Got A New Cooktop? Discover Which Cookware You Should Use to Get Cooking!

Whether you’re a cooking pro or are always on task cooking the family meals, having the right cookware makes all the difference. And deciding which pots and pans are best comes down to which type of cooktop you have: a smooth top cooktop, an induction cooktop, or a gas cooktop.

Smooth, Like Glass

An electric smooth-top cooktop contains radiant elements underneath a glass or ceramic surface. Since glass and ceramic are delicate materials, you have to be careful about which cookware to use.

Now, if you’re a cast-iron lover, you’re in for some not-so-good news. Cast iron is incredibly heavy and can easily crack and scratch your cooktop surface. And because cast-iron pans aren’t perfectly flat, your skillet will take longer to heat and can shorten the life of your burner due to the trapped heat underneath.

So, what cookware can you use?

• Lighter cookware is ideal

• Flat-bottomed pots and pans for even heat distribution.

• Non-stick ceramic or stainless-steel cookware will work great!

• Porcelain enamel-coated cast iron (make sure to keep bottom clean of oil & avoid sliding it around your cooktop!).

Pro Tip: To get the best cooking results, make sure your pot or pan isn’t bigger than your selected burner by more than an inch. And make sure to keep the bottoms of your pots and pans clean from grease to prevent stains on your cooktop!

Are You Ready for an Upgrade?

There are so many things to consider when cooking your favorite meals, from the right cookware to which ingredients to buy. But the one thing you shouldn’t have to sweat is your cooktop!

So, if you’re burners keep quitting on you, or if it keeps making weird noises, it’s more than time for an upgrade — just don’t forget to keep your cookware in mind! At Jai-Ma Metals, you’ll find the cooktop, rangetop, or range that’ll satisfy all your cooking dreams. Have any questions? Give us a call! Our knowledgeable staff will help with what you need.