This is the highest rated bake pan on Amazon but I'm weary of the pattern on the bottom of the pan, I'm used to a nice flat bottom. Does this cause an issue cooking, cleaning, or anything else?
594007
Cleaning them is REALLY easy, I've noticed on cookies it does make an imprint on the bottom of the cookies sometimes, but it doesn't affect the taste or how they cook.
1991559
I would say that yours is flawed. I have been so happy with mine that I'd be surprised if you were treated less than graciously by the seller. The total non-stickedness of this pan is part of what makes it great. Get a good one.
625690
I have had no trouble cleaning it. The bread comes out like a dream. I've made apple bread and bananas foster bread. I love the USA pans brand and I plan to replace my other bakeware with it.
555658
I have not had a problem with marks made by pan movement on the surface. I recommend cleaning the cooktop with cleaners made for glass top stoves. I am very pleased with this product. I use it daily.
1808010
this one has smooth bottom and i think it should be safe to use it on those smooth cooktops. i cant guarantee because all my live i had gas but by looking at the bottom of that pan it shouldnt scratch or break your cook top. im personally very happy with it.
1728881
We have a couple of small imperfections in ours. The pan performs beautifully but is NOT scratch proof just non-stick.
2021526
I have had no problems with the pan not staying level. The bottom is quite thick.
1144161
The inside of the pan bottom is nice and flat all the way across. No raised middle or lowered edges, perfectly flat. The edge of the pan Is rounded where the bottom curves up to make the sides. If your stove is level, and you put some kind of fluid in the pan it will be the same depth across the entire bottom of the pan. I have cooked with mine now for a while, and it has not warped or changed. Hope my answer helps.
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.
1822543
The bottom outside surface is completely smooth. It appears to be ridged but when you run your hand across it, it is smooth. I've been very very happy with this pan.
1564390
It's nice because you can brown/saute things before you start slow cooking them and not dirty another dish. I haven't noticed any excessive sticking, either. There is a "vapor seal" formed from the steam and maybe that has something to do with it. I love mine!
143285
I have one that lays completely flat and another that the bottom is slightly rounded. The one with the rounded bottom will spin in a circle if I tap it but otherwise stays put. My cakes come out better (even and done in center) with them then with regular pans but I live high altitude region.
2163685
It's my understanding from the reviews that I read before I purchased it that you can NOT put it on the bottom of the oven. I have not tried it as I was afraid that I would either ruin it or be a fire hazard since it was so close to the heating element. One liner I read about melted to the bottom of someones oven. I use it on the bottom rack and it does its job of catching spills. It's very easy to clean. I do wish I could find one that I was sure would work on the very bottom of the oven.
888915
I have used other lodge cast iron and it is fine, it gets a little dirty and you may have to reseason after that or after using at a sustained high heat. I have used this pan on the stove at max temperature and the only thing I noticed was that it warped a little because of the temperature difference between the center and the outside of the pan, but it went back to normal when done. Should not be a problem in the oven.
124549
I have experienced this happening, but I find it only a minor inconvenience considering the pan is the perfect size for the purpose it is used, heats evenly, maintains its shine, and is very easy to clean.
1750430
I have had this happens with pans before that have a coating. I think it gets old after a while, and micro cracks form. I know generously prep all pans with butter and/or flour or use parchment paper.
898571
the bottom is grooved, however i use the pan on a glasstop range without any problem.