Pans
22
Minimum pan base diameter
Burner
Ø
cm
Small burner
10
Medium burner
10
Large burner
12
Wok burner
15
Maximum diameter at top of pan
Burner
Ø
cm
Small burner
20
Medium burner
22
Large burner
24
Wok burner
Without combina-
tion trivet: 26
With combination
trivet: 30
– Select cookware that fits the size of
the burner:
Large diameter = large burner
Small diameter = small burner.
– Refer to the chart above and ensure
that the pan diameter falls within the
minimum and maximum diameters
given for the burner you are using. If
the pan diameter is too large, flames
can spread out to the sides and dam-
age or burn the worktop, wall clad-
dings or surrounding units and also
parts of the hob or other appliances.
Pans which are too small for the pan
supports, or pans which do not sit
securely on the pan supports, are
dangerous and should not be used.
– Unlike pans that are used on an elec-
tric hob, the bottom of pans used on
a gas hob do not have to be flat to
deliver good cooking results.
– Remember when purchasing new
pans that manufacturers usually refer
to the diameter at the top of the pan
in their documentation, and not to the
base diameter.
– Any heat-resistant pans can be used
on a gas burner.
– Pans with thick bases are preferable
as these distribute heat more evenly.
With thin bases, there is a danger of
food overheating in places. Stir the
food frequently.
– Always place cookware on the pan
support supplied with the appliance.
Never place it directly on the burner.
– Position the cookware centrally on
the pan support so that it sits se-
curely and cannot tip. A little move-
ment is quite normal and not a cause
for concern.
– Do not use pots or pans that have
bases with pronounced edges.
Combination trivet
The combination trivet must be used if
– you wish to use a pan with a smaller
diameter base than the minimum
given in the table.
– you are using large pans on the wok
burner of a flush fit hob. It minimises
the likelihood of damage to the work-
