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Minimum and Maximum Cookware Size

There are two types of gas burners. Each burner requires an appropriate cookware size to be used effectively. The bottom size of the cookware must be between the maximum and minimum diameter A for proper cooking to occur.

Cooking Area

Burner Type

Diameter of Cookware Bottom A

Min. (mm)

Max. (mm)

a

Semi-Rapid Burner

122

200

b

Rapid Burner

200

230

Caution
  • Exercise caution when cooking with containers that, due to their size, overhang the edge of the burner/cooktop.

  • Improper use of a cooktop protector can cause accidents.