Are the bottoms of the pots and pans perfectly flat or does the design and words on the bottoms create gaps that come in contact with the stove top?
371424
The pots have a design and words on the bottom but does not affect the heating surface..
163214
It is totally flat on the bottom, just be aware that it is very thin metal, might tweak a little when first heating up. Happy hot potting, hope this helps.
629173
On the pots, the bottom is smooth, but on the frying pan, there are bumps in the bottom. I find it helpful when cooking things like bacon with just the slightest lift from the grease.
1651471
The flat bottom is not as flat as glass, but is usable. Looking from inside, the edge of the bottom has a ring that is slightly deeper than the center of the bottom. My stove is glass top. The only thing to deal is the maintained of the pan from rust.
10144
They have metal ridges on the bottoms of the pans that can scratch the surface of a glass top stove. I returned my set for that very reason.
168777
Yes, it's totally flat. I believe capsule bottom refers to the tri-clad layering on the bottom of the pot, to increase the heat efficiency and conductivity for even cooking. This is a very high quality, durable piece of cookware.
1881362
the pans have an indentation like a star.. I use them in the condo I rent with glass top stove. no issues.
1127298
They have a small flat spot on the bottom. Works fine. Never had one spill.
373180
No, Robert, it is somewhat rounded. The metal is also thinner making the two pots light weight, but once filled it is stable on the stove. It seems a little fragile, so treat it with care.
1974015
It's not totally flat, it does have small ridges on the bottom. I use it on my flat top electric stove and it works good.
274858
I don't think the gaps near the handles reduce the effectiveness of this cooking pot. There isn't really any airflow through the gaps and hermetically sealing the pot might create other problems (difficulty opening). The outer pot is double walled and that provides most of the thermal insulation. This pot does keep food hot for hours.
412556
The bottom of mine is NOT flat. It has some raised areas that actually make it cook very evenly. There is a small square in the center and long tube shaped legs that run about 6 inches acress the bollom.
1153477
Yes, they are. There are designs in the bottom that you might call embossed or indented, but they are flat. This is a great set. I cook for 6 so I had to fill it out with some bigger pots and pans, but they still look like new after four and a half years.
1995512
Yes, the bottom is perfectly flat. It works well on my ceramic stovetop and I haven't had any issues with my tea kettle. We love it.
1126055
The bottoms are smooth. I like the pans . Easy to clean . There are slight ridges inside the pans but no tidges outside. I also like the glass covers.
96205
The bottom is flat. We have a flat ceramic stove top and haven't had any issues. This is a great pan.
1821232
Ours was flat when we got it. With use the center raised 1/8 inch and no longer touches the burner on our flat top stove.