How large is the burner & how large of a pan can you use?
640206
the burner can easily accommodate a pan or pot in the 8 inch to 12 inch diameter range.
640207
The outside burner is 9 3/4" (almost 10") and the inside burner is 6 1/2". Use as large a pan as you want; up to 61/2 for the small burner, and anything larger you can use the outside burner; Just like a regular electric stove.
1291685
The burner is ceramic. The dimensions of the burner assembly are 12.5" x 7", with the size of the ceramic itself being about a half inch less all around.
2163166
This is by far the largest stove I have seen out there. The cooking surface is 12 by 21 conservatively speaking. This size keeps you within the drip pan of the stove but you could go with bigger pots. outside dimensions of the stove are 24 by 15. I use a cast iron griddle on mine that is 19 by 13 with out any trouble.
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.
185342
width is approximately 12-3/4 inches; depth (from to back) is approximately 11-1/2 inches; maximum usable height is approximately 5 inches (this is between the bottom and top burners, so you should really allow less height)
577012
Hi, I just measured my pan- it is pretty much a round bottom so it is pretty hard to measure: the full bottom measures 9 1/2"but: where it will fit the burner it measures 9" so I hope it helps you.I just love this pan and so will you.Anita
1610472
You can put two medium pans on at the same time, or one large and one small. I don't know what the dimensions are right off hand. Both burners are 1000 watt burners. I enjoy cooking on it.
2019221
We use the IKEA Duktig pots and pans, and they are proportionate. Two of the burners are 3.5" and the other two are 4.25" in diameter.
748620
The burner on the left is approx 7 inches and about 5 1/2 inches on the right. Its imported so the actual measurments are probably metric. Works well though and we are pleased with it, just cant run the burners and oven at the same time due to running on 110v.
1982403
The bottom of the pan that actually sits on the burner is only 5 1/2 inches in diameter. I wish that the pan was more flat for frying, but it heats evenly and does cook foods well. I just used it tonight to fry up a couple of minute steaks for dinner.
1143224
All three of mine (two 1-burner and one dual-burner) are 14 inches wide, each. They all work well but the ignitor button on the oldest one (three years use) is becoming harder to push.
1121327
This MaxiMatic is the second single burner I have owned. I remember reading that one should not use a pot or pan that is wider than the burner. (Possibly for safety reasons - - think of accidentally tilting. The model I have is ~ 8 1/2" in width.) 12" pots or pans would overhang. Also, my burner is elevated about 3 1/4" above the cabinet top surface. (Easier to tilt an overhanging pot or pan.) The burner is certainly powerful enough to bring liquids to boil. [I actually use mine more than the burners on my range top. So convenient, and has good levels of controls to adjust for whatever food is to be cooked.) This MaxiMatic is the second single burner I have owned. I remember reading that one should not use a pot or pan that is wider than the burner. (Possibly for safety reasons - - think of accidentally tilting. The model I have is ~ 8 1/2" in width.) 12" pots or pans would overhang. Also, my burner is elevated about 3 1/4" above the cabinet top surface. (Easier to tilt an overhanging pot or pan.) The burner is certainly powerful enough to bring liquids to boil. [I actually use mine more than the burners on my range top. So convenient, and has good levels of controls to adjust... » Read More This MaxiMatic is the second single burner I have owned. I remember reading that one should not use a pot or pan that is wider than the burner. (Possibly for safety reasons - - think of accidentally tilting. The model I have is ~ 8 1/2" in width.) 12" pots or pans would overhang. Also, my burner is elevated about 3 1/4" above the cabinet top surface. (Easier to tilt an overhanging pot or pan.) The burner is certainly powerful enough to bring liquids to boil. [I actually use mine more than the burners on my range top. So convenient, and has good levels of controls to adjust for whatever food is to be cooked.) « Show Less
1970317
I routinely use a large 10 inch pan on my burners, as well as a 12 inch fry pan, so yours should work just fine
2033072
It's difficult to exactly measure because of the curvature of the pan, but I measured it at about 6 1/2". This is the underside of the pan. It's only a 10" pan, so how can 12 inches sit on the burner? Well, mine is a 10" open skillet.
786186
The dimensions are 10x10 for the cooking surface. I really enjoy the griddle, it is great to cook on, and it is large. Great for making bacon and I've done pancakes, no sticking as long as properly oiled between uses. I recently swapped out my regular electric burners for some radiant burners on my Jenn Aire. As a result, the griddle wouldn't fit on the burner and actually rested on the frame rather than the burner. To solve the problem I bought the Ilsa 7-inch cast iron heat diffuser. It takes longer for the pan to heat using the diffuser, but it works like a charm once it warms up.
1119556
6 3/16"---- However if using on a gas stove the flames will lick up the sides making a great stirfry pan. We love ours.
2177343
Instructions that came with it recommend not using larger than a 10" skillet. I use a 2" deep fryer 10" skillet and A brabd of dutch oven like the expensive pans because they are large and sides angle in to fit inside the largest ring in the PIC. I haven't had any issues with the size at all. I have noticed the heated surface is hotter in the center and is less hot around outside edge. When I am browning a large amount of hamburger in my 2" deep skillet, I have to move meat from outside to inside where it will brown faster unless I up the temp. It will cook, but not as quickly as inside ring. I guess that is true with most burners, but I do wish Nuwave would make a 12". Bottom line is the burner really works and is worth purchasing. I have a microwave/convection oven, a 6 qt Nesco Roaster and this Nuwave PIC. I live in a 2 yr old RV and have never used my stove or oven.