Are the legs smooth on the bottom? I do not want to scratch the non-stick coating of my rice cooker.
181710
No, but are rounded to retard, but not prevent scratches. I steam cook all my veggies without soaking them in boiling water.And, I only use S.S. cookware. Highly rec.
181711
They are metal, so I wouldn't recommend using it in anything but a stock pot.
166792
Yes, it is smooth. We have gas burners but I don't think it would scratch glass. Pan is not pretty but is very well made with heavy bottom and great non stick surface.
287654
The bottom is very lightly "grainy", almost undetectable. That is, it is not machine polished (shiny) but it is smooth. The entire surface has a very slightly "pebbly" surface--very fine and miniscule--only seen in "close-up". It will take a seasoning just fine and, ultimately with use, will become smooth. Also, the entire surface of the skillet is very uniform. I'm very satisfied with the quality of the casting and the skillet.
809430
It does have a smooth bottom. As far as use on a glass or ceramic stove I don't know as I have a gas stove. Love this steamer and use it frequently.
1388913
The bottom is indeed smooth and should not scratch the glass used for ranges. As for its performance, I am unable to answer because my experience with this product is on my gas range.
430421
Yes the bottom is very smooth. I have had mine since Oct 2012 and it still looks as it did the day I purchased it.
1775057
yes the bottom of the pan is smooth. nice pan for roasting and is large in size. this is the second one I have owned. I would buy it again.
1750228
Yes, it's a smooth surface. Kind of like a granite counter top. We love it! It's easy to clean and doesn't scratch like Teflon does.
558509
If you are using a pot or rice cooker made of a surface that will scratch, the wooden rice paddle will prevent scratching.
1728881
We have a couple of small imperfections in ours. The pan performs beautifully but is NOT scratch proof just non-stick.
1085144
I have not noticed scratches as it is stainless. I do not throw pots and pans into the sink but I expect to see normal wear from daily use. Bottom grid keeps the sink bottom looking like new.
463494
Hi Pja, the bottom is quite smooth but I can't ensure you that this set are good enough for glasstop ceramic stove. To be honest, I think the pan could scratch it.. if you are not careful using it!
1292874
The bottom is relatively flat. We have several that we use on a ceramic cooktop and they work just fine. Because the bottom is very smooth unlike cast iron, you can move it around a bit on the ceramic top without scratching. We also use our cast iron but you need to be very careful moving that around. Give one pan a try see how you like it. I'm sure after a while it will be your go to pan.
2010213
No, they have a non-slip coating on both top & bottom. I've experienced the design to be very stable.
809431
it has a smooth bottom, I have a ceramic top stove and it works great. I have been happy with the steamer
1026603
No, the bottom is slightly textured, the sides are smooth and easy to clean with magic eraser.
1353412
It is smooth on the bottom. It wouldn't likely scratch a surface. If I were putting it directly on a surface without a tablecloth I would put those clear "bumper" type pads on the bottom of the to keep the item from slipping.