When on a flat surface, does the coil sit perfectly flat or will a pan lead to the side slightly when placed atop it?
1496533
I have not had a problem with mine. it worked very well and had no such problem.
1496534
Yes, it does lean and it's not very stable. I returned the one that I purchased. I don't recommend this product.
163213
It's flat. I use it on an inductive range which is flat too and could be described as a flat electric cooker (with the power of magnets). The pot and the cooker work really well together- flat surface against flat surface like two books kissing.
685730
I would say yes. I have an electric stove with the coils. The bottom of pans are smooth so I don't think there would be a problem.
901852
Yes the coil does move around a little , not sure on the measurements have to get back to you on that one. But I love this thing .. Works great and I think it will last a while.. I hope this help you ..
1985382
Mine is completely flat. Wouldn't have one that wasn't. I do wish that I had bought the pan glass lid.
1808011
The bottom is formed, not machined. It is however, a good thick construction and I have not experienced any warping. Another detail that may factor in is that the instructions contained with the pan specify that you should not use high heat. It distributes the heat really well on medium high heat; I don't know if the highest heat setting on a flattop range would cause it to warp.
699521
I use mine as a flat top grill. The grooved side is down. On my electric burner it works well. When on my induction "burner" with the grooved side in contact with the burner it works as well. The key may be that I have a small induction unit so the raised sides of the grill extend over the burner and the grooves have contact with the element. I do not use my grill flat side down
1502701
My pan has stayed flat. Less expensive pans will do this when over heated. Not a good idea on any pan.
2211700
Mine sits flat, it will move if I jiggle it, but it should sit flat on its base!
1144412
The bottom is flat and works great on any stove range (gas or induction or coil). I have an induction stove and it is very stable and adequate. No metallic ring needed
1821233
My pan sits perfectly on my ceramic stove top, in fact, it sits in place better than other pans I have that tend to easily slide on the surface. I really like this pan even though it is more shallow than I though when I purchased it. It has worked out well and I recommend it.
1534670
I put mine on top of a regular coil electric stove but I NEVER turn the stove on when it is sitting there. I used it to make extra space in my tiny kitchen. It is a space maker, not something to cook on.
1441960
It is not a flat solid all the way across.The pan is cast iron and holds heat very well. I use it on a ceramic top & I've had great success.
601380
The kettle sits on a heating element. Neither the kettle, nor the heating element, have exposed coils. The kettle has what appears to be a plug in on the base that fits squarely into the heating element and it will automatically turn off once it has reached the boiling point which is a very nice safety feature. The kettle may be rotated on the element to divert steam when in the boiling process so that the steam will not damage the underneath of kitchen cabinets that can easily warp over time. Good investment and I highly recommend.
92207
My guess based on my own experince is that if it would stay flat when it gets hot then it would. The problem I had was that when heated it warps causing the pan to become unstable.
174558
This works great with a glass top range. It has a flat bottom which makes direct contact with the glass top, and the glass top heats quicker than a standard electric coil, so there is no long, long pause while the heat is transferred to the pan.
695907
I confess that my husband is the primary user of this pan (and the kitchen, sad to say -- or glad to say, truth be told) and he tells me that the bottom of the pan is flat. He says it is the best pan he has ever used for omelets and I can attest to that. He tells me the heat distribution across the bottom of the pan is nice and even. We have a glass-topped electric stove which typically has tiny uneven heating areas. So far, it seems the pan compensates well for that.