The stainless steel trim appears to be raised. Does this require extra care in positioning the cookware, or limit the size of the cookware bottom?
602033
It is raised so your cookware cannot hang over the edge. We really haven't had any problems with this and we use large stockpots. If you use a large pot on one of the smaller cook surface you may have to set it off center a little which isn't an issue.
426118
Hmmm not sure about the bottom. It is very rounded. That's my one complaint is that it is quite tippy on a regular gas stove so you would definitely need support for induction.
944332
We did not put anything in the bottom, we have used it quite a bit over the past 9 months. I do suggest looking for a different grate for bottom. The one it comes with isn't very sturdy. Also, I would purchase some sort of cover to keep rain out. Our family absolutely enjoys this chimea/cooker. Hope this helps you.
2200625
don't worry about the bottom of the pan where it sits on the burners. just don't use metal tools in the pan. these are extremely good pots and pans
1402686
The bottom on the outside looks different from the one I purchased. Mine doesn't step in like that. It is smooth to the bottom. I love my pan though. I use it frequently because I can put it under the broiler if the food isn't browned enough without worrying about breaking it.
312823
So did I at first. Start with the longest at the bottom and go up as the pieces get smaller. It is better if there is soneone else to help you hold it together while putting it together. Also, don't tighten the bolts completely because you may need to tap each level to make sure it is even and level where the two sections of each level fit together. I love it after I finally gotvit together. You will know if the sections are not level because your cookware will rock back and forth and not sit level. Good luck
373180
No, Robert, it is somewhat rounded. The metal is also thinner making the two pots light weight, but once filled it is stable on the stove. It seems a little fragile, so treat it with care.
1573431
This more of a sauté pan a little deeper but the bottom is flat. I have the 12 inch frying pan as well. Check to see if your stove is level, and some of the burner grates maybe be a little out of wack. Hope this helps.
2164350
There is a slight groove, it is shallow and smooth, but it is not raised in the middle. It is a very sturdy pizza pan, the stainless steel is very thick. I definitely recommend this pan.
444915
I have a ceramic cooktop and it didn't affect the cooktop. However, anything above medium heat did sage the pot. There is now fine cracking along the bottom edge, about an half inch above the bottom along the side. Not a huge visual blemish, but noticeable. I had contacted the manufacturer and asked if it would be safe and they said it would. I'm considering a return if the problem worsens at the next use. I will say they were very helpful the first contact and i don't anticipate problems. Might just be my unit? Hope this helps!
373176
Robert, the bottom is slightly rounded. Not completely flat or rounded. The bottom section of my pot got pitted and discolored from just regular use. I personally don't care for this item but I don't use it that often so I haven't replaced it and most likely will continue to use it.
1818674
The bottom is fairly smooth, it reminds me of vinyl record. I have a new LG stove with the ceramic cooktop and have not had any problem.
1973053
The bottom is perfectly flat. Don't know anything about pans on glass topped stoves.
1701290
I have the same problem as the stove top is above this area. I can measure when I get home.
1450536
It is one inch larger all the way around the burner on our stove but that is supposed to be okay. We have ceramic top too. I used pot with no issue.
282735
The Owner's Manual states: "NEVER place or straddle a cooking pot or utensil over 2 different surface cooking zones heating at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and could cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture." I've found that the burners aren't very picky about pot sizes; best practices would be to use a pan/pot with a bottom not more than 1/2 inch larger than the max size markings, or less than 1/2 inch smaller than the min size markings.
2185822
Yes! It is raised not a lot, but does not directly sit on sink. It's a nice colander and a space saver