lid, pan, or other heat-retaining object directly onto the glass cooktop can create a sudden temperature change that may damage the surface.
It sounds harmless. You finish cooking, move the pan, and set the lid down on the cooktop for a second.
What could possibly go wrong?
Well… quite a lot, unfortunately!!
Why Glass Top Stoves Need a Little Extra Care
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Unlike traditional coil burners or heavy cast-iron cooking surfaces, a glass cooktop has a smooth ceramic-glass surface that can be damaged