What is the largest diameter pot you can effectively use on this burner?
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It depends on what you are trying to do in that pot. I don't know the exact diameter of the kettle I typically use, but it is an 8.5 gallon SS kettle, and I can tell you that it it is bigger than the surface area of the top of the burner. Obviously, you loose some efficiency with this, but it still works well for my purposes.
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As long as you use a skillet with good heat distribution, you can effectively use a 12 inch skillet. But if you put water in a 12 inch skillet and heat it up, you'll see that the area being heated is about 5 inches in the center. I own several induction cooktops, and they all seem to have their heating area confined to the same 5 inch region.
2057802
I have used a 12 inch Pan that worked fine. You could probably use up to 15 inch. Ray
1311346
Yes You can use a large pot. The flames are full and will hug around the bottom like a regular stove aisle.
1119911
I heated a 12" diameter pot of soup (8 qt pot of soup) and had no problem with it. It was boiling much, much more rapidly than a standard electric burner.
194779
i'm sorry mine is set up for a portable propane burner,my opion is the rounded bottom wouldn't do much good,being stainless and a heat resistor,a flame would be best,i bought mine to make egg rolls (deep frying),in the summer,and have yet to use it,used my steel 14in the last time
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Yes, there are no limitations or edges on the burner stand that prevent using another pot of a different size.
1141212
9 1/2" approx. Works fine on small or large burner for me. Can slow cook on low heat. Great all-around pot!
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The bottom of the pots are 5", 6-1/2", 8-1/4" & 8-1/2". The largest pot (dutch oven) is bigger but I don't have it handy to measure. I hadn't heard the pot had to match the size of the burner. I'll have to check that out as I bought an induction hot plate so only have one size burner.
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Hi Carol... probably not... the diameter of the pot should not exceed the diameter of the burner/heating element. Same applies to electric stove. While it may heat the pot, it will take forever and eventually you may burn out the heating element.
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I used 12" pan. the issue is there is not much space between the edge of pan and the burner, and because the burner is flat, all it takes is a little nudge and pot slides off. So it should be fine if you're careful.
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I have a glass top and it works on my burners great. I use 2 burners to heat this pot for canning jars. It's 14in across,I love it cause it's big enough for a lot of jars. I haven't filled it with food yet, it would make a ton of chili.
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Dear Dejavu,Thank you for your interest in the Rachael Raye Product line. If used on the largest burner it will be approximately 14 inches.Thank you for allowing me to assist you with your request.Kind Regards,AudreyConsumer Relations
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The bottom of the pan tapers down to a diameter of about 7 1/2". It might work depending on the size of your burner. I definitely recommend getting the lid. These pans take a little longer to heat up than normal pans as they are a lot thicker. I am using mine on an induction stove and use it on a smaller burner as it is actually too small for my large burner.
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Yes it can. Top of burner is a sturdy, flat approx 10" wide surface. We have a large soup pot we use on it. One thing to consider: the actual area that will heat a pot is only about 4-5" across. So for a large pot (large diameter) it's VERY important to make sure that it's bottom is a great conductor of heat. Our pots are AllClad induction-ready pans and they work fabulously. We also have an off-brand stainless steel wok with a wide base we use and it works well to. So it doesn't have to be an expensive pot. Try the magnet test. If a magnet sticks REALLY well to the bottom, then it should work just fine. Yes it can. Top of burner is a sturdy, flat approx 10" wide surface. We have a large soup pot we use on it. One thing to consider: the actual area that will heat a pot is only about 4-5" across. So for a large pot (large diameter) it's VERY important to make sure that it's bottom is a great conductor of heat. Our pots are AllClad induction-ready pans and they work fabulously. We also have an off-brand stainless steel wok with a wide base we use and it works well to. So it doesn't have to be an expensive pot. Try the magnet test. If a magnet sticks REALLY well to the bottom, then... » Read More Yes it can. Top of burner is a sturdy, flat approx 10" wide surface. We have a large soup pot we use on it. One thing to consider: the actual area that will heat a pot is only about 4-5" across. So for a large pot (large diameter) it's VERY important to make sure that it's bottom is a great conductor of heat. Our pots are AllClad induction-ready pans and they work fabulously. We also have an off-brand stainless steel wok with a wide base we use and it works well to. So it doesn't have to be an expensive pot. Try the magnet test. If a magnet sticks REALLY well to the bottom, then it should work just fine. « Show Less
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Can use it to make gumbo or a small seafood boil, for crawfish, crab or large seafood boil you can use the burner but would need the larger pot.
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The burner element of my unit is 7.5 inches. I agree with the other poster who said that there are no problems with boiling water in larger pots. I have some huge pots whose bottom plates are only 8", so it works well with them. The only pot I own that is a little too big is a huge 5 gallon stock pot. Even that will work in a pinch, but it takes forever to boil.
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This is big enough to surround one burner, either large or small. 10 in skillet or smaller will work. Maybe a 12 inch . Anything bigger will not get the best coverage.
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I used a smaller kitchen pot it worked fine. Just be aware it may ruin the bottom by leaving black streaks from the flame.