On 10/30/2013 11:06 AM, Pico Rico wrote:
> "Thumper" > wrote in message
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>> Are they meant to be totally flat, or can they be very slightly domed?
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> Depends on the stove you are using. Gas is forgiving in this regard.
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Using an electric stove, I've found that an aluminum pot can get domed
by excessive heating. However, it's not too difficult to flatten them
again with a rubber mallet. Another cause of doming can be putting in
cold water to clean a very hot pot.

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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