Are stainless steel pans safe for ceramic cooktops?
On One Hand: Stainless Steel Pans Work Well on Ceramic CooktopsStainless steel has good heat conductivity and is not likely to melt or warp, so it works quite well on ceramic cooktops. Stainless steel is also not as likely to scratch the cooktop as is cast iron or stoneware.On the Other: Depends on the PanWhile stainless steel generally provides good performance and is not likely to scratch the cooktop, pans that are too large to fit in the cooking areas or that have uneven bottoms will not work well, and thus you should not use them. Pans that don’t contact the heating surface well will not heat up properly, and you should not use them for cooking.Bottom LineHeavy stainless steel pans with flat bottoms are safe for cooking on ceramic cooktops.
