create a sudden temperature change that may damage the surface.
It sounds harmless. You finish cooking, move the pan, and set the lid down on the cooktop for a second.
What could possibly go wrong?
Well… quite a lot, unfortunately!
Why Glass-Top Stoves Need a Little Extra Care
Unlike traditional coil burners or heavy cast-iron cooking surfaces, a glass cooktop has a smooth ceramic-glass surface that can be damaged by impact, excessive force, or thermal stress.
The material is designed to withstand the high temperatures produced during normal cooking, but