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[Demitra1]

Do any of you use a cast iron skillet on a smooth cooktop? I would love to, but I'm afraid. Lol. Any tips?

Also, while I'm on the subject, any tips on cleaning a smooth top? I've bought specialized cleaners and tried various things, but it never ends up perfect. I really dislike  it. Hopefully I'm missing a trick.

TIA, 

Demitra1

[151949]

You are not supposed to use cast iron on glass cooktops.

[jaxs mom]

I had no problems using my cast iron on my ceramic top stove at my old house. 

[deb5555]

We use magic erasers on our glass top and they keep ours clean.

[deb5555]

Work great!

[wagirl]

Yes I put my cast iron skillet  on my glass cook top all the time with no problems. Just don't drop it on it!! I don't shake stuff around in it as that seems to scratch the surface. But no problem otherwise.

[Scooby Doo]

I use one occasionally.  Just don't drop it or slide it around.  Be gentle and it will be ok.

To clean I use the smooth top cleaner and the nonabrasive scrub pad that came with the stove.  One time I couldn't get something off so I gently used a sharp knife and scraped it with no problems.  I've found the trick is to completely clean the stove top each time you use it so that stuff doesn't build up.  And keep the bottom of your pans real clean.

[ROMARY]

Regarding cleaning unused for quite awhile, old, slightly rusty Cast iron SKILLETS,  I tried using Coca-Cola regular, and let the soda sit in the cast iron pan overnight.  Then, of course rinse out, let dry and/or place in a low temp oven to dry/ or on the top burner (gas) for a few moments to completely dry.  Then oil to 'season' or whatever is generally recommended to 'season'.  Just thought I'd throw this into the mix.   (Obviously, I don't know anything about glass top burners.)

[Mustang Shar]

You can also use a LeCreuset cast iron skillet, bottom is all enamel 

[CelticCrafter]

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@ROMARY wrote:

Regarding cleaning old, slightly rusty Cast iron SKILLETS,  I tried using Coca-Cola regular, and let the soda sit in the cast iron pan overnight.  Then, of course rinse out, let dry and/or place in a low temp oven to dry/ or on the top burner (gas) for a few moments to completely dry.  Then oil to 'season' or whatever is generally recommended to 'season'.  Just thought I'd throw this into the mix.   (Obviously, I don't know anything about glass top burners.)

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I have and use my grandmothers 1940's cast iron skillet and there's not a bit of rust on it.  The inside is smooth as glass.