Is the pan truly not flat as many contend?
795494
The pan is phenomenal. It's quite flat. I purchased an Ogreenic pan. If I'm frying eggs, I have to butter the pan. It's not so with the Tfal pan> I would highly recommend purchasing this pan.
795495
Mine is flat. There is no visible hump in the pan. I poured several tablespoons of water in the center and it stayed there.
795496
The bottom is absolutely NOT flat. It is concave about 1/8" at the center. So it will NOT sit flat on the glass-top stove, it will NOT have the best heat transfer on a flat-top stove. Just set the pan on the edge of your counter and you can see it. When a bit of water is placed inside the pan it slowly pools around the edges, which means the inside isn't exactly flat inside either (though seemingly nowhere near as concave as the bottom).
795497
Mine is flat. The non-stick surface repels oils so one may begin to think that the surface is not flat because of the way oils run around the pan. I think it has more to do with the heat distribution though than the flatness of the pan. Also, I am careful with all my pans to heat them up slowly before I cook on them. I have not tried turning the flame on high to a cold pan to see if it warps but I also don't intend to do this.
795498
I have the 12" version of this pan and on mine I have to say that the bottom is not completely flat-there is a slight hump in the center. Ingredients, including oil, tend to pool up in the edges of the pan while the middle stays bare. It's not an illusion caused by the non-stick qualities. Not good for applications like pancakes or crepes but ok for stir fry, browning meat, etc. That being said, the nonstick is pretty incredible and, overall it's a decent pan. Just depends on if you need a completely flat surface.
1968031
Yes, it is. I just double checked. My pan is still going strong and we use it at least once a week.
77141
No it isn't. Also, this pan's surface is eroding slightly since I bought it a year or two ago. Definitely not like they use to make. Sorry, but it isn't quality. The edges of the lid are sharp too.
2021526
I have had no problems with the pan not staying level. The bottom is quite thick.
2157212
I would say it's not balanced. I don't like the surface, eggs slide to the corners if the pan. You can cook grilled cheese and quesadillas, French toast, etc, but it's not perfectly flat.
2119530
It starts out flat, but over time mine has developed a hump. Most of the large pans I have used that are made of some unheavy material get a hump.
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.
1441956
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.
1742714
It may not be perfectly flat but it's as flat as any other cast iron skillet I've ever used.
1821236
I can't answer definitively because I use a gas stove, but I can say that if I set my pan on the countertop, it does sit completely flat. It is not warped or raised in the center.
863421
it's heavier than many other pans I have and does not tilt over. it's very well built. you can compare weight of your pan at home vs this one.
741936
Sort of. It's not completely hollowed out but it also is not a smooth surface. Hope that helps.
568945
No -- this is a very sturdy pan and will not warp. I have never owned/used a more durable pan.
343150
I personally have not had this problem. We make our pancake at least once a week on ours and no problem with them cooking uneven. We have also put it griddle in different locations.
1728881
We have a couple of small imperfections in ours. The pan performs beautifully but is NOT scratch proof just non-stick.
1985385
The bottom of the pan IS flat. And may I add this pan surpasses all the name brands. You're going to love it!
1409367
I am not currently looking at one, however there are no ridges so it is 'flat' in that regard. But, if my memory serves the bottom is very slightly convex so it is not 'flat' as in a perfect plane with the surface it would rest on. So, explained another way the bottom is very slightly domed up, but with no ridges.