I'd be cautious about using over sized pans (as in larger than recommended), because of potential for reflecting heat back into internal areas of cooker that are not necessarily designed to get that hot! It may not have an immediate effect, but it may well shorten life of the hob.
Thinking of the disastrous consequences of those that have used oversized pans on suitcase gas stoves, causing reflected heat to damage seals and cause gas leaks and consequential fires! Obviously not the gas leak risk with an electric hob, but damage risk principle still holds true.
Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 18/2/2023
I'd be cautious about using over sized pans (as in larger than recommended), because of potential for reflecting heat back into internal areas of cooker that are not necessarily designed to get that hot! It may not have an immediate effect, but it may well shorten life of the hob.
Thinking of the disastrous consequences of those that have used oversized pans on suitcase gas stoves, causing reflected heat to damage seals and cause gas leaks and consequential fires! Obviously not the gas leak risk with an electric hob, but damage risk principle still holds true.
Yup, it would be my concern too to use oversize pan on suitcase gas stoves.
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