If my pan is larger than the surface will the entire pan heat uniformly?
1578739
It will depend on the pan. Cast iron will distribute the heat more uniformly if your pan is larger than the surface. However I have had no trouble with me other pans who are a little larger. I keep an eye on the content and stir a little if necessary.
2013648
I use a 12 inch fry pan. It works very well. Like all large pans it's a bit hotter in the middle
1725651
I don't think the heat would be evenly distributed, resulting in " hot spots " , and maybe even warping the griddle.
32115
The SMALLER burner does this without issue so the big one should as well. I say this because we use it to heat water to melt wax for candles and haven't used the more powerful burner as the pan we use fits perfectly on the smaller one.
1827994
I suppose it will if you use it in an oven, but I didn't notice anything when I used it atop a cast iron skillet. As always, have your hot pad ready!
2163999
I have used a large skillet and soup pot and it radiates the heat to all of the bottoms of the pans. Remember, it is not a heating element as such but generates by magnetic energy to the pan.
1893612
That may depend on how close the handles are to the heat source. FYI, this rack doesn't fit the smaller All-Clad pan well, it's meant for the larger one. I have the smaller one at one and this rack kind of floats above -- so I would have to be cautious about those handles getting too close to the heat.
92207
My guess based on my own experince is that if it would stay flat when it gets hot then it would. The problem I had was that when heated it warps causing the pan to become unstable.
1783250
Not in my experience. The pan and handle are big enough that the heat dissipates before getting to the handle.
2111820
The instructions say quite clearly to keep the burner size similar to the size of the pan you are using. The flame or heater element should be smaller than the pan bottom so that heat does not extend beyond the bottom and therefore heat the handles.
461987
It heats the dimensions of the pan, up to a max of where the outer circle is.
1402983
The surface size is 6-7/8" that touches the burner, then it goes out to 7-5/8" wide if you need that too. P.S it is the best little pan I have ever owned. We us it all the time and so easy to clean.
2227043
Haven't done that...the entire pan's going to get pretty hot, I think. Seems if you could control the heat some, it could work. Just don't know.
2035546
I'm sorry I can't help. I haven't had to use it yet. I plan to use it with a smaller pan with a lid on it.
1940237
It is cast iron, so yes it would be just like a cast iron frying pan, but the burner would only cover part of it so the heat distribution might not be the best.
1878669
The blade is shielded so it does not make any contact with the surface of the pan. Should not be an issue.
1666909
no, the pan gets very hot so move with haste and learn your hotspots. after that you should be golden