Your glass-ceramic plate can break if you make this mistake
Modern, aesthetic, easy to clean… the glass-ceramic top cooks seduce by their cleaned look and their practicality. But behind this design asset is hidden that many underestimated. A simple mistake, however common, may be enough to crack it. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid this costly disaster.
What mistakes should be avoided?
A vacuum heat trap
When you place a hot lid flat on a glass-ceramic plate, an unexpected phenomenon occurs. The heat trapped between the cover and the plate creates a suction effect, comparable to a vacuum seal. This additional pressure weakens the glass, especially when it starts to cool.
The result is an unpredictable break-up
The pressure caused by this seal, combined with the temperature difference between the heated and cooled areas, can cause cracks in the shape of a spider web. Not only do these cracks ruin the aesthetics of your plate, but they also endanger your safety.A cracked plate: a risk that should not be underestimated
A damaged hotplate is not just an aesthetic problem. Cracks can quickly become a real danger in your kitchen:
Dangerous projections: Cracked glass can break more under the effect of heat, spraying splinters.
Cooking disturbance: Cracks disturb the distribution of heat, resulting in uncooked or burnt dishes.
Electrical risk: If the crack reaches the internal components, it can cause short circuits and even fires.
A cracked plate: a risk that should not be underestimated
A damaged hotplate is not just an aesthetic problem. Cracks can quickly become a real danger in your kitchen:
Dangerous projections: Cracked glass can break more under the effect of heat, spraying splinters.
Cooking disturbance: Cracks disturb the distribution of heat, resulting in uncooked or burnt dishes.
Electrical risk: If the crack reaches the internal components, it can cause short circuits and even fires.A cracked plate: a risk that should not be underestimated
A damaged hotplate is not just an aesthetic problem. Cracks can quickly become a real danger in your kitchen:
Dangerous projections: Cracked glass can break more under the effect of heat, spraying splinters.
Cooking disturbance: Cracks disturb the distribution of heat, resulting in uncooked or burnt dishes.
Electrical risk: If the crack reaches the internal components, it can cause short circuits and even fires.
