"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> 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?
>>
>> 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.
>
Interesting. I'm sure the Tefal frying pan started flat but now when I pour
in some oil it runs away from the centre. Not guilty of the cold water, hot
pot scenario :-)