Your Glass Top Stove Can Shatter If You Make This Mistake

concentrated or uneven temperature change can place stress on the glass.

Imagine you’ve been simmering soup or boiling pasta. The lid becomes hot from the steam and heat inside the pot. If you turn it facedown and place it directly against a cooler part of the cooktop, the metal may transfer heat to a relatively small area of the glass.

Depending on thematerials and temperatures involved, that localized heating may contribute to thermal stress. If the glass already has a chip, crack, or other weakness, the risk of damage may be greater.

Some manufacturers specifically warn against placing hot cookware