i own a large 12" t fal pan and it is good except the edges gather any oil or liquid so it is not really flat. is this one flat?
1573426
I have a smooth top range and was looking for a flat bottom pan. This one works very well. I've had it for a couple of months now and have been very happy with it. I would buy another one.
1573427
No, it is not flat. I haven't noticed any gathering of oils, but generally the pan is rather full when I cook in it.
1573428
Not sure I fully understand the issue you are having? My pan lays flat (bottom of pan) and the top fits fairly well, but doesn't completely seal tight. I have a small gap in between the top lip of the pan and the top, but it doesn't negatively affect the cooking capability as the top also has a hole in it to release steam and thus it's not an air tight seal. I hope this helps.
1573429
seems flat, no residue in the edges. My husband loves it for cooking almost anything that can be cooked in a pan.
1573430
It sounds like your pan warped in the middle like my old, less expensive one did. This is a much better quality than the others are. Weighs more and has a different interior surfacing. This one is FLAT and should stay that way, too.
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.
1573432
Yes, perfectly flat, and it should stay that way if you avoid extreme heat. It is not apparent from the picture that this is a sauté pan with high vertical sides. Not suitable for omelets.David Roberts
1742715
It is flat. I love the pan. A little larger than I need but does a great job.
339765
i bought two of these pans in different sizes. both pans are flat with rounded corners towards the wall. i pour cold oil on the hot pan in the middle. it spreads from there. pans also have a very nice weight to them. i think you'll love these pans.
517016
I guess you saw my review of this lid? "...Just doesn't work with the T-Fal pan I needed it for. I knew I was taking a chance but hoped it would fit well enough. If the edges of the lid were slanted inward instead of 90 degrees, it would work much better." Below is the pan I wanted to use it with. It works OK but it sits 'inside' the edge of the pan instead of a snug fit around the rim. Hope this helps.T-fal E9380874 Professional Total Nonstick Oven Safe Thermo-Spot Heat Indicator 12-Inch Fry Pan / Saute Pan Dishwasher Safe Cookware
1979314
No. Because it's an aluminum pan that has a great non-stick surface applied to it. Mine warped and stuff ran to the edges. However, I used the palm of my hands to press on the center of the pan while it was on a mattress to get it level again. Hope this helps.
2280656
it is even and flat.. I have had problems with the heating element working blacking out.. we removed the bottom and cleaned it a couple time and it works better for a while.. great for browning and making large meals..
576819
It is flat. I will not recommend this because the non-stick coating peeled off after a couples of week under normal usages.
345679
I went to look at my pan and it simply says "TFAL" 3 times around the edge of a circle centered on the bottom. No other writing appears anywhere that I can see. It would seem this is a different pan series or perhaps some updated pan with the same construction. You should probably drop a note with the information to the manufacturer.
886150
Yes, the bottom is flat. It's big, though. Diameter is 12.5" across the bottom, and the largest element on my ceramic cooktop is 9.5" across. However, the pan conducts heat very well, so the size in the end was not an issue for me. Hope this helps.
1822541
It is flat and smooth. We use it on a glass top range. This is our favorite line of cookware.
1973054
Yes I believe the bottom is perfectly flat. I absolutely adore this pan. Well made, I'm hooked on my Nordic Ware.
93282
Yes, the T-fal Ultimate hard anodized 12 inch pan is vastly superior to this model in every way (save one). It is 1/2 inch smaller, but much more durable and FLAT. It's also a couple of bucks less.T-fal E93808. Only downside is, it's not induction compatible. For an extra five bucks they sell it with a lid.
800111
The Ultimate Hard Anodized selections of Tfal pans are the ones that make the anti warping claims. However the T-Fal Signature style pans do not include that claim, at least not on the website I checked.To date this set of pans has not warped nor shown signs of warping. Please keep in mind they are being used by a novice, he isn't doing any high heat searing on a regular basis or anything fancy....
1185605
it is flat. it has 4 little legs on it. It is not heat resistent. I put a deep fryer on one and it bowed. it does not lay flat now. Must use glass for hot things.
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.
1492518
No its completely flat, level and even on the whole surface. You won't have to use much oil because the surface is nonstick ceramic.
924437
After a few uses, it warps dramatically. I have a flat top stove and the pan is not very good. I would not recommend it. Rick