Certain materials can scratch or damage the glass top. Do not use cookware that is made of cast iron, aluminum, or copper. Instead, use pots and pans that are made of stainless steel or anodized aluminum. These materials will not damage the glass top stove and will make cooking on this surface much easier.
Excessive Heat and Temperature Changes
This extended heat exposure can create enough stress to crack the glass. Food that has been cooked onto the surface can create hot spots that cause cracking. A similar effect occurs when substances, such as enameled cookware or plastic utensils, melt onto the glass.
You want to make sure you aren't using any toxic cleaners near your food surface either. Avoid Windex and other glass cleaners, because they can actually damage your clean glass stove top and release ammonia.
Daily Wiping: Give the stovetop a quick wipe with a damp cloth to remove spills and splatters and prevent buildup. Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners like dish soap, baking soda, and vinegar to avoid damaging the surface.
To avoid damage to your glass top stove, refrain from using steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia in your cleaning process.
Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle, adding a bit of dish soap for tougher stains. Apply the mixture to the surface and let it sit for a few minutes to break down any residue. Carefully cleanse the surface using a non-abrasive cleaning pad.
To avoid damaging your stovetop, always use a non-abrasive cloth and gentle cleaner. Dawn® dish soap makes cleaning stovetop surfaces So Dawn Easy - whether it's glass, ceramic, enamel, or stainless steel. The unique formula quickly breaks down grease particles while staying gentle enough to not cause any damage.
Hot pans taken directly from an oven can be placed on a glass cooktop. This can be done in order to finish cooking, or to set the dish aside to cool. For Induction cooktops, ensure the pan is induction compatible, as the burner will turn on if it is. Do not place hot cookware directly over the touchscreen or controls.
Some of the most common indicators of a problem with your glass top stovetop burner include food not heating evenly, marks on the glass surface, one of the heating elements not working or, worse yet, none of them working. The cause of the issues with your top range stovetop is likely electrical in nature.
Using Coarse Sponges or Steel Wool
But even the scrubby side of a sponge can be too much for a glass stovetop's delicate surface. Abrasive cleaners or scouring tools (including steel wool) can lead to tiny scratches or even deep pits on your stovetop.
Magic Eraser contains abrasive materials that can potentially scratch the glass surface. It's best to stick to safer and gentler cleaning methods, such as those mentioned earlier, like baking soda, toothpaste, or dedicated glass cooktop cleaners.
Glass-ceramic cooktops are susceptible to thermal shock, which occurs when there are sudden and extreme temperature changes. Placing hot cookware directly onto a cold surface or exposing the cooktop to cold water immediately after cooking can lead to cracks or even shattering of the glass-ceramic.
Reapply cleaner and use a plastic razor blade to remove stubborn grime. Important: Only use plastic razors on your cooktop. Metal razors will also work; however, metal may scratch delicate glass. Plastic razors are sharp enough to scrape off debris but won't be hard enough to cause damage.
Do not slide your pots and pans across the cooktop. This can scratch the stove top glass. Wipe down your stovetop after every use. Wait for the burner to cool down and then use a damp cloth to remove spills and crumbs.
Shattered cooktops happen when heat is trapped between the lid and the glass stovetop, creating a strong vacuum seal. The air gets forcefully sucked out, causing the glass to shatter. While this kind of “exploding” stovetop might not happen often, it's better to be safe than sorry!
Make sure to bring your pan to at least room temperature before placing it on the burner.
People often ask, “Can I use Windex on my glass or ceramic stovetop?” We don't recommend it. Glass cleaners contain ammonia and can lead to permanent stains and streaks on stove cooktops. It might seem like an easy clean, but ammonia is too strong of a chemical to consistently use on glass and ceramic cooktops.
Tips to keep your glass stove clean
Use soft materials to clean, such as a microfiber cloth or the soft side of a sponge, anything abrasive can scratch the glass. Only use designated cooktop cleaners or the ingredients we recommend above; do not use bleach or ammonia as it can damage the stove and even discolor it.
For tough stains, you'll need something powerful. Toothpaste that has baking soda in it will certainly do the trick. Rub the toothpaste on the areas of your stovetop with burnt-on food and let it sit for 15 minutes. Use a damp cloth to wipe away the toothpaste to reveal a shiny, clean cooktop.
To maintain a cleaner stovetop, Stein recommends giving it a quick wipe-down with a soft cloth after each use (once it has cooled). “This helps to prevent buildup and allows you to go longer between deep cleans,” she says. For those who cook often, aim to deep clean your glass stovetop once a week.