Glass top stoves are sleek, modern, and easy to clean, making them a popular choice for kitchens. However, their delicate glass-ceramic surfaces can be prone to damage if certain precautions aren’t taken. One common but avoidable mistake could lead to your stove shattering—a costly and dangerous situation. Here’s what you need to know to keep your glass top stove safe and functional.
The Mistake That Can Cause Shattering
Using improper cookware or subjecting the glass surface to extreme temperature changes is one of the leading causes of glass top stove breakage. Specifically:
Cookware with Rough or Damaged Bottoms :
Placing pots and pans with rough, warped, or scratched bottoms on a glass top stove can scratch or chip the surface. Over time, these imperfections weaken the glass and increase the risk of cracking under heat or pressure.
Sudden Temperature Changes (Thermal Shock) :
Exposing the glass to rapid temperature fluctuations—such as placing a cold pan directly onto a hot burner or pouring cold water onto a heated surface—can cause thermal shock. This stress may lead to cracks or even complete shattering.
Using Incompatible Cookware :
