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Can swapping cooker pan supports affect safe use?

Yes, if the supports have designated positions or different shapes. Stable support and clearance depend on the intended arrangement.

What the observation means

A pan can rock even when each support seems to sit on the hob. An incorrectly located piece may also obstruct a burner or make cookware too close to controls.

A useful next step

Refit only as the manual allows while the cooker is cool. If a support is cracked, bent or incomplete, leave that position unused and obtain compatible advice. Do not pad it with foil, grind it flat or balance a pan across an unstable assembly.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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