Why is there a small rise ( hardly noticeable bulge, but you can feel it.. about 1/2" in diameter ) in the center on the inside the pan?
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I think its a result of the machining process to build the pan. Not a problem for a gas stove, but the reduced contact area makes it very troublesome to use with a flat surface electric. I returned two of these that had this same issue and bought an alternative pan.
2164350
There is a slight groove, it is shallow and smooth, but it is not raised in the middle. It is a very sturdy pizza pan, the stainless steel is very thick. I definitely recommend this pan.
1502702
Jack, I didn't notice that effect with the one I'm using, I would guess perhaps the problem migth be happening due to overheat the pan ! Since I bought it I took very serious the recomendation not to heat it too much and not too fast. Hope this help
1808850
On the bottom of the pan there is NO rim around the edge - BUT - there is a concentric circular pattern, which resembles the heating element on an electric stove. Althought it has a good bit larger diameter and has the "Lodge" logo in the center as well as their patten # on it. The cast mold of the circular pattern is about 1/8 inch thick. I assume this is to help prevent warping.
2233954
The hole in the bottom of the pan is covered up by the inside part of the pan
1903267
No its not its just like the inside of the bottom skillet. I might add that the top makes a great shallow pan for making omlets.
2115255
what i have noticed is that if the pan is not flat the heating time will take longer. i too have one pan that is a little bow in it and it takes a very long time to heat because there is not as much surface area in contact with the magnet
1275759
It's 1.5 inches deep (interior bottom of the pan to the top edge. The raised grooves are maybe less than 1/4" high.)
821676
I measured mine and it's the diameter of the pan itself. The flat cooking surface is smaller.
853246
There is a definite curve in the pan side as shown in the middle. It is not a true retangle shape if that's what you are needing. The sides are straight up and down but the pan itself is curved.
680928
There is a groove on the inside. It wasn't really problematic when cleaning it except that I had pay a little more attention to it.
1793332
I would guess that the smaller opening at the bottom is about one inch, or perhaps 1 1/4, with the straining part separate and just slightly bigger in diameter that the hole.
1979403
The red diminishes a bit as it heats us. That's all. It's a great pan don't worry about it!
1964035
It might have a gap of a 1/4 of an inch, but it is not noticeable. If you didn't ask this question, i would have never noticed it had any gap.
1773703
Sounds like you need to adjust something, mine stays flat unless you turn the knob to rotisserie
486682
I just checked it out - It lies flat up-side-down (handles don't rise above the rim of the pan).
93283
I'm about to buy an Ecolution Evolve 12.5 inch "grande" pan. I have their smaller pan with no hump in the middle, and I wholeheartedly agree with you on the slight hump, very very frustrating to try to saute in butter or make pancakes or have eggs not slide to the outside edge. This was recommended by America's Test Kitchen, but I can't recommend it (and don't in my review).