❌ Dropping heavy pots or utensils
Even small impacts can create weak points that lead to future breaks
❌ Placing cold items on a hot surface
Sudden temperature change = thermal shock (e.g., placing a frozen pan on a hot burner)
❌ Letting cookware boil dry
Extreme heat concentrates on one spot, weakening the glass
❌ Using abrasive cleaners or metal scrapers
Scratches weaken the surface over time
❌ Cooking with lids made of tempered glass
Rare, but some lids have been known to shatter due to heat stress
✅ How to Protect Your Glass Top Stove
Use only
flat-bottomed cookware
Ensures even contact and heat distribution
Avoid
cast iron with rough bases
These can scratch and trap heat — sand down nicks if using
Lift pots instead of sliding them
Prevents scratches and micro-fractures
Clean spills immediately
Sugary or salty residues can pit the surface when reheated
Turn off burners before removing pots
Reduces sudden cooling that stresses the glass
Inspect cookware regularly
Replace warped, dented, or damaged pans
💡 Pro Tip: Hold a dollar bill under the rim of your pot — if it spins freely, the base is warped.
🛠️ What to Do If Your Stove Cracks
If you hear a pop or see a crack:
Turn off all burners immediately
Don’t touch the surface — it could collapse at any moment
Ventilate the room — tiny glass particles may become airborne
Call a professional — do not attempt to repair or continue using a cracked cooktop
⚠️ Never use a damaged glass stove — it’s a fire and injury hazard.
🧯 Bonus Safety Tips
Keep children away during cooking
Prevents accidental bumps or burns
Use back burners when possible
Reduces risk of someone leaning on the front edge
Install a stove guard or cover when not in use
Protects against dropped objects and curious hands
Know your warranty
Some manufacturers cover defects — but not damage from misuse
📌 Most glass cooktops are made from ceramic-glass hybrid (like Schott CERAN) — strong, but not indestructible.
