And the homemaker needs to be proactive with cooktop cleaning and care to keep this style of cooktop looking good.
Electric ceramic stovetop.
Of course they can still be used as serving.
However it can break if you drop a hard object on it and can scratch especially when a granular object catches under a sliding pan on a stovetop.
Regular cleaning is also different than how you would clean an older style coil cooktop.
Paint and enamel can cause scuffs marks and discolorations on the stovetop.
However they re not suitable for ceramic glass cooktops.
The glass ceramic cooktop is an extremely strong material that handles extreme temperature changes without breaking.
The burners are set under the glass and are low maintenance.
While no one can argue that a smooth top electric cooktop is more stylish than the traditional coil element type it does need more care to prevent discoloring and scratching.
An electric flat cooktop range has a smooth ceramic glass surface that makes it easy to clean.
The manufacturer sets the highest safe.