Discoloration on the glass of the induction hob - examples and causes

Issue

• Discoloration on the induction hobs.
• Traces on the glass surface of the induction hob.
• Stains on the induction hob, how to remove them?

Applies to

• Induction hobs

Resolution

The type of cookware used and the method of using the induction hob affect the condition of the glass installed on it. Below you will find examples of discolorations that may occur and their causes.

Using cookware made of the wrong material

Discoloration example:

Cause: 

• using a vessel made of an inappropriate material on the hob

Explanation:
The material from which the cookware is made reacts with the induction coil of the induction hob. Improper alloy of cookware may cause discoloration on the glass surface.

Cookware material

• correct : cast iron, steel, enamelled steel, stainless steel, multi-layer bottom (with appropriate manufacturer's marking).
• incorrect : aluminum, copper, brass, glass, ceramics, porcelain.

How to remove discoloration?

Most discolorations resulting from the use of dishes made of the wrong material can be removed using . It is one of the few preparations on the market that contains kerosene, so it can easily remove the most difficult dirt.

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Cookware overheating

Discoloration example:

Reasons:

• leaving an empty pot on the cooking zone,
• use of a vessel with a damaged bottom,
• using a vessel with an uneven or poorly balanced bottom.

Explanation:

An uneven or damaged bottom of the pan may heat up much more in some places than in others. Similarly, the bottom of an empty vessel left on a hot plate reaches a much higher temperature. Places where the temperature is excessive may cause discoloration. This is the result of incorrect operation and/or use of faulty cookware .

Use appropriate cookware on induction cooking zones.

• The bottom of the vessel must be as thick and flat as possible.
• Before placing the pot on the hotplate, make sure its bottom is clean and dry.
• To avoid scratching the ceramic glass surface, do not move dishes on it.
  

The cookware is suitable for cooking on an induction hob if:

• it is possible to quickly boil water in a vessel placed on a cooking zone set to maximum power;
• the magnet is attracted to the bottom of the vessel (from the outside and the inside).

How to remove burnt stains?

The possibility of removing scorch from the glass surface of the plate depends on its degree. You can remove most of them using a solution for cleaning ceramic plates - VITRO CARE. It is one of the few solutions on the market that contains kerosene, so it can easily remove the most difficult dirt. Additionally, an effective tool for removing surface burns is a scraper, which you can find in our online store.