Small Burners May Be The Culprit For Your Warped Frying Pans - Chowhound

A handy visual trick to check if your cookware fits well on the burner is to see how it sits on the burner's grate. Ideally, the pan shouldn't stick out more than an inch beyond the burner or grate. Also, when you turn on the burner, the flame should match the bottom of the pan, reaching to the edge of its base — no more, no less. If the flame stays mainly in the center and doesn't reach the outer edges, your…