Your Glass Top Stove Can Shatter If You Make This Mistake

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The problem isn’t simply that the object is hot.

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It’s the combination of heat, contact, weight, and temperature difference.

Why a Hot Lid Can Be a Problem

Here’s a scenario many home cooks will recognize.

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You’re cooking something on the stove. You lift the lid because dinner is almost ready, and instead of putting the lid on a counter or heat-safe surface, you flip it over and place it on the glass cooktop.