HappyGrace Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I can't use Le Crueset on my glass stovetop, aluminum still sticks too much for me. I want a non-stick that works like Teflon but w/out the chemicals!!!! HELP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Cast iron. You need to season it, though and then don't wash it with soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Can't use cast iron on the glass cooktop either! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Really? I have a Jenn-air ceramic cooktop and I use cast iron on it. Is yours more fragile or is there something else I don't know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I used my cast iron at our old house on the glass stove top with no problems. Unless you count my mil lecturing me a problem. :D She said something terrible could happen; I forget what. Something about water getting trapped between the pan and the stove top, and that cracking the stovetop maybe? I don't remember. I just know I love my cast iron pans, and I used 'em anyway. And nothing bad happened. :D I'm gonna google now and see what I can find about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I used my Le Creuset and also cast iron on my old glass-top range. Of course, I hated that appliance with a passion, so I would never have been accused of being extra careful with it. Still, it never seemed to suffer from my abuse. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I use everything on my glass cooktop even my dutch oven and cast iron as well as a pressure cooker and canner. Nothing bad happened yet...had this stove for 18 years. I am down to 3 burners though but it is due to age. I am getting a new stove next year. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Well, this made me pull out the stove instructions and it says it needs to be flat bottomed (which Le Crueset has those little ridges) and also that only certain types of glass, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable w/out breaking due to the sudden change in temperature, and to check the manufacturer's recommendations. So that's not that helpful! oh wait here's more-it says aluminum, copper, stainless steel, are ok. Cast iron-not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. And porcelain-enamel on metal (is that Le Crueset?) the coating must be smooth to avoid scratching. It is not the best quality stove-a Fridgidaire, but only about 5 yrs old. Any more advice, based on this? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS in LA Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I used my cast iron on my old glass-top range. Of course, I hated that appliance with a passion, so I would never have been accused of being extra careful with it. Still, it never seemed to suffer from my abuse. ;) :iagree: My situation exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 A) what's wrong with non-stick pans? [is this one of those crockpot/microwave/flushot things?] B) cast iron frying pans can't be washed? I'm trying to imagine that…don't they need cleaning after having stuff cooked in them? (i've never had one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 A) what's wrong with non-stick pans? [is this one of those crockpot/microwave/flushot things?] B) cast iron frying pans can't be washed? I'm trying to imagine that…don't they need cleaning after having stuff cooked in them? (i've never had one) We just wipe ours out with hot water. If you strip all the oil off of them, the non-stick quality doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hard anodized? Though I have to say, if I couldn't use my Le Crueset or any cast iron, I might just have to buy a new range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I also have a glass top and use everything on it. The reason they recommend no cast iron is because it can scratch the glass top. You just have to be careful not to drag it across the range or drop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Doesn't caphalon or allclad have a nonstick that doesn't contain teflon? It's been a while since I looked but I know it's out there. I ended up just going with cast iron and enameled cast ironware...and I unfortunately still haven't broken my glass cooktop on my range. :glare:;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I can't use Le Crueset on my glass stovetop, aluminum still sticks too much for me. I want a non-stick that works like Teflon but w/out the chemicals!!!! HELP! I have a glass top and I use Le Crueset. I can't see why it would be a problem. I've been doing it for years. I will never go back. I adore Le Crueset. It is infinitely better in every way than any other pans or pots I have used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 My 7 year old likes to scramble her own eggs so I bought her one of these skillets: http://www.target.com/p/Green-Pan-8-Open-Frypan-Black-Aluminum/-/A-10957643 She can't use cast iron as it is too heavy for her to safely lift off of the stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Another vote for using everything on a glasstop. Although, I hate my range so take that with a grain of salt. But yes, I've even used a pressure canner on my glasstop without a problem. I also use soap on my cast iron too though. I just reseason it if it needs it. :001_smile: And a I have a couple of nonstick but not TEFLON frying pans by Green PAn. I got mine from Macy's but I saw them at Target recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Cast iron, and it can be used on glass cooktops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 For those of you that use Green Pans-this is along the lines of what I'd like to get! How is the non-stick feature? I see on Target.com someone said it sticks terribly, even with oil? Have you been pleased with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OrganicAnn Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I know my sister did research and picked Calphlon because unlike other non-stick it doesn't give off some kind of potentially toxic fume. She has pet birds and other non-stick were not considered safe for them. I wonder if anyone has researched cast-iron thoroughly. I remember people used to buy old cast iron, because it wasn't made anymore. Once it became popular, they began making it again. I wonder if they are as good as the old ones or if they are like so many things - shoddy and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I haven't noticed a difference between Green Pans and Teflon, personally. I don't use them for much beyond eggs though - you can't brown stuff in nonstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 For those of you that use Green Pans-this is along the lines of what I'd like to get! How is the non-stick feature? I see on Target.com someone said it sticks terribly, even with oil? Have you been pleased with it? I have two of these pans given to me as gifts - and they work great! I haven't had problems with sticking at all. And you aren't even supposed to use as much oil. However, I don't use them for eveything. I just have a medium and small size pan. Eggs, sauteeing veggies is what I use them for most. The non-stick surface is very smooth - there's been no knicks or worn spots that I've gotten on teflon or other non-stick pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Can't use cast iron on the glass cooktop either! :( Hmmm. I've been using cast-iron and an enameled dutch oven on my glass cooktop for years with no problems. I don't slide anything around on it; I always lift and move. I like my iron cookware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have a calphalon nonstick that I love, love, love!! I don't know what it's made of, but definitely not teflon. It has a glass lid, and I use it almost every day. I seriously do not know how I cooked without it!! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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