How thick are the grates? A similar GE cooktop has grates that are too thick and prevents the flame from contacting the bottom of cookware.
1298690
The grates are pretty thick and very heavy. I have found that I have to use a higher flame on this cooktop than I used on my old one. But my old cooktop was very, very old. Takes a little longer to start heating, boiling, etc. but overall it cooks wonderfully.
1027354
i am not sure. Because i am not using stainless steel. but i love my grates. its hold the temp. the best thing i did is bought i bought the weber. dont buy anything else. :)
1952260
I can't say for sure what gage it is bit it is thick. I cook on mine at least once a week and have since Christmas and it's still holding on strong. In fact, the only real wear anywhere on mine with the exception of the usual wear that a charcoal grill gets is actually on the lid of all places, and it is very minimal.
2180699
If your original grates were cast iron, these will be a disappointment as they are very thin. I placed them over my original grates rather than removing the originals. Works but non-aesthetic.
670037
On the lowest setting from bottom to grill is almost 10 inches. From the bottom grate to the top grill is over 8 inches... we use regular 1/4 pieces of wood just fine.
789255
I don't know. We have stainless grates and no problem there. Wanted porcelain grates but surprisingly the stainless work fine.
1392273
The gap between the charcoal grate and the cooking grate is just over 2.5". If you are looking to cook over indirect heat, you might be able to squeeze an 8" x8" shallow cake pan in there, but you may be better off using HD aluminum foil and making your own basket to catch your drippings. There is little to no room above the layer of charcoal to lay a pan to catch drippings. Of course, you can just line the entire bottom of the grill with foil to provide easy cleanup.
2046666
Yes I have a GE smooth glass top...I sauté a lot and slide the pan back and forth constantly over the burner with no problem...I also have Calphalon, but this is better.
1142123
No... this stove doesn't have a burner grates for smaller pots, but 2 equal size burners and grates for bigger pots.
1607533
Don't know since i have a gas stove, but the unit is heavy stainless steel and the bottom is smooth like a stainless steel frying pan.
2233088
This is a VERY thick, very well made pot. I'm not sure of the grade, but I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I use it for canning, cooking down sauces, and making applesauce and apple butter. The bottom is thick, and it heats evenly..... I've burned NOTHING since I've started using it............:) I ordered several of these in varying sizes...
61879
Yes, it has a thick cooking bottom on top and bottom. Very pleased with product.
1167202
My gas range has cast-iron grates and it doesn't slide easy at all, contrary to my old stainless steel pots and pans that slide freely across the grates and need to grab the handle for stirring, the back of the pan has a slightly rough surface that helps increase the friction. I haven't stirred a lot in the pan's but at least the pots don't slide at all while stirring for a while.
1609757
All of the pans, including the griddle, have a copper heat-dispersion system built in to the bottom, however, the pans other than the griddle are smooth. The griddle's bottom is smooth in the center, but has rough, concentric rings of ridges around the outside corners. These ridges are far enough away from the center that the'll not touch a raised burner. They might scratch a flat, glass stovetop, though.
1556798
The BOX that it comes in is about 1.5" thick, not the grate itself. The grate is approximately 3/8" thick.
397891
The base is slightly less than 10" where it contacts the stove top; the pan opening on top of the pan at its highest is slightly less than 12". The base is not thick like on some pans (which I like because of the even distribution of heat) which could be 1/4" or more. This base is quite thin, although it seems to be good quality.
1649391
I did not purchase a grate, do you mean something to protect the bottom of the sink to prevent scratches? It is an excellent sink and I am so glad I purchased it. I just protect the bottom with a piece of that foam shelf liner if I am cleaning a big pot or pan.