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Hob · Flexible zones and connected features

Why can a wide approved pan still need careful handle orientation?

Base compatibility does not guarantee that every handle position clears controls, neighbouring cookware and the edge of the hob.

What the observation means

A flexible zone can allow several placements, but hot handles and crowded access remain practical hazards. The full cookware shape matters, not only the detected base.

A useful next step

Arrange it within the manual's clearances before heating. Do not rotate a loaded hot pan across sensors casually. If no safe arrangement is possible, use different suitable cookware rather than allowing the handle to rest on a control strip or overhang a walkway.

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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