned. It is just more likely to crcak- don't go above medium high heat.
Most recent models, you can replace just the glass top. Of course this is a good time to get out of the smooth top business if you wish to... Good luck.
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Paula
12/29/10
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Hi, I just purchased my JennAir gas on glass cooktop. It states in the manual "NEVER use Ammonia" on your glass cooktop. Can you tell me what Ammonia does to the surface?
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ellen
12/29/10
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The best answer I have been able to get is, it affects the surface finish, making it easier to stain and harder to clean next time.
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Kaija
01/01/11
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We got some aluminum foil stuck on the ceramic burner. Any ideas on how to get it off?
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ellen
01/01/11
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Set the burner to the lowest possible hest to soften the bond, use a razor to scrape, be careful- you can cut or burn yourself. It may take several rounds.
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Lesley
01/05/11
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Looking for a way to coverup scratch on whirlpool black cooktop- the scratch is on the black coloring and can't feel it with your eyes closed- have looked on maas, ceramabrite, and blue magic product websites- Maas seems most recommended most and is a darker product- any more detail of using Maas for scatches on black cooktop??/
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ellen
01/06/11
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No, this is a hard one.
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Ollie
01/08/11
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Just purchased a Kenmore Black ceramic top range and wondered if I can use Revere Ware copperclad saucepan made under patentprocess no.2363973 without causing problems? Thank you
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pearl
02/26/11
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Have had my glass stovetop fopr three weeks and accidently dropped a salt shaker on it. It has a huge crack. Is this normal?
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ellen
02/26/11
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Yes, and may be denied under warranty, but do try.
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Linda
02/27/11
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I need to buy a new electric range and am terrified and confused. Are there ANY ceramic top ranges that clean well. I think I'm stuck with black since the speckled top GE and others put on white ranges looks blue and will be horrible in my kitchen. I thought I'd found a winner with a Frigidaire, but so many complained about the top. Is there a real difference between tops made by Schott and those by EuroKera? What about the ribbed tops on Maytag ranges?
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ellen
02/27/11
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Nope, none clean well, but the solid blacks are by far the worst.
Look for grey speckled also.
Yes, there is a quality difference with various tops. Ribbed top? Haven't seen it.
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Jeanne
03/16/11
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Great discussions! On ceramic cook top, how are you to preheat a pan for searing meat, etc... if you cannot put an empty pan on the heating element?
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ellen
03/16/11
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Yes, it is a puzzle, isn't it?
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May
03/31/11
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Can the red porcelain enamel pots and pans from the Paula Deen collection be used on glass top stoves?
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ellen
03/31/11
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Most tops do not recommend any enamel pans. If you keep at medium high or lower and NEVER cook dry, most are safe on these tops, as long as the bottoms are flat and clean.
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Libby
04/28/11
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I have a brand new GE black glass cooktop.I've followed the cleaning directions, but cannot get rid of what seems like an oily film.Any ideas?Also, can one use a clean regular dishcloth on the glass top for applying or wiping off the Cerama-Brite?Many thx for all the entries above.They have helped tremendously.
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ellen
04/28/11
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It is safest to use an all-cotton cloth, as the new microfibers can melt on if the burner is not completely cool.
Not sure what the film is. Is it sticky or wet?
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libby
04/29/11
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Thx! Film = barely palpable.Faintly oily.Is like the residue you'd find on a plate with a bit of olive oil on it, if you rinsed it vigorously + dried it, but didn't use detergent on it.(Can one use dish deterg. on a glasstop?)The film appeared befor I'd done any cooking that involved oil and may have been there prior to any cooking; I'm not sure how carefully I examined it after a 1st cleaning done prior to using it.
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SiouxMac
04/29/11
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Ceramic Stovetop - stop the spinning!
I have ceramic/glass stove top and I'm really struggling with it. I really miss my gas stove, but such is life, I'm trying to make it work. I have good pans -- All-clad -- but I'm finding that they spin when they're sitting on the burner. Even the slightest nudge will move them. And if I'm trying to pour and stir at the same time? Forget it! I need a third hand to hold the pan still. Is there anything anyone could recommend to stop this? I bought a couple of heat diffusers, but I don't know if that will work.
I appreciate any help! Thanks.
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Libby
04/29/11
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Ellen, in a note dated 1/2/09, you referred to a "sealed burner" stove top. Is that something different from a glasstop?
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ellen
05/01/11
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Yes, there are closed burners that are not ceramic tops.
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Libby
05/01/11
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Thx for that info. Fyi, I solved the "film" problem: Windex took care of it fine.
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eileen
07/18/11
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i recently bought a new home and it has 2 large "eyes" and 2 small. can you replace the cooktop with different size eyes?
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ellen
07/18/11
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Nope, unless you replace the whole thing. Consider a good hotplate as an add-on, if you have room.
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Amy
07/20/11
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I need to buy a new range, & unfortunately it has to be electric. You all have me freaked out by the glasstop! I'm trying to find a unit with the sealed burner top that you referred to. The only thing I've been able to find is the "GE JB400SPSS 30" Freestanding Electric Range with 4 Sealed Burners." But in the specs it says "Radiant, Smoothtop, One-Piece Upswept, Patterned Graphite on Black Glass Ceramic". How is this different than the other smoothtop ranges?
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ellen
07/21/11
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NOT different. Consider an induction top. Different from ceramic, cooks better, too.
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Cindy
08/15/11
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After doing some canning on my Jenn-Aire black cooktop there is a cloudy ring where the element is. I have tried cleaning & polishing. Is there something else for me to try?
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ellen
08/15/11
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Many of the tops say not to use thenm for canning. Often the pot is quite a bit bigger than the burner, instead of 1 inch or less bigger, and the discoloration is under the top around the actual element, not on the top. No advice on this...
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cc
01/07/12
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My glass top stove looks like its burnt under the glass is there anything I can do about that?
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ellen
01/07/12
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No, sorry, you have to lift the top to clean the underside.
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