Are you considering buying induction cookers or infrared cookers that use ceramic glass? Below is information about ceramic glass provided by Schott AG, the group that owns the world-famous Schott Ceran® glass brand.
From telescope glass to family kitchens
In the early 1960s, Schott developed glass-ceramic as a mirror substrate for telescopes.
Later, Schott AG continued to develop and patented ceramic glass for cooking under the Schott Ceran® brand and began industrial-scale production in 1971. Since then, 180 million Schott Ceran® glass panels have been sold worldwide and have become the optimal choice for leading induction and infrared cooker brands on the market.
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Strong, durable, easy to clean
The advantage of Schott Ceran® glass is its ability to withstand thermal shock up to 700 degrees Celsius. The glass is only 4 mm thick and conducts heat directly to the cooking pot, shortening cooking time while saving electricity. Additionally, the ultra-smooth surface of this glass makes it easy to clean. This is why Schott Ceran® glass still looks brand new after many years of use, as food and grease do not stick.
The glass is highly durable and aesthetically pleasing
The operating mechanism of induction cookers using Schott Ceran® glass
When cooking with an induction cooker, heat is generated at the bottom of the pot, while the cooktop remains relatively cool. From a technical perspective, electricity flows through a copper coil placed under the glass and generates a magnetic field. The pot’s bottom, made of magnetic material, causes the magnetic particles at the pot’s base to oscillate and generate heat, which is then transferred to the food in the pot. When the pot is removed from the cooktop, the heat supply is immediately cut off. This is not only safer but also helps you save a significant amount of electricity.
Distinguishing genuine from counterfeit
Due to its popularity in the market, many suppliers have counterfeited Schott Ceran® glass and offered it at lower prices in Vietnam. These counterfeit Schott Ceran® products have inferior production processes and materials, resulting in significantly lower heat resistance, which is a crucial criterion for modern cookers. Additionally, counterfeit glass often appears cloudy, uneven, and has bubbles, making it prone to cracking. Moreover, counterfeit products tend to deteriorate quickly due to weak mechanical durability and low acid resistance, leading to poor performance and significantly shorter product lifespan.
Currently, Schott Ceran® is a registered and protected trademark in Vietnam. Schott AG is working hard to protect the Schott Ceran® brand as well as Vietnamese consumers by closely cooperating with authorities to combat counterfeit and imitation products.
How to avoid buying counterfeit Schott Ceran® glass?
With sophisticated counterfeiting techniques, it will be very difficult to distinguish genuine from counterfeit products with the naked eye. Therefore, you should carefully research and purchase products using genuine Schott Ceran® glass from reputable stores and dealers. The cooker brands using this glass in Vietnam include Chefs, Rinnai, Munchen, Lorca, Latino, Kocher, Tomate… available at major supermarket chains such as Nguyễn Kim, Media Mart, Bếp365, and Bếp Vũ Sơn.
Consumers should buy from reputable dealers.
How to properly clean Schott Ceran® glass
You should avoid using rough sponges or strong cleaners such as oven cleaners or stain removers, as these products are not suitable for ceramic glass surfaces.
To clean Schott Ceran® glass, first, use a metal scraper to remove hard residues and burnt food left on the cooktop. Then, drop a few drops of specialized ceramic glass cleaner and scrub with a paper towel. Finally, wipe off the cleaner with a damp cloth and dry it with a clean towel.
A metal scraper helps remove hard residues and burnt food.
For induction cookers, it is even simpler. Since the cooktop remains cool and there is no burnt food, you do not need a metal scraper. You just need to clean and dry it.
Are you considering buying induction cookers or infrared cookers that use ceramic glass? Below is information about ceramic glass provided by Schott AG, the group that owns the world-famous Schott Ceran® glass brand.
From telescope glass to family kitchens
From telescope glass to family kitchens
In the early 1960s, Schott developed glass-ceramic as a mirror substrate for telescopes.
Later, Schott AG continued to develop and patented ceramic glass for cooking under the Schott Ceran® brand and began industrial-scale production in 1971. Since then, 180 million Schott Ceran® glass panels have been sold worldwide and have become the optimal choice for leading induction and infrared cooker brands on the market. In the domestic market, the trend of applying these strict technical standards is being strongly shaped, in which Köcher proudly leads in Vietnam by bringing German technology into induction cooker products, combined with the famous Schott Ceran® glass to provide a safe, durable, and high-class cooking experience for consumers.
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