We have a glass/ceramic electric cooktop (standard, not induction). A couple nights ago one of us bumped the knob and turned it on without noticing. This caused a plastic bag touching the electric burner to melt onto it. I scraped off most of the plastic, but some is still stuck to it.
What's the best way to remove the rest of the plastic so that I can use that burner again?
Been there done that…
First, make sure that the cook top is cold, this will solidify the plastic again and make it come off easier.
Then use a scraper for glass cooktops - the kind with the razor blade. (I always have a pack of old fashioned razor blades in the kitchen, but the scraper thingy is a bit easier to grab and use.)
And finally polish away any potential remaining bits with an abrasive cleaner, there are some that can be used for glass ceramic cook tops.
You should be good to go after that, although you may get a hint of a “burnt plastic” smell the first time you use that burner again. But it should be really minute.
Depending on the type of plastic, acetone (nail polish remover) may do the trick. Worked great for me on a bread bag melted to the side of my toaster.
